Olin Corp. Analyzes Dividend History and Future Expectations
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 1h ago
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
- Dividend Yield Expectation: Olin Corp.'s recent dividend yield stands at 3.4%, based on historical profitability fluctuations, indicating that the sustainability of future dividends remains a point of concern.
- Volatility Analysis: The trailing twelve-month volatility for Olin Corp. is calculated at 58%, suggesting that investors should exercise caution when considering selling covered calls at the $40 strike for January 2028 to avoid missing potential upside.
- Options Market Dynamics: As of Wednesday afternoon, the put volume among S&P 500 components reached 886,181 contracts, while call volume hit 1.63M, indicating a strong preference for call options among investors, reflecting optimism about future market conditions.
- Options Trading Preference: The current put:call ratio of 0.54 is below the long-term median of 0.65, suggesting that investors are more inclined to purchase call options, which may signal a positive outlook for Olin Corp.
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 24.33 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.
12 Analyst Rating
4 Buy
7 Hold
1 Sell
Hold
Current: 23.350
Low
20.00
Averages
24.33
High
30.00
Current: 23.350
Low
20.00
Averages
24.33
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.
