Swing Trading Plan
Holding Period
2-7 trading days
Expected figures are probability-weighted from our historical pattern database; Trade R:R is measured from the entry, target and stop levels.
Current Setup
Orion S.A., a leading global supplier of carbon black products, is forming a rounding bottom pattern at $6.33, positioned 46.87% above its 52-week low ($4.31 support). The structure score of 13.75 reflects a clearly defined bowl-shaped consolidation with defined entry levels. Volume ratio of 0.58x average is suboptimal—a successful breakout requires volume confirmation above the 816,582-share 20-day average. Breakout score of 10.4 indicates moderate strength. The pattern projects a conservative target of $6.75, with overall score of 75.15 and 63.07% historical win probability.
Stock Context
Full year 2025 net sales were $1.8 billion, a 4% decrease from prior year, with a 7% price decline offset by 2% volume growth. Q4 2025 earnings per share missed consensus, reporting ($0.34) versus estimate of ($0.08). Recent analyst sentiment is cautious: Zacks upgraded from "strong sell" to "hold" rating, while JPMorgan lowered price target from $9.00 to $5.00 with "underweight" rating. The board declared an interim dividend of $0.0207 per share for Q2 2026, signaling capital return despite depressed earnings. Orion appears at a cyclical low with three consecutive years of declining EBITDA projected through 2026, suggesting the rounding bottom reflects sector cyclicality rather than company-specific turnaround.
What to Expect
A successful breakout above $10.59 resistance on expanding volume would target the conservative measure of $6.75 on near-term basis, with upside potential toward $9.00–$10.00 if broader chemical sector momentum improves. Invalidation occurs below $4.31 support, where the pattern structure breaks down and bulls surrender control. Historical data shows 63% probability of measured-move success within typical timeframes. Volume confirmation is critical—current 0.58x ratio suggests breakout liquidity remains constrained; sustained daily volume above 816k shares validates conviction.
Risk Factors
Two analysts rate Hold while three rate Sell, with consensus "Strong Sell" and $5.67 target—significantly below current price, indicating downsides if momentum falters. Short interest stands at 1.2M shares (2.2% float) but has risen 40% recently and 72% over 12 months, reflecting growing bearish positioning. Cyclical EBITDA decline through 2026 pressures earnings recovery timing. Beta of 1.46 signals 46% higher volatility than broad market, amplifying downside risk. RSI at 60.56 shows mild momentum but is not overbought. Persistently soft demand in key industrial end-markets and tire-sector headwinds remain structural headwinds. No major earnings catalyst or strategic catalyst identified in near term; AGM June 25 is too distant to drive immediate price action.
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Orion S.A. Declares Interim Quarterly Dividend
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Orion S.A. (OEC) Stock Price, News, Quote & History - Yahoo Finance
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Orion S.A. Declares Interim Quarterly Dividend | OEC Stock News
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Orion S.A. Declares Interim Quarterly Dividend | Morningstar
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Orion S.A. Declares Interim Quarterly Dividend
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Orion S.A. Common Shares (OEC) Stock Price, News, Quotes, & Historic Data | Nasdaq
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Heartland Advisors Inc. Sells 400,000 Shares of Orion S.A. $OEC - Daily Political
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Orion S.A. (OEC) Stock Price, Quote, News & Analysis | Seeking Alpha
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Orion S.A. (OEC) Stock Price, News, Quote & History - Yahoo Finance
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Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (ORN) Stock Price, News, Quote & History - Yahoo Finance
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How We Find and Score This Setup
We scan more than 6,000 NYSE and NASDAQ stocks every trading day and compare each detected pattern against a database of 370,000+ historical detections. Every setup is scored across three dimensions: Structure, Volume, and Breakout Readiness. Win probability is a calibrated estimate of how similar historical setups performed over the following 10 trading days. This is a swing trading tool built for multi-day holds. It is not built or tested for day trading.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OEC a good swing trade?
OEC scored 75 out of 98 on our rounding bottom scan, with a 63% historical win probability over a 2-7 trading days hold. Good setup based on our systematic scoring.
What is the entry, target, and stop loss for this setup?
The setup's reference price is $6.33, with a conservative target of $6.75 and a stop loss at $5.75.
What would invalidate this rounding bottom setup?
A close below the stop loss at $5.75 would invalidate the setup and suggest the pattern has failed.
How is the win probability calculated?
Win probability is a calibrated estimate of how similar historical rounding bottom setups performed over the following 10 trading days, drawn from a database of 370,000+ historical pattern detections across 6,000+ NYSE and NASDAQ stocks.