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Stock to Watch: Eastman Chemical (EMN - Free Report) Eastman Chemical Company, based in Kingsport, TN, manufactures and sells chemicals, plastics and fibers. The company has 16 manufacturing sites in the United States, Europe and Asia-Pacific, supplying products throughout the world.
EMN is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.
It also boasts a Value Style Score of A thanks to attractive valuation metrics like a forward P/E ratio of 11.14; value investors should take notice.
For fiscal 2026, five analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.20 to $6.50 per share. EMN boasts an average earnings surprise of +1.7%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Value and VGM Style Scores, EMN should be on investors' short list.
Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new stake in shares of Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 1,218,951 shares of the basic materials company’s stock, valued at approximately $81,645,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp owned approximately 1.07% of Eastman Chemical at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of EMN. State Street Corp lifted its stake in Eastman Chemical by 24.3% in the 3rd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 5,687,097 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $363,314,000 after acquiring an additional 1,112,391 shares in the last quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP lifted its position in Eastman Chemical by 7.4% during the 1st quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 4,936,789 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $376,747,000 after buying an additional 338,914 shares in the last quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Eastman Chemical by 0.6% during the 4th quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 3,722,964 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $237,637,000 after buying an additional 20,634 shares during the last quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC boosted its stake in shares of Eastman Chemical by 39.4% during the 1st quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC now owns 2,592,691 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $196,552,000 after buying an additional 732,693 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Bank of America Corp DE grew its holdings in shares of Eastman Chemical by 6.1% in the 2nd quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 2,476,677 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $184,909,000 after acquiring an additional 143,323 shares in the last quarter. 83.65% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several analysts recently issued reports on EMN shares. Mizuho set a $85.00 target price on Eastman Chemical in a report on Friday, May 1st. UBS Group raised their price target on Eastman Chemical from $89.00 to $92.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price target on Eastman Chemical from $70.00 to $80.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Monday, May 4th. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “neutral” rating and issued a $75.00 price objective on shares of Eastman Chemical in a report on Thursday, July 16th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada raised their target price on shares of Eastman Chemical from $69.00 to $74.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. Seven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $79.17.
Check Out Our Latest Report on EMN Eastman Chemical Trading Down 1.0% EMN stock opened at $71.97 on Wednesday. Eastman Chemical Company has a 52 week low of $56.11 and a 52 week high of $83.47. The company has a market capitalization of $8.23 billion, a PE ratio of 18.74, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.89 and a beta of 1.06. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $70.49 and its 200 day simple moving average is $72.61. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.72, a quick ratio of 0.76 and a current ratio of 1.50.
Eastman Chemical (NYSE:EMN – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The basic materials company reported $1.97 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.82 by $0.15. The company had revenue of $2.51 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.40 billion. Eastman Chemical had a net margin of 4.99% and a return on equity of 9.46%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 9.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $1.60 earnings per share. Eastman Chemical has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 1.970-1.970 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Eastman Chemical Company will post 6.5 earnings per share for the current year.
Eastman Chemical Announces Dividend The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, October 7th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, September 15th will be paid a $0.84 dividend. This represents a $3.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.7%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 15th. Eastman Chemical’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 87.50%.
Eastman Chemical Profile (Free Report)
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.
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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 18, 2026) - Euro Manganese Inc. (TSXV: EMN) (ASX: EMN) (FSE: E060) (the "Company", "Euro Manganese" or "EMN") announces the appointment of Sean Gallagher as Interim Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") and Corporate Secretary, effective August 18, 2026. Mr Gallagher replaces Sherry Roberge as Interim CFO and Laurel Petryk as Corporate Secretary.
Mr Gallagher is an ACCA-qualified finance executive with more than 15 years' experience leading finance functions across FTSE 100, FTSE 350, NASDAQ-listed and private equity-backed businesses, including within the mining and natural resources sector. He was most recently CFO of Alufer Mining Limited, an independent mining company with bauxite assets in the Republic of Guinea, and has also held senior finance roles with Interact Training Group, Management Consulting Group PLC and WPP Group PLC. Mr Gallagher holds a degree in Accountancy & Finance from Glasgow Caledonian University and is a qualified member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) in the UK.
Mr Gallagher's background includes finance leadership in mining and natural resources, treasury, tax, reporting and governance across multiple jurisdictions, as well as experience with capital raisings, debt and equity funding structures and corporate transactions. Mr Gallagher will support the Company's capital management, financial reporting, governance and market disclosure activities.
President and Chief Executive Officer, Martina Blahova, commented:
"The Company welcomes Sean to Euro Manganese. His finance leadership experience, including in mining and international operations, is expected to support the Company as it continues to advance the Chvaletice Manganese Project.
The Board and management also thank Sherry for her work during her tenure as Interim CFO. Sherry supported the Company's finance function, reporting processes and transition planning during an important period for Euro Manganese, and we wish her well in her future endeavours.
The Board and management also extend their sincere appreciation to Laurel Petryk for her excellent service as Corporate Secretary. Laurel's deep governance expertise, sound judgment and steady guidance have been instrumental in supporting Euro Manganese's dual TSXV and ASX listings and its disclosure and governance obligations. We are grateful for her continued support and for the professionalism, insight and dedication she has brought to the Company."
