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Orion SA (OEC)
NYSE:OEC
Earnings Data
Report Date
Apr 30, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.06Last Year’s EPS
0.22Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Sell
Based on 3 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call balanced clear operational and financial strengths—most notably positive free cash flow in a difficult year, successful working capital and CapEx reductions, safety and ESG accolades, improved plant reliability, and proactive credit amendments—against persistent industry headwinds (elevated tire imports, freight weakness) and notable near-term earnings pressure. Management emphasized cost actions and footprint rationalization to preserve cash, but 2026 guidance implies a material EBITDA decline versus 2025. Overall, positives (cash generation, cost actions, safety/ESG) offset but do not fully outweigh the expected earnings downdraft and external market risks, resulting in a cautious, balanced outlook.Company Guidance
Full-Year EBITDA Outperformance
Delivered full-year adjusted EBITDA of $248,000,000 for 2025, exceeding the company's most recent outlook.
Positive Free Cash Flow and Working Capital Execution
Generated $55,000,000 of free cash flow for full-year 2025, driven by better-than-expected Q4 volumes and working capital initiatives (working capital initiatives delivered $64,000,000 in Q4 alone). Company expects continued positive free cash flow in 2026 with guidance of $25,000,000 to $50,000,000.
Material CapEx Reduction and 2026 CapEx Guidance
Reduced capital spending by $46,000,000 in 2025 vs. 2024 and guided 2026 CapEx to $90,000,000 (down $70,000,000 versus 2025), a capital-light stance to support free cash flow generation.
Operational Reliability and Productivity Gains
North American plant reliability improved by more than 200 basis points during 2025; company expects an additional $20,000,000 of productivity, efficiency, and headcount savings from actions taken.
Safety and ESG Recognition
Near-record safety performance with only three incidents globally in 2025 (second best year since going public) and an EcoVadis platinum rating placing Orion in the top 1% of companies surveyed in 2025.
Net Debt Reduction and Credit Flexibility
Reduced net debt by $40,000,000 in the quarter, finishing 2025 with $920,000,000 net debt and leverage of 3.7x (down from 3.8x). Successfully negotiated a credit agreement amendment providing additional covenant flexibility and unanimous bank support.
Specialty Segment Q4 Sequential Improvement
Specialty segment reported a Q4 adjusted EBITDA of $27,000,000 (improving 6% year-over-year and 23% sequentially) driven by positive mix and new production qualifications, indicating pockets of demand strength despite a soft year overall.
Restructuring and Footprint Rationalization Executed
Executed previously announced plan to rationalize 3–5 production lines and closed the intended lines, aligning capacity with demand to improve efficiency and cost structure.
OEC Earnings History
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Beat
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OEC Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Feb 17, 2026 | $7.11 | $5.74 | -19.27% |
Nov 04, 2025 | $4.88 | $4.48 | -8.16% |
Aug 06, 2025 | $9.02 | $10.84 | +20.09% |
May 07, 2025 | $11.14 | $9.95 | -10.69% |
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FAQ
When does Orion SA (OEC) report earnings?
Orion SA (OEC) is schdueled to report earning on Apr 30, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
What is Orion SA (OEC) earnings time?
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What is OEC EPS forecast?
OEC EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is 0.06.