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Orion S.A. Reports Second Quarter Earnings

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  • Orion S.A. reported Second Quarter 2026 net sales of $500.9 million, a 7% increase year-over-year driven by 9% higher oil prices & 2% favorable foreign currency translation, partially offset by 2% lower pricing & 1% reduced volumes.
  • Consolidated net income was $1.8 million with Adjusted EBITDA of $58.2 million, representing a 26% sequential improvement led by the Specialty Carbon Black segment.
  • Operating cash flow reached $27 million & free cash flow was $2 million, supported by working capital initiatives that offset higher oil-derived feedstock costs.
  • The Specialty Carbon Black segment saw sales increase 17% year-over-year & Adjusted EBITDA surge 96%, driven by strong demand in Western regions & beneficial pricing.
  • The Rubber Carbon Black segment experienced a 61% decline in Adjusted EBITDA due to lower contractual pricing, unfavorable customer mix, & an intentional inventory draw, despite a 3% sales increase.
  • Orion reaffirmed its 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance range of $170 million to $210 million & increased full-year free cash flow guidance to a range of -$10 million to +$20 million.
  • Net debt stood at $960.7 million at quarter end, resulting in a net debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA ratio of 4.4x, with total liquidity of $178 million.
  • The company remains on track to achieve $20 million in annual cost savings & expects full-year capital expenditures of $90 million.
  • CEO Corning Painter highlighted resilience amidst geopolitical tensions, including the Middle East conflict, while CFO Jon Puckett emphasized debt reduction as the primary financial priority.
  • A conference call regarding these results is scheduled for August 6, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. EST with dial-in details & webcast access provided.