ASH Dividend History & Analysis | 3% Yield

ASH has a dividend yield of 3% and paid 2.07 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.96%
Payout Ratio 53.4%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 8.86%
Consistency Lifetime 93.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.62%
Payout FCF 65.5%
Streak Years 43
Dividend Rating 70.60%
Ex-Dividend in 19 days: Buy before Feb 27, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 1.5%
Total Return 5y: -18.6%

Top Dividend Payers in Specialty Chemicals

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
ACT 1,901 M 1.42% 9.12%
AKZA 11,970 M 3.51% 4.65%
FPE 5,554 M 3.47% 3.62%
FPE3 5,122 M 2.65% 2.73%
PPG 26,098 M 2.60% 2.75%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
ACT 1,901 M 23.7% 95.2%
MTX 2,063 M 22.5% 96.2%
BNR 8,758 M 11.7% 99.7%
IOSP 2,085 M 10.2% 81.6%
NEU 6,379 M 8.90% 73.8%

Quality Dividend Peers in Specialty Chemicals

ACT
AlzChem
 1.42% Yield
PPG
PPG Industries
 2.60% Yield

ASH Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-02-27 2026-03-01 2026-03-15 Quarterly 0.415 0% N/A
2025-12-01 2025-12-01 2025-12-15 Quarterly 0.415 0% 0.77%
2025-08-29 2025-09-01 2025-09-15 Quarterly 0.415 0% 0.74%
2025-05-30 2025-06-01 2025-06-15 Quarterly 0.415 2.5% 0.83%
2025-02-28 2025-03-01 2025-03-15 Quarterly 0.405 0% 0.66%
2024-11-29 2024-12-01 2024-12-15 Quarterly 0.405 0% 0.52%
2024-08-30 2024-09-01 2024-09-15 Quarterly 0.405 0% 0.45%
2024-05-31 2024-06-01 2024-06-15 Quarterly 0.405 5.2% 0.41%
2024-02-29 2024-03-01 2024-03-15 Quarterly 0.385 0% 0.41%
2023-11-30 2023-12-01 2023-12-15 Quarterly 0.385 0% 0.49%
2023-08-31 2023-09-01 2023-09-15 Quarterly 0.385 0% 0.44%
2023-05-31 2023-06-01 2023-06-15 Quarterly 0.385 14.9% 0.45%
2023-02-28 2023-03-01 2023-03-15 Quarterly 0.335 0% 0.33%
2022-11-30 2022-12-01 2022-12-15 Quarterly 0.335 0% 0.3%
2022-08-31 2022-09-01 2022-09-15 Quarterly 0.335 0% 0.33%
2022-05-31 2022-06-01 2022-06-15 Quarterly 0.335 11.7% 0.31%
2022-02-28 2022-03-01 2022-03-15 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.32%
2021-11-30 2021-12-01 2021-12-15 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.29%
2021-08-31 2021-09-01 2021-09-15 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.33%
2021-05-28 2021-06-01 2021-06-15 Quarterly 0.3 9.1% 0.32%
2021-02-25 2021-02-26 2021-03-15 Quarterly 0.275 0% 0.32%
2020-11-30 2020-12-01 2020-12-15 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2020-08-31 2020-09-01 2020-09-15 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2020-05-29 2020-06-01 2020-06-15 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2020-02-27 2020-02-28 2020-03-15 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2019-11-29 2019-12-02 2019-12-15 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2019-08-29 2019-08-30 2019-09-15 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2019-05-31 2019-06-03 2019-06-15 Quarterly 0.275 10% N/A
2019-02-28 2019-03-01 2019-03-15 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2018-11-30 2018-12-03 2018-12-15 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2018-08-30 2018-08-31 2018-09-15 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2018-05-31 2018-06-01 2018-06-15 Quarterly 0.25 11.1% N/A
2018-02-28 2018-03-01 2018-03-15 Quarterly 0.225 0% N/A
2017-11-30 2017-12-01 2017-12-15 Quarterly 0.225 0% N/A
2017-08-30 2017-09-01 2017-09-15 Quarterly 0.225 0% N/A
2017-05-30 2017-06-01 2017-06-15 Quarterly 0.225 -42.3% N/A
2017-02-27 2017-03-01 2017-03-15 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2016-11-29 2016-12-01 2016-12-15 Other 0.39 0% N/A
2016-08-17 2016-08-19 2016-09-15 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2016-06-01 2016-06-03 2016-06-15 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2016-02-17 2016-02-19 2016-03-15 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2015-11-27 2015-12-01 2015-12-15 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2015-08-19 2015-08-21 2015-09-15 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2015-05-27 2015-05-29 2015-06-15 Quarterly 0.39 14.7% N/A
2015-02-11 2015-02-13 2015-03-15 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2014-11-26 2014-12-01 2014-12-15 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2014-08-13 2014-08-15 2014-09-15 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2014-05-28 2014-05-30 2014-06-15 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2014-02-12 2014-02-14 2014-03-15 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2013-11-27 2013-12-02 2013-12-15 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A

