Ashland INC. (ASH) — SEC Filings

Overview

Ashland INC. (ASH) is a publicly traded company tracked on ReadTheFiling. The most recent enriched filing is a DEF 14A filed on Dec 9, 2025: Ashland Inc. (ASH) reported resilient earnings and margin expansion in fiscal year 2025, driven by disciplined portfolio management and commercial excellence. The company repurchased $100 million of Ashland stock, representing 1.5 million shares, with $520 million remaining authorized under the 2023

Sentiment Summary

Across 39 filings, the sentiment breakdown is: 1 bullish, 1 bearish, 35 neutral, 2 mixed. The dominant filing sentiment for Ashland INC. is neutral.

Filing Type Overview

Ashland INC. (ASH) has filed 2 DEF 14A, 2 10-K, 21 8-K, 6 10-Q, 1 8-K/A, 4 SC 13G/A, 2 SC 13G, 1 SC 13D/A with the SEC between Jan 2024 to Dec 2025.

Filings by Year

2025 · 2024

Recent Filings (39)

• Ashland Posts Resilient FY25 Earnings Amid Strategic Portfolio Shift — DEF 14A · Dec 9, 2025 Risk: medium
  Ashland Inc. (ASH) reported resilient earnings and margin expansion in fiscal year 2025, driven by disciplined portfolio management and commercial excellence. T
• Ashland's Specialty Ingredients Drive Sales Amidst Environmental Headwinds — 10-K · Nov 20, 2025 Risk: high
  Ashland Inc. reported a robust fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, driven by strong performance across its Life Sciences, Personal Care, and Specialty Additiv
• 8-K Filing — 8-K · Nov 4, 2025
• Ashland Inc. Reports Director Changes and Compensation Updates — 8-K · Sep 18, 2025 Risk: low
  Ashland Inc. announced on September 16, 2025, changes related to its board of directors and executive compensation. Specifically, the company reported the depar
• Ashland Q3 Sales Dip 10%, Net Income Plunges 60% — 10-Q · Jul 30, 2025 Risk: high
  Ashland Inc. reported a net sales decrease of 10% to $530 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to $588 million in the prior-year period. F
• Ashland Inc. Files 8-K on Financials — 8-K · Jul 29, 2025 Risk: low
  Ashland Inc. filed an 8-K on July 29, 2025, reporting on its results of operations and financial condition. The filing also included information related to Regu
• Ashland Inc. Amends 8-K Filing on Officer/Director Changes — 8-K/A · Jul 28, 2025 Risk: medium
  Ashland Inc. filed an 8-K/A on July 28, 2025, to amend a previous filing related to events on July 18, 2025. The amendment concerns the departure of directors o
• Ashland Inc. Elects New Directors, Updates Executive Compensation — 8-K · Jul 21, 2025 Risk: low
  Ashland Inc. announced on July 18, 2025, changes in its board of directors and executive compensation. Specifically, the company elected two new directors, Ms.
• Ashland Inc. Reports Leadership and Compensation Changes — 8-K · Jul 14, 2025 Risk: low
  Ashland Inc. filed an 8-K on July 14, 2025, reporting on the departure of directors or certain officers, the election of directors, the appointment of certain o
• Ashland Inc. Reports Director Changes and Compensation Updates — 8-K · May 5, 2025 Risk: low
  Ashland Inc. filed an 8-K on May 5, 2025, reporting the departure of a director, the election of new directors, and updates to officer compensation arrangements
• Ashland Inc. Files Q2 2025 10-Q — 10-Q · May 1, 2025 Risk: low
  Ashland Inc. filed its 10-Q for the period ending March 31, 2025. The filing covers the second quarter of fiscal year 2025. Key financial data and business segm
• Ashland Inc. Files 8-K on Financials — 8-K · Apr 30, 2025 Risk: low
  Ashland Inc. filed an 8-K on April 30, 2025, reporting on its results of operations and financial condition. The filing also includes information related to Reg
• Ashland Inc. Files Q1 2025 10-Q Report — 10-Q · Jan 29, 2025 Risk: low
  Ashland Inc. filed its 10-Q for the period ending December 31, 2024. The filing covers the first quarter of their fiscal year. Key financial data and business o
• Ashland Inc. Files 8-K on Financials — 8-K · Jan 28, 2025 Risk: low
  Ashland Inc. filed an 8-K on January 28, 2025, reporting on its results of operations and financial condition. The filing also includes disclosures under Regula
• Ashland Appoints Kevin P. McDonough as New CFO — 8-K · Jan 22, 2025 Risk: low
  Ashland Inc. announced on January 21, 2025, that it has appointed Kevin P. McDonough as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective
• Ashland Inc. DEF 14A: Executive Compensation Details — DEF 14A · Dec 9, 2024 Risk: medium
  Ashland Inc. filed a DEF 14A on December 9, 2024, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. The filing details executive compensation and equity awards gra
• SC 13G/A Filing — SC 13G/A · Dec 6, 2024
• Ashland Inc. Reports Board Changes and Officer Compensation — 8-K · Nov 25, 2024 Risk: low
