Orion (OEC) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Orion Engineered Carbons (NYSE: OEC) is a leading global supplier of carbon black, a key ingredient in a wide range of rubber and specialty applications. The company was established in 2014 as a spin-off from Evonik Industries and completed its initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange in early 2015. Headquartered in Luxembourg, Orion has built upon more than a century of experience in carbon materials to serve both traditional and emerging markets.

The company’s product portfolio is centered on rubber carbon blacks used primarily in tire and non-tire rubber goods, as well as specialty carbon blacks designed for performance applications such as plastics, coatings, inks and conductive materials. Orion’s manufacturing network encompasses multiple production facilities and technical centers that enable customized product development, blending and formulation support for customers seeking to optimize material performance or meet stringent regulatory requirements.

Orion operates a truly global footprint, with production sites in North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America, and a broad distribution network that serves more than 70 countries. The company’s regional teams work closely with major tire manufacturers, automotive suppliers, industrial rubber producers and specialty plastics enterprises, helping customers improve fuel efficiency, durability, color consistency and electrical conductivity in their end products. Strategic investments in research and development centers reinforce Orion’s commitment to sustainability and process efficiency across its lifecycle.

The management team is led by Chief Executive Officer Frank Andres, whose extensive background in specialty chemicals and operational strategy guides the company’s long-term growth initiatives. Orion’s board of directors and senior leadership group bring deep industry expertise in advanced materials, supply chain optimization and global customer engagement. Together, they aim to drive innovation in carbon black performance while enhancing safety, environmental responsibility and shareholder value.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $11.14 to $11.37
• 50-Day Range: $10.09 to $12.32
• 52-Week Range: $9.59 to $24.85
• Volume: 200,977 shs
• Average Volume: 568,649 shs
• Market Capitalization: $633.04 million
• P/E Ratio: 24.46
• Dividend Yield: 0.71%
• Price Target: $14.50
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Orion Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Orion scored higher than 84% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 42nd out of 187 stocks in the basic materials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Orion has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 1 buy rating, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Orion has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 3.1 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 20.23%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Orion are expected to grow by 20.23% in the coming year, from $1.73 to $2.08 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Orion is 24.46, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.66.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Orion is 24.46, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 91.94.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Orion has a P/B Ratio of 1.37. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.67% of the float of Orion has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Orion has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Orion has recently increased by 35.59%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Orion has a dividend yield of 0.74%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Orion does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Orion is 17.39%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Orion will have a dividend payout ratio of 3.85% next year. This indicates that Orion will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.67% of the float of Orion has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Orion has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Orion has recently increased by 35.59%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.7 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.82

News Sentiment

Orion has a news sentiment score of 0.82. 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 is a higher news sentiment than the 0.53 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Orion this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.

MarketBeat Follows

1 people have added Orion to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Orion insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 2.70% of the stock of Orion is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

94.33% of the stock of Orion is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

OEC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have OEC shares performed this year?

Orion's stock was trading at $15.79 at the beginning of the year. Since then, OEC stock has decreased by 28.8% and is now trading at $11.25.

How were Orion's earnings last quarter?

Orion S.A. (NYSE:OEC) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May, 7th. The specialty chemicals company reported $0.22 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.53 by $0.31. The firm's revenue for the quarter was down 5.0% compared to the same quarter last year.
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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.

What other stocks do shareholders of Orion own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Orion investors own include American Water Works (AWK), Humana (HUM), Waste Connections (WCN), The RMR Group (RMR), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH) and AU Optronics (AUOTY).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/07/2025
• Record date for 7/2 Dividend: 6/11/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 7/2 Dividend: 6/11/2025
• Dividend Payable: 7/02/2025
• Today: 7/05/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/07/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Basic Materials
• Industry: CHEM - SPECIALTY
• Sub-Industry: Chemicals
• Current Symbol: NYSE:OEC
• CIK: 1609804
• Web: www.orioncarbons.com
• Phone: (352) 704-8060
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 1,658
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $14.50
• High Stock Price Target: $17.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $12.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +28.9%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
• Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.46
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 24.46
• Forward P/E Ratio: 6.50
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $44.20 million
• Net Margins: 1.44%
• Pretax Margin: 1.66%
• Return on Equity: 17.66%
• Return on Assets: 4.39%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.41
• Current Ratio: 1.14
• Quick Ratio: 0.65

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $1.88 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.34
• Cash Flow: $3.98 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 2.83
• Book Value: $8.23 per share
• Price / Book: 1.37

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 56,270,000
• Free Float: 54,751,000
• Market Cap: $633.04 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.07