Transition arrangements:
Mr Gallagher succeeds Ms Roberge, who has served as Interim CFO since July 2025 and will step down effective August 18, 2026. Ms Petryk will assist the Company to ensure a smooth transition to the Corporate Secretary role. The Board thanks Ms Roberge and Ms Petryk for their valued contributions.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange-V nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
About Euro Manganese
Euro Manganese Inc. (ASX: EMN) (TSXV: EMN) (FSE: E060) is a battery materials company developing the Chvaletice Manganese Project in the Czech Republic, Europe's only near-term source of high-purity manganese, a critical ingredient in next-generation electric vehicles, energy storage batteries and defence applications.
The Chvaletice Manganese Project plans to reprocess historic mine tailings to produce high-purity electrolytic manganese metal (HPEMM) and high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate (HPMSM), establishing a fully traceable, low-carbon supply chain within the European Union.
Euro Manganese is positioned to become Europe's first domestic producer of high-purity manganese, meeting the rising demand for sustainable, strategic battery materials while advancing Europe's clean energy and supply-chain independence goals.
Euro Manganese is dual listed on the TSX-V and the ASX.
Website: www.mn25.ca
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this news release constitute "forward-looking statements" or "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Such statements and information involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company, its Chvaletice Project, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or information. Such statements can be identified by the use of words such as "may", "would", "could", "will", "intend", "expect", "believe", "plan", "anticipate", "estimate", "scheduled", "forecast", "predict" and other similar terminology, or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information or statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results of the Company to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements and, even if such actual results are realized or substantially realized, there can be no assurance that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, the Company.
Forward looking statements include statements about any benefits of leadership changes and ability to navigate current market conditions. All forward-looking statements are made based on the Company's current beliefs including various assumptions made by the Company including that the Chvaletice Project will be developed and operate in accordance with current plans, that the Company will be able to raise the financing that it requires, and that it will meet conditions of its secured credit facility. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things: risks and uncertainties related to maintaining necessary licenses or permits; risks related to acquisition of surface rights; securing sufficient offtake agreements; the availability of acceptable financing; the potential for unknown or unexpected events to cause contractual conditions to not be satisfied; developments in EV (Electric Vehicles) battery markets and chemistries; and risks related to fluctuations in currency exchange rates, changes in laws or regulations; and regulation by various governmental agencies. For a further discussion of risks relevant to the Company, see "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual information form for the year ended September 30, 2025, available on the Company's SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca.
Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what management of the Company believes are reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure investors that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. Subject to applicable securities laws, the Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this news release.
To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/310293
Source: Euro Manganese Inc.
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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 17, 2026) - Euro Manganese Inc. (TSXV: EMN) (ASX: EMN) (OTC Pink: EUMNF) (FSE: E060) (the "Company" or "Euro Manganese" or "EMN") is pleased to announce that it has entered into a non-binding offtake term sheet with 6K Energy, a leading U.S.-based producer of advanced cathode active materials ("CAM"), for the proposed sale of high-purity electrolytic manganese metal ("HPEMM") from the Company's Chvaletice Manganese Project ("Chvaletice" or the "Project") in the Czech Republic.
The term sheet follows 6K Energy's successful testing and preliminary qualification of high-purity manganese produced at Euro Manganese's Demonstration Plant. This technical milestone provides important customer validation of the material's quality and suitability for advanced battery-material applications.
The proposed offtake represents an important step in establishing Chvaletice as a secure and traceable source of high-purity manganese for North American battery and advanced-manufacturing supply chains. Euro Manganese and 6K Energy have also agreed to evaluate broader opportunities involving the Company's products and their potential use within 6K Energy's business.
Highlights
6K Energy has successfully tested and preliminarily qualified high-purity manganese produced at Euro Manganese's Demonstration Plant, providing third-party validation of its quality and suitability for advanced battery-material applications.
The term sheet contemplates a long-term, take-or-pay offtake arrangement, with pricing and other commercial terms intended to support the Project's debt-financing requirements.
Initial volumes of HPEMM are expected to be supplied from Euro Manganese's Demonstration Plant beginning in 2028, supporting continued qualification and commercial engagement ahead of first commercial production.
The pricing structure contemplated by the term sheet is designed to support the Project's anticipated debt financing requirements while preserving potential upside exposure to strengthening manganese prices.
The proposed arrangement advances Chvaletice's position as a secure, traceable European source of high-purity manganese for North American battery and advanced-manufacturing supply chains.
Euro Manganese and 6K Energy intend to negotiate a definitive offtake agreement under which the contemplated pricing mechanism, volumes and other commercial terms would become binding.
The term sheet also establishes a framework for the parties to evaluate broader commercial opportunities involving Euro Manganese's products and their use within 6K Energy's operations.
6K Energy's successful testing and preliminary qualification of Euro Manganese's material from its Demonstration Plant represents an important technical endorsement of the Company's product quality and suitability for advanced battery materials applications. It also underscores the potential value of Euro Manganese's secure, traceable and responsibly produced manganese to customers seeking alternatives to existing sources of supply.
The term sheet contemplates a long-term, take-or-pay offtake arrangement. Pricing is expected to be based on a market-linked mechanism that reflects prevailing market conditions. The pricing structure contemplated by the term sheet is designed to support the Project's anticipated debt financing requirements, while also providing Euro Manganese the potential to capture, in whole or in part, the benefit of any potential strengthening in manganese pricing as markets evolve over the coming years. The Company regards this as a further demonstration of the pragmatic, efficient approach it has taken to developing Chvaletice, an approach intended to perform across a range of market conditions while preserving upside exposure for shareholders.
