Orion Group (NYSE:ORN) Posts Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.03 EPS

Orion Group (NYSE:ORN) released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday. The construction company reported $0.08 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.05 by $0.03, FiscalAI reports. The firm had revenue of $233.22 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $222.42 million. Orion Group had a return on equity of 4.17% and a net margin of 0.29%.

Orion Group Price Performance

ORN stock opened at $13.41 on Thursday. The stock has a market capitalization of $535.06 million, a PE ratio of 268.20 and a beta of 1.15. Orion Group has a 52 week low of $4.64 and a 52 week high of $15.00. The company has a quick ratio of 1.35, a current ratio of 1.36 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $12.19 and a 200 day moving average of $10.09.

Analyst Ratings Changes

ORN has been the topic of several analyst reports. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Orion Group in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. DA Davidson lifted their price objective on shares of Orion Group from $13.00 to $15.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 5th. Roth Mkm started coverage on shares of Orion Group in a research note on Tuesday, February 10th. They set a “buy” rating and a $17.00 price objective for the company. B. Riley Financial restated a “buy” rating on shares of Orion Group in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. initiated coverage on shares of Orion Group in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $16.00 price target on the stock. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $14.88.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Orion Group

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. AQR Capital Management LLC increased its position in shares of Orion Group by 64.2% in the 1st quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 480,451 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $2,513,000 after acquiring an additional 187,819 shares during the period. NewEdge Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of Orion Group by 55.7% in the first quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 25,001 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $131,000 after purchasing an additional 8,945 shares during the period. Empowered Funds LLC raised its stake in shares of Orion Group by 1.9% in the first quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 119,720 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $626,000 after purchasing an additional 2,220 shares during the last quarter. Strs Ohio acquired a new stake in shares of Orion Group during the first quarter worth about $175,000. Finally, Creative Planning purchased a new stake in Orion Group in the second quarter valued at approximately $202,000. 70.25% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting Orion Group

Here are the key news stories impacting Orion Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat — ORN reported $0.08 EPS and $233.22M revenue, topping consensus estimates (EPS ~$0.05–0.06; revenue ~$222M), signaling near-term operational improvement. Orion Group Holdings Inc (ORN) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Revenue Growth and …
• Positive Sentiment: Raised/initiated FY2026 guidance — ORN gave EPS guidance of $0.36–$0.42 (consensus ~$0.30) and revenue guidance of $900–$950M (consensus ~$908M), which materially improves forward earnings expectations. Orion Group Holdings Reports 4th Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results and Initiation of 2026 Guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Broker upgrade — Zacks moved ORN to Rank #1 (Strong Buy), signaling growing optimism from at least one sell-side source and potentially lifting demand. What Makes Orion Marine (ORN) a New Strong Buy Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Balance-sheet actions and M&A — The company completed a $120M refinancing to lower borrowing costs and closed the acquisition of J.E. (announced post-quarter), supporting growth and margin improvement potential. Orion Group Holdings Reports 4th Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results and Initiation of 2026 Guidance
• Neutral Sentiment: Full-year 2025 snapshot — Revenue $852M, adjusted EBITDA $45M, GAAP net income $2.5M, operating cash flow $28M and free cash flow $14M — steady but modest profitability and cash conversion. Orion Group Holdings Reports 4th Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results and Initiation of 2026 Guidance
• Neutral Sentiment: Management commentary/transcript available — Read the earnings call transcript for color on backlog, bidding environment and integration plans. Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (ORN) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Profitability concerns — Quarterly net margin remains thin (reported ~0.29%) and Q4 EPS of $0.08 is below last year’s $0.16, highlighting margin pressure and some year-over-year earnings decline. Orion Marine Group (ORN) Surpasses Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: High reported valuation — Reported trailing P/E is elevated (around 268), which raises expectations and could amplify share volatility if execution or margins disappoint. Listen to Conference Call / MarketBeat summary

Orion Group Company Profile

Orion Group (NYSE:ORN) is a global provider of specialized staffing and workforce solutions, serving clients across the energy, industrial, and technical sectors. The company offers a range of services including engineering and technical recruitment, information technology staffing, and comprehensive workforce management. Orion Group focuses on delivering qualified talent for complex projects, from exploration and production in the oil and gas industry to large-scale infrastructure and manufacturing initiatives.

Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Orion Group has grown its operations to support projects in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia–Pacific region.