Capital Expenditures for Ashland (ASH)
According to Ashland's latest reported financial statements, the company's current capital expenditures (TTM) is $71.00M USD. Capital expenditures (CapEx) are cash outlays for property, plant, and equipment and other long-lived productive assets — reported on the cash flow statement under investing activities. CapEx funds future capacity (factories, data centers, software, machinery), so rising spend can signal investment in growth, while heavy CapEx reduces free cash flow available to shareholders. We display CapEx as a positive amount (the absolute cash outflow); compare with revenue to gauge capital intensity and with total assets for the asset-base context.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$71.00M
YoY change
-28.5%
5Y CAGR
-5.9%
Peak year (1990)
$554.70M
Cumulative capital expenditures
$9.75B
CapEx history chart for Ashland (ASH) from 1989 to 2025
CapEx history table for Ashland (ASH) from 1989 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Capital Expenditures | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $98.00M | -28.5% | ||
| 2024 | $137.00M | -19.4% | ||
| 2023 | $170.00M | +50.4% | ||
| 2022 | $113.00M | +7.6% | ||
| 2021 | $105.00M | -21.1% | ||
| 2020 | $133.00M | -13.6% | ||
| 2019 | $154.00M | -1.9% | ||
| 2018 | $157.00M | -21.1% | ||
| 2017 | $199.00M | -13.9% | ||
| 2016 | $231.00M | +5.0% | ||
| 2015 | $220.00M | -11.3% | ||
| 2014 | $248.00M | -21.0% | ||
| 2013 | $314.00M | +5.4% | ||
| 2012 | $298.00M | +48.3% | ||
| 2011 | $201.00M | -2.4% | ||
| 2010 | $206.00M | +24.8% | ||
| 2009 | $165.00M | -19.5% | ||
| 2008 | $205.00M | +33.1% | ||
| 2007 | $154.00M | -12.0% | ||
| 2006 | $175.00M | -2.8% | ||
| 2005 | $180.00M | -14.3% | ||
| 2004 | $210.00M | +90.9% | ||
| 2003 | $110.00M | -40.5% | ||
| 2002 | $185.00M | -9.8% | ||
| 2001 | $205.00M | -11.6% | ||
| 2000 | $232.00M | -27.5% | ||
| 1999 | $320.00M | -31.6% | ||
| 1998 | $468.00M | +8.6% | ||
| 1997 | $431.00M | -15.5% | ||
| 1996 | $510.00M | +14.9% | ||
| 1995 | $444.00M | +18.1% | ||
| 1994 | $376.00M | -13.0% | ||
| 1993 | $432.30M | -14.3% | ||
| 1992 | $504.40M | +13.2% | ||
| 1991 | $445.40M | -19.7% | ||
| 1990 | $554.70M | +21.3% | ||
| 1989 | $457.30M | — |
CapEx values are taken from Ashland's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
As of the 2025 fiscal year, Ashland (ASH) reported capital expenditures of $98.00M – declined 28.5% year-over-year.
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), Ashland capital expenditures produced a CAGR of -5.9% – with a net decline across the window.
Ashland capital expenditures plunged from $554.70M in 1990 to $98.00M in 2025, a 82.3% drawdown.
1990 marks the peak capital expenditures at $554.70M, with the historical low of $98.00M recorded in 2025.
Ashland (ASH) sits 9th of 8 Basic Materials peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $2.43B.
Ashland Capital Expenditures by Year
Ashland Capital Expenditures 2025: $98.00M
Ashland capital expenditures in 2025 was $98.00M, declined 28.5% below 2024. This figure represents the lowest annual value in the available history.
Ashland Capital Expenditures 2024: $137.00M
Ashland capital expenditures in 2024 was $137.00M, declined 19.4% below 2023.
Ashland Capital Expenditures 2023: $170.00M
Ashland capital expenditures in 2023 was $170.00M, surged 50.4% from 2022.
Ashland Capital Expenditures 2022: $113.00M
Ashland capital expenditures in 2022 was $113.00M, grew 7.6% from 2021.
Ashland Capital Expenditures 2021: $105.00M
Ashland capital expenditures in 2021 was $105.00M.
See more financial history for Ashland (ASH).
Sector peers — CapEx
Companies in the same sector as Ashland, ranked by their latest capital expenditures.
| Company | Capital Expenditures | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Linde plc (LIN) | $5.26B | Basic Materials |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) | $4.49B | Basic Materials |
| Newmont Corporation (NEM) | $3.04B | Basic Materials |
| Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) | $2.56B | Basic Materials |
| CRH plc (CRH) | $2.31B | Basic Materials |
| Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) | $1.33B | Basic Materials |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL) | $1.05B | Basic Materials |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $797.60M | Basic Materials |
Frequently asked questions
What is Ashland's capital expenditures?
- Latest reported capital expenditures for Ashland (ASH) is $71.00M (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Ashland capital expenditures changed year-over-year?
- Ashland (ASH) capital expenditures changed -28.5% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Ashland capital expenditures?
- Ashland (ASH) capital expenditures compound annual growth rate is -5.9% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Ashland capital expenditures hit its highest annual value?
- Ashland capital expenditures reached its highest annual value of $554.70M in 1990.
What was Ashland capital expenditures in 2024?
- Ashland (ASH) capital expenditures in 2024 was $137.00M.
What was Ashland capital expenditures in 2025?
- Ashland (ASH) capital expenditures in 2025 was $98.00M.
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