Orion S.A. (OEC)

Orion S.A. has experienced several stock-related events in the past six months. The company announced its preliminary third-quarter 2025 results on October 13, 2025, declared an interim quarterly dividend on September 11, 2025, and participated in investor conferences on August 29, 2025. On August 6, 2025, it reported its second-quarter 2025 financial results, reporting $0.32 EPS, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.36, but the stock surged 12.05% after hours. On July 30, 2025, Orion S.A. announced the upcoming retirement of its CFO. UBS Group downgraded Orion's rating from "buy" to "neutral" with a price objective of $7.00 on October 18, 2025, and Weiss Ratings reissued a "sell (d)" rating on October 8th. The stock's 52-week range has been between $5.23 and $19.48.

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Orion S.A. is a global leader in carbon black production and supply, a raw material used across various industries. Founded in 1862 and headquartered in Luxembourg, it became a standalone entity in 2011 after being acquired from Evonik Industries. The company operates in the Specialty Chemicals industry, within the broader Materials sector. The company operates through two primary business segments: Rubber Carbon Black, which focuses on carbon black for tires and other rubber products, enhancing their durability and performance, and Specialty Carbon Black, which caters to non-rubber applications like coatings, plastics, and batteries, providing pigmentation, UV protection, and conductivity.

Orion S.A. has a global presence with facilities in Europe, the Americas, and Asia. It operates 13 production facilities, three sales companies, and one jointly-owned production plant in Germany. A majority of its revenue comes from Germany, with operations extending to the United States, Brazil, other parts of the Americas, South Africa, Italy, Spain, Turkey, France, the Rest of EMEA, China, the Republic of Korea, and the rest of Asia. As of 2024, Orion Engineered Carbons operates 16 manufacturing facilities across multiple continents.

Orion S.A. is recognized as a global leader in the carbon black industry with a strong brand reputation. The company is known for its innovative products, commitment to sustainability, and strong customer relationships. Orion's focus on eco-friendly products and processes positions it well for future growth. No specific events negatively impacting Orion S.A.'s brand reputation in the past year were found in the provided search results.

Tower Research Capital LLC TRC increased its holdings in Orion by 321.8% in the second quarter of 2025, owning 7,382 shares valued at $77,000. Exchange Traded Concepts LLC also raised its holdings by 1,256.0% in the first quarter of 2025, holding 6,007 shares valued at $78,000.