Jefferies Reiterates a 'Buy' on Ashland Inc. (ASH); Factors to Offset Bumpy Macro Environment

August 14, 2012 7:20 AM EDT
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Jefferies reiterates a 'Buy' on Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) price target of $85.00.

Analyst, Laurence Alexander, said, "To reflect the recent debt refinancing, which was accomplished sooner and on better terms than expected, we are raising 2013E EPS $0.15 to $7.85, even after allowing for a softer demand outlook. We now forecast 2014E EPS of $9.10 and calendar 2013E EPS of $8.15."

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Shares of Ashland Inc. closed at $72.80 yesterday.


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