Ashland Inc (ASH) Stock Split History

Ashland Inc has split its stock 2 times since its initial public offering (IPO). The first stock split occurred on January 15, 1979 with the ratio of 3-for-2, meaning that for 2 shares of ASH owned pre-split, shareholders then owned 3 shares. The most recent stock split took place on July 29, 1988 on a 2-for-1 basis.

These actions have increased ASH stock's liquidity and made it more appealing to a larger group of investors. However, it's important to remember that a stock split only change the number of shares and the price per share with no impact on Ashland Inc's total market capitalization.

For more detailed information of Ashland Inc's stock splits, view the table below:

ASH stock split list

Date	Split Ratio
1988-07-29	2 - for - 1
1979-01-15	3 - for - 2

Will Ashland Inc Stock Split in 2024?

The answer will depend on the decisions of the company's managers and market volatility. Ashland Inc has not made an official announcement regarding whether it will enact a stock split or reverse stock split, but it has a history of doing so when ASH stock prices become too high or too low for retail investors. Therefore, the ultimate decisions will certainly be made by Ashland Inc's board of directors. Typically, no action is taken until its price per share reaches a specific threshold.

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Ticker Symbol	Latest Split Date	Split Ratio
LIN	2003-12-16	2 - for - 1
SHW	2021-04-01	3 - for - 1
ECL	2003-06-09	2 - for - 1
APD	1998-06-16	2 - for - 1
DD	2019-06-03	1 - for - 3
PPG	2015-06-15	2 - for - 1
IFF	1994-01-20	3 - for - 1
WLK	2014-03-19	2 - for - 1
ALB	2007-03-02	2 - for - 1
RPM	1997-12-09	5 - for - 4
SQM	2008-03-31	10 - for - 1
EMN	2011-10-04	2 - for - 1
OLN	1996-10-31	2 - for - 1
CBT	1996-03-25	2 - for - 1
NEU	2002-07-01	1 - for - 5
ASH	1988-07-29	2 - for - 1