ChartMill · Oct 6, 2026
Oil-Dri Corp of America (NYSE:ODC): A GARP Approach to Growth at a Reasonable Price
Oil-Dri (ODC) passes a Peter Lynch GARP screen with low debt, strong EPS growth, and a PEG near 1, but valuation and growth risks remain.
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NYSE · ODC
Oil-Dri Corporation of America
Basic Materials · Chemicals - Specialty
$88.13
Down-$0.32 (-0.36%)
Updated Oct 7, 2026, 10:28 PM
SID Score
5.9/10
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- Market cap
- 694.28M
- P/E ratio
- 9.65
- Dividend yield
- 0.90%
- 52-week range
- $59.11 – $107.00
- Volume
- 186.21K
- Avg. volume
- 64.06K
Price performance · ODC
ODC price history
1M range · 21 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
Prices through Oct 6, 2026
ODC closed at $88.13 after 21 trading sessions, up 2.50% for the selected period.
- Last close
- $88.13
- Period change
- +2.50%
- Period low
- $85.84
- Period high
- $92.60
Daily close
View OHLC price history
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | $88.59 | $91.06 | $87.325 | $88.13 | 186.21K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $89.91 | $89.91 | $87.69 | $87.89 | 227.02K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | $92.10 | $92.86 | $89.63 | $89.66 | 119.91K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | $89.73 | $91.49 | $88.70 | $91.41 | 82.71K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | $91.39 | $91.39 | $90.06 | $90.59 | 102.4K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | $90.41 | $91.01 | $88.21 | $90.76 | 83.17K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $88.82 | $90.94 | $88.80 | $89.68 | 190.52K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | $92.36 | $92.99 | $88.15 | $88.60 | 250.57K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | $89.75 | $92.73 | $89.545 | $92.60 | 93.48K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | $90.57 | $92.40 | $90.00 | $90.07 | 80.83K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | $91.13 | $92.49 | $90.66 | $90.81 | 104.9K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $88.74 | $90.66 | $88.74 | $89.88 | 76.93K |
| Sep 18, 2026 | $87.05 | $89.08 | $86.33 | $88.88 | 156.81K |
| Sep 17, 2026 | $89.03 | $89.11 | $87.00 | $87.62 | 112.76K |
| Sep 16, 2026 | $86.63 | $88.735 | $86.63 | $87.74 | 114.48K |
| Sep 15, 2026 | $86.10 | $86.3907 | $84.34 | $86.00 | 91.74K |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $85.68 | $87.685 | $85.68 | $86.26 | 69.08K |
| Sep 11, 2026 | $87.50 | $87.50 | $85.03 | $86.54 | 116.28K |
| Sep 10, 2026 | $85.87 | $86.4751 | $85.71 | $86.20 | 65.71K |
| Sep 9, 2026 | $85.28 | $86.24 | $84.85 | $85.84 | 131.35K |
| Sep 8, 2026 | $87.13 | $87.38 | $85.28 | $85.98 | 118.76K |
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Oil-Dri Corp of America develops, manufactures, and markets sorbent products made predominantly from clay. Its absorbent offerings, which draw liquid up, include cat litter, floor products, toxin control substances for livestock, and agricultural chemical carriers. The company has two segments based on the different characteristics of two primary customer groups, namely the Retail and Wholesale Products Group, which derives maximum revenue, and the Business-to-Business Products Group. The company's products are sold under various brands such as Cat's Pride, Jonny Cat, Amlan, Agsorb, Verge, Pure-Flo, and Ultra-Clear.
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Generated Oct 7, 2026, 9:11 PM
Why Is ODC Down Today?
Oil-Dri Corporation of America (NYSE:ODC) declined 0.36% today, closing down $0.32 per share in modest trading activity. The slight pullback appears driven by broader market sentiment rather than company-specific negative news, as recent analyst commentary continues to frame ODC as an attractive GARP (Growth at a Reasonable Price) investment opportunity.
Bottom line: ODC's modest 0.36% decline appears driven by general market conditions rather than company-specific concerns, with analyst sentiment remaining constructively neutral through a GARP framework. The stock appears fairly valued for quality-focused investors with a medium-term horizon, though momentum traders may find better short-term opportunities elsewhere. Investors should monitor upcoming earnings reports and operational developments for potential catalysts that could justify the GARP investment thesis.
SeekingAlpha · Oct 2, 2026
Oil-Dri Corporation of America: The Easy Money Has Been Scooped Up (Downgrade)
Oil-Dri Corporation of America has delivered exceptional returns, surging 599% since August 2022, far outpacing the S&P 500. See why ODC stock is a Hold.
Yahoo · Sep 24, 2026
Amlan International Sponsors World Dairy Expo Media Room for Fifth Consecutive Year
Amlan International Sponsors World Dairy Expo Media Room for Fifth Consecutive Year Taking place September 29–October 2 in Madison, Wisconsin, World Dairy Expo brings together dairy producers, industry professionals and media from around the world to exchange insights and explore the latest developments shaping the global dairy industry. CHICAGO, Sept. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amlan® International, the animal health business of Oil-Dri® Corporation of America, will return to World Dairy Expo
ChartMill · Sep 14, 2026
Oil-Dri Corp of America (NYSE:ODC): A GARP Candidate Through Peter Lynch's Lens
Oil-Dri (ODC) passes key Peter Lynch GARP metrics, yet high valuation and falling EPS call for deeper fundamental research. Check the full report.
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