Ashland (ASH) | Dividend History & Payments | 1995 - 2025
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TL;DR: Ashland Dividend Yield, Payout Ratio & Key Metrics
Ashland has paid $1.23 per share over the last 12 months, representing a current dividend yield of 2.53%. The company's 3-year average dividend yield stands at 0.44%. Over the past 3 years, the company has distributed a total of $3.83 per share in dividends.
Last Ex-Dividend Date
Feb 28, 2025
12-Month Dividend
$1.23
12-Month Div. Yield
2.53%
3-Year Total Dividend
$3.83
3-Year Avg Dividend
$1.28
3-Year Avg Yield
0.44%
Last 5Y Dividend
$6.21
All Time Dividend
$55.10
Date Range
May 1995 - Feb 2025
Ashland Yearly Dividend History Chart
Ashland Dividend History From 1995 - 2025
Yearly Dividend Summary
| Year | Payments | Total Amount | Avg Amount | Avg Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | $0.41 | $0.41 | 0.70% |
| 2024 | 4 | $1.62 | $0.40 | 1.82% |
| 2023 | 3 | $1.12 | $0.37 | 1.22% |
| 2022 | 4 | $1.32 | $0.33 | 1.29% |
| 2021 | 4 | $1.18 | $0.30 | 1.26% |
| 2020 | 4 | $1.12 | $0.28 | 1.53% |
| 2019 | 4 | $1.09 | $0.27 | 1.43% |
| 2018 | 4 | $0.98 | $0.24 | 1.27% |
| 2017 | 5 | $31.30 | $6.26 | 47.70% |
| 2016 | 4 | $0.76 | $0.19 | 1.43% |
| 2015 | 4 | $0.74 | $0.18 | 1.27% |
| 2014 | 4 | $0.68 | $0.17 | 1.33% |
| 2013 | 4 | $0.62 | $0.16 | 1.46% |
| 2012 | 4 | $0.42 | $0.10 | 1.27% |
| 2011 | 4 | $0.34 | $0.08 | 1.22% |
| 2010 | 4 | $0.25 | $0.06 | 1.03% |
| 2009 | 3 | $0.12 | $0.04 | 1.06% |
| 2008 | 4 | $0.43 | $0.11 | 2.36% |
| 2007 | 4 | $0.52 | $0.13 | 1.85% |
| 2006 | 5 | $5.51 | $1.10 | 17.68% |
| 2005 | 4 | $0.48 | $0.12 | 1.75% |
| 2004 | 4 | $0.44 | $0.11 | 2.16% |
| 2003 | 4 | $0.44 | $0.11 | 3.32% |
| 2002 | 4 | $0.44 | $0.11 | 3.15% |
| 2001 | 4 | $0.44 | $0.11 | 2.65% |
| 2000 | 4 | $0.43 | $0.11 | 3.29% |
| 1999 | 4 | $0.40 | $0.10 | 2.66% |
| 1998 | 4 | $0.40 | $0.10 | 2.07% |
| 1997 | 4 | $0.40 | $0.10 | 2.24% |
| 1996 | 4 | $0.40 | $0.10 | 2.55% |
| 1995 | 3 | $0.30 | $0.10 | 2.31% |
Detailed Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Yield | Stock Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.41 | 0.69% | $58.37 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.41 | 0.54% | $75.49 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.41 | 0.48% | $85.01 |
| May 31, 2024 | $0.41 | 0.40% | $100.13 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | $0.39 | 0.40% | $95.45 |
| Nov 30, 2023 | $0.39 | 0.47% | $82.26 |
| May 31, 2023 | $0.39 | 0.43% | $89.38 |
| Feb 28, 2023 | $0.34 | 0.32% | $103.68 |
| Nov 30, 2022 | $0.34 | 0.29% | $113.58 |
| Aug 31, 2022 | $0.34 | 0.34% | $99.34 |
| May 31, 2022 | $0.34 | 0.31% | $107.03 |
| Feb 28, 2022 | $0.30 | 0.34% | $87.79 |
| Nov 30, 2021 | $0.30 | 0.29% | $102.23 |
| Aug 31, 2021 | $0.30 | 0.32% | $93.93 |
| May 28, 2021 | $0.30 | 0.32% | $94.28 |
| Feb 25, 2021 | $0.28 | 0.33% | $84.12 |
| Nov 30, 2020 | $0.28 | 0.37% | $74.96 |
| Aug 31, 2020 | $0.28 | 0.37% | $74.55 |
| May 29, 2020 | $0.28 | 0.38% | $72.01 |
| Feb 27, 2020 | $0.28 | 0.38% | $71.54 |
| Nov 29, 2019 | $0.28 | 0.37% | $74.51 |
| Aug 29, 2019 | $0.28 | 0.38% | $73.24 |
| May 31, 2019 | $0.28 | 0.35% | $77.75 |
