Shares of Orion Engineered Carbons SA (OEC) surged 5.81% in intraday trading on Tuesday, despite a price target reduction from UBS. The stock's significant uptick comes as investors appear to focus on the maintained positive outlook rather than the lowered price target.

UBS, a major financial services firm, reiterated its Buy rating on Orion Engineered Carbons while adjusting its price target to $15 from the previous $17. This move suggests that while the bank has slightly tempered its expectations, it still sees substantial upside potential for the stock. The new target price of $15 implies a significant premium to the current trading price, even after today's rally.

The market's positive reaction to this news underscores investors' confidence in Orion Engineered Carbons' future prospects. It's worth noting that according to FactSet, the average analyst rating for OEC remains "overweight" with a mean price target of $15.20, aligning closely with UBS's updated view. This consensus suggests a broader optimism among analysts about the company's potential, which may be contributing to the stock's strong performance today.