Orion Group (NYSE:ORN) Rating Increased to Strong-Buy at Zacks Research

Zacks Research upgraded shares of Orion Group (NYSE:ORN) from a hold rating to a strong-buy rating in a research report sent to investors on Monday,Zacks.com reports.

Several other research firms have also commented on ORN. DA Davidson raised their price target on shares of Orion Group from $13.00 to $15.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, February 5th. B. Riley Financial boosted their price objective on shares of Orion Group from $15.50 to $17.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, March 5th. Roth Mkm began coverage on shares of Orion Group in a research report on Tuesday, February 10th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $17.00 price objective for the company. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Orion Group from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Saturday. Finally, Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Orion Group from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Monday. One research 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 company. According to data from MarketBeat, Orion Group has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $16.25.

Orion Group Stock Performance

NYSE:ORN opened at $15.45 on Monday. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $11.84 and a 200-day simple moving average of $11.18. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a current ratio of 1.41 and a quick ratio of 1.40. The firm has a market cap of $625.42 million, a PE ratio of 73.57 and a beta of 1.39. Orion Group has a 1-year low of $6.44 and a 1-year high of $15.80.

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

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, Director Quentin P. Jr. Smith sold 10,695 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $12.25, for a total value of $131,013.75. Following the sale, the director owned 90,659 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,110,572.75. This trade represents a 10.55% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director Margaret M. Foran sold 10,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, May 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $14.62, for a total transaction of $146,200.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 127,541 shares in the company, valued at $1,864,649.42. The trade was a 7.27% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 130,695 shares of company stock worth $1,664,914 over the last quarter. 5.70% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Trading of Orion Group

Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Quarry LP acquired a new stake in Orion Group in the 3rd quarter valued at about $33,000. Comerica Bank grew its stake in shares of 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 last quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp acquired a new position in shares of Orion Group in the 1st quarter worth approximately $52,000. Susquehanna Fundamental Investments LLC bought a new stake in shares of Orion Group in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $86,000. Finally, Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd acquired a new stake in Orion Group during the third quarter valued at approximately $87,000. 70.25% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Orion Group News Roundup

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

About Orion Group

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.