Shares of Orion Engineered Carbons SA (OEC) tumbled 5.52% in pre-market trading on Thursday, as investors reacted to recent target price cuts from major financial institutions. The stock's sharp decline comes amid growing concerns about the company's near-term prospects.

Mizuho lowered its target price for Orion Engineered Carbons from $13 to $12, signaling a more cautious outlook on the stock. This move was followed by UBS, which also reduced its target price from $18 to $17. These downgrades from prominent analysts have likely contributed to the negative sentiment surrounding the stock.

The pre-market plunge suggests that investors are reassessing their positions in light of these analyst actions. As the market opens, it remains to be seen whether Orion Engineered Carbons can recover from this early setback or if the downward pressure will persist throughout the trading session.