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Ashland (ASH) Q4 FY26 earnings results (fourth quarter fiscal 2026)
8-K filed Nov 3, 2026
Ashland (ASH) reported revenue of $498M for the fourth quarter fiscal 2026 (Q4 FY26), +4% from a year earlier and +0.2% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 5.8%, net loss $16.0M (3.2% of revenue).
Ashland, Q4 FY26: revenue $498M (+4% year over year), operating margin 5.8%, net loss $16.0M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q4 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $498M | +0.2% | +4% |
| Operating profit | $29.0M | -33% | -52% |
| Net earnings | −$16.0M | -200% | -150% |
What changed
Revenue was $498.0M in Q4 FY26, up 4% year over year and roughly flat from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 35.9%, up 2.6 points from Q4 FY25. Operating profit was $29.0M, a 5.8% margin (down 7.0 points year over year). Operating profit fell $32.0M even though revenue rose $21.0M versus Q4 FY25, so costs grew faster than sales. Operating expenses grew 53% against revenue growth of 4%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+156%). The quarter ended with a net loss of $16.0M, after a profit of $16.0M the previous quarter. Net interest and other expense of $19.0M was the main reason.
Questions
What was Ashland's revenue in the fourth quarter fiscal 2026?
Ashland (ASH) reported revenue of $498M for the fourth quarter fiscal 2026 (Q4 FY26), +4% from a year earlier and +0.2% from the quarter before.
Was Ashland profitable in the fourth quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating profit was $29.0M (5.8% of revenue) and net loss $16.0M.
Source: Ashland 8-K on SEC EDGAR.