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Orion Engineered Carbons

Orion SA is a manufacturer of carbon black products. Carbon black is a powdered form of carbon used to create the desired physical, electrical and optical qualities of various materials. The company's operating segments are Specialty Carbon Black and Rubber Carbon Black. It generates maximum revenue from the Rubber Carbon Black segment. Rubber Carbon Black segment is used in the reinforcement of rubber in tires and mechanical rubber goods. The Specialty Carbon Black segment is used as pigments and performance additives in coatings, polymers, printing, and special applications. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Germany.

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Orion S.A. (NYSE: OEC) recently broke ground on a plant in Texas that will be the sole facility in the United States producing acetylene-based conductive additives for lithium-ion batteries and other applications critical to the global transition to electrification.


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"Overall, based on factors within Orion's control and despite the strengthening FX headwind, we continue to expect modest growth in 2025, building upon the structurally improved returns our company has generated over the past several years," the company said.

Orion Says Commenced An Initiative In Q4 To Reduce Its Non-plant Workforce By ~6% And Expects To Realize $6M In Annualized Cost Savings In 2025

Weaker than anticipated Rubber segment volumes late in the fourth quarter and slightly less favorable Specialty segment mix were also factors and would have positioned the company at the lower end of guidance, excluding the items.

Guidance

Orion Now Expects 2024 Adjusted EBITDA To Be Nominally Below Guidance Range Of $305M - $315M, Due Primarily To Foreign Exchange Translation Impacts

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Orion S.A. shares are trading higher after JP Morgan upgraded the stock from Neutral to Overweight and raised its price target from $20 to $21.

JP Morgan analyst Jeffrey Zekauskas upgrades Orion (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OEC#NYSE">OEC</a>) from Neutral to Overweight and raises the price target from $20 to $21.

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JP Morgan Upgrades Orion to Overweight, Raises Price Target to $21

Orion (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OEC#NYSE">OEC</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.47 per share which met the analyst consensus estimate. The company reported quarterly sales of $463.400 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $480.665 million by 3.59 percent. This is a 0.60 percent decrease over sales of $466.200 million the same period last year.

Earnings

Earnings Misses

Orion Q3 2024 Adj. EPS $0.47, Inline, Sales $463.400M Miss $480.665M Estimate

Orion (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OEC#NYSE">OEC</a>) lowers FY2024 Adj EPS guidance from $1.75-1.95 to $1.65-1.75 vs $1.82 analyst estimate..

Orion Lowers FY2024 Adj EPS Guidance from $1.75-1.95 to $1.65-1.75 vs $1.82 Est

Retail Sales

Orion S.A Announced That It Is Raising Prices For All Its Specialty Carbon Black Grades Made In Europe As Well As For NEROX Which Is Made In South Korea

On August 9, Corning F Painter, Chief Executive Officer at Orion (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OEC#NYSE">OEC</a>) executed a significant insider buy, as disclosed in the latest SEC filing.
What Happened: In a recent Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001609804/000095014224002152//Archives/edgar/data/1609804/000095014224002152/0000950142-24-002152-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Friday, Painter increased their investment in Orion by purchasing 20,000 shares through open-market transactions, signaling confidence in the company's potential. The total transaction value is $349,670.
The latest update on Friday morning shows Orion shares up by 1.1%, trading at $18.41.
<h3>All You Need to Know About Orion</h3>
Orion SA is a manufacturer of carbon black products. Carbon black is a powdered form of carbon used to create the desired physical, electrical and optical qualities of various materials. The company's operating segments are Specialty Carbon Black and Rubber Carbon Black. It generates maximum revenue from the Rubber Carbon Black segment. Rubber Carbon Black segment is used in the reinforcement of rubber in tires and mechanical rubber goods. The Specialty Carbon Black segment is used as pigments and performance additives in coatings, polymers, printing, and special applications. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Germany.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: Orion's Finances</h3>
Revenue Growth: Orion displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 3.97%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Materials sector.
Profitability Metrics:
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Gross Margin: Achieving a high gross margin of 23.02%, the company performs well in terms of cost management and profitability within its sector.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): With an EPS below industry norms, Orion exhibits below-average bottom-line performance with a current EPS of 0.35.
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Debt Management: Orion's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 1.66, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.
Valuation Metrics:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Orion's P/E ratio of 13.69 is below the industry average, suggesting the stock may be undervalued.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The P/S ratio of 0.57 is lower than the industry average, implying a discounted valuation for Orion's stock in relation to sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): The company's EV/EBITDA ratio 6.4 is below the industry average, indicating that it may be relatively undervalued compared to peers.
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Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.
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<h3>Why Pay Attention to Insider Transactions</h3>
Insider transactions contribute to decision-making but should be supplemented by a comprehensive investment analysis.
In the realm of legality, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are required to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Notably, when a company insider makes a new purchase, it is considered an indicator of their positive expectations for the stock.
Conversely, insider sells may not necessarily signal a bearish stance on the stock and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Exploring Key Transaction Codes</h3>
When analyzing transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> tend to focus on those in the open market, detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase,while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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JP Morgan analyst Jeffrey Zekauskas maintains Orion (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OEC#NYSE">OEC</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $24 to $20.

JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on Orion, Lowers Price Target to $20

Orion S.A. shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q2 financial results and issued FY24 adjusted EPS guidance below estimates.

Orion Sees FY24 Adj. EPS $1.75-$1.95 Vs $2.15 Est.

Orion (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OEC#NYSE">OEC</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.41 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.56 by 26.79 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $477.000 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $491.243 million by 2.90 percent. This is a 3.97 percent increase over sales of $458.800 million the same period last year.

Orion Q2 2024 Adj. EPS $0.41 Misses $0.56 Estimate, Sales $477.000M Miss $491.243M Estimate

Although U.S. stocks closed mostly higher on Wednesday, there were a few notable insider trades.
When insiders purchase shares, it indicates their confidence in the company&#8217;s prospects or that they view the stock as a bargain. Either way, this signals an opportunity to go long on the stock. Insider purchases should not be taken as the only indicator for making an investment or trading decision. At best, it can lend conviction to a buying decision.
Below is a look at a few recent notable insider purchases. For more, check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/">Benzinga&#8217;s insider transactions</a> platform.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Occidental Petroleum</h3>
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<li>The Trade: Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>) 10% owner Warren E Buffett <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/OXY/analyst-ratings">acquired a total of 1,750,308 shares</a> at an average price of $60.30. To acquire these shares, it cost around $105.6 million.</li>
<li>What's Happening: On May 24, Citigroup analyst Scott Gruber maintained Occidental Petroleum with a Neutral and lowered the price target from $69 to $65.</li>
<li>What Occidental Petroleum Does: Occidental Petroleum is an independent exploration and production company with operations in the United States, Latin America, and the Middle East.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Orion</h3>
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<li>The Trade: Orion S.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OEC#NYSE">OEC</a>) Sr. VP Global Operations Carlos Quinones acquired a total of 4,000 shares at an average price of $23.51. To acquire these shares, it cost around $94,040.</li>
<li>What's Happening: On May 2, Orion Engineered Carbons posted upbeat quarterly earnings.</li>
<li>What Orion Does: Orion SA is a manufacturer of carbon black products. Carbon black is a powdered form of carbon used to create the desired physical, electrical and optical qualities of various materials.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">HF Sinclair</h3>
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<li>The Trade: HF Sinclair Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DINO#NYSE">DINO</a>) Director Franklin Myers <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/">bought a total of 2,000 shares</a> at an average price of $52.04. To acquire these shares, it cost around $104,080.</li>
<li>What's Happening: On June 6, Wells Fargo analyst Roger Read maintained HF Sinclair with an Overweight and lowered the price target from $76 to $75.</li>
<li>What HF Sinclair Does: HF Sinclair is an integrated petroleum refiner that owns and operates seven refineries serving the Rockies, midcontinent, Southwest, and Pacific Northwest, with a total crude oil throughput capacity of 678,000 barrels per day.</li>
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Mizuho analyst John Roberts maintains Orion (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OEC#NYSE">OEC</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $25 to $26.

