NYSE:OEC Orion (OEC) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Now Open: Crypto emergency update (From InvestorPlace) (Ad) Free OEC Stock Alerts $23.50 -0.16 (-0.68%) (As of 04/18/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$23.36▼$24.0250-Day Range$21.88▼$25.4252-Week Range$19.32▼$28.48Volume237,737 shsAverage Volume400,341 shsMarket Capitalization$1.36 billionP/E Ratio13.58Dividend Yield0.34%Price Target$27.80 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Orion alerts: Email Address Orion MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside18.3% Upside$27.80 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.51% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.42Based on 3 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth13.95%From $2.15 to $2.45 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.11 out of 5 starsBasic Materials Sector85th out of 174 stocksMiscellaneous Chemical Products Industry4th out of 5 stocks 2.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingOrion has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageOrion has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.51% of the float of Orion has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverOrion has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Orion has recently decreased by 1.26%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldOrion has a dividend yield of 0.34%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthOrion does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Orion is 4.62%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Orion will have a dividend payout ratio of 3.27% next year. This indicates that Orion will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for OEC. Previous Next 2.5 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentOrion has a news sentiment score of 0.42. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Basic Materials companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Orion this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.MarketBeat Follows2 people have added Orion to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Orion insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 6.30% of the stock of Orion is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions94.33% of the stock of Orion is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Orion are expected to grow by 13.95% in the coming year, from $2.15 to $2.45 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Orion is 13.58, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 144.19.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Orion is 13.58, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 141.03.Price to Book Value per Share RatioOrion has a P/B Ratio of 2.85. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad InvestorPlaceNow Open: Crypto emergency updateDuring the event on Tuesday, April 23 at 10 am ET, I’ll be giving away the name and ticker symbol of crypto that could surge in price. I believe it will be the best performing crypto of 2024.Just click here to sign up and be among the first to get it. About Orion Stock (NYSE:OEC)Orion S.A., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of carbon black products. It operates in two segments, Specialty Carbon Black and Rubber Carbon Black. The company offers post-treated specialty carbon black grades for coatings and printing applications; high purity carbon black grades for the fiber industry; and conductive carbon black grades for batteries, polymers, and coatings. It also provides rubber carbon black products for applications in mechanical rubber goods, as well as in tires under the ECORAX brand name. It operates in the United States, Brazil, rest of the Americas, Germany, South Africa, Italy, Spain, Turkey, France, Rest of EMEA, China, the Republic of Korea, and rest of Asia. The company was formerly known as Orion Engineered Carbons S.A. and changed its name to Orion S.A. in June 2023. Orion S.A. was founded in 1862 and is headquartered in Senningerberg, Luxembourg.Read More OEC Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart OEC Stock News HeadlinesApril 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comOrion S.A. Announces First Quarter 2024 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call InformationApril 12, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comOrion Breaks Ground on Texas Battery Materials PlantApril 19, 2024 | DTI (Ad)Biden’s $374B Giveaway Into This SectorBiden’s Climate Bill Could Send Your Retirement Accounts Soaring – Or Diving See what this $374B giveaway could mean for your retirement right hereApril 9, 2024 | businesswire.comOrion S.A. Breaks Ground on Battery Materials Plant in TexasMarch 31, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCan Orion S.A. (NYSE:OEC) Maintain Its Strong Returns?March 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comOEC Apr 2024 27.500 callMarch 11, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comOrion Engineered Carbons, S.A. (OEC)March 7, 2024 | businesswire.comOrion S.A. Maintains Gold Sustainability Rating by EcoVadisApril 19, 2024 | DTI (Ad)Biden’s $374B Giveaway Into This SectorBiden’s Climate Bill Could Send Your Retirement Accounts Soaring – Or Diving See what this $374B giveaway could mean for your retirement right hereMarch 4, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comOrion (NYSE:OEC) Has More To Do To Multiply In Value Going ForwardFebruary 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comOrion S.A. Announces its 2024 Annual General Meeting Date and Record DateFebruary 29, 2024 | businesswire.comOrion S.A. Declares Interim Quarterly DividendFebruary 23, 2024 | uk.investing.comOrion Engineered Carbons SA (OEC)February 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comOrion Engineered Carbons S.A. (NYSE:OEC) Q4 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptFebruary 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comIs Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Orion S.A. (NYSE:OEC)?February 15, 2024 | seekingalpha.comOrion S.A. 2023 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationFebruary 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comOrion SA (OEC) Reports Mixed Full-Year 2023 Financial Results Amidst Market ChallengesFebruary 14, 2024 | sfgate.comOrion: Q4 Earnings SnapshotFebruary 14, 2024 | msn.comOrion Engineered Carbons Non-GAAP EPS of $0.17 misses by $0.17, revenue of $468.2M beats by $46.51MFebruary 14, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comOrion S.A. Announces Financial Results For The Full Year Ended December 31, 2023February 14, 2024 | businesswire.comOrion S.A. Announces Financial Results For The Full Year Ended December 31, 2023February 14, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comHere's what Wall Street expects from Orion Engineered Carbons's earnings reportFebruary 13, 2024 | benzinga.comEarnings Outlook For Orion Engineered CarbonsFebruary 1, 2024 | msn.comMinerals Technologies (MTX) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Top