WILMINGTON, DE — Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) said its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.415 per share, signaling continued confidence in the specialty chemicals maker’s cash generation and balance sheet.
The dividend will be paid March 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 1, the company said.
As of December 31, 2025, Ashland had 45,762,391 shares of common stock outstanding.
Ashland operates as a global additives and specialty ingredients company serving consumer and industrial markets that include architectural coatings, construction, energy, food and beverage, personal care, and pharmaceuticals. The company employs about 2,900 people and does business in more than 100 countries.
The dividend declaration comes as Ashland continues to position itself as a focused specialty ingredients provider with an emphasis on operational discipline and environmental, social, and governance priorities.
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