The parties intend to explore further opportunities involving Euro Manganese's products within 6K Energy's business. Together with the preliminary qualification of the Company's material, this framework reinforces the commercial relevance of Chvaletice to customers seeking reliable supplies of high-purity manganese from a secure Western source.
Martina Blahova, President and Chief Executive Officer of Euro Manganese, commented:
"This term sheet represents an important step toward converting customer interest into a long-term commercial relationship. 6K Energy's successful testing and preliminary qualification of our material provide valuable validation of its quality and suitability for advanced battery-material applications.
"Chvaletice's planned ability to produce both high-purity manganese metal and high-purity manganese sulphate would provide customers with flexibility across a range of manufacturing processes and strengthen the Project's relevance to Western supply chains. We look forward to advancing negotiations toward a definitive offtake agreement and exploring broader opportunities with 6K Energy, including the potential supply of high-purity manganese intended to meet applicable requirements under the U.S. National Defense Authorization Act."
Aaron Kless, Senior Vice President of Global Operations at 6K Energy, commented:
"Establishing secure, transparent and resilient supply chains for critical battery materials is central to the growth of domestic cathode manufacturing. The successful testing and preliminary qualification of Euro Manganese's high-purity manganese material is an encouraging step in our evaluation process.
"We are pleased to establish this framework with Euro Manganese and look forward to advancing our discussions toward a definitive agreement while exploring opportunities to support 6K Energy's long-term material requirements and the continued development of a competitive North American battery supply chain."
About 6K Energy Inc.
6K Energy is focused on the production of low-cost, domestically produced cathode active battery (CAM) material accelerating the pace of lithium-ion battery production in the United States for energy storage systems and electric mobility. 6K Energy's Battery Center of Excellence in North Andover, MA is focused on the development of CAM battery materials helping customer to conduct early qualification of the company's materials. The PlusCAM™ factory in Jackson, TN will be one of the first domestic cathode facilities providing low-cost, sustainable production of NMC 811, 721 and high-nickel battery material for US supply chains. For more information, www.6KInc.com
Qualified Persons Statement
The scientific and technical information in this news release concerning the Chvaletice Manganese Project has been reviewed by Dr. David Dreisinger, P. Eng, a Qualified Person under NI 43-101 and consultant to Euro Manganese. Dr. Dreisinger has reviewed and approved the information in this news release for which he is responsible and has consented to the inclusion of the matters in this news release based on the information in the form and context in which it appears.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Authorised for release by the CEO of Euro Manganese Inc.
About Euro Manganese
Euro Manganese Inc. (ASX: EMN) (TSXV: EMN) (FSE: E060) is a battery materials company developing the Chvaletice Manganese Project in the Czech Republic, Europe's only near-term source of high-purity manganese, a critical ingredient in next-generation electric vehicles, energy storage batteries and defence applications.
The Chvaletice Manganese Project plans to reprocess historic mine tailings to produce high-purity electrolytic manganese metal (HPEMM), and high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate (HPMSM), establishing a fully traceable, low-carbon supply chain within the European Union.
Euro Manganese is positioned to become Europe's first domestic producer of high-purity manganese, meeting the rising demand for sustainable, strategic battery materials while advancing Europe's clean-energy and supply-chain independence goals.
Euro Manganese is dual listed on the TSX-V and the ASX.
Website: www.mn25.ca
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this news release constitute "forward-looking statements" or "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Such statements and information involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company, its Chvaletice Project, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or information. Such statements can be identified by the use of words such as "may", "would", "could", "will", "intend", "expect", "believe", "plan", "anticipate", "estimate", "scheduled", "forecast", "predict" and other similar terminology, or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information or statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results of the Company to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements and, even if such actual results are realized or substantially realized, there can be no assurance that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, the Company.
Such forward-looking information or statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company's intentions regarding the development of the Chvaletice Project, its ability to enter into a long term take or pay off-take agreement with 6K Energy, ability to provide initial volumes of HPEMM from its Demonstration Plant beginning in 2028, any continued qualification of the Company's products and commercial engagement ahead of potential production, the potential for Euro Manganese and 6K Energy to evaluate and pursue broader collaboration opportunities regarding Euro Manganese product and its use in 6K Energy's business, offtake pricing being able to meet anticipated debt finance covenants while preserving potential upside exposure to strengthening manganese prices, and the approach of the Company and being able to perform across a range of market conditions.
All forward-looking statements are made based on the Company's current beliefs including various assumptions made by the Company including that the Chvaletice Project will be developed and operate in accordance with current plans, that the Company will obtain sufficient financing, and that the Company will be able to conclude a binding offtake agreement on favorable terms or at all. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things: risks and uncertainties related to the ability to obtain, amend, or maintain necessary licenses, or permits; risks related to acquisition of surface rights; securing sufficient offtake agreements; the availability of acceptable financing for developing and advancing the Chvaletice Project and for continued operations; the availability and reliability of equipment, facilities, and suppliers necessary to complete development; the ability to develop adequate processing capacity with expected production rates; timing to start of production and total costs of production; the presence of and continuity of manganese at the Chvaletice Project at estimated grades; the potential for unknown or unexpected events to cause contractual conditions to not be satisfied; developments in EV (Electric Vehicles) battery markets and chemistries; and risks related to fluctuations in currency exchange rates, changes in laws or regulations; and regulation by various governmental agencies. For a further discussion of risks relevant to the Company, see "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual information form for the year ended September 30, 2025, available on the Company's SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca.
Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what management of the Company believes are reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure investors that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. Subject to applicable securities laws, the Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this news release.
To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/309766
Source: Euro Manganese Inc.
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Stock to Watch: Eastman Chemical (EMN - Free Report) Eastman Chemical Company, based in Kingsport, TN, manufactures and sells chemicals, plastics and fibers. The company has 16 manufacturing sites in the United States, Europe and Asia-Pacific, supplying products throughout the world.
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Three analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.07 to $6.43 per share. EMN boasts an average earnings surprise of +1.7%.
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Stock to Watch: Eastman Chemical (EMN - Free Report) Eastman Chemical Company, based in Kingsport, TN, manufactures and sells chemicals, plastics and fibers. The company has 16 manufacturing sites in the United States, Europe and Asia-Pacific, supplying products throughout the world.
EMN is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.
Momentum investors should take note of this Basic Materials stock. EMN has a Momentum Style Score of B, and shares are up 9.2% over the past four weeks.
Three analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.07 to $6.43 per share. EMN also boasts an average earnings surprise of +1.7%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Momentum and VGM Style Scores, EMN should be on investors' short list.
KINGSPORT, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.84 per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable October 7, 2026, to stockholders of record as of September 15, 2026. Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman w.
California State Teachers Retirement System lifted its position in Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN – Free Report) by 25.4% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 135,241 shares of the basic materials company’s stock after acquiring an additional 27,378 shares during the period. California State Teachers Retirement System owned about 0.12% of Eastman Chemical worth $10,322,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. MUFG Securities EMEA plc purchased a new position in shares of Eastman Chemical during the second quarter valued at $25,000. Altshuler Shaham Ltd purchased a new position in Eastman Chemical during the 4th quarter valued at about $25,000. Brown Lisle Cummings Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Eastman Chemical by 70.0% in the 4th quarter. Brown Lisle Cummings Inc. now owns 425 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 175 shares during the period. Garton & Associates Financial Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Eastman Chemical during the fourth quarter worth approximately $27,000. Finally, Los Angeles Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in Eastman Chemical in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 83.65% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of equities analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Eastman Chemical in a research note on Monday, May 18th. Morgan Stanley cut their price target on shares of Eastman Chemical from $83.00 to $79.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, July 2nd. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $75.00 price objective on shares of Eastman Chemical in a report on Thursday, July 16th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their target price on shares of Eastman Chemical from $80.00 to $82.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, May 4th. Finally, Citigroup cut their target price on Eastman Chemical from $85.00 to $81.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Monday. Seven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $79.83.
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Eastman Chemical Price Performance Shares of Eastman Chemical stock opened at $71.96 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.73, a current ratio of 1.47 and a quick ratio of 0.71. The company has a market cap of $8.23 billion, a PE ratio of 18.74, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.90 and a beta of 1.06. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $70.67 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $72.20. Eastman Chemical Company has a fifty-two week low of $56.11 and a fifty-two week high of $83.47.
Eastman Chemical (NYSE:EMN – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 30th. The basic materials company reported $1.97 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.82 by $0.15. Eastman Chemical had a net margin of 4.99% and a return on equity of 9.53%. The company had revenue of $2.51 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.40 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $1.60 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 9.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Eastman Chemical has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 1.970-1.970 EPS. Analysts expect that Eastman Chemical Company will post 6.3 EPS for the current year.
Eastman Chemical Dividend Announcement The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, July 8th. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 15th were given a dividend of $0.84 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, June 15th. This represents a $3.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.7%. Eastman Chemical’s payout ratio is currently 87.50%.
Eastman Chemical Company Profile (Free Report)
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.
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Have you looked into how Eastman Chemical (EMN - Free Report) performed internationally during the quarter ending June 2026? Considering the widespread global presence of this specialty chemicals maker, examining the trends in international revenues is essential for assessing its financial resilience and prospects for growth.
In the modern, closely-knit global economic landscape, the capacity of a business to access foreign markets is often a key determinant of its financial well-being and growth path. Investors now place great importance on grasping the extent of a company's dependence on international markets, as it sheds light on the firm's earnings stability, its skill in leveraging various economic cycles and its broad growth potential.
Being present in international markets serves as a counterbalance to domestic economic challenges while offering chances to engage with more rapidly evolving economies. However, this kind of diversification introduces challenges like currency fluctuations, geopolitical uncertainties and varying market trends.
Our review of EMN's last quarterly performance uncovered some notable trends in the revenue contributions from its international markets, which are commonly analyzed and tracked by Wall Street experts.
The recent quarter saw the company's total revenue reaching $2.51 billion, marking an improvement of 9.9% from the prior-year quarter. Next, we'll examine the breakdown of EMN's revenue from abroad to comprehend the significance of its international presence.
