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EMN·Eastman Chemical Company

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After Hours
High
$68.33
Open
$67.90
Market Cap
7.78B
52W High
$83.47
Low
$67.20
P. Close
$67.58
P/E
19.49
52W Low
$56.11
Fwd P/E
9.79
DailyIQ Est.
$84.37
Technical Score (1D)
36
SELL
News Sentiment
51
MIXED
Eastman Chemical announced the date for its Q2 2026 earnings release, along with a teleconference and webcast, giving investors a clear timeline for the upcoming financial data. The announcement follows a series of analyst revisions that have trimmed the company’s valuation, with Morgan Stanley cutting its target to $79, RBC to $69, Argus to $64, and Citigroup to $85, all citing margin pressure and rising raw‑material costs. These downward revisions signal a consensus that Eastman’s profitability may be constrained in the near term, which could weigh on the stock’s short‑term momentum. The upcoming earnings call will be critical for confirming guidance on revenue, margins, and the impact of the Jarylec dielectric fluid acquisition, which was announced 422 hours ago and is expected to add new high‑performance products. If the company demonstrates stronger‑than‑expected earnings or effective cost‑control, it could mitigate the negative sentiment and potentially lift the stock. Conversely, if margins remain pressured or the acquisition integration stalls, the stock may continue to trade near the lower analyst targets. Traders should watch the earnings release for any updates on raw‑material pricing, margin trends, and the progress of the Jarylec integration, as these factors directly influence valuation. Additionally, monitoring commodity price movements, especially for key inputs like petroleum and aluminum, will provide context for the margin pressure cited by analysts. Finally, any post‑earnings commentary from Eastman’s management about future growth prospects or cost‑control initiatives will be a key watch item for the next few trading days.
Earnings Summary
Eastman Chemical Company, a global specialty materials firm headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, operates across four key segments—Additives & Functional Products, Advanced Materials, Chemical Intermediates, and Fibers—serving transportation, consumer goods, and construction markets worldwide. In the most recent reporting cycle, Eastman’s Q1 2026 earnings per share of $1.09 surpassed the $1.0718 consensus while revenue of $2.177 billion fell slightly short of the $2.189 billion estimate, indicating a continued pattern of EPS beats coupled with modest revenue misses; this mirrors the Q4 2025 results where EPS of $0.75 beat the $0.7276 forecast but revenue of $1.973 billion missed the $2.039 billion estimate. Historically, the company has delivered EPS that outpaces analyst expectations in seven of the last eight quarters, yet revenue has fluctuated, peaking in Q1 2025 at $2.290 billion before declining in Q4 2025 and rebounding in Q1 2026, reflecting a volatile demand environment. Recent news highlights Eastman’s impending Q2 2026 earnings call, where analysts will scrutinize cost‑inflation dynamics and demand recovery signals, and the strategic acquisition of Jarylec’s dielectric fluid business, which is expected to broaden the product mix and potentially offset margin pressure; multiple banks have trimmed price targets in response to perceived margin tightening. Investors should watch for the Q2 2026 earnings release to gauge whether cost controls and demand rebound materialize, monitor commentary on raw‑material cost trends and supply‑chain constraints, and track progress on the Jarylec integration for early synergy indications.

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 $67.57, giving Eastman Chemical Company a market cap of 7.78B and a P/E ratio of 19.5. Today's range spans $67.20–$68.33, with shares opening at $67.90 and moving down $0.01 (0.0%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 36/100 (HOLD) with a news sentiment reading of 51/100.

Over the past year EMN has traded between $56.11 and $83.47 - the current price is +20.4% off the 52-week low and -19.0% 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 +21.8%.

Sector laggard risk is elevated for Eastman Chemical Company (EMN): small-cap, Basic Materials, 7.78B market cap, 36/100 (HOLD), sentiment neutral at 51/100. Price: $67.57 (in the lower half of its 52-week range). The current P/E ratio stands at 19.5. When the broader Basic Materials sector outperforms but a small-cap constituent can't produce better than a HOLD read, company-specific issues - rather than macro tailwinds - are the primary driver. Annual range: $56.11–$83.47. Identifying those company-specific factors is the key analytical task in the current setup.

Small-cap Basic Materials names with HOLD technicals (36/100) and neutral sentiment (51/100) like EMN tend to experience sentiment-driven re-ratings more sharply in both directions. At $67.57 (in the lower half of its 52-week range in $56.11–$83.47), the current setup suggests a stock that needs a material positive catalyst — not incremental improvement — to reverse the technical and sentiment readings that now define the 7.78B market cap trajectory.