Should I buy Ashland Global (ASH) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: BMO Capital — 60% of its targets hit on this sector (116 calls tested). It aims for $75 (+1.4 %), call made on July 30, 2026, maturing on July 30, 2027 (29 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Ashland Global
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bank | 92 % | +20.4 % | 24 | $95 +28% |
| Jefferies | 82 % | +14.1 % | 11 | $126 +70% |
| JP Morgan | 64 % | +11.8 % | 11 | $75 +1% |
| UBS | 65 % | +9.6 % | 20 | $83 +12% |
| BMO Capital | 50 % | +5.0 % | 10 | $75 +1% |
| Wells Fargo | 50 % | -4.4 % | 12 | $70 -5% |
| Mizuho | 60 % | -5.7 % | 15 | $77 +4% |
| Keybanc | 80 % | +8.3 % | 5 | — |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 67% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 9 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- The most reliable firm on ASH, UBS (65% hit rate, 20 scored calls), targets $83 (call made on July 30, 2026, maturing on July 30, 2027) (+12%) in its most recent call, and $70 (call made on January 12, 2026, maturing on January 12, 2027) (-5%) in the one coming due soonest.
- Pays a dividend (2.5% yield), raised for 15 years — regular income on top of potential upside.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 9 ratings, 3 are neutral.
- Limited upside: the median target is only +1% from the current price.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
The analyst consensus on ASH
Median target $75 (+1%) · 9 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Ashland Global now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 67% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $75 (+1%), and UBS (most reliable on ASH, 65%) targets $83. Weigh that against valuation. This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Ashland Global?
The stated upside is small: the median target ($75) sits just +1% from the price ($74) (most reliable on ASH: UBS, 65%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Ashland Global still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($74) and its estimated value: analysts target $75 on median (+1%), with 67% buys (most reliable on ASH: UBS, 65%). Cross-check with their real reliability on ASH and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying ASH?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 9 ratings, 3 are neutral.
→ Go deeper: the full Ashland Global profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).