UBS cuts target for Orion stock from USD 8.00 to USD 6.50

Published on 10/15/2026 at 14:01 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Revenue hit USD 500.90 million in the second quarter, up 7.40 percent year over year. Orion stock costs EUR 5.08 on October 15, 2026, with USD 320.3 million value.

Analyst target and company dates

UBS lowered Orion's target from USD 8.00 to USD 6.50 on October 5, 2026.
Revenue reached USD 500.90 million in the second quarter, up 7.40 percent year over year.
OEC stock trades at EUR 5.08 at 1:48 p.m. CEST at Lang & Schwarz on October 15, 2026.
Orion's next earnings date is November 3, 2026.

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Orion S.A. (ISIN LU1092234845) is trading at EUR 5.08 at Lang & Schwarz on October 15, 2026 at 1:48 p.m. CEST. MarketBeat reported that UBS lowered its Orion target from USD 8.00 to USD 6.50 on October 5, 2026, while retaining a Neutral rating.

UBS target cut to USD 6.50

The target reduction puts the analyst view closer to Orion's market valuation than the former USD 8.00 objective. MarketBeat said UBS assigned a Neutral rating alongside the new USD 6.50 target, while five analysts carried a Strong Sell consensus and the average target stood at USD 5.58 on October 11, 2026.

Operating performance offers a counterweight. Orion reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of USD 500.90 million, up 7.40 percent from the prior year, but adjusted earnings per share of USD 0.14 missed the USD 0.16 consensus, according to Business Quant.

What does Q2 mean for cash flow?

Cash generation improved sequentially. Operating cash flow reached USD 27.30 million in the second quarter, compared with negative USD 12.40 million in the first quarter, while net income was USD 1.60 million after a USD 10.00 million loss in the first quarter. The company makes carbon black for tires, coatings, ink, batteries and plastics, with 15 plants worldwide, according to Orion S.A.

Three dates shape the story

On June 30, 2026, Orion posted second-quarter revenue of USD 500.90 million. On September 17, 2026, the board declared an interim dividend of USD 0.0207 per share payable January 19, 2027, to holders of record on December 11, 2026, as Marketscreener reported. On October 5, 2026, UBS cut its target from USD 8.00 to USD 6.50.

What comes next for Orion?

The next reported earnings date is November 3, 2026, according to Yahoo Finance. The upcoming report will test whether the second-quarter revenue gain and stronger operating cash flow can offset the earnings-per-share shortfall.

NYSE valuation remains compact

On the NYSE, the stock was last at USD 5.68 on October 14, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET. Orion's market capitalization was USD 320.3 million on that date, with a 52-week range of USD 4.34 to USD 8.64. The dated euro quotation from Lang & Schwarz remains the reference for German investors: EUR 5.08 on October 15, 2026 at 1:48 p.m. CEST.

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