Mizuho Maintains Neutral on Orion, Raises Price Target to $26

Orion S.A. Reiterates 2024 Adj. EBITDA Guidance Range $340M-$360M, Adj. EPS Range $2.05-$2.20 vs $2.16 Est.

Orion Engineered Carbons (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OEC#NYSE">OEC</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.52 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.48 by 8.33 percent. This is a 29.73 percent decrease over earnings of $0.74 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $502.900 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $506.426 million by 0.70 percent. This is a 0.44 percent increase over sales of $500.700 million the same period last year.

Earnings Beats

Orion Engineered Carbons Q1 2024 Adj EPS $0.52 Beats $0.48 Estimate, Sales $502.900M Miss $506.426M Estimate

Orion S.A. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/oec#NYSE">OEC</a>) recently broke ground on a plant in Texas that will be the sole facility in the United States producing acetylene-based conductive additives for lithium-ion batteries and other applications critical to the global transition to electrification. 
The location in La Porte, southeast of Houston, will generate much high-skilled employment in construction and technological areas, as well as contribute breakthrough technology to the American economy. The battery additives manufactured by Orion&#39;s facility will be extremely clean, with one-tenth the carbon footprint of other regularly used materials. 
The plant in La Porte will be a critical step in increasing the regional supply of conductive additives in the rapidly expanding U.S. battery market. All batteries require conductive additives. They allow for a more efficient flow of electricity and improve the life of lithium-ion batteries, the most valuable component of electric vehicles. The material is also vital in high-voltage cables used in wind and solar farms. 
The additives manufactured at the La Porte plant will be made from acetylene, a colorless gas that Orion&#39;s manufacturing method converts into powder of the exceptional purity required by major battery manufacturers. Equistar Chemicals LP, a LyondellBasell subsidiary, will supply the acetylene from an adjacent site. 
Orion&#39;s facility in La Porte is similar to one located in Berre-l&#39;Etang, southern France. LyondellBasell supplies acetylene to the site as well. The LaPorte project&#39;s major equipment procurement and off-site fabrication are already well underway. Field construction works are speeding up, and the facility is anticipated to start operations in the second quarter of 2025. 
Shares of OEC have lost 3.4% over the past year compared with a 7.2% decline of its industry.
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<h3>Zacks Rank &amp; Key Picks</h3>
OEC currently carries a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell). 
Better-ranked stocks in the basic materials space include Denison Mines Corp. (AMEX:DNN), Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/crs#NYSE">CRS</a>) and Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ecl#NYSE">ECL</a>). 
Denison Mines sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). DNN beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the last four quarters, with the average earnings surprise being 300%. The company&#39;s shares have soared 112.6% in the past year. 
Carpenter Technology currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). CRS beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the last four quarters while matching it once, with the average earnings surprise being 12.2%. The company&#39;s shares have soared 80.8%% in the past year. 
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Ecolab current-year earnings is pegged at $6.43 per share, indicating a year-over-year rise of 23.4%. ECL, a Zacks Rank #1 stock, beat the consensus estimate in each of the last four quarters, with the average earnings surprise being 1.7%. The company&#39;s shares have rallied roughly 34.4% in the past year.
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Mizuho analyst John Roberts initiates coverage on Orion (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OEC#NYSE">OEC</a>) with a Neutral rating and announces Price Target of $25.

Initiation

Mizuho Initiates Coverage On Orion with Neutral Rating, Announces Price Target of $25

For full year 2024, the company sees an Adjusted EBITDA range of&nbsp;$340 million&nbsp;to&nbsp;$360 million, up&nbsp;5 percent&nbsp;at the midpoint, compared with 2023.

