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Olin Unit Wins US Army Deal to Run Lake City Ammunition Plant
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Olin Corporation (OLN - Free Report) recently announced that its ammunition unit, Olin Winchester, LLC, has been picked by the U.S. Army to manage and operate the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Independence, MO.
Per the company, Winchester will assume full operational control over the Lake City facility on Oct 1, 2020, subsequent to a one-year transition period. Notably, the latest contact is initially valid for seven years and may be extended up to three additional years, based on the U.S. Army’s discretion.
Winchester has been supplying ammunition to the U.S. Military since World War I. Presently, it is the largest producer of small-caliber ammunition for the U.S. Army, outside of the Lake City facility.
Notably, shares of Olin have plummeted 28.8% in the past year compared with the industry’s 37% decline.
In second-quarter 2019 earnings call, the company stated that it expects improved results from the Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls unit in second-half 2019 on the back of seasonally higher volumes and operating rates, as well as improved cost performance. The company also expects caustic soda prices to improve as the year progresses.
For the Epoxy unit, Olin expects to see improved performance in the second half driven by higher seasonal volumes, reduced maintenance turnaround costs and resumption of normal customer operations following the re-opening of the International Terminal Company in Houston, TX.
The company expects net income within $132-$207 million for 2019. Adjusted EBITDA for the year is forecast in the band of $1,075-$1,175 million.
Kinross has an expected earnings growth rate of 170% for 2019. The company’s shares have surged 76.4% in the past year.
Agnico Eagle has a projected earnings growth rate of 158.6% for the current year. The company’s shares have rallied 52.8% in a year’s time.
Arconic has an estimated earnings growth rate of 50% for the current year. Its shares have moved up 9% in the past year.
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Olin Unit Wins US Army Deal to Run Lake City Ammunition Plant
Olin Corporation (OLN - Free Report) recently announced that its ammunition unit, Olin Winchester, LLC, has been picked by the U.S. Army to manage and operate the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Independence, MO.
Per the company, Winchester will assume full operational control over the Lake City facility on Oct 1, 2020, subsequent to a one-year transition period. Notably, the latest contact is initially valid for seven years and may be extended up to three additional years, based on the U.S. Army’s discretion.
Winchester has been supplying ammunition to the U.S. Military since World War I. Presently, it is the largest producer of small-caliber ammunition for the U.S. Army, outside of the Lake City facility.
Notably, shares of Olin have plummeted 28.8% in the past year compared with the industry’s 37% decline.
In second-quarter 2019 earnings call, the company stated that it expects improved results from the Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls unit in second-half 2019 on the back of seasonally higher volumes and operating rates, as well as improved cost performance. The company also expects caustic soda prices to improve as the year progresses.
For the Epoxy unit, Olin expects to see improved performance in the second half driven by higher seasonal volumes, reduced maintenance turnaround costs and resumption of normal customer operations following the re-opening of the International Terminal Company in Houston, TX.
The company expects net income within $132-$207 million for 2019. Adjusted EBITDA for the year is forecast in the band of $1,075-$1,175 million.
Zacks Rank & Key Picks
Olin currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks in the basic materials space are Kinross Gold Corporation (KGC - Free Report) , Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM - Free Report) and Arconic Inc , each sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Kinross has an expected earnings growth rate of 170% for 2019. The company’s shares have surged 76.4% in the past year.
Agnico Eagle has a projected earnings growth rate of 158.6% for the current year. The company’s shares have rallied 52.8% in a year’s time.
Arconic has an estimated earnings growth rate of 50% for the current year. Its shares have moved up 9% in the past year.
Biggest Tech Breakthrough in a Generation
Be among the early investors in the new type of device that experts say could impact society as much as the discovery of electricity. Current technology will soon be outdated and replaced by these new devices. In the process, it’s expected to create 22 million jobs and generate $12.3 trillion in activity.
A select few stocks could skyrocket the most as rollout accelerates for this new tech. Early investors could see gains similar to buying Microsoft in the 1990s. Zacks’ just-released special report reveals 7 stocks to watch. The report is only available for a limited time.
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