NYSE:SLCA U.S. Silica (SLCA) Stock Forecast, Price & News $12.50 +0.74 (+6.29%) (As of 06/2/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$11.87▼$12.5150-Day Range$11.33▼$13.1752-Week Range$9.47▼$18.27Volume1.10 million shsAverage Volume790,545 shsMarket Capitalization$963.30 millionP/E Ratio7.49Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$17.00 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media U.S. Silica MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingHold2.25 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside36.0% Upside$17.00 Price TargetShort InterestBearish8.21% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment1.15Based on 4 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth-8.33%From $1.80 to $1.65 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.12 out of 5 starsBasic Materials Sector85th out of 163 stocksMining & Quarrying Of Nonmetallic Minerals, Except Fuels Industry10th out of 19 stocks 3.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingU.S. Silica has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.25, and is based on 1 buy rating, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $17.00, U.S. Silica has a forecasted upside of 36.0% from its current price of $12.50.Amount of Analyst CoverageU.S. Silica has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted8.21% of the float of U.S. Silica has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverU.S. Silica has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.9.Change versus previous monthShort interest in U.S. Silica has recently increased by 11.74%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldU.S. Silica does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthU.S. Silica does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of U.S. Silica is 4.79%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, U.S. Silica will have a dividend payout ratio of 4.85% next year. This indicates that U.S. Silica 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 SLCA. Previous Next 2.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentU.S. Silica has a news sentiment score of 1.15. 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 0.46 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for U.S. Silica this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 12 people have searched for SLCA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -14% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 3 people have added U.S. Silica to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, U.S. Silica insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 3.70% of the stock of U.S. Silica is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions82.70% of the stock of U.S. Silica is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for U.S. Silica are expected to decrease by -8.33% in the coming year, from $1.80 to $1.65 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of U.S. Silica is 7.49, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 133.95.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of U.S. Silica is 7.49, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 96.46.Price to Book Value per Share RatioU.S. Silica has a P/B Ratio of 1.30. 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 About U.S. Silica (NYSE:SLCA) StockU.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. engages in the provision of commercial silica products. It operates through the following segments: Oil and Gas Proppants, and Industrial and Specialty Products. The Oil and Gas Proppants segment focuses on delivering fracturing sand, which is pumped down oil and natural gas wells to prop open rock fissures and increase the flow rate of natural gas and oil from the wells. The Industrial and Specialty products segment consists of products and materials used in various industries, including container glass, fiberglass, specialty glass, flat glass, building products, fillers and extenders, foundry products, chemicals, recreation products and filtration products. The company was founded on November 14, 2008 and is headquartered in Katy, TX.Read More Receive SLCA Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for U.S. Silica and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address SLCA Stock News HeadlinesMay 29, 2023 | seekingalpha.comU.S. Silica Holdings: Out Of The Doghouse (Rating Upgrade)May 26, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comU.