A Dive into EMN's International Revenue TrendsOf the total revenue, $628 million came from Europe, Middle East, and Africa during the last fiscal quarter, accounting for 25%. This represented a surprise of +6.48% as analysts had expected the region to contribute $589.81 million to the total revenue. In comparison, the region contributed $574 million, or 26.4%, and $610 million, or 26.7%, to total revenue in the previous and year-ago quarters, respectively.
Latin America accounted for 5.9% of the company's total revenue during the quarter, translating to $149 million. Revenues from this region represented a surprise of +15.66%, with Wall Street analysts collectively expecting $128.83 million. When compared to the preceding quarter and the same quarter in the previous year, Latin America contributed $124 million (5.7%) and $131 million (5.7%) to the total revenue, respectively.
During the quarter, Asia Pacific contributed $578 million in revenue, making up 23% of the total revenue. When compared to the consensus estimate of $545.3 million, this meant a surprise of +6%. Looking back, Asia Pacific contributed $500 million, or 23%, in the previous quarter, and $583 million, or 25.5%, in the same quarter of the previous year.
International Revenue PredictionsWall Street analysts expect Eastman Chemical to report $2.38 billion in total revenue for the current fiscal quarter, indicating an increase of 8.2% from the year-ago quarter. Europe, Middle East, and Africa, Latin America and Asia Pacific are expected to contribute 24.8% (translating to $590.64 million), 5.4% ($129.57 million), and 22.7% ($541.37 million) to the total revenue, respectively.
For the entire year, the company's total revenue is forecasted to be $9.06 billion, which is an improvement of 3.5% from the previous year. The revenue contributions from different regions are expected as follows: Europe, Middle East, and Africa will contribute 25.4% ($2.3 billion), Latin America 5.5% ($499.38 million) and Asia Pacific 23% ($2.08 billion) to the total revenue.
Closing RemarksRelying on global markets for revenues presents both prospects and challenges for Eastman Chemical. Therefore, scrutinizing its international revenue trends is key to effectively forecasting the company's future outlook.
In a world where international interdependencies and geopolitical conflicts are ever-increasing, Wall Street analysts closely monitor these trends for companies having international presence to adjust their earnings forecasts. Of course, there are several other factors, including a company's standing within its home borders, that influence analysts' earnings forecasts.
We at Zacks strongly focus on the dynamic earnings forecast of companies, given that empirical studies have demonstrated its potent impact on the immediate price movement of stocks. Invariably, there's a positive relationship -- upward earnings predictions often result in an increase in stock prices.
With an impressive externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool - the Zacks Rank - harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions and serves as an effective indicator of a stock's near-term price performance.
At present, Eastman Chemical holds a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). This ranking implies that its near-term performance might underperform the overall market movement. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .
Reviewing Eastman Chemical's Recent Stock Price TrendsOver the past month, the stock has seen an increase of 1.6% in its value, whereas the Zacks S&P 500 composite has posted an increase of 0.2%. The Zacks Basic Materials sector, Eastman Chemical's industry group, remained unchanged over the identical span. In the past three months, there's been a decline of 5% in the company's stock price, against a rise of 4.2% in the S&P 500 index. The broader sector has declined by 5% during this interval.
Stock ideas from the 2024 Microcap ConferenceEastman Chemical NYSE: EMN said it expects stronger earnings growth in the second half of 2026 than it anticipated in April, citing volume gains, improved asset utilization and price-cost benefits across its specialty businesses. During its second-quarter earnings call, Chief Executive Officer Mark Costa said the company is not forecasting a broad recovery in weak discretionary markets such as automotive, consumer durables and certain aftermarket categories.
“We’re not expecting any improvement in the end markets” tied to weak discretionary demand, Costa said. However, he said Eastman continues to see modest growth in stable end markets and has not yet observed a material demand impact from the Middle East conflict.
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Advanced Materials growth supported by innovation and circular products High-Growth, High-Yield Value Stocks Nearing Trigger PointsEastman reported 5% volume growth in its Advanced Materials segment during the second quarter, which Costa attributed largely to innovation-driven commercial wins. He said third-quarter volumes are expected to be roughly consistent sequentially with the second quarter, while remaining substantially above year-earlier levels.
The company expects Advanced Materials earnings to benefit in the second half from higher production utilization, pricing actions and growth in its circular-products platform. Eastman had reduced finished-goods inventory during the first half while securing supplies of paraxylene, creating a utilization headwind that Costa said should reverse as the company converts those materials into finished goods.
Costa also said a new Tritan production line is coming online as Eastman had been constrained by Tritan capacity and had shifted one existing line to serve polyethylene terephthalate, or PET, growth. The company expects price-cost dynamics in the segment to become a tailwind in the second half as previously implemented price increases catch up with raw-material costs.
For Eastman’s Renew portfolio, Costa said revenue growth exceeded $100 million in the first half and more than doubled from the prior year. Growth was roughly evenly split between specialty products and recycled PET, or rPET, although specialty products accounted for more of the first-half contribution and PET is expected to account for more of the second-half ramp.
Eastman modestly lowered its circular-revenue outlook to below the range previously provided, citing both rPET production limitations and slower customer purchasing. Costa said customers remain committed to recycled content, but a weak economy has made them more disciplined about the premiums they pay.
“We’re not seeing anyone back away from their commitments to recycled content,” Costa said. He added that demand for Eastman’s rPET supports the company’s view that its product offers better quality and clarity than mechanically recycled alternatives.
