Ashland Inc. (ASH)
WHOLESALE-CHEMICALS & ALLIED PRODUCTS
Ashland Inc. (ASH) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where it has traded since May 8, 1950.
- Listed On
- the New York Stock Exchange
- Listed Since
- May 8, 1950
- Employees
- 2,900
- Market Cap
- $3.3B
About Ashland Inc.
Ashland Inc. is a specialty materials company serving markets including pharmaceuticals, personal care, food and beverages, coatings, construction, energy, and electronics. It operates through four segments: Life Sciences, Personal Care, Specialty Additives, and Intermediates. Life Sciences contributes the highest revenue, offering functional additives for pharmaceutical and nutrition applications. Personal Care provides ingredients for skin, hair, oral care, and household products, while Specialty Additives supplies performance-enhancing additives for coatings and. Intermediates produce BDO and related derivatives used in polymers, electronics, agriculture, and pharmaceutical applications. The company generates sales across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and regions.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 347 institutions reported holding ASH, with 52.3 million shares worth $3.4 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holder was BlackRock, with 5.7 million shares worth $376.4 million. Of the 5 largest holders listed below, 4 added shares and 1 reduced its position during the quarter.
| Institution | Shares | Value | Quarter change |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock | 5,712,189 | $376M | Added 33% |
| Vanguard | 4,909,106 | $323M | Added 6.45% |
| Standard Investments | 4,525,001 | $298M | Added 72.38% |
| Franklin Resources | 3,616,479 | $238M | Added 107.56% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 2,486,307 | $164M | Reduced 0.39% |
Form 13F is a quarterly report that institutional investment managers with at least $100 million in qualifying securities file with the SEC. It lists long positions as of the last day of the quarter and is due within 45 days of quarter end, so these holdings describe that date rather than today.
Frequently asked questions
What is ASH?
Ashland Inc. (ASH) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where it has traded since May 8, 1950.
Who are the largest institutional holders of ASH?
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, the largest reported holders of ASH were BlackRock, Vanguard and Standard Investments.
How many institutions own ASH?
347 institutions reported a position in ASH for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, worth $3.4 billion in total.
Did institutions buy or sell ASH last quarter?
Of the 5 largest reported holders, 4 added shares and 1 reduced its position during the quarter. Every reported holder and its change is on the SentiSense ownership page for ASH.
Every reported institutional holder, plus insider and congressional trades in ASH, on SentiSense.