Olin's Earnings Top Estimates in Q3, Revenues Miss Amid Challenges

Core Insights - Olin Corporation reported a profit of $42.8 million for Q3 2025, a significant recovery from a loss of $24.9 million in the same quarter last year, with earnings per share at 37 cents compared to a loss of 21 cents [1][8] - Revenue increased by approximately 7.8% year over year to $1,713.2 million, although it fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1,731.5 million due to constrained demand growth [2][8] Segment Review - Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls: Revenues reached $924 million, up around 6% year over year, but missed the consensus estimate of $992 million. Segment earnings improved to $127.6 million from $45.3 million in Q3 2024 [3] - Epoxy: Revenues increased by approximately 22.6% year over year to $349.6 million, surpassing the consensus estimate of $321 million [3] - Winchester: Revenues rose about 1.6% year over year to $439.6 million, driven by higher military sales, although it missed the consensus estimate of $448 million [4] Financials - Olin's cash balance at the end of Q3 was $140.3 million, with a net debt of approximately $2.85 billion. The company repurchased about 0.5 million shares for $10.1 million during the quarter, maintaining around $2 billion in share repurchase authorizations [5] Outlook - The company anticipates Q4 2025 adjusted EBITDA to be between $110 million and $130 million, citing seasonal weakness and ongoing market challenges. Olin emphasizes a disciplined capital allocation strategy to maximize cash generation while maintaining net debt levels [6][8] Price Performance - Olin's shares have declined by 40.6% over the past year, compared to a 25.2% decline in the industry [7]