| Feb 28, 2019 | $0.25 | 0.32% | $78.57 |
| Nov 30, 2018 | $0.25 | 0.33% | $76.33 |
| Aug 30, 2018 | $0.25 | 0.30% | $84.20 |
| May 31, 2018 | $0.25 | 0.32% | $78.18 |
| Feb 28, 2018 | $0.23 | 0.32% | $69.85 |
| Nov 30, 2017 | $0.23 | 0.31% | $73.50 |
| Aug 30, 2017 | $0.23 | 0.36% | $62.30 |
| May 30, 2017 | $0.23 | 0.33% | $67.45 |
| May 15, 2017 | $30.42 | 46.79% | $65.01 |
| Feb 27, 2017 | $0.19 | 0.32% | $59.85 |
| Nov 29, 2016 | $0.19 | 0.35% | $53.89 |
| Aug 17, 2016 | $0.19 | 0.34% | $56.71 |
| Jun 1, 2016 | $0.19 | 0.34% | $55.90 |
| Feb 17, 2016 | $0.19 | 0.42% | $45.35 |
| Nov 27, 2015 | $0.19 | 0.34% | $55.33 |
| Aug 19, 2015 | $0.19 | 0.36% | $52.28 |
| May 27, 2015 | $0.19 | 0.31% | $62.33 |
| Feb 11, 2015 | $0.17 | 0.27% | $62.42 |
| Nov 26, 2014 | $0.17 | 0.30% | $55.80 |
| Aug 13, 2014 | $0.17 | 0.32% | $51.25 |
| May 28, 2014 | $0.17 | 0.33% | $50.39 |
| Feb 12, 2014 | $0.17 | 0.35% | $47.05 |
| Nov 27, 2013 | $0.17 | 0.37% | $44.56 |
| Aug 14, 2013 | $0.17 | 0.39% | $43.14 |
| May 29, 2013 | $0.17 | 0.38% | $43.50 |
| Feb 13, 2013 | $0.11 | 0.28% | $39.17 |
| Nov 29, 2012 | $0.11 | 0.32% | $34.70 |
| Aug 15, 2012 | $0.11 | 0.30% | $36.30 |
| May 30, 2012 | $0.11 | 0.37% | $29.86 |
| Feb 15, 2012 | $0.09 | 0.27% | $31.70 |
| Nov 29, 2011 | $0.09 | 0.31% | $27.18 |
| Aug 17, 2011 | $0.09 | 0.37% | $23.23 |
| May 31, 2011 | $0.09 | 0.27% | $31.67 |
| Feb 16, 2011 | $0.07 | 0.25% | $29.79 |
| Nov 29, 2010 | $0.07 | 0.28% | $25.77 |
| Aug 18, 2010 | $0.07 | 0.31% | $23.58 |
| May 28, 2010 | $0.07 | 0.30% | $24.61 |
| Feb 17, 2010 | $0.04 | 0.16% | $22.77 |
| Aug 18, 2009 | $0.04 | 0.21% | $17.80 |
| May 26, 2009 | $0.04 | 0.28% | $13.11 |
| Feb 17, 2009 | $0.04 | 1.17% | $3.13 |
| Nov 26, 2008 | $0.04 | 0.79% | $4.67 |
| Aug 18, 2008 | $0.13 | 0.68% | $19.74 |
| May 23, 2008 | $0.13 | 0.51% | $26.26 |
| Feb 14, 2008 | $0.13 | 0.61% | $22.07 |
| Nov 21, 2007 | $0.13 | 0.57% | $23.56 |
| Aug 16, 2007 | $0.13 | 0.51% | $26.63 |
| May 24, 2007 | $0.13 | 0.46% | $29.20 |
| Feb 14, 2007 | $0.13 | 0.41% | $33.14 |
| Nov 22, 2006 | $0.13 | 0.41% | $32.56 |
| Oct 26, 2006 | $4.99 | 17.77% | $28.09 |
| Aug 17, 2006 | $0.13 | 0.41% | $32.46 |
| May 25, 2006 | $0.13 | 0.44% | $30.51 |
| Feb 15, 2006 | $0.13 | 0.42% | $32.24 |
| Nov 17, 2005 | $0.13 | 0.50% | $26.92 |
| Aug 18, 2005 | $0.13 | 0.46% | $29.55 |
| May 25, 2005 | $0.11 | 0.40% | $27.56 |
| Feb 16, 2005 | $0.11 | 0.43% | $25.62 |
| Nov 18, 2004 | $0.11 | 0.48% | $23.18 |
| Aug 19, 2004 | $0.11 | 0.54% | $20.36 |
| May 26, 2004 | $0.11 | 0.58% | $18.94 |
| Feb 19, 2004 | $0.11 | 0.59% | $18.83 |
| Nov 20, 2003 | $0.11 | 0.71% | $15.59 |
| Aug 21, 2003 | $0.11 | 0.84% | $13.13 |
| May 28, 2003 | $0.11 | 0.85% | $13.04 |
| Feb 20, 2003 | $0.11 | 0.98% | $11.23 |
| Nov 21, 2002 | $0.11 | 0.99% | $11.14 |
| Aug 22, 2002 | $0.11 | 0.94% | $11.75 |
| May 28, 2002 | $0.11 | 0.72% | $15.26 |
| Feb 21, 2002 | $0.11 | 0.62% | $17.81 |
| Nov 21, 2001 | $0.11 | 0.64% | $17.34 |
| Aug 22, 2001 | $0.11 | 0.65% | $16.95 |
| May 24, 2001 | $0.11 | 0.66% | $16.64 |
| Feb 21, 2001 | $0.11 | 0.71% | $15.57 |
| Nov 16, 2000 | $0.11 | 0.83% | $13.36 |
| Aug 22, 2000 | $0.11 | 0.78% | $14.21 |
