Orion Group (NYSE:ORN) Stock Rating Upgraded by Zacks Research

Orion Group (NYSE:ORN) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Research from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note issued on Monday,Zacks.com reports.

ORN has been the topic of several other research reports. B. Riley Financial increased their target price on Orion Group from $15.50 to $17.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, March 5th. DA Davidson boosted their price objective on Orion Group from $13.00 to $15.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. Weiss Ratings upgraded Orion Group from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research note on Monday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. assumed coverage on Orion Group in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. They set an “overweight” rating and a $16.00 target price for the company. Finally, Roth Mkm initiated coverage on Orion Group in a research report on Tuesday, February 10th. They set a “buy” rating and a $17.00 price target on the stock. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have assigned a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Orion Group currently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $16.25.

Orion Group Price Performance

ORN opened at $15.45 on Monday. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $11.84 and a 200-day moving average price of $11.18. Orion Group has a twelve month low of $6.44 and a twelve month high of $15.80. The company has a quick ratio of 1.40, a current ratio of 1.41 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43. The company has a market capitalization of $625.42 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 73.57 and a beta of 1.39.

Orion Group (NYSE:ORN) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, April 28th. The construction company reported $0.05 EPS for the quarter. Orion Group had a net margin of 0.98% and a return on equity of 4.44%. The company had revenue of $216.30 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $198.13 million. Orion Group has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.360-0.420 EPS. Equities analysts expect that Orion Group will post 0.23 EPS for the current year.

Insider Activity

In other news, Director Austin J. Shanfelter sold 90,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $12.17, for a total transaction of $1,095,300.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 329,215 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,006,546.55. The trade was a 21.47% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director Quentin P. Jr. Smith sold 10,695 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, March 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $12.25, for a total transaction of $131,013.75. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 90,659 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,110,572.75. This trade represents a 10.55% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 130,695 shares of company stock worth $1,664,914. 5.70% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Orion Group

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Quarry LP bought a new stake in shares of Orion Group in the 3rd quarter valued at about $33,000. Comerica Bank increased its stake in Orion Group by 219.7% in the 3rd quarter. Comerica Bank now owns 5,183 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $43,000 after purchasing an additional 3,562 shares during the period. Fifth Third Bancorp bought a new stake in Orion Group in the first quarter valued at approximately $52,000. Susquehanna Fundamental Investments LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Orion Group during the third quarter valued at approximately $86,000. Finally, Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd bought a new position in shares of Orion Group in the third quarter worth approximately $87,000. 70.25% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

More Orion Group News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 2026 results: revenue of $216.3M topped estimates (~$198.1M) and the company set FY2026 guidance of $0.360–0.420 EPS, supporting upward revisions to outlook. Orion Group Holdings Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst momentum: several brokers have raised targets/ratings (examples cited include DA Davidson, B. Riley, and upgrades on some services), and the consensus remains a Moderate Buy with an average target near $16 — supportive for further upside. Orion Group (ORN) MarketBeat Coverage
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor commentary highlights EPS growth potential as a multi-quarter story; this is more thematic and may influence longer-term positioning rather than immediate price moves. If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Orion Group Presents An Opportunity
• Neutral Sentiment: Institutional ownership is high (~70%), and balance-sheet metrics (current ratio ~1.41, debt/equity ~0.43) are solid — this can limit volatility but also concentrate moves when institutions trade. Orion Group (ORN) MarketBeat Coverage
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: Director Margaret M. Foran disclosed sales — 20,000 shares on May 1 and 10,000 shares on May 4 at an average price ~$14.62 (SEC Form 4 filing). Insider sales can create short-term negative sentiment even if for personal reasons. SEC Form 4 — Margaret M. Foran

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.