Orion stock slips as Q2 sales and EBITDA stay in view
Published on 08/18/2026 at 19:28 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Orion stock reflects a mixed setup on August 18, 2026, with the shares last quoted at $6.16, a $347.99 million market cap and a 52-week range of $4.34 to $10.89. The stock also trades below the $6.77 50-day average and the $6.60 200-day average, which keeps the chart backdrop under pressure.
Q2 numbers still matter
For the latest quarter, Orion reported net sales of $501 million in Q2 2026 and adjusted EBITDA of $170 million to $210 million for 2026, with free cash flow guidance lifted to a $5 million midpoint. The Q2 sales figure was up 7% year over year, which gives investors a concrete comparison against the prior period.
Analysts still frame the stock around that earnings mix, with a consensus target price of $6.08 and a consensus rating of Strong Sell in the latest market snapshot. The current share price sits above that target, while the market cap remains below $350 million.
Carbon black backdrop
Orion Engineered Carbons operates as a global producer of carbon black, a performance additive used to improve strength, durability and conductivity in materials. That business profile matters because the Q2 sales increase has to be judged against margin pressure and the company's full-year EBITDA guidance range.
Price and market read
The shares were last at $6.16 as of August 18, 2026, after starting 2026 at $5.29 and rising 16.6% since then. For traders, the gap between the current price, the $6.08 consensus target and the $4.34 to $10.89 range is the most visible part of the setup.
Fact box
Company: Orion Engineered Carbons SA
ISIN: FI0009014377
Ticker: OEC
Exchange: NYSE
Price (as of August 18, 2026): $6.16 USD
Market cap: $347.99 million
Sector / Industry: Materials / Chemicals
Index membership: Russell 3000
