NYSE$OLN
Olin Corp · Q4 2021 earnings
Q4 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Olin's Q4 2021 financial performance demonstrated strong growth, driven by increased sales and improved profitability across all segments.
Olin Corporation announced strong financial results for Q4 2021, with net income of $306.6 million and adjusted EBITDA of $686.7 million. The company's performance was driven by its unique winning model, which prioritizes value and highlights the potential across its Chemicals and Winchester businesses. Olin expects 2022 adjusted EBITDA to improve to $2.5 billion to $2.8 billion.
- Net income for Q4 2021 was $306.6 million, compared to a net loss of $33.0 million in Q4 2020.
- Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2021 reached $686.7 million, significantly higher than the $246.2 million in Q4 2020.
- Sales increased to $2,430.4 million in Q4 2021 from $1,654.1 million in Q4 2020.
- The company reduced net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio down to 1.0 times.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Olin · Revenue · Quarterly
$2.43B
Revenue by segment
Olin · $2.43B total across 3 segments · Q4 2021
- Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls$1.24B+56.7%51.2%
- Epoxy$796M+53.1%32.7%
- Winchester$391M+14.7%16.1%
Forward guidance
Olin expects the first quarter 2022 results from its Chemical businesses to be similar to fourth quarter 2021 levels. Olin expects its Winchester business first quarter 2022 results to increase sequentially from fourth quarter 2021.
Tailwinds
- Winchester business is expected to increase sequentially from fourth quarter 2021.
- Olin's model of focusing on system value is fully effective and ready to incorporate organic and inorganic growth initiatives.
- Electrochemical Unit Profit Contribution Index (ECU PCI) continued to move higher, as Olin drove sequential pricing improvement in the fourth quarter 2021 for chlorine, chlorine derivatives, including epoxy resins, and caustic soda.
- Winchester continued to deliver on both commercial and military fronts, as Olin launched its Shoot United™ initiative during the quarter to promote recreational sport shooting.
- Olin expects 2022 adjusted EBITDA to improve to $2.5 billion to $2.8 billion
Headwinds
- In early 2022, Olin expects sequentially higher raw material and operating costs, mainly increased natural gas and electrical power costs.
- Olin expects the first quarter 2022 results from its Chemical businesses to be similar to fourth quarter 2021 levels.
- Sensitivity to economic, business and market conditions in the United States and overseas, including economic instability or a downturn in the sectors served by us.
- Declines in average selling prices for our products and the supply/demand balance for our products, including the impact of excess industry capacity or an imbalance in demand for our chlor alkali products.
- Our reliance on a limited number of suppliers for specified feedstock and services and our reliance on third-party transportation
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2021
-0.8%
Avg return
Earnings day
+1.6%
Avg return
5 days after
+3.7%
Avg return
30 days after
43%
29 / 67 earnings
Positive
+12.1%
Q4 2016
Best reaction
-15.7%
Q4 2015
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +0.4% | +6.2% | -8.2% | |
| Q4 2025 | -6.8% | +13.9% | +13.6% | |
| Q3 2025 | -12.5% | -13.8% | -13.5% | |
| Q1 2025 | +2.4% | -5.8% | -10.3% | |
| Q3 2024 | -8.1% | -9.3% | -4.9% | |
| Q2 2024 | -5.6% | -4.0% | -5.9% | |
| Q1 2024 | +0.8% | -1.5% | +2.5% | |
| Q4 2023 | +8.6% | +5.3% | +3.5% | |
| Q3 2023 | -6.3% | -4.9% | +5.6% | |
| Q2 2023 | +4.4% | +4.2% | +4.5% | |
| Q1 2023 | +4.3% | +2.3% | -4.8% | |
| Q4 2022 | +9.1% | +12.5% | +4.0% | |
| Q3 2022 | +5.8% | +7.0% | +17.0% | |
| Q2 2022 | +5.7% | +4.2% | +14.2% | |
| Q1 2022 | +9.9% | +18.7% | +28.0% | |
| Q4 2021 | -3.6% | +3.3% | +2.8% | |
| Q3 2021 | +8.3% | +11.5% | +15.7% | |
| Q2 2021 | +4.6% | +6.4% | +8.3% | |
| Q1 2021 | +1.3% | +3.5% | +18.4% | |
| Q4 2020 | +0.3% | +11.7% | +29.7% | |
| Q3 2020 | +10.4% | +11.3% | +24.3% | |
| Q2 2020 | -1.0% | -1.4% | +5.6% | |
| Q1 2020 | -12.3% | -21.3% | -21.0% | |
| Q4 2019 | +9.2% | +6.6% | -7.0% | |
| Q3 2019 | -5.1% | +0.0% | -9.1% | |
| Q2 2019 | -7.5% | -12.0% | -17.7% | |
| Q1 2019 | -6.0% | -5.0% | -9.7% | |
| Q4 2018 | +8.1% | +1.5% | +0.5% | |
| Q3 2018 | -2.3% | +6.2% | +6.2% | |
| Q2 2018 | +2.4% | +4.3% | +7.1% | |
| Q1 2018 | +2.0% | +4.8% | +7.1% | |
| Q4 2017 | -6.1% | -13.7% | -8.4% | |
| Q3 2017 | +3.2% | +0.2% | -0.2% | |
| Q2 2017 | -0.2% | +3.4% | +6.0% | |
| Q1 2017 | -5.0% | -8.1% | -7.9% | |
| Q4 2016 | +12.1% | +17.9% | +21.1% | |
| Q3 2016 | -0.1% | -3.0% | +18.4% | |
| Q2 2016 | -1.0% | -0.3% | +3.5% | |
| Q1 2016 | +1.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -15.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +3.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +5.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -7.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -3.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -4.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +2.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -1.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -4.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -3.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -2.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -9.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -1.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -11.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -1.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -5.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -5.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -5.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | -5.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | +1.5% | — | — |
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