Olin Beats Q1 EBITDA Estimates, Forecasts Strong Q2 Sequential Improvement

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Olin Corporation reported Q1 adjusted EBITDA above analyst estimates and issued strong Q2 guidance, indicating operational recovery despite a net loss and increased leverage.

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• Q1 Adjusted EBITDA Beat

  Reported $86.2 million in adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2026, significantly surpassing analyst expectations of $63.38 million.

• Positive Q2 Guidance

  Forecasted Q2 2026 adjusted EBITDA in the range of $160 million to $200 million, indicating strong sequential improvement from Q1.

• Operational Turnaround Highlighted

  CEO noted benefits from structural cost actions, a return to positive adjusted EBITDA in the Epoxy business, and improving demand in Winchester.

• Increased Leverage

  Net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio increased to 5.1x as of March 31, 2026, up from 4.1x at year-end 2025, reflecting higher debt and lower trailing EBITDA.

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Olin Corporation reported first-quarter adjusted EBITDA that significantly exceeded analyst expectations, signaling operational improvements despite a net loss. The company also provided optimistic guidance for the second quarter, projecting substantial sequential EBITDA growth. While the net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio worsened, the focus on cost actions and improving demand in key segments, particularly Epoxy and Winchester, suggests a potential turnaround from recent financial challenges.