Dan Smith Buys Shares of OEC
Dan Smith purchased 19,150 shares of OEC on June 26, 2026.
Key Points
- On June 26, 2026, Dan Smith bought 19,150 shares of OEC, with shares trading at $6.82 on Wednesday.
- Pzena Investment Management LLC added 17,311 shares of OEC, while BlackRock, Inc. reduced its stake by 54,376 shares.
- UBS maintained its 'hold' rating with a $7.50 target on May 8, 2026, reflecting varied analyst views on OEC.
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Dan Smith recently acquired 19,150 shares of OEC on June 26, 2026. The transaction was not planned under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Shares of OEC traded at $6.82 on Wednesday, the day of the purchase.
Insider Buying and Selling at Orion S.A.
Several insiders, including Lindsey Mary, Paul Huck, Jacqueline Hoogerbrugge, Didier Miraton, and Yi Hyon Paik, also bought 19,150 shares each on the same day as Dan Smith. None of these transactions were made under planned trading agreements.
Other Institutional Activity in OEC
Pzena Investment Management LLC increased its holdings by 17,311 shares, bringing its total to 4,599,907 shares valued at about $29.9 million. BlackRock, Inc. trimmed its position by 54,376 shares, now holding 3,962,334 shares worth approximately $25.8 million. Divisar Capital Management LLC significantly boosted its stake by 824,907 shares, reaching 3,567,263 shares valued at $23.2 million. American Century Companies Inc added 245,454 shares, totaling 2,506,975 shares worth $16.3 million. Meanwhile, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP decreased its position by 140,901 shares, leaving it with 2,060,438 shares valued at $13.4 million.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On May 8, 2026, UBS maintained its 'hold' rating on OEC, setting a price target of $7.50. Previously, UBS had issued a series of 'hold' ratings with targets ranging from $6.00 to $7.00 earlier in the year. Mizuho also maintained a 'sell' rating with a target of $5.25 on February 18, 2026. JP Morgan had also maintained a 'sell' rating with a target of $5.00 in November 2025.
Bottom Line
Dan Smith's purchase of OEC shares is part of a broader trend of insider buying, which can sometimes signal confidence in the company's prospects. Institutional investors have made varied moves, with some increasing and others decreasing their stakes. Analyst opinions on OEC remain mixed, with ratings spanning from 'hold' to 'sell'. It's important to remember that insider and institutional activities are backward-looking and may not reflect current positions.
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