Eastman Chemical (EMN) Projected to Post Earnings on Thursday

Eastman Chemical (NYSE:EMN) will likely be issuing its Q4 2025 results after the market closes on Thursday, January 29th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $0.79 per share and revenue of $2.0343 billion for the quarter. Eastman Chemical has set its FY 2025 guidance at 5.400-5.65 EPS. Interested persons may review the information on the company’s upcoming Q4 2025 earning report for the latest details on the call scheduled for Friday, January 30, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET.

Eastman Chemical (NYSE:EMN) last issued its earnings results on Monday, November 3rd. The basic materials company reported $1.14 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.18 by ($0.04). The company had revenue of $2.20 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.28 billion. Eastman Chemical had a return on equity of 12.89% and a net margin of 7.75%.Eastman Chemical’s quarterly revenue was down 10.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $2.26 EPS. On average, analysts expect Eastman Chemical to post $9 EPS for the current fiscal year and $10 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Eastman Chemical Stock Performance

Shares of EMN stock opened at $68.96 on Wednesday. The stock has a market cap of $7.87 billion, a PE ratio of 11.51, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 6.77 and a beta of 1.23. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $64.32 and a 200-day moving average of $65.18. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.82, a current ratio of 1.76 and a quick ratio of 0.86. Eastman Chemical has a one year low of $56.11 and a one year high of $103.82.

Eastman Chemical Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, January 8th. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 15th were issued a $0.84 dividend. This represents a $3.36 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.9%. This is a boost from Eastman Chemical’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.83. The ex-dividend date was Monday, December 15th. Eastman Chemical’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 56.09%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. MUFG Securities EMEA plc purchased a new position in shares of Eastman Chemical in the 2nd quarter worth about $25,000. Danske Bank A S bought a new position in Eastman Chemical in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $50,000. Employees Retirement System of Texas purchased a new stake in Eastman Chemical during the 3rd quarter valued at $55,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of Eastman Chemical by 181.8% in the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 958 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $72,000 after purchasing an additional 618 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Parallel Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of Eastman Chemical by 22.0% in the third quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 1,434 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $90,000 after purchasing an additional 259 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 83.65% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

EMN has been the subject of several research analyst reports. Mizuho decreased their price target on shares of Eastman Chemical from $80.00 to $75.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Friday, October 3rd. Bank of America decreased their target price on Eastman Chemical from $78.00 to $74.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, October 14th. Citigroup raised their price target on Eastman Chemical from $72.00 to $75.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. KeyCorp decreased their price objective on Eastman Chemical from $76.00 to $74.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, January 9th. Finally, Evercore ISI lowered their target price on Eastman Chemical from $75.00 to $70.00 and set an “in-line” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, November 11th. Six investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $78.54.

Eastman Chemical Company Profile

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.