Ashland board authorizes quarterly dividend

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Ashland (NYSE: ASH) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.42 per share, a 1.2% increase from the prior quarter. The dividend is payable on June 15, 2026 to holders of record at the close of business on June 1, 2026. Shares outstanding: 45,788,007 as of April 30, 2026.

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Positive

• $0.42 quarterly cash dividend declared
• Dividend payable June 15, 2026; record date June 1, 2026
• Shares outstanding reported: 45,788,007 (April 30, 2026)

Negative

• Quarterly dividend increase of only 1.2% versus prior quarter

News Market Reaction – ASH

+4.46%

9 alerts

+4.46% News Effect

+$109M Valuation Impact

$2.55B Market Cap

0.1x Rel. Volume

On the day this news was published, ASH gained 4.46%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction. Our momentum scanner triggered 9 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $109M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $2.55B at that time.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

WILMINGTON, Del., May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The board of directors of Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.42 cents per share on the company's common stock which represents a 1.2 percent increase from the previous quarter. The dividend will be payable on June 15, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 1, 2026.

As of April 30, 2026, there were 45,788,007 shares of Ashland common stock outstanding.

About Ashland 
Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) is a global additives and specialty ingredients company with a conscious and proactive mindset for environmental, social and governance (ESG). The company serves customers in a wide range of consumer and industrial markets, including architectural coatings, construction, energy, food and beverage, personal care and pharmaceutical. Approximately 2,900 passionate, tenacious solvers thrive on developing practical, innovative and elegant solutions to complex problems for customers in more than 100 countries. Visit ashland.com and ashland.com/ESG to learn more. 

^™ Trademark, Ashland or its subsidiaries, registered in various countries.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

Investor Relations:	Media Relations:
Sandy Klugman	Carolmarie C. Brown
+1 (302) 594-7777	+1 (302) 995-3158
sandy.klugman@ashland.com	ccbrown@ashland.com

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FAQ

What dividend did Ashland (ASH) declare on May 5, 2026?

Ashland declared a $0.42 per share quarterly cash dividend. According to the company, the payment represents a 1.2% increase from the previous quarter and is payable June 15, 2026.

When is Ashland's (ASH) dividend payable and what is the record date?

The dividend is payable on June 15, 2026 with a record date of June 1, 2026. According to the company, shareholders of record at close of business on June 1 will receive the payment on June 15.

How many Ashland (ASH) shares were outstanding as of April 30, 2026?

As of April 30, 2026, there were 45,788,007 shares of Ashland common stock outstanding. According to the company, that is the reported share count used for dividend distribution purposes.

How much did Ashland (ASH) increase its quarterly dividend in May 2026?

The company increased the quarterly dividend by 1.2% from the prior quarter. According to the company, the new dividend rate is $0.42 per share, up 1.2% versus the previous payout.

What must an investor do to receive Ashland's (ASH) June 15, 2026 dividend?

To receive the June 15 dividend, an investor must be a shareholder of record at close of business on June 1, 2026. According to the company, shares owned after the record date will not qualify for this payment.