  Ashland Inc. announced on November 19, 2024, changes in its board of directors and executive compensation. Specifically, the company reported the departure of d
• Ashland Inc. Files 2024 10-K — 10-K · Nov 18, 2024 Risk: low
  Ashland Inc. filed its 10-K for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, reporting its financial performance and business operations. The company, formerly kn
• SC 13G Filing — SC 13G · Nov 12, 2024
• Ashland Inc. Files 8-K on Financials — 8-K · Nov 6, 2024 Risk: low
  Ashland Inc. filed an 8-K on November 6, 2024, reporting on its results of operations and financial condition. The filing also includes disclosures related to R
• Ashland Inc. Updates CFO Compensation — 8-K · Nov 5, 2024 Risk: low
  Ashland Inc. announced on October 30, 2024, changes in its executive compensation arrangements. Specifically, the company entered into a new employment agreemen
• Ashland Inc. Files 8-K for Material Definitive Agreement — 8-K · Sep 16, 2024 Risk: medium
  On September 13, 2024, Ashland Inc. entered into a material definitive agreement related to a direct financial obligation. The company, incorporated in Delaware
• Ashland Inc. Files Q3 2024 10-Q Report — 10-Q · Aug 7, 2024 Risk: low
  Ashland Inc. filed its 10-Q for the period ending June 30, 2024, reporting on its financial performance. The filing details various financial statements and dis
• Ashland Inc. Files 8-K on Financials and Operations — 8-K · Aug 6, 2024 Risk: low
  On August 6, 2024, Ashland Inc. filed an 8-K report detailing its financial results and operations. The filing includes information on the company's financial c
• SC 13G/A Filing — SC 13G/A · Jul 10, 2024
• Ashland Appoints Interim CFO Amidst Executive Changes — 8-K · May 9, 2024 Risk: medium
  Ashland Inc. announced on May 6, 2024, the appointment of Kevin P. McDonough as Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. McDonough, who previousl
• Ashland Inc. Reports Material Impairment — 8-K · May 8, 2024 Risk: medium
  Ashland Inc. filed an 8-K on May 8, 2024, reporting a material impairment. The filing indicates that the company recognized a significant impairment charge rela
• Ashland Inc. Files 10-Q for Period Ending March 31, 2024 — 10-Q · May 1, 2024 Risk: low
  ASHLAND INC. (ASH) filed a Quarterly Report (10-Q) with the SEC on May 1, 2024. Ashland Inc. filed a 10-Q report for the period ending March 31, 2024. The filin
• Ashland Inc. Board Changes: Director Departures and New Appointments — 8-K · Apr 30, 2024 Risk: low
  Ashland Inc. announced on April 29, 2024, the departure of two directors, Pamela R. Knapp and David J. Daddario, effective immediately. The company also announc
• Eminence Capital Ups Ashland Stake to 10% — SC 13D/A · Apr 25, 2024 Risk: medium
  Eminence Capital, LP, through its filing on April 25, 2024, disclosed an amendment to its Schedule 13D regarding Ashland Inc. The filing indicates a change in b
• Ashland Appoints Interim CFO, McDonough — 8-K · Apr 15, 2024 Risk: medium
  Ashland Inc. announced on April 10, 2024, the appointment of Kevin P. McDonough as Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. McDonough, who previo
• Ashland Inc. Files 8-K on Officer Changes and Compensation — 8-K · Feb 26, 2024 Risk: medium
  Ashland Inc. filed an 8-K on February 26, 2024, reporting an event that occurred on February 20, 2024. The filing pertains to Item 5.02, which covers the depart
• SC 13G/A Filing — SC 13G/A · Feb 13, 2024
• Dimensional Fund Advisors Takes 5.7% Stake in Ashland Inc. — SC 13G · Feb 9, 2024 Risk: low
  Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, a Delaware Limited Partnership, reported on February 9, 2024, that it beneficially owns 3,044,784 shares of Ashland Inc.'s Common
• Ashland Inc. Files 10-Q for Period Ending December 31, 2023 — 10-Q · Jan 31, 2024 Risk: medium
  ASHLAND INC. (ASH) filed a Quarterly Report (10-Q) with the SEC on January 31, 2024. Ashland Inc. filed a 10-Q report for the period ending December 31, 2023. T
• Ashland Inc. Files 8-K on Operations & Financial Condition — 8-K · Jan 30, 2024
  Ashland Inc. filed an 8-K on January 30, 2024, to report its results of operations and financial condition, along with a Regulation FD Disclosure. This filing i
• Ashland Inc. 8-K: Shareholder Vote Matters Reported — 8-K · Jan 26, 2024
  Ashland Inc. filed an 8-K on January 26, 2024, reporting an event that occurred on January 23, 2024, related to the submission of matters to a vote of security
• BlackRock Amends Ashland Inc. Stake, Signals Portfolio Adjustment — SC 13G/A · Jan 25, 2024
  BlackRock Inc. filed an amended SC 13G/A on January 25, 2024, indicating a change in their ownership of Ashland Inc. common stock as of December 31, 2023. This

