Ashland sets date for first-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings release and conference call webcast
Rhea-AI Summary
Ashland (NYSE: ASH) will release first-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings at approximately 5:00 p.m. ET on Monday, February 2, 2026, followed by a live webcast with securities analysts at 9:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
The webcast will include an executive summary, detailed remarks, and a slide presentation posted simultaneously in the Investor Relations section at http://investor.ashland.com. Presenters include CEO Guillermo Novo, CFO William Whitaker, and business unit leaders. Telephone access requires registration to receive dial-in details; participants are encouraged to dial in 15 minutes early.
An archived webcast and supporting materials will be available on Ashland's website for 12 months.
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News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, ASH gained 2.74%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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ASH declined 1.99% while peers were mixed: KWR -2.96%, CC +1.73%, IOSP +0.70%, MTX -0.60%, NGVT +0.03%, suggesting a stock-specific move rather than a broad sector reaction.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19 | Dividend declaration | Positive | -1.7% | Quarterly cash dividend of $0.415 per share announced for December payment. |
| Nov 04 | Earnings results | Positive | +6.1% | Q4 fiscal 2025 results and full-year 2026 outlook released to investors. |
| Oct 30 | Call time change | Neutral | +0.5% | Adjusted start time for Q4 fiscal 2025 earnings webcast and materials. |
| Oct 23 | Earnings date set | Neutral | +0.7% | Announced Q4 fiscal 2025 earnings release and conference call schedule. |
| Oct 14 | IR leadership hire | Neutral | +0.0% | Appointment of new director of Investor Relations with extensive experience. |
Recent earnings and corporate updates have often seen modest positive alignment, with one notable divergence on a dividend announcement.
Over the last few months, Ashland issued a $0.415 per-share quarterly dividend payable on Dec 15, 2025 and reported fiscal 2025 sales of $1.824 billion with a full-year net loss driven by non-cash impairments. Fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings on Nov 4, 2025 were followed by a 6.06% gain, while prior conference-call scheduling updates in late October showed small positive reactions. This announcement continues the pattern of clearly telegraphed earnings timing and webcast logistics.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement outlines the timing of Ashland’s first-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings release on February 2, 2026 and the related webcast on February 3, continuing its practice of clear communication with analysts. In recent quarters, the company reported fiscal 2025 sales of $1.824 billion and used detailed webcasts and presentations to frame results and outlook. Investors may watch upcoming earnings for updates on margins, portfolio optimization, and progress against strategic initiatives highlighted in prior disclosures.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) today announced plans to issue its first-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings release at approximately 5 p.m. ET on Monday, February 2, 2026. The company’s live webcast with securities analysts will include an executive summary and detailed remarks. The live webcast will take place at 9 a.m. ET on Tuesday, February 3. Simultaneously, the company will post a slide presentation in the Investor Relations section of its website at http://investor.ashland.com.
Among those participating in the webcast presentation will be:
- Guillermo Novo, chair, and chief executive officer
- William Whitaker, senior vice president, and chief financial officer
- Dago Caceres, senior vice president, general manager, specialty additives
- Alessandra Faccin, senior vice president, general manager, life sciences and intermediates
- Jim Minicucci, senior vice president, general manager, personal care
- Sandy Klugman, director, investor relations
To access the call by phone, please go to this registration link and you will be provided with dial in details. To avoid delays, we encourage participants to dial into the conference call fifteen minutes ahead of the scheduled start time.
The webcast and supporting materials will be accessible through the Investor Relations section of Ashland's website at http://investor.ashland.com. Following the live event, an archived version of the webcast and supporting materials will be available on the Ashland website for 12 months.
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 – from renowned scientists and research chemists to talented engineers and plant operators – 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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