Olin (OLN) Stock News

S&P Dow Jones Indices, a division of S&P Global (SPGI), announced index changes involving Workiva, Vylor, Twilio and other companies.

Vylor (VYLR) joined the S&P 500 on October 1, 2026, following its completed spin-off from Corteva. Before trading opens on October 6, Corteva (CTVA) leaves the S&P 500 for the S&P MidCap 400, replacing Olin (OLN), which replaces Qorvo (QRVO) in the S&P SmallCap 600. Twilio (TWLO) replaces Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) in the S&P 500; Formfactor (FORM) replaces Twilio in the S&P MidCap 400; and Workiva (WK) replaces Formfactor in the S&P SmallCap 600.

Skyworks Solutions (SWKS) is acquiring Qorvo, and Paramount Skydance (PSKY) is acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery. Both deals are expected to close soon, pending final closing conditions. Paramount Skydance will move its primary listing to the NYSE after the merger.

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.