Risk Profile

Risk Assessment: Of ASH's 31 recent filings, 2 were flagged as high-risk, 10 as medium-risk, and 19 as low-risk. The overall risk profile suggests relatively low risk with generally favorable filings.

Financial Highlights

Key financial metrics from Ashland INC.'s most recent 10-K filing (Nov 20, 2025):

• Revenue: $X
• Net Income: $X
• EPS: $X
• Debt-to-Equity: X.X
• Cash Position: $X
• Operating Margin: X%
• Total Assets: $X
• Total Debt: $X

Key Executives

• Guillermo Novo
• Susan L. Main
• Robin E. Lampkin
• Scott A. Tozier
• Suzan F. Harrison
• Pamela L. Bates
• David J. Dacquino
• Kevin D. Smith
• Kevin P. McDonough
• Michael F. Ryan
• Jeffrey A. Green
• David J. Schanzer
• Jeffrey A. Diestel
• Pamela R. Knapp
• David J. Daddario

Industry Context

Ashland operates in specialty materials markets, including personal care, pharmaceuticals, and coatings. These sectors are characterized by innovation-driven demand, regulatory oversight, and a need for sustainable solutions. Competition often comes from larger diversified chemical companies and specialized niche players.

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executive-compensation (7) · governance (5) · financial-reporting (5) · corporate-governance (5) · 10-Q (5) · board-changes (4) · financials (4) · Specialty Chemicals (3) · compensation (3) · quarterly-report (3)

Executive Compensation

From the most recent DEF 14A filing (Dec 9, 2025):

• Guillermo Novo — Chair and Chief Executive Officer
• Robin E. Lampkin — Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

Key Numbers

• Sales: $1.8B — Down due to strategic portfolio optimization initiatives
• Adjusted EBIT: $203M — Resulting in an 11.1% adjusted EBIT margin, down from 11.4%
• Adjusted EBITDA: $401M — Resulting in a 22.0% adjusted EBITDA margin, up 30 basis points
• Adjusted EPS (excluding intangible amortization): $3.38 — Reflects resilient earnings
• Ongoing Free Cash Flow (FCF): $127M — Down from $270 million, driven by lower earnings and unfavorable working capital
• Stock Repurchases: $100M — Representing 1.5 million shares repurchased in fiscal 2025
• Remaining Stock Repurchase Authorization: $520M — Under the 2023 Stock Repurchase Program as of September 30, 2025
• Restructuring Savings: $30M — Achieved from portfolio optimization, including the Avoca business sale
• Manufacturing Network Optimization Program: $60M — Advanced in fiscal 2025
• Total Preventable Recordable Incident Rate: 0.41 — Per 100 employees, demonstrating safety commitment
• market value of common stock held by non-affiliates: $2.7 billion — as of March 31, 2025
• shares of Common Stock outstanding: 45,718,113 — as of October 31, 2025
• reserves for environmental remediation: $226 million — as of September 30, 2025
• upper end of reasonably possible range for environmental costs: $495 million — estimated future costs for identified sites
• environmental remediation expense: $48 million — in fiscal year 2025, net of insurance receivables

Forward-Looking Statements

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