| May 25, 2000 | $0.11 | 0.81% | $13.56 |
| Feb 22, 2000 | $0.10 | 0.94% | $11.15 |
| Nov 18, 1999 | $0.10 | 0.79% | $13.31 |
| Aug 24, 1999 | $0.10 | 0.72% | $14.52 |
| May 26, 1999 | $0.10 | 0.67% | $15.50 |
| Feb 22, 1999 | $0.10 | 0.62% | $16.92 |
| Nov 19, 1998 | $0.10 | 0.55% | $19.08 |
| Aug 21, 1998 | $0.10 | 0.58% | $18.04 |
| May 28, 1998 | $0.10 | 0.55% | $18.97 |
| Feb 20, 1998 | $0.10 | 0.49% | $21.18 |
| Nov 20, 1997 | $0.10 | 0.59% | $17.75 |
| Aug 22, 1997 | $0.10 | 0.55% | $19.06 |
| May 27, 1997 | $0.10 | 0.57% | $18.21 |
| Feb 20, 1997 | $0.10 | 0.64% | $16.40 |
| Nov 21, 1996 | $0.10 | 0.60% | $17.35 |
| Aug 21, 1996 | $0.10 | 0.73% | $14.40 |
| May 24, 1996 | $0.10 | 0.64% | $16.26 |
| Feb 21, 1996 | $0.10 | 0.71% | $14.78 |
| Nov 22, 1995 | $0.10 | 0.82% | $12.74 |
| Aug 22, 1995 | $0.10 | 0.84% | $12.41 |
| May 25, 1995 | $0.10 | 0.76% | $13.83 |
Ashland Dividend Comparison With Its Peer Companies
| Company | Annual Amount | Current Yield | 3Y Avg Yield | 3Y Avg Amount | EX DIV. DATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ashland
ASH | $1.23 | 2.53% | 0.44% | $1.28 | Feb 28, 2025 |
Eastman Chemical
EMN | $2.47 | 3.31% | 0.92% | $2.94 | Mar 14, 2025 |
Linde plc
LIN | $7.28 | 1.58% | 0.34% | $5.83 | Sep 4, 2025 |
NewMarket
NEU | $7.75 | 1.19% | 0.53% | $8.60 | Mar 17, 2025 |
Sherwin-Williams
SHW | $2.21 | 0.67% | 0.23% | $2.21 | Mar 3, 2025 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- For how long has Ashland been paying dividends and how much has it paid in total?
- Ashland has been paying dividends for 30 years, from 1995 to 2025. Over this period, the company has distributed a total of $55.10 per share in dividends to its shareholders, demonstrating consistent commitment to returning value to investors.
- When was Ashland's last dividend payment and how much was paid per share?
- Ashland's most recent dividend payment was $0.41 per share, with an ex-dividend date of February 28, 2025. Investors who owned the stock before this date were entitled to receive this dividend payment.
- What was Ashland's highest annual dividend payment year and what amount was paid?
- Ashland's highest annual dividend was paid in 2017, when the company distributed $31.30 per share across 5 payments throughout the year. This represented the peak of the company's dividend generosity and reflects strong financial performance during that period.
- How do Ashland's dividend payments in 2023 compare to 2024?
- Comparing Ashland's dividend payments, the company paid $1.12 per share in 2023 versus $1.62 per share in 2024, representing an increase of $0.50. This year-over-year comparison helps investors understand the trajectory of the company's dividend policy.
- How much would a $10,000.00 investment in Ashland have generated in dividends over the past 10 years?
- Over the past 10 years, Ashland has paid a total of $41.09 per share in dividends. Based on current stock price estimates, a $10,000.00 investment would have generated approximately $7,264.85 in dividend income during this period, demonstrating the value of dividend investing for long-term investors.
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