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EMN·Eastman Chemical Company

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After Hours
High
$70.07
Open
$68.12
Market Cap
7.89B
52W High
$83.47
Low
$67.23
P. Close
$67.86
P/E
19.79
52W Low
$56.11
Fwd P/E
37.68
DailyIQ Est.
$84.37
Technical Score (1D)
41
SELL
News Sentiment
50
MIXED
EPA Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator Steven Cook and Regional Administrator Kevin McOmber visited Eastman’s Tennessee methanolysis facility, signaling heightened regulatory scrutiny of the plant’s emissions. The inspection underscores the EPA’s focus on ensuring compliance with environmental standards at a key production site that supplies a significant portion of Eastman’s methanol‑derived products. If the agency finds non‑compliance, it could trigger enforcement actions or require costly remedial measures, potentially raising operating expenses for the next few weeks. Such a development may prompt the company to allocate capital toward emissions controls or to adjust its production schedule, which could influence short‑term earnings forecasts. Investors should watch for any subsequent EPA statements or enforcement notices that could confirm or clarify the regulatory outcome. A formal enforcement action would likely increase the company’s risk profile and could lead to higher cost of capital. Conversely, a clean bill of compliance would reinforce the plant’s operational stability and support current valuation assumptions. The outcome also matters for Eastman’s broader environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures, which are increasingly scrutinized by institutional investors. Therefore, monitoring the EPA’s follow‑up communications over the next trading days will be critical to gauge whether the plant’s compliance status will materially affect the company’s cost base and investor sentiment.
Earnings Summary
Eastman Chemical Company, a global specialty materials firm headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, supplies polymers, additives, and intermediates across transportation, consumer goods, and construction sectors, positioning it as a key supplier in the basic materials industry. In the most recent two quarters, Eastman’s earnings and revenue accelerated compared with the prior two quarters: Q4 2025 EPS rose to $0.75 from $1.14 in Q3 2025, and revenue fell to $1.973 billion from $2.202 billion, while Q1 2026 EPS climbed to $1.09 from $0.75 and revenue increased to $2.177 billion from $1.973 billion, indicating a rebound in profitability and top‑line growth. Across the six most recent quarters, the company beat consensus estimates in four, with Q4 2024, Q1 2025, Q4 2025, and Q1 2026 all reporting EPS above expectations, while Q2 2025 and Q3 2025 fell short, reflecting the impact of rising raw‑material costs and margin pressure. Historically, Eastman has shown a mixed YoY trajectory: revenue grew steadily through Q3 2025 but contracted in Q4 2025 before rebounding in Q1 2026, and EPS peaked in Q2 2025 before declining, yet the company has consistently delivered earnings above forecasts, underscoring resilient profitability. Recent analyst commentary highlights trimmed price targets due to margin concerns and the acquisition of Jarylec’s dielectric fluid business, which is expected to add high‑performance products and potential synergies; the upcoming Q2 2026 earnings call will be pivotal for assessing the integration progress and cost‑control effectiveness. Investors should watch for guidance on revenue, gross margin trends, and the status of the Jarylec integration, as well as raw‑material price movements, to gauge whether Eastman can sustain its recent rebound amid commodity volatility.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.55$0.93$1.32$1.70$2.09Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$1.82 - -
Q1'26$1.07$1.09+1.7%
Q4'25$0.73$0.75+3.1%
Q3'25$1.17$1.14-2.2%
Q2'25$1.75$1.60-8.7%
Q1'25$1.89$1.91+1.2%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$1.9B$2.1B$2.2B$2.3B$2.5BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$2.4B - -
Q1'26$2.2B$2.2B-0.6%
Q4'25$2.0B$2.0B-3.2%
Q3'25 - $2.2B -
Q2'25 - $2.3B -
Q1'25 - $2.3B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

EMN Stock Snapshot

EMN is currently trading at $67.85, giving Eastman Chemical Company a market cap of 7.89B and a P/E ratio of 19.8. Today's range spans $67.23–$70.07, with shares opening at $68.12 and moving down $0.01 (0.0%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 41/100 (HOLD) with a news sentiment reading of 50/100.

Over the past year EMN has traded between $56.11 and $83.47 - the current price is +20.9% off the 52-week low and -18.7% from the high. 24 analysts cover the stock with a Hold consensus and a mean 12-month target of $82.33 (range $69.00–$100.00), implying upside of +21.3%.

Sector laggard dynamics are at play for EMN: small-cap, Basic Materials, 7.89B market cap. Score: 41/100 (HOLD). Sentiment: neutral (50/100). Price: $67.85 (in the middle of its 52-week range). (P/E: 19.8) When the sector outperforms but a small-cap name within it can't produce better than a HOLD signal, it's often a signal that company-specific issues - rather than sector headwinds - are the dominant driver. Annual range: $56.11–$83.47.

For EMN (small-cap, Basic Materials, 7.89B market cap), the HOLD technical reading (41/100) and neutral news sentiment (50/100) at $67.85 (in the middle of its 52-week range) describe a stock where the cost of patience is higher than in large-cap equivalents — thin float dynamics mean that time spent waiting for a catalyst can erode position value without the passive bid support that larger names receive. The $56.11–$83.47 annual range defines the structural stakes.