Oil-Dri Corporation Reaches New 1-Year High

Shares of the specialty chemicals company hit a 52-week peak amid analyst upgrades and insider buying.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 3:18pm

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Shares of Oil-Dri Corporation of America (NYSE:ODC) reached a new 52-week high on Wednesday, trading as high as $70.22 per share. The stock closed at $69.62, up from the previous close of $68.42. The surge in the stock price comes amid several analyst upgrades and insider buying activity.

Why it matters

Oil-Dri's stock performance is a positive sign for the company, which produces a range of sorbent and filtration products for industrial, environmental, and consumer applications. The new 52-week high reflects growing investor confidence in the company's growth prospects and ability to navigate market challenges.

The details

Several analysts have recently weighed in on Oil-Dri's stock. Weiss Ratings reiterated a 'buy (b-)' rating on the shares, while Wall Street Zen downgraded the stock from 'strong-buy' to 'hold'. Overall, the stock has an average 'Buy' rating from analysts. In addition, insider selling activity has decreased, with director Paul Hindsley selling 6,000 shares in a transaction worth $383,400 on March 13th.

  • Oil-Dri's stock reached a new 52-week high of $70.22 on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
  • The company's stock closed at $69.62 on April 8, 2026, up from the previous close of $68.42.

The players

Oil-Dri Corporation Of America

A specialty materials company that develops, manufactures, and markets sorbent and filtration products for industrial, environmental, and consumer applications.

Paul Hindsley

A director at Oil-Dri Corporation who sold 6,000 shares of the company's stock in a transaction worth $383,400 on March 13, 2026.

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What they’re saying

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— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

The takeaway

Oil-Dri's stock reaching a new 52-week high is a positive development for the company, reflecting growing investor confidence in its business and growth prospects. The insider selling activity and mixed analyst ratings, however, suggest that the stock's performance may face some near-term volatility.