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:SLCA) Receives $17.00 Consensus PT from BrokeragesJune 4, 2023 | Vantage Point (Ad)We Called (ARWR) In Advance, Which Stocks Are Next?Nearly 56% gains in 30 days! This bullish trend reversal was not only forecasted by A.I., but we called it 1 – 3 days in advance. If you have any money invested in the markets…even just your retirement, you’ll want to see this. Plus, it’s FREE - the training is only an hour & LIVE. May 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comInvestors in U.S. Silica Holdings (NYSE:SLCA) have seen enviable returns of 383% over the past three yearsMay 16, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comZacks Research Comments on U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc.'s Q2 2023 Earnings (NYSE:SLCA)May 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comU.S. Silica Announces Launch of Groundbreaking EverWhite® PigmentMay 14, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comHead-To-Head Comparison: Atlas Energy Solutions (NYSE:AESI) versus U.S. Silica (NYSE:SLCA)May 13, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comU.S. Silica (NYSE:SLCA) Upgraded to Buy at StockNews.comJune 4, 2023 | Altimetry (Ad)Pentagon Consultant—Here's how Biden Wins Landslide Re-election—but also hand Joe Biden a landslide re-election win. What would America look like if we slide further towards Socialism? Full story and 4 steps you can take,May 12, 2023 | msn.comBarclays Maintains U.S. Silica Holdings (SLCA) Equal-Weight RecommendationMay 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHere Is Why Bargain Hunters Would Love Fast-paced Mover Silica Holdings (SLCA)May 9, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comU.S. Silica (NYSE:SLCA) Price Target Raised to $18.00May 9, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comBarclays Keeps Their Hold Rating on US Silica Holdings (SLCA)May 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWall Street Analysts Think Silica Holdings (SLCA) Could Surge 57.61%: Read This Before Placing a BetMay 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comScreening for Top Ranked Value StocksMay 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comU.S. Silica Holdings (NYSE:SLCA) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On CapitalMay 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comZacks.com featured highlights Skechers, Arcos Dorados and U.S. Silica HoldingsMay 4, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comU.S. Silica (NYSE:SLCA) and Atlas Energy Solutions (NYSE:AESI) Head to Head AnalysisMay 4, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comU.S. Silica (NYSE:SLCA) Upgraded by StockNews.com to BuyMay 1, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Conflicted on These Materials Names: Olin (OLN), Daqo New Energy (DQ) and US Silica Holdings (SLCA)May 1, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAnalysts Set U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:SLCA) Price Target at $16.75April 30, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comU.S. Silica (NYSE:SLCA) Shares Gap Up Following Strong EarningsApril 29, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comQ1 2023 US Silica Holdings Inc Earnings CallApril 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comU.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2023 ResultsApril 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comTeck Resources Ltd (TECK) Misses Q1 Earnings and Revenue EstimatesApril 26, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comU.S. Silica (SLCA) to Release Earnings on ThursdayApril 21, 2023 | msn.comUnusual Call Option Trade in U.S. Silica Holdings (SLCA) Worth $28.71KSee More Headlines SLCA Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart SLCA Company Calendar Last Earnings4/27/2023Today6/03/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)8/04/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry Mining & quarrying of nonmetallic minerals, except fuels Sub-IndustryDiversified Metals & Mining SectorBasic Materials Current SymbolNYSE:SLCA CUSIP90346E10 CIK1524741 Webwww.ussilica.com Phone(800) 243-7500Fax301-682-0691Employees2,013Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$17.00 High Stock Price Forecast$20.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$15.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+36.0%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.25 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.67 Trailing P/E Ratio7.49 Forward P/E Ratio6.94 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$78.18 million Net Margins7.89% Pretax Margin10.68% Return on Equity20.80% Return on Assets6.49% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.21 Current Ratio2.36 Quick Ratio1.69 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.66 billion Price / Sales0.58 Cash Flow$3.33 per share Price / Cash Flow3.75 Book Value$9.62 per share Price / Book1.30Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares77,064,000Free Float74,213,000Market Cap$963.30 million OptionableOptionable Beta2.61 Key ExecutivesBryan A. ShinnChief Executive Officer & DirectorMichael L. WinklerChief Operating Officer & Executive Vice PresidentDonald A. MerrilChief Financial Officer & Executive Vice PresidentZach CarusonaPresident-Specialty Minerals & Executive VPDerek J UsseryExecutive Vice President, President-Oil & GasKey CompetitorsCompass Minerals InternationalNYSE:CMPPiedmont LithiumNASDAQ:PLLIntrepid PotashNYSE:IPIHecla MiningNYSE:HLPerimeter SolutionsNYSE:PRMView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsPrelude Capital Management LLCSold 57,224 shares on 6/1/2023Ownership: 0.020%ProShare Advisors LLCBought 10,789 shares on 5/26/2023Ownership: 0.014%Ameriprise Financial Inc.Sold 77,722 shares on 5/22/2023Ownership: 0.369%Putnam Investments LLCBought 59,631 shares on 5/22/2023Ownership: 0.178%New York State Common Retirement FundSold 35,064 shares on 5/18/2023Ownership: 0.085%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions SLCA Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell U.S. Silica stock right now? 4 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for U.S. Silica in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" SLCA shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in SLCA, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View SLCA analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is U.S. Silica's stock price forecast for 2023? 