Methanolysis platform remains a long-term focus Costa rejected the view that Eastman has materially redirected its strategy away from methanolysis, the chemical recycling process used at its Kingsport facility. He said the company continues to view the technology as a significant long-term growth platform, despite a weaker economy and increased capital costs.
The Kingsport methanolysis plant is operating reliably, with yields above 90%, according to Costa. Eastman believes it can debottleneck the facility by 30% to reach 130,000 tons of capacity, or 130% of design capacity. Costa said the asset had been operating at about 50% utilization last year and utilization has increased with improved demand in 2026.
Polymer capacity, rather than methanolysis capacity, is currently the constraint for rPET growth, Costa said. Eastman is evaluating additional ways to optimize polymer assets to support further PET production next year.
Regarding a potential Texas project, Costa said higher capital costs and the loss of a Department of Energy grant prompted Eastman to develop a more capital-efficient approach. The company expects to provide additional details later and said the Kingsport expansion opportunity allows it to push out the next major capital commitment until 2028.
Eastman still expects the first circular asset to eventually generate $200 million of EBITDA, although Costa said reaching that level will take longer than previously hoped because of current economic conditions. He said circular-products margins are above the company average but did not provide a contribution-margin figure.
Other segments and cost actions In Chemical Intermediates, Costa said most of the year-over-year volume increase reflected the absence of major planned and unplanned shutdowns that limited production in the prior year. Eastman also gained some North American share in higher-margin markets and sold stored ethylene into what Costa described as attractive market conditions.
He cautioned that Chemical Intermediates spreads could moderate in the second half and described the outlook as highly uncertain because of developments involving the Middle East and the Strait of Hormuz. Eastman expects to retain most of the volume share it gained, though the profitability of that volume could change with market spreads.
Advanced Additives & Functional Products continued to show resilient margins, supported by a portfolio weighted toward stable markets including pharmaceuticals, water treatment, agriculture, personal care and aviation, Costa said. He pointed to favorable industry structures, strong competitive positions and cost-passthrough arrangements in certain businesses. Eastman intends to maintain specialty-product prices as higher raw-material, energy and distribution costs continue to flow through.
In Fibers, Eastman expects tow volumes to rise materially in the second half as customers increase purchases to meet annual minimum-volume commitments. Costa said annual tow volumes should be relatively stable compared with last year. Textile volumes, which were weak in the first half, are expected to improve enough in the second half to bring the business roughly even with 2025 levels.
Chief Financial Officer Willie McLain said Eastman remains on track to deliver $125 million to $150 million of cost reductions net of inflation in 2026. The largest benefits are expected in Advanced Materials and Chemical Intermediates, with smaller contributions from Fibers and Additives & Functional Products. He said the company’s focus for 2027 will include at least offsetting inflation.
Cash flow, maintenance and portfolio strategy McLain said higher pricing is expected to add about $500 million to revenue this year. Working capital consumed less cash in the first half than in the prior-year period, although Eastman expects to recover less working capital in the second half than it did last year. McLain said the company expects to approach $900 million, compared with $970 million under the company’s prior comparison.
Eastman completed a major maintenance shutdown of its Kingsport coal gasifier and related stream in the second quarter. Costa said the work was a significant sequential headwind for Fibers and Chemical Intermediates, but its cost will not repeat next year.
On acquisitions and divestitures, Costa said Eastman is evaluating opportunities as industry activity increases and valuations become more rational. He emphasized that the company will remain disciplined, citing its past acquisitions, divestitures of underperforming businesses and continuing investment in organic growth through innovation.
About Eastman Chemical (NYSE:EMN)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.
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Key Takeaways Eastman's adjusted EPS rose 23.1% to $1.97 as sales climbed 9.9% to $2.51 billion.Chemical Intermediates sales surged 39% on 24% higher volume/mix and a 14% pricing gain.Eastman targets $125-$150M in 2026 cost cuts and operating cash flow approaching $900M. Eastman Chemical Company (EMN - Free Report) reported adjusted earnings of $1.97 per share for the second quarter of 2026, up 23.1% from $1.60 a year ago. The figure beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.80 by 9.4%.
Sales rose 9.9% year over year to $2,513 million and surpassed the consensus estimate of $2,367.3 million by 6.2%. Higher volume/mix and selling prices supported the top line, led by a sharp improvement in Chemical Intermediates.
Companywide sales volume/mix increased 5%, while selling prices rose 4%. Advanced Materials and Chemical Intermediates recorded higher volume/mix, partly offset by weakness in Fibers. Chemical Intermediates pricing benefited from tightening market conditions tied to the Middle East conflict, while specialty-business price increases offset higher raw material and distribution costs.
Segment HighlightsAdvanced Materials sales increased 5% year over year to $817 million from $777 million. The improvement reflected 4% higher volume/mix, driven by growth across the segment, and a 1% favorable currency impact. Price-cost was stable as specialty-plastics price increases offset modestly weaker price-cost in advanced interlayers.
Additives & Functional Products revenues rose 5% to $807 million from $769 million. The increase was primarily driven by 4% higher selling prices related to cost-pass-through contracts, along with a 1% favorable foreign-currency effect.
Chemical Intermediates sales surged 39% to $643 million from $463 million. Volume/mix increased 24%, while selling prices advanced 14%. Higher availability and supply disruptions supported volumes and pricing, particularly for olefin and derivative products.
