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Eastman Chemical (EMN) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$72.77 +0.75 (+1.04%)
As of 08/26/2026 03:58 PM Eastern

About Eastman Chemical Stock (NYSE:EMN)

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Key Stats

Today's Range
$71.69
$73.16
50-Day Range
$66.95
$75.05
52-Week Range
$56.11
$83.47
Volume
714,903 shs
Average Volume
1.05 million shs
Market Capitalization
$8.32 billion
P/E Ratio
18.95
Dividend Yield
4.62%
Price Target
$79.17
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy

Company Overview

Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE: EMN) is a global specialty materials company that develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of advanced materials, chemicals and fibers. Its product portfolio spans performance additives, functional products, and engineered plastics designed to enhance the durability, appearance and performance of end products across diverse industries.

The company’s main business activities include the production of specialty chemicals used in adhesives, coatings, building materials and consumer care applications, as well as high-performance plastics for packaging, automotive and electronics markets. Eastman also supplies cellulose-based fibers, acetate tow for filters, and intermediates that serve as building blocks for a variety of industrial and consumer products.

With a manufacturing footprint of more than 50 sites and sales offices across North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America, Eastman serves customers in over 100 countries. Its global network of research and development centers drives innovation in sustainable and circular solutions, helping customers reduce environmental impact while meeting rigorous performance requirements.

Founded in 1920 and headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, Eastman has built a reputation for technology leadership and operational excellence. Under the leadership of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mark Costa, the company continues to invest in new product development, capacity expansions and strategic partnerships to address emerging market needs and sustainability goals.

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Eastman Chemical Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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91st Percentile Overall Score

EMN MarketRank™: 

Eastman Chemical scored higher than 91% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 40th out of 231 stocks in the materials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    Eastman Chemical has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 7 buy ratings, 7 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

  • Upside/Downside

    The consensus price target for Eastman Chemical is close to its current price, suggesting limited near-term upside or downside.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    Eastman Chemical has been the subject of 7 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

  • Read more about Eastman Chemical's stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for Eastman Chemical are expected to grow by 7.85% in the coming year, from $6.50 to $7.01 per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of Eastman Chemical is 18.95, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 44.89.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of Eastman Chemical is 18.95, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 26.47.

  • Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

    Eastman Chemical has a PEG Ratio of 0.88. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    Eastman Chemical has a P/B Ratio of 1.35. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Read more about Eastman Chemical's valuation and earnings.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    5.05% of the float of Eastman Chemical has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Eastman Chemical has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.69.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Eastman Chemical has recently increased by 6.71%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.
  • Dividend Leadership

    Eastman Chemical is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.67%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

  • Dividend Growth

    Eastman Chemical has been increasing its dividend for 15 years.

  • Dividend Coverage

    The dividend payout ratio of Eastman Chemical is 87.50%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

  • Dividend Sustainability

    Based on earnings estimates, Eastman Chemical will have a dividend payout ratio of 47.93% next year. This indicates that Eastman Chemical will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

  • Read more about Eastman Chemical's dividend.
  • News Sentiment

    Eastman Chemical has a news sentiment score of 1.42. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.57 average news sentiment score of Materials companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for Eastman Chemical this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    Only 15 people have searched for EMN on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -35% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    6 people have added Eastman Chemical to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 500% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, Eastman Chemical insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    2.60% of the stock of Eastman Chemical is held by insiders.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    83.65% of the stock of Eastman Chemical is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

  • Read more about Eastman Chemical's insider trading history.
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EMN Stock News Headlines

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EMN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Eastman Chemical's stock was trading at $64.00 at the beginning of the year. Since then, EMN stock has increased by 13.7% and is now trading at $72.77.

Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) announced its earnings results on Thursday, July, 30th. The basic materials company reported $1.97 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.82 by $0.15. The business's revenue was up 9.9% compared to the same quarter last year.
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Eastman Chemical subsidiaries include Commonwealth Laminating & Coating Inc, Taminco Corporation, Knowlton Technologies LLC, BP - Aviation Turbine Oil Business, Solutia Inc., TetraVitae Bioscience, Scandiflex do Brasil Ltda., and others.

Eastman Chemical's top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (14.81%), California State Teachers Retirement System (7.76%), Bank of America Corp DE (2.16%) and Legal & General Group Plc (1.14%). Insiders that own company stock include Mark J Costa, Stephen Glenn Crawford, Christopher Moore Killian, Julie A Mcalindon and Adrian James Holt.
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Shares of EMN stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Eastman Chemical investors own include Chevron (CVX), Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY), Comcast (CMCSA), McKesson (MCK), Charles Schwab (SCHW), Edwards Lifesciences (EW) and Yum! Brands (YUM).

Company Calendar

Record date for 7/8 Dividend
6/15/2026
Ex-Dividend for 7/8 Dividend
6/15/2026
Dividend Payable
7/08/2026
Last Earnings
7/30/2026
Today
8/26/2026
Record date for 10/7 Dividend
9/15/2026
Ex-Dividend for 10/7 Dividend
9/15/2026
Dividend Payable
10/07/2026
Next Earnings (Estimated)
11/02/2026
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NYSE
Sector
Materials
Industry
Chemicals
Sub-Industry
Specialty Chemicals
Current Symbol
NYSE:EMN
CIK
915389
Employees
13,000
Year Founded
1920

Price Target and Rating

High Price Target
$92.00
Low Price Target
$74.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+8.8%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.50
Research Coverage
14 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)
$3.84
Trailing P/E Ratio
18.95
Forward P/E Ratio
11.20
P/E Growth
0.88
Net Income
$474 million
Net Margins
4.99%
Pretax Margin
6.07%
Return on Equity
9.46%
Return on Assets
3.78%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
0.72
Current Ratio
1.50
Quick Ratio
0.76

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$8.75 billion
Price / Sales
0.95
Cash Flow
$10.09 per share
Price / Cash Flow
7.21
Book Value
$53.99 per share
Price / Book
1.35

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
114,380,000
Free Float
111,403,000
Market Cap
$8.32 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.06

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This page (NYSE:EMN) was last updated on 8/27/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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