
Olin (OLN) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Olin (OLN) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Olin Corporation reported an 8% year-over-year increase in third-quarter sales, reaching $1.71 billion, with significant contributions from its Epoxy segment, which saw a 23% rise in sales to $350 million. The company anticipates an improvement in average realized caustic soda prices in the fourth quarter due to tighter supply and stable demand, alongside a strategic shift in production to capitalize on favorable margins in the international military market. Furthermore, Olin has increased its run-rate savings target to between $70 million and $90 million, reinforcing its commitment to operational efficiencies, which may enhance earnings potential as market conditions evolve.
Bears say
Olin Corporation's outlook is negatively impacted by a planned reduction in inventories that is expected to diminish earnings by approximately $40 million in the fourth quarter, despite a reduction in net debt. Furthermore, the company's commercial Winchester sales experienced a significant decline of 24% year-over-year, exacerbated by elevated inventory levels and weak consumer demand. Additionally, potential declines in industrial end markets for caustic soda and the threat of a prolonged recession in Europe pose considerable risks to profitability across its segments, particularly in epoxy and EDC products.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Olin and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
Olin (OLN) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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