4 analysts have issued 12 month price targets for U.S. Silica's stock. Their SLCA share price forecasts range from $15.00 to $20.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $17.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 36.0% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for SLCA or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have SLCA shares performed in 2023? U.S. Silica's stock was trading at $12.50 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, SLCA stock has increased by 0.0% and is now trading at $12.50. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is U.S. Silica's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Friday, August 4th 2023. View our SLCA earnings forecast. How were U.S. Silica's earnings last quarter? U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:SLCA) announced its earnings results on Thursday, April, 27th. The mining company reported $0.64 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.46 by $0.18. The mining company had revenue of $442.20 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $424.60 million. U.S. Silica had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 20.80% and a net margin of 7.89%. The company's revenue was up 45.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm earned ($0.02) earnings per share. What ETFs hold U.S. Silica's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of U.S. Silica (NYSE:SLCA) stock in their portfolio include Invesco S&P SmallCap Energy ETF (PSCE), SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF (XES), VanEck Oil Services ETF (OIH), Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows 100 ETF (CALF), iShares U.S. Oil Equipment & Services ETF (IEZ), Direxion Daily Oil Services Bull 2X Shares (ONG), Invesco S&P SmallCap Value with Momentum ETF (XSVM) and iShares U.S. Infrastructure ETF (IFRA). Is U.S. Silica a good dividend stock? U.S. Silica (NYSE:SLCA) pays an annual dividend of $0.08 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.00%. The dividend payout ratio is 4.79%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, SLCA will have a dividend payout ratio of 4.85% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for SLCA. What is Bryan Shinn's approval rating as U.S. Silica's CEO? 32 employees have rated U.S. Silica Chief Executive Officer Bryan Shinn on Glassdoor.com. Bryan Shinn has an approval rating of 46% among the company's employees. This puts Bryan Shinn in the bottom 25% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. What other stocks do shareholders of U.S. Silica own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other U.S. Silica investors own include (HCLP) (HCLP), NVIDIA (NVDA), Micron Technology (MU), Alibaba Group (BABA), Intel (INTC), QUALCOMM (QCOM), Gilead Sciences (GILD), AT&T (T), Delta Air Lines (DAL) and Schlumberger (SLB). What is U.S. Silica's stock symbol? U.S. Silica trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "SLCA." Who are U.S. Silica's major shareholders? U.S. Silica's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (18.19%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (5.76%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (4.58%), State Street Corp (4.43%), Van ECK Associates Corp (2.77%) and Pacer Advisors Inc. (2.18%). Insiders that own company stock include Bryan Adair Shinn, Charles W Shaver, Diane K Duren, Donald A Merril, James Derek Ussery, Michael L Winkler, Stacy Russell, William Jennings Kacal and Zach Carusona. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of U.S. Silica? Shares of SLCA stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is U.S. Silica's stock price today? One share of SLCA stock can currently be purchased for approximately $12.50. How much money does U.S. Silica make? U.S. Silica (NYSE:SLCA) has a market capitalization of $963.30 million and generates $1.66 billion in revenue each year. The mining company earns $78.18 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.67 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does U.S. Silica have? The company employs 2,013 workers across the globe. How can I contact U.S. Silica? U.S. Silica's mailing address is 24275 KATY FREEWAY SUITE 600, KATY TX, 77494. The official website for the company is www.ussilica.com. The mining company can be reached via phone at (800) 243-7500, via email at lawsonm@ussilica.com, or via fax at 301-682-0691. This page (NYSE:SLCA) was last updated on 6/4/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. 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