OrionOEC
OEC
About: Orion SA is a manufacturer of carbon black products. Carbon black is a powdered form of carbon used to create the desired physical, electrical and optical qualities of various materials. The company's operating segments are Specialty Carbon Black and Rubber Carbon Black. It generates maximum revenue from the Rubber Carbon Black segment. Rubber Carbon Black segment is used in the reinforcement of rubber in tires and mechanical rubber goods. The Specialty Carbon Black segment is used as pigments and performance additives in coatings, polymers, printing and special applications. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Germany.
Employees: 1,658
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Funds holding %
of 7,419 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
596% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $10.5M | Put options by funds: $1.51M
17% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 6 [Q3] → 7 (+1) [Q4]
1.98% more ownership
Funds ownership: 91.03% [Q3] → 93.02% (+1.98%) [Q4]
4% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 67 | Existing positions reduced: 70
7% less funds holding
Funds holding: 197 [Q3] → 183 (-14) [Q4]
10% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $946M [Q3] → $856M (-$90.1M) [Q4]
30% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 23 | Existing positions closed: 33
Research analyst outlook
2 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$18
48%
upside
Avg. target
$20
64%
upside
High target
$22
80%
upside
2 analyst ratings
2 positive
100%
0 neutral
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0 negative
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JP Morgan Jeffrey Zekauskas 24% 1-year accuracy 11 / 45 met price target | 48%upside $18 | Overweight Maintained | 21 Feb 2025 |
UBS Joshua Spector 23% 1-year accuracy 12 / 52 met price target | 80%upside $22 | Buy Maintained | 20 Feb 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Neutral
Business Wire
1 week ago
Orion S.A. Announces First Quarter 2025 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call Information
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orion S.A. (NYSE: OEC), a specialty chemical company, today announced that the company will release its first quarter 2025 results after the market closes on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, to be followed by a conference call on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. (ET). The dial-in details for the live conference call are as follow: U.S. Toll Free: 1-800-245-3047 International: 1-203-518-9765 A conference call replay may be accessed at the following numbers through Thursday, M.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Orion S.A. to Participate in Investor Conferences in March
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orion S.A. (NYSE: OEC), a global specialty chemicals company, today announced participation this week at Loop Capital Markets' 2025 Investor Conference on March 10, and next week at the Gabelli Funds' 16th Annual Specialty Chemical Conference on March 20 in New York. Attending the virtual Loop Capital Markets event will be CEO Corning Painter, Chief Financial Officer Jeff Glajch and Vice President of Investor Relations Chris Kapsch. Glajch and Kapsch will attend the Ga.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Orion S.A.'s Circular Carbon Black Recognized by EU's ‘Innovation Radar'
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orion S.A. (NYSE: OEC), a global specialty chemicals company, announced today the European Commission has listed the company on its “Innovation Radar” website, which identifies high-potential innovators that have done EU-funded research. The recognition highlights Orion's achievement as a “Key Innovator” for being the first company to produce circular carbon black from 100% pyrolysis oil from end-of-life tires. The market-ready material serves as an alternative to carb.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Orion S.A. Declares Interim Quarterly Dividend
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orion S.A. (NYSE: OEC), a global specialty chemicals company, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared an interim dividend to be paid in the second quarter of 2025 of $0.0207 per common share of the company, which is equivalent to the aggregate amount of approximately $1.25 million based on the number of common shares currently outstanding. The interim dividend will be paid on April 4, 2025, to holders of record as of the close of business in New York o.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Orion S.A. Announces its 2025 Annual General Meeting Date and Record Date
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orion S.A. (NYSE: OEC), a global specialty chemicals company, today announced that it will hold its 2025 annual general meeting of shareholders on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 2:00 pm Central European Time at the company's office, located at 6, Route de Trèves, L-2633 Senningerberg (Municipality of Niederanven), Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. The company also set its record date for the admission of the company's shareholders to its annual general meeting to April 24, 2025,.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
Orion S.A. (OEC) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Orion S.A. (NYSE:OEC ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 20, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Chris Kapsch - Vice President-Investor Relations Corning Painter - Chief Executive Officer Jeff Glajch - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Josh Spector - UBS Laurence Alexander - Jefferies John Roberts - Mizuho Securities Jon Tanwanteng - CGS Securities Operator Greetings, and welcome to the Orion Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Orion (OEC) Q4 Earnings Top Estimates
Orion (OEC) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.35 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.25 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.17 per share a year ago.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 months ago
Orion S.A. Announces Financial Results For The Full Year Ended December 31, 2024
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orion S.A. (NYSE: OEC), a specialty chemical company, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2024. Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights Net sales of $434.2 million, down $34.0 million, year over year Net income of $17.2 million, up $12.3 million, year over year. Diluted EPS of $0.30 up $0.22, year over year. Adjusted Diluted EPS1 of $0.35, up $0.18, year over year. Adjusted EBITDA1 of $61.7 million, down $4.9 million, year over ye.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Orion Inks Agreement With Contec S.A. for Supply of TPO
OEC partners with Contec to secure a long-term supply of TPO to produce circular carbon black.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
Orion S.A.: A Strong Bull Case And A History Of Disappointment
Orion S.A. (OEC) stock has disappointed, and execution remains a primary concern. But the potential for substantial rewards exists if Orion can finally deliver on its growth projections and improve operational execution. Management's mid-cycle estimate of $500 million in Adjusted EBITDA "capacity" suggests significant upside, especially if cyclical trends turn favorable.
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