Oil-dri Corporation Of America (ODC)
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Rating:76Outperform
Price Target:
$74.00
▲(34.72% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/13/26
The score is driven primarily by strong financial performance (improved and sustained margins, strong ROE, and low leverage) supported by a constructive technical trend (price above major moving averages with positive MACD). The earnings call reinforces resilience and cash strength but flags specific near-term risks (Amlan account loss, cost pressure, and renewable diesel uncertainty). Valuation contributes less due to limited usefulness of the provided P/E figure and only a modest dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Strong profitability & low leverage
Sustained double-digit net margins and high ROE with a low debt-to-equity ratio provide durable earnings power and financial flexibility. This profile supports ongoing capex, dividends, and resilience to downturns, reducing capital stress over the next several quarters.
Negative Factors
Customer concentration risk (Amlan)
The loss of a major Amlan account exposes a structural concentration risk: large account swings can materially move segment revenue and margins. Until customer bases are broader, earnings remain vulnerable to single‑account dynamics across specialty segments.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong profitability & low leverage
Sustained double-digit net margins and high ROE with a low debt-to-equity ratio provide durable earnings power and financial flexibility. This profile supports ongoing capex, dividends, and resilience to downturns, reducing capital stress over the next several quarters.
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Oil-Dri Of America (ODC) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$953.60M
Dividend Yield1.41%
Average Volume (3M)67.52K
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.6
Beta (1Y)0.42
Revenue Growth5.29%
EPS Growth17.29%
CountryUS
Employees949
SectorBasic Materials
Sector Strength58
IndustryChemicals - Specialty
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.88
Shares Outstanding10,246,067
10 Day Avg. Volume48,991
30 Day Avg. Volume67,516
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.39
Price to Book (P/B)2.81
Price to Sales (P/S)1.50
P/FCF Ratio15.26
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.05
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.08
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.35
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.56
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Oil-Dri Of America Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Oil-Dri Corporation of America, together with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and markets sorbent products in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments, Retail and Wholesale Products Group; and Business to Busine...
How the Company Makes Money
ODC makes money primarily by producing and selling mineral-based sorbent products and related materials to retailers, distributors, and commercial/industrial customers. Key revenue streams include: (1) Pet Care: Sales of branded and private-label ...
Oil-Dri Of America Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Mar 11, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Jun 04, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveyed a generally positive narrative: the company delivered stable EBITDA, generated meaningful operating cash flow, entered and expanded several product and channel initiatives, and maintained a net cash position. Management emphasized operational resilience (notably in responding to winter storm Fern), ongoing capital investments to improve reliability, and multiple innovation-driven growth initiatives in consumer, lightweight litter, and agriculture segments. The main negatives were the temporary operational cost impacts from the storm, continued labor‑related cost pressure, a meaningful customer loss at Amlan that hurt near‑term results, and short‑term uncertainty in the renewable diesel market due to policy/feedstock changes. Overall, the positive items—cash strength, stable profitability, product launches, and strategic capital investment—outweigh the transitory challenges, though the company faces specific concentration and market‑policy risks that management is addressing.Positive Updates
Stable EBITDA Demonstrating Resilience
Q2 EBITDA of $22.0 million, unchanged year-over-year (0% YoY), reflecting the company's ability to sustain profitability despite operational disruptions.
Negative Updates
Production Disruption from Winter Storm Fern Increased Costs
Winter storm Fern caused temporary production outages at multiple U.S. plants, creating fixed‑cost absorption pressure and incremental variable costs; contributed to higher per‑ton manufacturing costs in the six‑month year‑over‑year comparison.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Stable EBITDA Demonstrating Resilience
Q2 EBITDA of $22.0 million, unchanged year-over-year (0% YoY), reflecting the company's ability to sustain profitability despite operational disruptions.