EstimatesJanuary 23, 2024 | nasdaq.comOrion (OEC) Prioritizes Value Creation After Emissions UpgradesJanuary 22, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comOrion S.A. Completes all Air Emissions Technology Projects and Updates Business ConditionsJanuary 18, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWe Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Orion (NYSE:OEC) Passed With EaseSee More Headlines Receive OEC Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Orion and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings2/15/2024Ex-Dividend for 4/4 Dividend3/12/2024Dividend Payable4/04/2024Today4/18/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)5/02/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorBasic Materials Industry Miscellaneous chemical products Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNYSE:OEC CUSIPN/A CIK1609804 Webwww.orioncarbons.com Phone(352) 704-8060FaxN/AEmployees1,650Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$27.80 High Stock Price Target$35.00 Low Stock Price Target$21.00 Potential Upside/Downside+18.3%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.73 Trailing P/E Ratio13.58 Forward P/E Ratio10.93 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$103.50 million Net Margins5.46% Pretax Margin8.62% Return on Equity24.45% Return on Assets6.23% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.42 Current Ratio1.47 Quick Ratio0.82 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.89 billion Price / Sales0.72 Cash Flow$3.90 per share Price / Cash Flow6.03 Book Value$8.24 per share Price / Book2.85Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares57,900,000Free Float54,251,000Market Cap$1.36 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.64 Beginner's Guide to Pot Stock InvestingClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to pot stock investing and which pot companies show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Corning F. Painter (Age 62)CEO & Executive Director Comp: $1.95MMr. Jeffrey F. Glajch (Age 61)Chief Financial Officer Comp: $761.39kMr. Carlos J. Quinones (Age 58)Senior Vice President of Global Operations Comp: $541.4kMr. Robert G. Hrivnak CPA (Age 64)Chief Accounting Officer Comp: $460.35kMr. Pedro Riveros (Age 53)Senior VP of Global Rubber Carbon Black & Americas Region Comp: $619.01kDr. Sandra Niewiem (Age 47)Senior VP of Global Specialty Carbon Black & EMEA Region Comp: $542.24kMs. Wendy WilsonHead of Investor RelationsDr. Christian Eggert (Age 50)Secretary of the Company More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsCabotNYSE:CBTFortuna Silver MinesNYSE:FSMGreen PlainsNASDAQ:GPRESeabridge GoldNYSE:SAKronos WorldwideNYSE:KROView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsAllspring Global Investments Holdings LLCBought 12,343 shares on 4/18/2024Ownership: 0.035%Counterpoint Mutual Funds LLCBought 11,512 shares on 4/15/2024Ownership: 0.020%Vanguard Group Inc.Bought 111,363 shares on 3/11/2024Ownership: 2.988%American International Group Inc.Sold 464 shares on 2/28/2024Ownership: 0.048%Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MDBought 1,364 shares on 2/16/2024Ownership: 0.024%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions OEC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Orion stock right now? 4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Orion in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" OEC shares. View OEC analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Orion's stock price target for 2024? 4 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12 month price targets for Orion's stock. Their OEC share price targets range from $21.00 to $35.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $27.80 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 18.3% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for OEC or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have OEC shares performed in 2024? Orion's stock was trading at $27.73 at the beginning of the year. Since then, OEC shares have decreased by 15.3% and is now trading at $23.50. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Orion's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 2nd 2024. View our OEC earnings forecast. How can I listen to Orion's earnings call? Orion will be holding an earnings conference call on Friday, May 3rd at 8:30 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at 412-317-6671 with passcode "13745882". How were Orion's earnings last quarter? Orion S.A. (NYSE:OEC) announced its earnings results on Thursday, February, 15th. The specialty chemicals company reported $0.17 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.38 by $0.21. The specialty chemicals company earned $468.20 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $421.62 million. Orion had a net margin of 5.46% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 24.45%. Orion's quarterly revenue was up 1.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.26 EPS. How often does Orion pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Orion? Orion announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, February 29th. Investors of record on Wednesday, March 13th will be paid a dividend of $0.021 per share on Thursday, April 4th. This represents a $0.08 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.36%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 12th. Read our dividend analysis for OEC. Is Orion a good dividend stock? Orion (NYSE:OEC) pays an annual dividend of $0.08 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.34%. The dividend payout ratio is 4.62%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, OEC will have a dividend payout ratio of 3.27% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for OEC. What ETF holds Orion's stock? Inspire Small/Mid Cap ETF holds 15,302 shares of OEC stock, representing 0.21% of its portfolio. What guidance has Orion issued on next quarter's earnings? Orion issued an update on its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Wednesday, February, 14th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 2.050-2.200 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 2.500. The company issued revenue guidance of -. What other stocks do shareholders of Orion own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Orion investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Boeing (BA), Main Street Capital (MAIN), Overstock.com (OSTK), QUALCOMM (QCOM), Enphase Energy (ENPH), Pure Storage (PSTG), Riot Platforms (RIOT), Twilio (TWLO) and General Motors (GM). Who are Orion's major shareholders? Orion's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (0.04%) and Counterpoint Mutual Funds LLC (0.02%). Insiders that own company stock include Carlos Quinones, Corning F Painter, Dan F Smith, Jeffrey Glajch, Kerry A Galvin, Mary A Lindsey and Robert G Hrivnak. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Orion? Shares of OEC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. 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