Orion Projects Full Year 2024 Adjusted EPS Of $2.05-$2.20 (Est $2.50)

Orion (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OEC#NYSE">OEC</a>) reported its Q4 earnings results on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 04:35 PM.
Here's what investors need to know about the announcement.
<h3>Earnings</h3>
Orion missed estimated earnings by 48.48%, reporting an EPS of $0.17 versus an estimate of $0.33.
Revenue was up $6.10 million from the same period last year.
<h3>Past Earnings Performance</h3>
Last quarter the company beat on EPS by $0.03 which was followed by a 3.4% increase in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at Orion's past performance:

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<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q3 2023</th>
<th>Q2 2023</th>
<th>Q1 2023</th>
<th>Q4 2022</th>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.46</td>
<td>0.52</td>
<td>0.53</td>
<td>0.17</td>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.49</td>
<td>0.53</td>
<td>0.74</td>
<td>0.26</td>
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<td>Revenue Estimate</td>
<td>502.84M</td>
<td>504.71M</td>
<td>515.48M</td>
<td>441.88M</td>
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<td>Revenue Actual</td>
<td>466.20M</td>
<td>458.80M</td>
<td>500.70M</td>
<td>462.10M</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

To track all earnings releases for Orion <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/OEC/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Orion: Q4 Earnings Insights

JPMorgan upgraded Orion Engineered (OEC) to Overweight from Neutral with a price target of $21, up from $20. The firm believes Orion is undervalued...

