Welcome to our dedicated page for Olin news (Ticker: OLN), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Olin stock.
Olin Corporation reports developments across chemical manufacturing and ammunition businesses. The company operates Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls, Epoxy, and Winchester segments, with products including chlorine, caustic soda, ethylene dichloride, vinyl chloride monomer, epoxy resins, and Winchester sporting ammunition and accessories.
Recurring Olin news includes quarterly results, adjusted EBITDA and sales commentary, segment demand trends, planned maintenance and operating reliability, structural cost actions, litigation charges, and commercial agreements tied to its vinyls portfolio. Updates also cover Winchester commercial and defense demand, raw-material and commodity cost pressures, and regulatory or environmental risk topics common to chemical manufacturing.
Olin (OLN) and Huntsman (HUN)/b) report that the waiting period under the U.S. Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act for their proposed merger of equals has expired.This expiration fulfills one of the key closing conditions for the pending transaction. Shareholders of both companies had already overwhelmingly approved the merger on August 25, 2026. Completion of the deal is still contingent on customary closing conditions, including additional regulatory approvals that are in progress.
Olin is described as a vertically integrated global chemical manufacturer and a leading U.S. ammunition producer, while Huntsman is a global diversified chemicals manufacturer with approximately $6 billion in 2025 revenues from continuing operations, more than 55 facilities in about 25 countries, and about 6,000 associates.
Huntsman (NYSE: HUN) and Olin (NYSE: OLN) announced that shareholders of both companies have approved all proposals required to complete their previously announced all-stock merger of equals, which will form OlinHuntsman Corporation.
According to the companies, preliminary results from Olin’s special meeting show about 97% of votes cast, representing 81% of outstanding shares, favored consummating the transaction via a direct merger of Olin and Huntsman. At Huntsman’s special meeting, approximately 99% of votes cast, representing 75% of outstanding shares, supported the merger.
The companies state that, based on these preliminary results and subject to remaining closing conditions, the transaction will proceed through a direct merger. Final vote tallies will be certified by independent inspectors of elections and reported on Form 8-K filings with the SEC. The merger is expected to close in the first half of 2027, subject to required regulatory approvals and other customary conditions.
Olin (NYSE: OLN) reported second quarter 2026 sales of $1,741.9 million versus $1,758.3 million a year earlier and a net loss of $13.3 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, compared with a $1.3 million loss in 2025. Adjusted EBITDA rose to $191.3 million from $176.1 million.
Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls earnings were $53.4 million on $819.5 million sales, pressured by a vinyl chloride monomer outage that cut adjusted EBITDA by about $40 million. Epoxy returned to profitability with $16.0 million segment earnings on $422.1 million sales, while Winchester delivered $28.1 million earnings on $500.3 million sales. Net debt was about $2.85 billion with roughly $1.2 billion of available liquidity.
Olin also recorded $10.6 million of acquisition-related costs tied to its proposed all-stock merger of equals with Huntsman, expected to close in the first half of 2027, subject to customary approvals.
Huntsman (NYSE:HUN) and Olin (NYSE:OLN) announced that the Form S‑4 registration statement for their previously disclosed all‑stock merger of equals to create OlinHuntsman was declared effective by the SEC on July 13, 2026. Both companies also released a supplemental FAQ on expected synergies.
The combined company is expected to realize more than $400 million of cost and integration benefits, including over $300 million of annual synergies by the end of year three, with more than 90% targeted within 24 months of closing, plus over $100 million of raw‑material integration benefits beginning in 2031. Special meetings for Olin shareholders and Huntsman stockholders are scheduled for August 25, 2026, and completion of the transaction is expected in the first half of 2027, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals.
Olin (NYSE: OLN) will host its second quarter 2026 earnings conference call on Friday, July 31, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time. Management will review financial results and hold a Q&A session. A detailed earnings press release will be issued after market close on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
The call offers toll-free phone access for U.S. and Canadian investors, international dial-in options, and a live webcast with a one-year replay on Olin's website.
CRH (NYSE: CRH) elected W. Anthony (Tony) Will, 60, to its Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2026. Will is former president, CEO and director of CF Industries Holdings (NYSE: CF) and currently serves on the board of Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP).
Olin (NYSE:OLN) and Huntsman (NYSE:HUN) agreed to an all-stock merger of equals, forming OlinHuntsman, a $12.5 billion-revenue North American chemicals company based in The Woodlands, Texas.
The deal targets over $400 million identified cost synergies and integration benefits plus about $125 million in cash tax benefits.
Olin (NYSE: OLN) reported a first-quarter 2026 net loss of $83.0 million (loss of $0.73 per diluted share) and adjusted EBITDA of $86.2 million. Sales were $1,583.0 million. The company cited sequential operational improvement, Epoxy returning to positive results, and forecasts Q2 adjusted EBITDA of $160–200 million. Cash was $192.2 million and net debt was approximately $2.8 billion with net debt to adjusted EBITDA of 5.1x. The Board declared a $0.20 quarterly dividend payable June 12, 2026.
Olin Corporation (NYSE: OLN) will host a first quarter 2026 earnings conference call on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET. A press release with financial statements and slides will be released after market close on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Conference dial-in, pass codes, webcast pre-registration and replay details are provided; the webcast replay will remain available on the company website for one year.
Olin (NYSE: OLN) reported a jury verdict in favor of Shintech on Feb 10, 2026, related to a VCM supply dispute, and recorded a one-time, pre-tax charge of $75 million in Q4 2025. The company expects to pay approximately $185 million in the first half of 2026 and will exclude the non-recurring charge from adjusted EBITDA.
Olin says it is assessing legal options and maintains its actions prioritized employee and community safety.