Ashland (ASH) furnishes preliminary Q1 results update via 8-K filing

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ashland Inc. furnished a current report to share that it has announced preliminary results for its first fiscal quarter. The company refers investors to a separate news release, attached as Exhibit 99.1, for the detailed financial and operating information.

The same news release is being made available in the Investor Center on Ashland’s website. Ashland states that this information is being furnished, not filed, which limits how it is treated under securities laws and how it can be incorporated into other regulatory documents.

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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): February 02, 2026

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 February 2, 2026, Ashland Inc. (“Ashland”) announced preliminary first quarter 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 February 2, 2026, 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 February 2, 2026.
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:	February 2, 2026	By:	/s/ William C. Whitaker
			William C. Whitaker Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

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

Ashland Inc. disclosed that it has announced preliminary first quarter results and provided details in a separate news release attached as Exhibit 99.1. The company is furnishing, rather than filing, this information under Items 2.02 and 7.01.

Where can investors find Ashland (ASH) preliminary Q1 2026 results?

Investors can find Ashland’s preliminary first quarter results in the news release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K and on the Investor Center section of its website at http://investor.ashland.com, as stated in the disclosure.

How is the Ashland (ASH) preliminary results information treated legally?

Ashland specifies that the preliminary results and related news release are being furnished, not filed, under the Exchange Act. This means the information is not subject to Section 18 liabilities and is not automatically incorporated into other Securities Act or Exchange Act filings.

What items of the 8-K did Ashland Inc. (ASH) use for this disclosure?

Ashland used Item 2.02, Results of Operations and Financial Condition, to note its preliminary first quarter results, and Item 7.01, Regulation FD Disclosure, to describe public availability of the news release on its Investor Center website section.

Who signed Ashland Inc. (ASH) February 2, 2026 8-K report?

The 8-K report was signed on behalf of Ashland Inc. by William C. Whitaker, who is identified as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, providing officer-level attestation to the current report submission.