Fibers revenues declined 11% to $243 million from $274 million. Volume/mix fell 10% due to continued acetate tow inventory destocking and weakness in textiles compared with tariff-related volume strength in the prior-year period. Selling prices decreased 2%, partly reflecting lower acetate tow contract pricing.
FinancialsEastman ended the second quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $691 million. Total borrowings were $5,217 million as of June 30, 2026.
Net debt was $4,526 million at quarter end. Cash provided by operating activities was $224 million. The company returned $96 million to stockholders through dividends and did not repurchase shares during the quarter.
OutlookFor 2026, Eastman expects earnings to improve significantly from 2025. The company remains on track to deliver cost reductions of $125 million to $150 million, net of inflation, and continues to project capital expenditures of approximately $400 million. Operating cash flow is now expected to approach $900 million, modestly below the prior expectation of approaching the 2025 level.
For the third quarter, adjusted earnings are projected to approach the second-quarter level of $1.97 per share. Advanced Materials EBIT is expected to increase on improved price-cost and asset utilization, while Fibers earnings should benefit from higher acetate tow purchases. Additives & Functional Products earnings are expected to decline modestly due to seasonal agriculture weakness, while Chemical Intermediates earnings are projected to ease as supply-chain disruptions lessen.
EMN’s Price PerformanceEMN’s shares have gained 19.2% over a year compared with the 7% growth recorded by the Zacks Chemicals Diversified industry.
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EMN’s Zacks Rank & Key PicksEMN currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
Some better-ranked stocks in the basic materials space are The Chemours Company (CC - Free Report) , Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (KRO - Free Report) and Avient Corporation (AVNT - Free Report) .
Chemours is slated to report second-quarter 2026 results on Aug. 4. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pegged at 43 cents per share. CC sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Kronos is scheduled to report second-quarter 2026 results on Aug. 5. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for KRO’s second-quarter loss per share is pegged at 33 cents, indicating 65.63% year-over-year growth. KRO also flaunts a Zacks Rank #1 at present.
Avient is slated to report second-quarter 2026 results on Aug. 6. The consensus estimate for AVNT’s earnings per share is pegged at $3.08. AVNT presently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Eastman Chemical is rated a "Buy," leveraging its U.S.-centric assets amid Middle East disruptions and demonstrating resilient Q2 performance. EMN's Chemical Intermediates segment saw a 39% revenue surge, benefiting from supply shortages, while Advanced Materials and Fibers face demand headwinds. Free cash flow is pressured by working capital but expected to improve, with net debt projected under 3x and a secure 5% dividend yield.
Eastman Chemical (EMN - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.97 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.8 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.6 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +9.44%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this specialty chemicals maker would post earnings of $1.07 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.09, delivering a surprise of +1.87%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times.
Eastman Chemical, which belongs to the Zacks Chemical - Diversified industry, posted revenues of $2.51 billion for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 6.16%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $2.29 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates just once over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Eastman Chemical shares have added about 5.4% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 6.9%.
What's Next for Eastman Chemical?While Eastman Chemical has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Eastman Chemical was unfavorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to underperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $1.81 on $2.38 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $6.30 on $9.06 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Chemical - Diversified is currently in the top 38% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Another stock from the same industry, Tronox (TROX - Free Report) , has yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026. The results are expected to be released on August 5.
This producer of titanium ore and titanium dioxide is expected to post quarterly loss of $0.39 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -39.3%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 35% lower over the last 30 days to the current level.
Tronox's revenues are expected to be $848.78 million, up 16.1% from the year-ago quarter.
Eastman Chemical (EMN - Free Report) reported $2.51 billion in revenue for the quarter ended June 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 9.9%. EPS of $1.97 for the same period compares to $1.60 a year ago.
The reported revenue represents a surprise of +6.16% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.37 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $1.80, the EPS surprise was +9.44%.
While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.
Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.
Here is how Eastman Chemical performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
Net Sales- Additives & Functional Products: $807 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $772.01 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +4.9%.Net Sales- Fibers: $243 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $249.74 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -11.3%.Net Sales- Chemical Intermediates: $643 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $513.13 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +38.9%.Net Sales- Advanced Materials: $817 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $810.28 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +5.2%.Net Sales- Other: $3 million versus $3.5 million estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -25% change.Adjusted EBIT- Additives & Functional Products: $151 million versus $137.34 million estimated by four analysts on average.Adjusted EBIT- Advanced Materials: $109 million versus $106.75 million estimated by four analysts on average.Adjusted EBIT- Chemical Intermediates: $58 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $36.79 million.Adjusted EBIT- Other: $-34 million versus $-37.71 million estimated by four analysts on average.Adjusted EBIT- Fibers: $36 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $50.12 million.View all Key Company Metrics for Eastman Chemical here>>>
Shares of Eastman Chemical have returned +0.3% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -1.5% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), indicating that it could underperform the broader market in the near term.
