CLAYTON, Mo. - Olin Corporation (NYSE:OLN) reported a significant earnings miss for the third quarter of 2024, sending shares tumbling 14% as the chemical manufacturer grappled with the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl and weakening demand in its ammunition business.
The company posted a net loss of $24.9 million, or -$0.21 per share, for the quarter ended September 30, falling well short of analyst estimates of $0.04 per share. Revenue came in at $1.59 billion, slightly above the consensus estimate of $1.58 billion but down 4.9% from $1.67 billion in the same quarter last year.
Olin's results were heavily impacted by Hurricane Beryl, which caused approximately $110 million in additional costs and lost sales during the third quarter. The company now expects the total impact from the hurricane to reach about $135 million for the full year 2024.
"During the third quarter, our Olin team worked tirelessly to recover from the effects of Hurricane Beryl," said Ken Lane, President and CEO. "However, despite the team's hard work, persistent operating limitations related to the hurricane necessitated an additional outage."
The company's Winchester ammunition segment also underperformed expectations due to weaker commercial sales. Lane noted that retail customers experienced lower sales and elevated inventory levels, leading to slower replenishment rates.
Looking ahead, Olin provided fourth-quarter adjusted EBITDA guidance of $170 million to $200 million, reflecting continued challenges from the hurricane's aftermath and seasonal weakness in ammunition demand.
Despite the setbacks, Lane emphasized the company's commitment to its value-focused commercial model and capital allocation strategy, stating, "Olin remains disciplined in our approach, which continues to drive cash flows and enables our priority to return cash to shareholders."
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