NASDAQ:EML Eastern (EML) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Biggest hedge fund manager has huge warning for U.S. dollar (From Stansberry Research) (Ad) Free EML Stock Alerts $28.93 -0.22 (-0.75%) (As of 05/10/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$28.64▼$29.6450-Day Range$23.68▼$34.2052-Week Range$16.10▼$35.78Volume13,230 shsAverage Volume27,551 shsMarket Capitalization$179.66 millionP/E Ratio18.31Dividend Yield1.52%Price TargetN/A Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get Eastern alerts: Email Address Eastern MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingN/AUpside/DownsideN/AShort InterestHealthy0.81% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-4.07Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.09Based on 12 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.0.97 out of 5 starsIndustrial Products Sector162nd out of 173 stocksCutlery, Handtools, & General Hardware Industry7th out of 7 stocks N/A Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingThere is not enough analysis data for Eastern.Read more about Eastern's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.81% of the float of Eastern has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverEastern has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Eastern has recently increased by 85.94%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldEastern pays a meaningful dividend of 1.42%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthEastern does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Eastern is 27.85%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Read more about Eastern's dividend. Previous Next 0.0 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreEastern has received a -397.55% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Eastern in category "Physical diseases" is driven by its "Cigars", "Cigarettes", and "Tobacco heating products" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Eastern is -4.07. Previous Next 1.7 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentEastern has a news sentiment score of 0.09. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.45 average news sentiment score of Industrial Products companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 12 news articles for Eastern this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Eastern insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders17.00% of the stock of Eastern is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions76.99% of the stock of Eastern is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Eastern's insider trading history. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Eastern is 21.12, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 142.67.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Eastern is 21.12, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Industrial Products sector average P/E ratio of about 21.91.Price to Book Value per Share RatioEastern has a P/B Ratio of 1.36. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Eastern's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Banyan Hill PublishingREAD THIS – If You Missed Out On The AI BoomAdam’s research shows a radical new technology is set to grow 10X faster than the internet … and drastically alter manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture … even energy. Nvidia’s CEO said it will be, “flat out, the biggest [tech] revolution ever.”Click on Adam's shiny forehead for more details. About Eastern Stock (NASDAQ:EML)The Eastern Company designs, manufactures, and sells engineered solutions to industrial markets in the United States and internationally. The company offers turnkey returnable packaging solutions, which are used in the assembly processes of vehicles, aircraft, and durable goods, as well as in production processes of plastic packaging products, packaged consumer goods, and pharmaceuticals; designs and manufactures blow mold tools and injection blow mold tooling products, and 2-step stretch blow molds and related components for the stretch blow molding industry; and supplies blow molds and change parts to the food, beverage, healthcare, and chemical industries. It also provides rotary latches, compression latches, draw latches, hinges, camlocks, key switches, padlocks, and handles; and development and program management services for custom electromechanical and mechanical systems for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and customer applications. In addition, the company designs and manufactures proprietary vision technology for OEMs and aftermarket applications, as well as offers aftermarket components to the heavy- and medium-duty truck, motorhome, and bus markets. The Eastern Company was founded in 1858 and is based in Shelton, Connecticut.Read More EML Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart EML Stock News HeadlinesMay 6, 2024 | marketbeat.comHungary and Serbia's autocratic leaders to roll out red carpet for China's Xi during Europe tourChinese leader Xi Jinping will spend the bulk of his five-day tour in Europe this week in two small countries at the continent’s eastern halfMay 6, 2024 | marketbeat.comCelebrating excellence in journalism and the arts, Pulitzer Prizes to be awarded MondayText journalism's biggest day of the year has arrrived with the annual announcement of the Pulitzer PrizesMay 10, 2024 | Banyan Hill Publishing (Ad)READ THIS – If You Missed Out On The AI BoomAdam’s research shows a radical new technology is set to grow 10X faster than the internet … and drastically alter manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture … even energy. Nvidia’s CEO said it will be, “flat out, the biggest [tech] revolution ever.”May 3, 2024 | marketbeat.comAs China's Xi Jinping visits Europe, Ukraine, trade and investment are likely to top the agendaUkraine, trade and investment are expected to dominate Chinese leader Xi Jinping's first trip to Europe in five years, which starts in France on MondayApril 25, 2024 | marketbeat.comCongo questions Apple over knowledge of conflict minerals in its supply chainCongo’s government is questioning Apple about the tech company’s knowledge of “blood minerals” from a conflict zone in the African country that could be smuggled into supply chainsApril 24, 2024 | marketbeat.comInstagram fraudster 'Jay Mazini' has been sentenced for his crypto scheme that preyed on MuslimsThe former Instagram influencer known as “Jay Mazini” has been sentenced to seven years in prison after admitting he stole millions of dollars in various investment scamsApril 17, 2024 | marketbeat.comCSX profit drops 10% despite railroad delivering 3% more freight in first quarterCSX railroad's first-quarter profit slipped 10% even though the railroad delivered 3% more goods as the mix of shipments it handled shifted to a less-profitable mixMay 10, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comThree Days Left To Buy The Eastern Company (NASDAQ:EML) Before The Ex-Dividend DateMay 10, 2024 | Banyan Hill Publishing (Ad)READ THIS – If You Missed Out On The AI BoomAdam’s research shows a radical new technology is set to grow 10X faster than the internet … and drastically alter manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture … even energy. Nvidia’s CEO said it will be, “flat out, the biggest [tech] revolution ever.”May 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comThe Eastern Co (EML) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Navigating Challenges with ...May 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comQ1 2024 Eastern Company Earnings CallMay 6, 2024 | msn.comEML Stock Earnings: Eastern Co Reported Results for Q1 2024May 6, 2024 | investorplace.comThe Latest on the EV BloodbathMay 6, 2024 | rttnews.comIsrael Issues Immediate Evacuation Order In Eastern Rafah May 4, 2024 | msn.comUS condemns attacks on DR Congo camps for displaced peopleApril 30, 2024 | seekingalpha.comThe Eastern Company: Working Towards Expanding MarginsApril 29, 2024 | benzinga.comUkrainian Troops Retreat As Conflict With Russia Intensifies In Eastern Front, Zelenskyy Urges US For Swift Arms DeliveriesApril 28, 2024 | benzinga.comGold Soars Against The Odds: Eastern Buying Spree Or 1970s Redux? Billionaire Investor David Einhorn Thinks There's A 'Secular Trend'April 25, 2024 | investorplace.comEBC Stock Earnings: Eastern Bankshares Beats EPS, Beats Revenue for Q1 2024April 25, 2024 | gurufocus.comEastern Bankshares Inc (EBC) Q1 2024 Earnings: Exceeds EPS Estimates and Announces CFO RetirementApril 24, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInsider Stock Buying Reaches US$548.8k On EasternApril 24, 2024 | marketwatch.comOil prices hold steady ahead of weekly U.S. crude stockpile dataApril 10, 2024 | benzinga.com'Predatory Practices' In Missouri, Washington D.C. Mayor Declares 4/20 Tax Holiday On Medical Marijuana And More Cannabis Reg UpdatesApril 5, 2024 | 247wallst.comThe Strongest Militaries in Eastern EuropeMarch 21, 2024 | money.usnews.comEastern Co.March 20, 2024 | businesswire.comLevi Strauss & Co. to Webcast First Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference CallMarch 15, 2024 | seekingalpha.comThe Eastern Company (EML) Q4 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptSee More Headlines Receive EML Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Eastern and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 3/15 Dividend2/14/2024Last Earnings3/12/2024Dividend Payable3/15/2024Today5/10/2024Ex-Dividend for 6/17 Dividend5/14/2024Dividend Payable6/17/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)8/13/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorIndustrial Products Industry Cutlery, handtools, & general hardware Sub-IndustryIndustrial Machinery Current SymbolNASDAQ:EML CUSIP27631710 CIK31107 Webwww.easterncompany.com Phone(203) 729-2255Fax203-723-8653Employees1,199Year FoundedN/AProfitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.58 Trailing P/E Ratio21.12 Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$8.59 million Net Margins3.14% Pretax Margin4.02% Return on Equity8.80% Return on Assets4.43% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.32 Current Ratio2.63 Quick Ratio1.24 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$273.45 million Price / Sales0.66 Cash Flow$2.80 per share Price / Cash Flow10.33 Book Value$21.24 per share Price / Book1.36Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares6,208,000Free Float5,153,000Market Cap$179.60 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta1.16 7 Stocks to Buy And Hold ForeverClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of seven stocks and why their long-term outlooks are very promising. 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StarrettNYSE:SCXCompX InternationalNYSE:CIXSoundThinkingNASDAQ:SSTINNNASDAQ:NNBRView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsEmpowered Funds LLCBought 1,050 shares on 5/7/2024Ownership: 0.247%Wittenberg Investment Management Inc.Sold 13,112 shares on 5/3/2024Ownership: 0.170%North Star Investment Management Corp.Sold 15,900 shares on 4/30/2024Ownership: 2.406%Teton Advisors Inc.Sold 10,500 shares on 2/13/2024Ownership: 4.559%Frederick D DisantoBought 1,700 shares on 11/16/2023Total: $31,824.00 ($18.72/share)View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions EML Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have EML shares performed in 2024? Eastern's stock was trading at $22.00 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, EML shares have increased by 31.5% and is now trading at $28.93. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Eastern's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, August 13th 2024. View our EML earnings forecast. How were Eastern's earnings last quarter? The Eastern Company (NASDAQ:EML) issued its earnings results on Tuesday, March, 12th. The industrial products company reported $0.56 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The industrial products company earned $67 million during the quarter. Eastern had a net margin of 3.14% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.80%. How often does Eastern pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Eastern? Eastern announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, April 25th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, May 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.11 per share on Monday, June 17th. This represents a $0.44 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.52%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, May 14th. Read our dividend analysis for EML. Is Eastern a good dividend stock? Eastern (NASDAQ:EML) pays an annual dividend of $0.44 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.42%. The dividend payout ratio is 27.85%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Read our dividend analysis for EML. What other stocks do shareholders of Eastern own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Eastern investors own include Intelsat (I), Fossil Group (FOSL), Associated British Foods (ABF), AMC Entertainment (AMC), Chaarat Gold (CGH), Bank of America (BAC), First Data (FDC), Apollo Global Management (APO), Ciena (CIEN) and China Unicom (Hong Kong) (CHU). Who are Eastern's major shareholders? Eastern's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include North Star Investment Management Corp. (2.41%), Empowered Funds LLC (0.25%) and Wittenberg Investment Management Inc. (0.17%). Insiders that own company stock include Charles W Henry, Frederick D Disanto, James A Mitarotonda, Mark Anthony Hernandez and Michael J Mardy. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Eastern? 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