Ashland (NYSE: ASH) shares preliminary FY 2025 results and 2026 outlook

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ashland Inc. furnished a current report describing its preliminary fourth-quarter and full fiscal year 2025 results and its fiscal year 2026 outlook. These details are provided in a news release dated November 4, 2025, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference into the results discussion.

The company also states that the news release will be made available in the Investor Center section of its website. Ashland clarifies that the information in this report and the exhibit is being furnished, not filed, under securities laws and will not be incorporated by reference into other securities law filings.

8-K Event Classification

3 items: 2.02, 7.01, 9.01

3 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 04, 2025

ASHLAND INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware			333-211719	81-2587835
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
8145 Blazer Drive
Wilmington, Delaware				19808
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 302 995-3000

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share		ASH		The New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On November 4, 2025, Ashland Inc. (“Ashland”) announced preliminary fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 results and fiscal year 2026 outlook results, which are discussed in more detail in the news release (the “News Release”) attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K (“Form 8-K”) as Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated herein by reference into this Item 2.02.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On November 4, 2025, Ashland will make available the News Release on the “Investor Center” section of Ashland’s website located at http://investor.ashland.com.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)		Exhibits
99.1		News Release dated November 4, 2025.
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL Document).

In connection with the disclosures set forth in Items 2.02 and 7.01 above, the information in this Form 8-K, including the exhibit attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of such section. The information in this Form 8-K, including the exhibit, shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any incorporation by reference language in any such filing. This Form 8-K will not be deemed an admission as to the materiality of any information in this Form 8-K that is required to be disclosed solely by Regulation FD.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			ASHLAND INC.
Date:	November 4, 2025	By:	/s/ William C. Whitaker
			William C. Whitaker Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Ashland (ASH) disclose in this 8-K filing?

Ashland Inc. disclosed that it has announced preliminary fourth-quarter and full fiscal year 2025 results and provided a fiscal year 2026 outlook in a news release dated November 4, 2025.

Where can investors find Ashland’s preliminary FY 2025 results and 2026 outlook?

The preliminary fiscal year 2025 results and 2026 outlook are discussed in a news release attached as Exhibit 99.1 and made available on Ashland’s Investor Center website at http://investor.ashland.com.

How is the information in this Ashland (ASH) report treated under securities laws?

Ashland states that the information in this report, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and not deemed filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and will not be incorporated by reference into other securities law filings.

What exhibit is included with Ashland’s November 4, 2025 8-K?

The 8-K includes Exhibit 99.1, a news release dated November 4, 2025, and Exhibit 104, the cover page interactive data file embedded within the Inline XBRL document.

Who signed Ashland’s November 4, 2025 8-K filing?

The report was signed on behalf of Ashland Inc. by William C. Whitaker, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, dated November 4, 2025.

Does Ashland’s 8-K indicate any change in company name or address?

The report lists Ashland Inc. with its principal executive offices at 8145 Blazer Drive, Wilmington, Delaware 19808 and notes no former name or former address change.