Orion Engineered upgraded to Overweight from Neutral at JPMorgan

Orion upgraded, Cabot downgraded at J.P. Morgan

Orion Is A Buy At Current Prices

Wall Street favors small caps for their high growth potential, broad sector exposure, and strong performance during economic recoveries, especially as rate cuts lower borrowing costs. Hence, it may be wise to consider buying high-potential small-cap stocks: Owens & Minor (OMI), Orion (OEC), and Cerus (CERS). Read on... Small-cap stocks benefit greatly from lower interest rates, as they typically carry higher debt levels than large-cap companies. Moreover, small-cap stocks offer diverse industry exposure beyond tech, including in medical, biotech, and chemical industries, providing growth potential across multiple sectors.
Therefore, for investors seeking high-upside opportunities, fundamentally strong small-cap stocks like Owens &amp; Minor, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/OMI/">OMI</a>), Orion S.A. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/OEC/">OEC</a>), and Cerus Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CERS/">CERS</a>) are worth considering.
Historically, small-cap stocks have outperformed large caps during economic recoveries. As inflation stabilizes and if the economy strengthens, small-cap stocks could benefit significantly. Small-cap stocks offer broad sector exposure, which helps reduce regulatory and sector-specific risks while providing diverse investment opportunities.
With inflation currently at <a href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/traders-stick-bets-25-bps-fed-rate-cuts-nov-dec-2024-10-31/">2.1%</a>, just above the Fed's target, rate cuts are anticipated in December. These cuts could reduce borrowing costs, stimulate consumer spending, and boost small-cap stock valuations. Alongside, the U.S. economy expanded by an annualized <a href="https://www.conference-board.org/brief/global-economy/gdp-q3-2024">2.8% in the third quarter</a>, highlighting further optimism for the small caps.
Furthermore, small-cap stocks often yield higher returns in volatile markets due to increased investor demand for growth-oriented opportunities. Considering these conducive trends, let's examine the fundamentals of the above-mentioned small-cap stocks.
Owens &amp; Minor, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/OMI/">OMI</a>)
Valued at $1.03 billion by market cap, OMI, along with its subsidiaries, operates as a healthcare solutions company worldwide. It functions through two segments: Products &amp; Healthcare Services and Patient Direct.
On September 10, 2024, OMI announced a partnership with Google Cloud to enhance its QSight clinical inventory management system. This collaboration aims to improve inventory optimization for hospitals, leveraging Google Cloud's AI capabilities for real-time insights and predictive management.
In terms of the trailing-12-month <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/ebit.asp">EBIT</a> margin, OMI's 3.12% is 22.5% higher than the 2.55% industry average. Its 4.29% trailing-12-month levered FCF margin is 150.4% higher than the 1.71% industry average. Likewise, the stock's 1.99x trailing-12-month asset turnover ratio is 384.8% higher than the 0.41x industry average.
OMI's revenue for the fiscal second quarter ended June 30, 2024, increased 4.2% year-over-year to $2.67 billion. Its non-GAAP operating income was $76.26 million, up 23% year-over-year. Additionally, the company's non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per common share were $28.15 million and $0.36, respectively, up 98% and 100% over the prior-year quarter.
For the quarter ended September 30, 2024, OMI's revenue is expected to grow 3.4% year-over-year to $2.68 billion. Its EPS for the quarter ending March 31, 2025, is expected to rise 38.4% year-over-year to $0.26. It surpassed the Street EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
Over the past month, OMI's stock has declined 8.2% to close the last trading session at $13.36. The average analyst price target of $20 indicates a <a href="https://www.tipranks.com/stocks/omi/forecast">49.7% upside potential</a>.
OMI's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect an optimistic outlook. The POWR Ratings assess stocks by 118 different factors, each with its own weighting.
It has a B grade for Growth and Value. It is ranked #53 out of 138 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/medical-devices-equipment/">Medical - Devices &amp; Equipment</a> industry. To see OMI's Momentum, Stability, Sentiment, and Quality ratings, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/OMI/">click here</a>.
Orion S.A. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/OEC/">OEC</a>)
Valued at $898.69 million by market cap, Headquartered in Senningerberg, Luxembourg, OEC engages in the manufacture and sale of carbon black products. It operates through two segments: Specialty Carbon Black and Rubber Carbon Black.
In terms of the trailing-12-month Capex / Sales, OEC's 10% is 28.9% higher than the 7.76% industry average. Its 16.18% trailing-12-month Return on Common Equity is 185.8% higher than the 5.66% industry average. Also, the stock's 7.43% trailing-12-month Return on Total Capital is 52.3% higher than the 4.88% industry average.
During the fiscal second quarter ended June 30, 2024, OEC's net sales rose 4% year-over-year to $477 million. Its operating income was $109.80 million. Similarly, the company's adjusted net income and adjusted EPS were $24.50 million and $0.41, respectively.
Street expects OEC's revenue for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, to increase 3.1% year-over-year to $480.67 million. Its EPS for the quarter ending December 31, 2024, is expected to rise 143.9% year-over-year to $0.41. OEC's stock has declined 11.2% over the past year to close the last trading session at $15.40. The average analyst price target of $22 indicates a <a href="https://www.tipranks.com/stocks/semr/forecast">42.1% upside potential</a>.
OEC's strong fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. It has a B grade for Value. It is ranked #38 out of 80 stocks in the B-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/chemicals/">Chemicals</a> industry. Beyond what we stated above, we also have given OEC grades for Growth, Momentum, Stability, Sentiment, and Quality. Get all the OEC ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/OEC/">here</a>.
Cerus Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CERS/">CERS</a>)
Valued at $282.29 million by market cap, CERS operates as a biomedical products company, focusing on developing and commercializing the INTERCEPT Blood System to enhance blood safety.
In terms of the trailing-12-month asset turnover ratio, CERS' 0.89x is 117.3% higher than the 0.41x industry average.
CERS's total revenue for the fiscal third quarter ended September 30, 2024, increased 7.2% year-over-year to $50.66 million. Its adjusted EBITDA was $4.39 million, compared to an adjusted EBITDA loss of $972 thousand in the prior-year quarter. Additionally, the company's gross profit on product revenue was $26.20 million, up 20.1% from the year-ago value.
Analysts expect CERS' revenue for the quarter ending December 31, 2024, to increase 8.4% year-over-year to $50.69 million. It surpassed the Street EPS estimates in three of the trailing four quarters. Over the past year, CERS' stock has gained 14.5% to close the last trading session at $1.58. The average analyst price target of $4 indicates a <a href="https://www.tipranks.com/stocks/semr/forecast">151.6% upside potential</a>.
CERS' POWR Ratings reflect its solid prospects. CERS has a B grade for Sentiment. Within the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/biotech/">Biotech</a> industry, it is ranked #121 out of 328 stocks. To access CERS' additional ratings for Growth, Value, Momentum, Stability, and Quality, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CERS/">click here</a>.
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OMI shares rose $1.00 (+8.33%) in after-hours trading Monday. Year-to-date, OMI has declined -37.73%, versus a 21.01% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
<hr><div style="clear:both;"></div> <h2>About the Author: Abhishek Bhuyan</h2> <img src='https:/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ABhuyan.jpg' style="float:left; padding:5px;width:125px;">Abhishek embarked on his professional journey as a financial journalist due to his keen interest in discerning the fundamental factors that influence the future performance of financial instruments.<a href="https://stocknews.com/authors/?author=abhishek-bhuyan">More...</a>The post <a href=https://stocknews.com/news/omi-oec-cers-3-high-potential-small-cap-stocks-wall-street-loves/>3 High-Potential Small-Cap Stocks Wall Street Loves</a> appeared first on <a href=https://stocknews.com/>StockNews.com</a>

