Orion SA (OEC)
NYSE:OEC
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Earnings Data
Report Date
Jul 30, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.15Last Year’s EPS
0.32Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 1 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a mixed picture: clear, tangible strengths in Specialty (7% EBITDA growth, rising volumes, successful pricing/surcharges), demand recovery signals, a liquidity cushion and cost/capex discipline, offset by a pronounced deterioration in the Rubber segment (53% EBITDA decline), near‑term cash outflows and uncertainty from geopolitical-driven feedstock and supply‑chain volatility. Management raised full‑year EBITDA guidance and outlined operational levers, but acknowledged limited visibility into the second half of 2026.Company Guidance
Adjusted EBITDA Ahead of Internal Expectations
Adjusted EBITDA of $46 million in Q1 was ahead of the company's internal expectations despite a slow start to the quarter; consolidated volumes increased ~2% year‑over‑year. Management raised full‑year adjusted EBITDA guidance by $10 million to a range of $170 million to $210 million.
Specialty Segment Outperformance
Specialty adjusted EBITDA of $27 million, up 7% year‑over‑year, driven by ~3% higher specialty volumes, favorable mix and positive foreign currency effects. Specialty gross profit per ton was $675 (roughly flat sequentially). Management reported technical progress and ramp improvements at the Huaibei (China) site.
Demand Recovery and Positive Market Indicators
Demand meaningfully improved in March and persisted into April/May across several end markets. Key indicators cited: Eurozone and North American PMIs >50 for several months, March ATA freight tonnage index at its highest level since 2017, and trade/tire flow dynamics (Thailand→U.S. tire exports down 19% YoY; U.S. tire imports down ~9% YoY) that could favor regional producers like Orion.
Proactive Commercial and Cost Actions
Company executing price increases and surcharges (notably in specialties where >50% of business lacks pass‑through terms) to protect margins. Operational initiatives include a previously communicated $20 million in gross savings target and a plan to unlock at least $30 million of cash from working capital in 2026.
Capital Allocation and Liquidity Position
Q1 CapEx was $36 million and management reiterated a full‑year CapEx expectation of ~$90 million (about $70 million lower than 2025). Net debt at quarter end was $965 million with net leverage of 4.2x (comfortably below covenant levels) and nearly $200 million of liquidity.
OEC Earnings History
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OEC Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
May 06, 2026 | $8.18 | $7.14 | -12.68% |
Feb 17, 2026 | $7.06 | $5.70 | -19.27% |
Nov 04, 2025 | $4.84 | $4.45 | -8.17% |
Aug 06, 2025 | $8.96 | $10.76 | +20.09% |
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FAQ
When does Orion SA (OEC) report earnings?
Orion SA (OEC) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 30, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
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What is OEC EPS forecast?
OEC EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 0.15.