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UBS Lowers Ashland Price Target to $64, Maintains Buy Rating
ByAinvest
Friday, Aug 8, 2025 8:42 pm ET1min read
UBS lowers Ashland's (ASH) price target to $64 from $73, a 12.33% decrease, while maintaining its "Buy" rating. The average one-year price target for ASH is $64.75 with an upside of 23.11% from the current price of $52.60. The estimated GF Value for ASH in one year is $85.48, suggesting a 62.52% upside from the current price.
Title: UBS Lowers Ashland's Price Target to $64 Amid Earnings MissUBS Group has revised its price target for Ashland (NYSE:ASH) from $73.00 to $64.00, representing a 12.33% decrease. Despite this adjustment, UBS maintains a "Buy" rating on the stock, indicating a potential upside of 21.29% from the previous close [1].
Ashland reported a significant earnings miss for the last quarter, with revenue declining by 14.9% year-over-year to $463 million and earnings per share (EPS) falling short of expectations at $1.04 [1]. The company's negative net margin of 46.01% and positive return on equity of 6.82% suggest a challenging operational environment [1].
Analysts from various firms have also adjusted their price targets for Ashland. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered its target from $71.00 to $67.00, while Mizuho set a $60.00 price target. Wells Fargo & Company increased its target from $50.00 to $53.00 [1]. The average one-year price target for ASH is $64.75, with an estimated upside of 23.11% from the current price of $52.60 [1].
GuruFocus (GF) estimates a GF Value for Ashland of $85.48 in one year, suggesting a 62.52% upside from the current price [2]. This valuation is based on historical multiples, business growth patterns, and future performance estimates.
Institutional investors and hedge funds own a significant portion of Ashland's stock, with 93.95% of shares held by these entities [1]. The company's market capitalization stands at $2.41 billion, with a P/E ratio of -2.81 and a beta of 0.49 [1].
References
[1] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/ubs-group-lowers-ashland-nyseash-price-target-to-6400-2025-08-07/
[2] https://www.gurufocus.com/news/3043463/oneok-oke-launches-3-billion-senior-notes-offering
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