Ashland publishes transcript of Q3 fiscal 2026 earnings call
I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.Ashland reported Q3 fiscal 2026 sales of USD 497 million, up 7%, with adjusted EBITDA at USD 109 million. The company reaffirmed FY2026 guidance for sales between USD 1.835-1.87 billion and adjusted EBITDA of USD 385-400 million. However, adjusted EPS outlook was cut to low-to-mid single-digit growth due to higher tax rates. Management cited operational disruptions causing ~200 bps margin loss and inventory drawdowns reducing EBITDA by USD 30-35 million.
- Ashland executives on the Q3 2026 earnings call included CEO Guillermo Novo, interim CFO William Whitaker, plus segment leaders Alessandra Faccin Assis, James Minicucci, Dago Caceres. * Q3 sales USD 497 million, up 7%; adjusted EBITDA USD 109 million versus USD 113 million; ongoing free cash flow USD 103 million. * Reaffirmed FY2026 guidance: sales USD 1.835 billion to USD 1.87 billion; adjusted EBITDA USD 385 million to USD 400 million; free cash flow conversion above 50%. * Adjusted EPS outlook cut to low-to-mid single-digit growth from mid-to-high, citing a higher tax rate from unfavorable discrete items. * Management flagged about 200 bps of margin lost this year from operational disruptions; inventory drawdown about USD 80 million reduced EBITDA USD 30 million to USD 35 million. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Ashland Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief on July 30, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here