Kirk Assassination Causes Fluctuations in Gun Stocks: 8 Companies to Monitor, Featuring One Supported by Trump's Son
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 11 2025
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Source: Benzinga
Gun Stocks Surge: Following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and a school shooting in Colorado, shares of gun and ammunition manufacturers have seen an uptick, with several companies reporting midday price increases.
Political Violence Context: Kirk's death is part of a troubling trend of violence against political figures, with multiple recent incidents highlighting the increasing danger faced by politicians, including previous assassination attempts and shootings.
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Analyst Views on OLN
Wall Street analysts forecast OLN stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for OLN is 24.00 USD with a low forecast of 20.00 USD and a high forecast of 30.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
11 Analyst Rating
3 Buy
7 Hold
1 Sell
Hold
Current: 22.740
Low
20.00
Averages
24.00
High
30.00
Current: 22.740
Low
20.00
Averages
24.00
High
30.00
About OLN
Olin Corporation is a vertically integrated global manufacturer and distributor of chemical products and a United States manufacturer of ammunition. It operates through three segments: Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls, Epoxy and Winchester. The Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls segment manufactures and sells chlorine and caustic soda, ethylene dichloride and vinyl chloride monomer, methyl chloride, methylene chloride, chloroform, carbon tetrachloride, perchloroethylene, hydrochloric acid, hydrogen, bleach products and potassium hydroxide. The Epoxy segment produces and sells a full range of epoxy materials and precursors, including aromatics (acetone and phenol), allyl chloride, epichlorohydrin, liquid epoxy resins, solid epoxy resins and formulated solutions products such as converted epoxy resins and additives. The Winchester segment produces and sells sporting ammunition, reloading components, small caliber military ammunition and components, industrial cartridges and clay targets.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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