3 High-Potential Small-Cap Stocks Wall Street Loves

The main indices and many stocks peaked at overbought levels early last week, but many stocks still have room for deeper pullbacks to Key Levels. We'll soon enter the Post-Earnings phase, though short-term choppiness is likely. 

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Miller-Howard Small Cap Dividend Q3 2024 Commentary

Orion expects 2024 adj EBITDA to be nominally below its guidance range

Orion now expects 2024 adjusted EBITDA to be nominally below our guidance range of $305M-$315M, due primarily to foreign exchange translation impac...

Orion now sees FY24 adjusted EBITDA nominally below $305M-$315M range

In a report released yesterday, John Roberts CFA from Mizuho Securities maintained a Hold rating on Orion Engineered (OEC – Research Report). The c...

Mizuho Securities Keeps Their Hold Rating on Orion Engineered (OEC)

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ADMA

ALSN

AMKR

AMZN

BILI

BRCC

CERS

CHRD

CNOB

CNOBP

CRCQW

CRDO

DBAW

DFAX

ESPO

FELE

FTXG

GLBE

GOOGL

HSTM

HWKN

IBUY

IDCC

KBWB

KLIC

MAGS

MATV

MEDP

MOVAA

MSFT

NLSP

NMRK

NVDA

OASPW

ONLN

PGNY

PRFX

QUAL

REPYY

RGTI

SCHG

SDVY

SLVM

SMOT

SOCL

SOXX

SPYG

SPYV

SUPV

TRAW

TROX

TSLA

TZOO

WEST

WLLAW

WLLBW

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Orion S.A. Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Orion S.A. to Participate in Mizuho Industrials & Chemicals Conference

Orion S.A. to Participate in Jefferies and UBS Investor Conferences

Orion S.A. Declares Interim Quarterly Dividend

Orion S.A. Announces Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call Information

Natalia Scherbakoff Joins Orion S.A. as Chief Technology Officer

Orion S.A. to Increase Prices for Certain Specialty Carbon Black Grades

Orion S.A. Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Orion S.A. to Participate in Baird's Global Industrial Conference

Orion S.A. Announces Preliminary Full Year 2024 Update

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Braskem

Bolt Projects Holdings, Inc. - Common Stock

Bolt Projects Holdings

Cabot

Core Molding Technologies Inc Common Stock

Core Molding Technologies

CN Energy Group Inc. - Class A Ordinary Shares

CN Energy Group

Crown Electrokinetics Corp. - Common Stock

Crown ElectroKinetics

Gulf Resources

Hawkins

Koppers Hldgs

Kronos Worldwide

Loop Industries

Mativ Holdings

Olin

Origin Materials, Inc. - Class A Common Stock

Origin Mat

PureCycle Technologies, Inc. - Common stock

PureCycle Technologies

Tronox Holdings

Trinseo

Westlake

Westlake Chemical Partners LP Common Units representing limited partner interests

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