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Oil-Dri Corporation of America (NYSE: ODC) generates a steady stream of news related to its specialty sorbent mineral business and its animal health subsidiary, Amlan International. Company announcements cover financial performance, dividend decisions, product and market developments, and participation in key industry events across pet care, animal health and nutrition, fluids purification, agricultural ingredients, sports field, industrial and automotive markets.
Investors following ODC news will find quarterly and annual earnings releases furnished on Form 8-K, where Oil-Dri reports net sales, gross profit, operating income, net income and EBITDA, along with segment results for its Business to Business and Retail & Wholesale Product Groups. These updates often highlight trends in domestic cat litter, fluids purification, agricultural products and animal health offerings, as well as commentary from management on factors driving performance.
Board of directors actions are another recurring news theme. Oil-Dri regularly issues press releases and corresponding Form 8-K filings when the board declares quarterly cash dividends on its Common Stock and Class B Stock or approves dividend increases. These items provide insight into the company’s capital allocation approach and long-term dividend track record.
Amlan International contributes its own stream of news focused on animal health and nutrition. Releases describe Amlan’s participation in global events such as the International Production & Processing Expo, World Dairy Expo and LPN Congress & Expo, where it showcases mineral-based feed additives and gut health solutions. Amlan also announces leadership appointments and technical initiatives that support its growth in regions such as Asia-Pacific and Latin America.
Together, these news items give readers a view of Oil-Dri’s financial results, strategic priorities, product focus and industry engagement. The ODC news page aggregates this information so market participants can monitor developments affecting the company’s sorbent mineral, pet care and animal health businesses over time.
Amlan International, a division of Oil-Dri Corporation of America (NYSE:ODC), has announced a strategic partnership with Boviz Saúde Animal to expand its presence in Brazil's cattle market. The companies will showcase their collaboration at the Rio Preto Country Bulls Rodeo from July 9-13, 2025.
Brazil represents a significant market opportunity as the world's second-largest beef producer, accounting for 18% of global beef production with approximately 12 million tons annual output. The partnership focuses on distributing Amlan's feed additive technologies, including Calibrin®-Z, through Boviz's network to enhance animal health and production efficiency in Brazil's livestock sector.
Cat's Pride, a brand of Oil-Dri of America (NYSE: ODC), announces its 'Love that Lasts' campaign running from April 1-30, 2025. The company aims to donate up to 500,000 pounds of cat litter to local animal shelters, tripling their usual donation amount.
The campaign coincides with national 'Adopt a Shelter Pet Day' and aims to support shelters caring for the over 3 million cats entering annually. Cat's Pride is promoting their product line including lightweight clumping clay, lightweight crystals, and new Micro Crystals formula. The innovative Micro Crystals provide instant moisture absorption and odor control, lasting up to one month for single-cat households.
Donations will be funded through April sales of all Cat's Pride products. The campaign will be featured on The Balancing Act on Lifetime, airing April 7th and 15th, featuring CEO Daniel S. Jaffee and Hannah Shaw discussing the initiative and products.
Oil-Dri of America (NYSE: ODC) has appointed Jonathan Blake as Vice President, Corporate Controller and principal accounting officer, effective March 17, 2025. Reporting to Susan M. Kreh, CFO and CIO, Blake will lead the company's accounting and tax functions.
Blake brings over 25 years of experience in accounting and finance, specializing in SEC reporting, SOX compliance, technical accounting, and financial system implementation. His previous roles include Global Corporate Controller at Videojet Technologies (2018-present), Global Corporate Controller & North America Finance Director at Optimas OE Solutions (2015-2018), and senior management positions at Kraft Foods (2009-2015). He began his career at Deloitte & Touche in 1998.
Oil-Dri of America (NYSE: ODC) has announced its quarterly dividend distribution. The company declared dividends of $0.155 per share for Common Stock and $0.1165 per share for Class B Stock, payable on May 23, 2025, to stockholders of record as of May 9, 2025.
The announcement highlights Oil-Dri's consistent dividend payment history, having distributed cash dividends every year since 1974, with annual increases for twenty-one consecutive years. The company also scheduled its third quarter fiscal 2025 earnings release for June 5, 2025, after market close, followed by a live webcast earnings discussion on June 6, 2025.
Oil-Dri (NYSE: ODC) reported record-breaking second quarter fiscal 2025 results, with net sales reaching $116.9 million, an 11% increase year-over-year. The growth comprised 7% organic growth and 4% from Ultra Pet Company acquisition.
Key financial highlights include:
- Gross profit of $34.4 million, up 11% with margins at 29.5%
- Net income of $12.9 million, a 4% increase
- EBITDA grew 16% to $22.2 million
The B2B Products Group revenue increased 20% to $43.4 million, driven by strong fluids purification and animal health products performance. The Retail and Wholesale Products Group revenue grew 6% to $73.5 million, boosted by Ultra Pet acquisition and increased demand for lightweight and coarse litter products.
Oil-Dri of America (NYSE: ODC) will showcase its innovative lightweight cat litter products at the 2025 Global Pet Expo in Orlando, Florida from March 26-28. The company will present its brands including Cat's Pride®, Jonny Cat®, and Ultra® at Booth 2020.
Following the acquisition of Ultra Pet Company in 2024, Oil-Dri now offers Cat's Pride Micro Crystal Litter with 30-day odor control. The company's portfolio includes the first EPA-approved antibacterial litter, Cat's Pride Antibacterial Clumping Litter, which eliminates 99.9% of odor-causing bacteria.
The company emphasizes its commitment to sustainability through lightweight products that allow twice as many units per truck, reducing transportation carbon footprint. Oil-Dri offers both branded and private label options across lightweight clumping, non-clumping, clay, and crystal formulas.
Oil-Dri of Georgia, a subsidiary of Oil-Dri of America (NYSE: ODC), has been awarded the Large Business of the Year at the 2025 Community Impact Awards by the Thomasville-Thomas County Chamber of Commerce.
The company's Ochlocknee, GA facility, operating for over 60 years, processes and packages locally sourced clay with a workforce of 320 hourly teammates from surrounding counties. The award recognizes Oil-Dri's community engagement through initiatives including food drives, toy collections, Rose City Walk participation, and support of local students via the Georgia Mining Foundation Scholarship Program.
Oil-Dri of America is a leading manufacturer of specialty sorbent products, serving various markets including pet care, animal health, fluids purification, and agricultural ingredients, with a vertically integrated business model overseeing operations from R&D to sales.
Amlan International, a division of Oil-Dri of America (NYSE: ODC), will showcase its natural feed additives at VIV Asia 2025 in Bangkok from March 12-14. The company will present its products Phylox®, Calibrin®-Z, and Varium® at booth 2-2842, focusing on solutions for gut health and production efficiency in poultry and livestock.
Asia produces approximately 60% of the world's poultry and generated over 155 million tons of meat in 2022. The company will address significant regional challenges, including coccidiosis prevalence in Southeast Asian poultry farms, with rates of 43.2% in Philippine farms, 34% in Indonesian broiler farms, and 80% in Vietnamese commercial farms.
The event will feature expert presentations, including Dr. Aldo Rossi's seminar on Phylox for coccidiosis control, and demonstrations of Calibrin-Z's biotoxin binding capabilities. The exhibition, hosted at IMPACT Bangkok, expects over 47,000 attendees and 200 expert speakers.