ASH Dividend FAQ

Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) manufactures additives and specialty ingredients for a global customer base across North and Latin America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The company operates four segments: Life Sciences (pharmaceutical and nutrition solutions, agricultural chemicals, diagnostics, fine chemicals), Personal Care (nature-derived, biodegradable ingredients for oral care and household products), Specialty Additives (rheology modifiers, surfactants, advanced ceramics for catalytic converters, capacitors, solar cells, and textile printing), and Intermediates (1,4-butanediol and related solvents such as N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone). Its product portfolio serves end-markets ranging from architectural coatings and construction to food & beverage, energy, and pharma.

What is the Dividend Yield of ASH?

As of February 2026, ASH`s dividend yield is 2.96%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.07 USD by the current share price of 64.16.

Does ASH pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, ASH paid a dividend of 2.07 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-27 and the payout was 0.415 USD.

How often does ASH pay dividends?

ASH pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, ASH has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-27.

ASH dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ASH for the next 4 payments are between 0.236 (-43.1%) and 0.452 (+8.9%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will ASH pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.415 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-27. The next Ex-Dividend date for Ashland Global Holdings (ASH) is 2026-02-27.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ASH?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Ashland Global Holdings (ASH) is 2026-02-27.

What is the Dividend Growth of ASH?

ASH's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 8.86% per year.
Strong growth: ASH's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of ASH?

ASH's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.62%. If you bought ASH's shares at 78.85 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.07 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.62% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of ASH?

ASH Payout Consistency is 93.5%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Ashland Global Holdings has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does ASH have a good Dividend Yield?

ASH`s 2.96% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of ASH?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of ASH is 53.4%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of ASH?

ASH`s Overall Dividend Rating is 70.60%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

ASH Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in ASH's Outstanding Shares?

Ashland Global Holdings's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 5.03% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has ASH ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on May 15, 2017 with a ratio of 511:250.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2.04 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 56,774,000
1986 65,082,000 +14.63%
1987 62,054,000 -4.65%
1988 55,610,000 -10.38%
1989 55,000,000 -1.1%
1990 56,842,100 +3.35%
1991 60,204,100 +5.91%
1992 60,243,900 +0.07%
1993 70,361,400 +16.79%
1994 62,000,000 -11.88%
1995 70,689,700 +14.02%
1996 65,957,400 -6.69%
1997 76,470,600 +15.94%
1998 78,571,400 +2.75%
1999 72,000,000 -8.36%
2000 70,238,100 -2.45%
2001 70,370,400 +0.19%
2002 68,148,100 -3.16%
2003 69,387,800 +1.82%
2004 73,437,500 +5.84%
2005 72,527,500 -1.24%
2006 65,333,300 -9.92%
2007 63,461,500 -2.87%
2008 69,000,000 +8.73%
2009 78,060,500 +13.13%
2010 80,000,000 +2.48%
2011 79,000,000 -1.25%
2012 80,000,000 +1.27%
2013 78,000,000 -2.5%
2014 70,000,000 -10.26%
2015 66,000,000 -5.71%
2016 62,000,000 -6.06%
2017 62,000,000
2018 63,000,000 +1.61%
2019 61,000,000 -3.17%
2020 61,000,000
2021 58,000,000 -4.92%
2022 55,000,000 -5.17%
2023 51,000,000 -7.27%
2024 47,183,000 -7.48%
2025 46,000,000 -2.51%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-29 02:39