Olin Corporation manufactures and distributes chemical products in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls; Epoxy; and Winchester. The Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls segment offers chlorine and caustic soda, ethylene dichloride and vinyl chloride monomers, methyl chloride, methylene chloride, chloroform, carbon tetrachloride, perchloroethylene, trichloroethylene and vinylidene chloride, hydrochloric acid, hydrogen, bleach products, potassium hydroxide, chlorinated organics intermediates and solvents, and sodium hypochlorite.The Epoxy segment provides allyl chloride and epichlorohydrin, as well as acetone, bisphenol, cumene, and phenol for use in resins and other plastic materials, water purification, and pesticides, as well as for the manufacturers of polymers; liquid and solid epoxy resins that are used in adhesives, paints and coatings, composites, and flooring; and differentiated epoxy resins for use in electrical laminates, paints and coatings, wind blades, electronics, and construction, as well as offers additives.
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Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Chemicals & allied products
Sub-IndustryDiversified Chemicals
SectorBasic Materials
Phone314-480-1400
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$6.95 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees6,500
Next Earnings Date2/4/2020 (Confirmed)
OptionableOptionable
Olin (NYSE:OLN) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olin's stock symbol?
Olin trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "OLN."
How often does Olin pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Olin?
Olin announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, October 23rd. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, November 12th will be paid a dividend of $0.20 per share on Tuesday, December 10th. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.48%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, November 8th. View Olin's Dividend History.
How will Olin's stock buyback program work?
Olin declared that its Board of Directors has approved a stock buyback plan on Tuesday, May 1st 2018, which allows the company to buyback $500,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization allows the company to purchase up to 9.9% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are typically a sign that the company's board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.
How were Olin's earnings last quarter?
Olin Co. (NYSE:OLN) issued its earnings results on Thursday, October, 31st. The specialty chemicals company reported $0.41 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.36 by $0.05. The specialty chemicals company had revenue of $1.58 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.73 billion. Olin had a net margin of 1.87% and a return on equity of 5.92%. View Olin's Earnings History.
When is Olin's next earnings date?
How can I listen to Olin's earnings call?
Olin will be holding an earnings conference call on Tuesday, February 4th at 12:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at Not Available.
What price target have analysts set for OLN?
14 Wall Street analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Olin's shares. Their forecasts range from $18.00 to $32.00. On average, they anticipate Olin's stock price to reach $22.62 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 26.7% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Olin.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Olin?
14 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Olin in the last year. There are currently 10 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Olin.
Has Olin been receiving favorable news coverage?
News headlines about OLN stock have been trending somewhat negative this week, according to InfoTrie Sentiment. The research group scores the sentiment of news coverage by analyzing more than six thousand blog and news sources. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Olin earned a media sentiment score of -1.7 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave press coverage about the specialty chemicals company a news buzz of 0.0 out of 10, indicating that recent news coverage is extremely unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the next several days. View News Stories for Olin.
Are investors shorting Olin?
Olin saw a decrease in short interest in the month of December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totalling 4,750,000 shares, a decrease of 9.5% from the December 15th total of 5,250,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 2,190,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.2 days. Currently, 3.0% of the shares of the stock are sold short. View Olin's Current Options Chain.
Who are some of Olin's key competitors?
What other stocks do shareholders of Olin own?
Who are Olin's key executives?
Olin's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. John E. Fischer, Chairman, Pres & CEO (Age 63)
- Mr. Todd A. Slater, VP & CFO (Age 55)
- Mr. James A. Varilek, Exec. VP & COO (Age 61)
- Mr. John L. McIntosh, Exec. VP of Synergies & Systems (Age 64)
- Mr. Pat D. Dawson, Exec. VP and Pres of Epoxy & International (Age 62)
Who are Olin's major shareholders?
Olin's stock is owned by a variety of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Gateway Investment Advisers LLC (0.17%), Peregrine Capital Management LLC (0.16%), Fruth Investment Management (0.04%), Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (0.02%), Camelot Portfolios LLC (0.02%) and State of Alaska Department of Revenue (0.02%). Company insiders that own Olin stock include Brett A Flaugher, Donald W Bogus, Earl L Shipp, Heidi S Alderman, John L Mcintosh, John Maurice Sampson, Randall W Larrimore, Scott Mcdougald Sutton, Stephen C Curley, Teresa M Vermillion and Vince J Smith. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Olin.
Which major investors are selling Olin stock?
OLN stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Gateway Investment Advisers LLC, Camelot Portfolios LLC, State of Alaska Department of Revenue, Louisiana State Employees Retirement System and Peregrine Capital Management LLC. Company insiders that have sold Olin company stock in the last year include Brett A Flaugher and John L Mcintosh. View Insider Buying and Selling for Olin.
Which major investors are buying Olin stock?
OLN stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including First Hawaiian Bank, Nisa Investment Advisors LLC and Fruth Investment Management. Company insiders that have bought Olin stock in the last two years include Donald W Bogus, Earl L Shipp, Heidi S Alderman, John Maurice Sampson, Randall W Larrimore, Scott Mcdougald Sutton, Teresa M Vermillion and Vince J Smith. View Insider Buying and Selling for Olin.
How do I buy shares of Olin?
Shares of OLN can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Olin's stock price today?
One share of OLN stock can currently be purchased for approximately $17.85.
How big of a company is Olin?
Olin has a market capitalization of $2.85 billion and generates $6.95 billion in revenue each year. The specialty chemicals company earns $327.90 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.75 on an earnings per share basis. Olin employs 6,500 workers across the globe.View Additional Information About Olin.
What is Olin's official website?
How can I contact Olin?
Olin's mailing address is 190 CARONDELET PLAZA SUITE 1530, CLAYTON MO, 63105. The specialty chemicals company can be reached via phone at 314-480-1400 or via email at [email protected]
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