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Company Guidance
Management guidance emphasized continued operational resilience and ongoing investment while quantifying recent results: Q2 EBITDA of $22.0 million (flat year‑over‑year), cash from operations just over $28.0 million for the first six months, cash and cash equivalents of $47.0 million versus total outstanding debt of $40.0 million (including current maturities), on‑time freight performance commonly exceeding 90%, and stock price appreciation of 36% (1‑year), 88% (2‑year) and 258% (5‑year). Management said the fourth year of elevated CapEx is progressing as intended within the prior three‑ to five‑year modernization plan, inventories were intentionally elevated to weather disruptions, and the company expects continued investment, a couple of new product launches in H2 FY26, sustained growth in agriculture/horticulture over the next couple years, and a longer‑term recovery/growth outlook for Amlan.Oil-Dri Of America Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
84
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
82
Very Positive
Cash Flow
73
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Jul 2025 | Jul 2024 | Jul 2023 | Jul 2022 | Jul 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 478.94M | 485.57M | 437.59M | 413.02M | 348.59M | 304.98M |
| Gross Profit | 135.65M | 143.08M | 125.09M | 103.23M | 62.52M | 65.24M |
| EBITDA | 86.32M | 90.69M | 70.74M | 51.67M | 20.41M | 28.27M |
| Net Income | 51.54M | 51.42M | 37.26M | 28.03M | 5.67M | 10.62M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 388.13M | 391.68M | 354.61M | 286.24M | 249.61M | 227.57M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 46.93M | 50.46M | 24.48M | 31.75M | 16.30M | 24.59M |
| Total Debt | 55.38M | 55.18M | 70.72M | 42.51M | 44.73M | 18.94M |
| Total Liabilities | 115.68M | 132.62M | 144.02M | 109.16M | 99.26M | 68.33M |
| Stockholders Equity | 272.45M | 259.06M | 210.59M | 177.08M | 150.72M | 159.54M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 46.72M | 47.62M | 28.31M | 25.40M | -12.99M | -5.20M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 76.29M | 80.18M | 60.31M | 49.76M | 9.84M | 13.64M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -29.42M | -32.53M | -76.12M | -24.57M | -22.81M | -18.83M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -22.63M | -21.74M | 8.33M | -9.52M | 4.70M | -11.32M |
Oil-Dri Of America Technical Analysis
Positive
54.93
Price Trends
63.67
Positive
58.14
Positive
58.83
Positive
Market Momentum
1.08
Negative
67.56
Neutral
92.25
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For ODC, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 54.93 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 63.80, below the 50-day MA of 63.67, and below the 200-day MA of 58.83, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 1.08 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 67.56 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 92.25 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for ODC.
Oil-Dri Of America Risk Analysis
Oil-Dri Of America disclosed 33 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Oil-Dri Of America reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Oil-Dri Of America Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
76 Outperform | $953.60M | 15.57 | 19.73% | 1.41% | 5.29% | 17.29% | |
76 Outperform | $1.47B | 13.54 | 14.68% | ― | -3.10% | -22.31% | |
73 Outperform | $1.88B | 16.33 | 9.01% | 2.19% | -4.49% | -100.80% | |
63 Neutral | $2.26B | 12.77 | -1.11% | 0.74% | -2.53% | -100.23% | |
63 Neutral | $1.45B | -15.78 | -10.93% | ― | 7.75% | -302.73% | |
61 Neutral | $10.43B | 7.12 | -0.05% | 2.87% | 2.86% | -36.73% | |
61 Neutral | $1.17B | 23.10 | 3.80% | 3.33% | 5.35% | -1.43% |
* Basic Materials Sector Average
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Oil-Dri Of America Corporate Events
DividendsFinancial Disclosures
Oil-Dri Declares Quarterly Dividend, Extends Growth Streak
Positive
Mar 12, 2026
Oil-Dri Corporation of America is a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialty sorbent products serving the pet care, animal health and nutrition, fluids purification, agricultural ingredients, sports field, industrial and automotive markets. ...
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