Should you buy OEC stock?

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Based on market data through , StockInvest.us rates Orion Engineered Carbons SA (OEC) as Hold/Accumulate with a technical score of -0.50 on its -10 to +10 scale. This is an upgrade from Sell in the previous daily evaluation.

  • Hold signal since
  • Price since signal Flat 0.00%
  • 3-month trend forecast Down 7.41%
  • Hold/Accumulate -0.50
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Orion Engineered Carbons SA stock upgraded from Sell Candidate to Hold/Accumulate after Monday trading session
(Market data through Aug 10, 2026)

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Hold candidate since Aug 10, 2026

The Orion Engineered Carbons SA stock price fell by -4.97% on the last day (Monday, 10th Aug 2026) from $7.24 to $6.88. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 6.30% from a day low at $6.83 to a day high of $7.26. The price has fallen in 6 of the last 10 days but is still up by 2.23% over the past 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day along with the stock, which is actually a good sign as volume should follow the stock. On the last day, the trading volume fell by -281 thousand shares and in total, 279 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $1.92 million.

The stock lies in the middle of a very wide and falling trend in the short term and further fall within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to fall -7.41% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $4.75 and $7.02 at the end of this 3-month period.

OEC Signals & Forecast

The Orion Engineered Carbons SA stock holds a sell signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, there is a buy signal from the long-term average. Since the short-term average is above the long-term average there is a general buy signal in the stock giving a positive forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the short-term Moving Average at approximately $6.93. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the long-term average at approximately $6.63. A break-up through the short-term average will send a buy signal, whereas a breakdown through the long-term average will send a sell signal. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Thursday, August 06, 2026, and so far it has fallen -9.47%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume fell together with the price during the last trading day and this reduces the overall risk as volume should follow the price movements.

Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Orion Engineered Carbons SA stock

Orion Engineered Carbons SA finds support from accumulated volume at $6.86 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.

This stock has average movements during the day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the stock moved $0.430 between high and low, or 6.30%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 10.17%.

Our recommended stop-loss: $6.46 (-6.08%) (This stock has medium daily movements and this gives medium risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 2 days ago.)

Trading Expectations (OEC) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Tuesday 11th

For the upcoming trading day on Tuesday, 11th we expect Orion Engineered Carbons SA to open at $6.99, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $6.60 and $7.16, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.562 (+/-8.52%) up or down from last closing price. If Orion Engineered Carbons SA takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 8.52% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.

Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $6.86 (0.29%) than the resistance at $7.02 (2.03%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..

Is Orion Engineered Carbons SA stock A Buy?

Orion Engineered Carbons SA holds several positive signals, but we still don't find these to be enough for a buy candidate. At the current level, it should be considered as a hold candidate (hold or accumulate) in this position whilst awaiting further development. We have upgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Sell to a Hold candidate.

Current score: -0.500 Hold/Accumulate Upgraded

Predicted Fair Opening Price

Predicted fair opening price on August 11, 2026 - $6.99 ( 1.60%).

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Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels

Level Price
R3 7.42 7.85%
R2 7.26 5.46%
R1 7.15 3.99%
Price 6.88
S1 6.83 -0.789%
S2 6.72 -2.26%
S3 6.56 -4.65%

Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels

Level Price
R3 7.44 8.14%
R2 7.20 4.65%
R1 7.02 2.03%
Price 6.88
S1 6.86 -0.291%
S2 5.74 -16.57%
S3 5.34 -22.38%

OEC Dividend Payout History


# Declaration Date Ex-Date Pay Date Amount Yield
1 Jun 25, 2026 Jul 06, 2026 Oct 07, 2026 $0.0207 0.304%
2 Apr 23, 2026 Jun 10, 2026 Jul 02, 2026 $0.0207 0.276%
3 Feb 26, 2026 Mar 12, 2026 Apr 02, 2026 $0.0200 0.372%
4 Sep 11, 2025 Dec 12, 2025 Jan 20, 2026 $0.0207 0.229%
5 Jun 26, 2025 Jul 07, 2025 Oct 08, 2025 $0.0207 0.184%

FAQ

What is the symbol for Orion Engineered Carbons SA Stock and on which exchange is it traded?
The symbol for Orion Engineered Carbons SA is OEC and it is traded on the NYSE (New York Stock Exchange).

Should I buy or sell Orion Engineered Carbons SA Stock?
Based on market data through Aug 10, 2026, StockInvest.us rates Orion Engineered Carbons SA (OEC) as Hold/Accumulate with a technical score of -0.50 on its -10 to +10 scale. This is an upgrade from Sell in the previous daily evaluation. Since the Hold signal began on Aug 10, 2026, the price has remained flat. The current 3-month trend forecast projects a fall of 7.41%.

How to buy Orion Engineered Carbons SA Stock?
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What's the current price of Orion Engineered Carbons SA Stock?
As of the end of day on the Aug 10, 2026, the price of an Orion Engineered Carbons SA (OEC) share was $6.88.

What is the 52-week high and low for Orion Engineered Carbons SA Stock?
The 52-week high for Orion Engineered Carbons SA Stock is $10.89 and the 52-week low is $4.35.

What is the market capitalization of Orion Engineered Carbons SA Stock?
As of the Aug 10, 2026, the market capitalization of Orion Engineered Carbons SA is 387.954M.

When is the next earnings date for Orion Engineered Carbons SA?
The upcoming earnings date for Orion Engineered Carbons SA is Nov 03, 2026.
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ABOUT ORION ENGINEERED CARBONS SA
Orion Engineered Carbons SA
Orion Engineered Carbons S.A., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells carbon black products in Germany, the United States, South Korea, Brazil, China, South Africa, the rest of Europe, and internationally. It operates in two segments, Specialty Carbon Black and Rubber Carbon Black. The company offers post-treated specialty carbon black grades for coatings and printing applications; high purity carbon black grades for the fiber ind...
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