First Trust Advisors LP increased its position in Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN – Free Report) by 14.2% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 677,888 shares of the basic materials company’s stock after acquiring an additional 84,058 shares during the period. First Trust Advisors LP owned about 0.59% of Eastman Chemical worth $51,736,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Cassaday & Co Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Eastman Chemical during the 1st quarter valued at about $106,000. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP lifted its stake in shares of Eastman Chemical by 7.4% in the 1st quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 4,936,789 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $376,747,000 after purchasing an additional 338,914 shares during the period. Parallel Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Eastman Chemical by 16.5% in the first quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 3,287 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $251,000 after buying an additional 465 shares during the last quarter. Valley Wealth Managers Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Eastman Chemical in the first quarter worth approximately $4,623,000. Finally, Bessemer Group Inc. grew its position in Eastman Chemical by 27.0% during the first quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 126,496 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $9,654,000 after buying an additional 26,884 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 83.65% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several research firms have weighed in on EMN. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Eastman Chemical in a research report on Monday, May 18th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “hold” rating and set a $82.00 price objective on shares of Eastman Chemical in a research report on Tuesday, May 5th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their target price on Eastman Chemical from $70.00 to $80.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Monday, May 4th. Citigroup lowered their target price on Eastman Chemical from $88.00 to $85.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. Finally, Mizuho set a $85.00 price target on Eastman Chemical in a report on Friday, May 1st. Seven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $80.50.
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Eastman Chemical Stock Performance EMN opened at $68.16 on Monday. The firm has a market cap of $7.79 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.76, a PEG ratio of 0.88 and a beta of 1.07. Eastman Chemical Company has a 1-year low of $56.11 and a 1-year high of $83.47. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $71.00 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $72.16. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.73, a current ratio of 1.47 and a quick ratio of 0.71.
Eastman Chemical (NYSE:EMN – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 30th. The basic materials company reported $1.09 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.07 by $0.02. Eastman Chemical had a net margin of 4.62% and a return on equity of 8.88%. The firm had revenue of $2.18 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.17 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $1.91 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was down 4.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Eastman Chemical has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 1.700-1.900 EPS. Equities analysts forecast that Eastman Chemical Company will post 6.3 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Eastman Chemical Announces Dividend The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, July 8th. Shareholders of record on Monday, June 15th were issued a dividend of $0.84 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, June 15th. This represents a $3.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.9%. Eastman Chemical’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 97.39%.
About Eastman Chemical (Free Report)
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.
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The market expects Eastman Chemical (EMN - Free Report) to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on July 30. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis specialty chemicals maker is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.80 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +12.5%.
Revenues are expected to be $2.37 billion, up 3.5% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 3.47% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that an aggregate change may not always reflect the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. This insight is at the core of our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction).
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Eastman Chemical?For Eastman Chemical, the Most Accurate Estimate is higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of +0.93%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #4.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Eastman Chemical will beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?While calculating estimates for a company's future earnings, analysts often consider to what extent it has been able to match past consensus estimates. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Eastman Chemical would post earnings of $1.07 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.09, delivering a surprise of +1.87%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates just once.
Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
Eastman Chemical doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
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Shares of Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN – Get Free Report) have earned a consensus recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the fourteen brokerages that are presently covering the company, Marketbeat.com reports. Seven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and seven have issued a buy rating on the company. The average 1-year price target among brokerages that have covered the stock in the last year is $80.50.
EMN has been the subject of several research analyst reports. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Eastman Chemical in a research report on Monday, May 18th. Royal Bank Of Canada increased their price target on shares of Eastman Chemical from $79.00 to $82.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 5th. Citigroup lowered their price objective on shares of Eastman Chemical from $88.00 to $85.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price objective on shares of Eastman Chemical from $80.00 to $82.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, May 4th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “hold” rating and issued a $82.00 target price on shares of Eastman Chemical in a research report on Tuesday, May 5th.
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Hedge Funds Weigh In On Eastman Chemical Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of EMN. MUFG Securities EMEA plc purchased a new stake in Eastman Chemical in the second quarter worth approximately $25,000. Altshuler Shaham Ltd purchased a new position in shares of Eastman Chemical during the fourth quarter worth approximately $25,000. Brown Lisle Cummings Inc. raised its stake in shares of Eastman Chemical by 70.0% during the fourth quarter. Brown Lisle Cummings Inc. now owns 425 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 175 shares in the last quarter. Garton & Associates Financial Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Eastman Chemical in the 4th quarter worth approximately $27,000. Finally, Los Angeles Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Eastman Chemical in the 4th quarter valued at $27,000. 83.65% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Eastman Chemical Trading Up 0.3% Shares of Eastman Chemical stock opened at $69.21 on Thursday. Eastman Chemical has a 12-month low of $56.11 and a 12-month high of $83.47. The company has a current ratio of 1.47, a quick ratio of 0.71 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.73. The company has a market cap of $7.91 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.06, a PEG ratio of 0.89 and a beta of 1.07. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $71.16 and its 200-day moving average price is $72.11.
Eastman Chemical (NYSE:EMN – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 30th. The basic materials company reported $1.09 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.07 by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $2.18 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.17 billion. Eastman Chemical had a net margin of 4.62% and a return on equity of 8.88%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was down 4.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $1.91 EPS. Eastman Chemical has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 1.700-1.900 EPS. On average, equities analysts expect that Eastman Chemical will post 6.3 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Eastman Chemical Dividend Announcement The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, July 8th. Shareholders of record on Monday, June 15th were paid a dividend of $0.84 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, June 15th. This represents a $3.36 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.9%. Eastman Chemical’s payout ratio is 97.39%.
Eastman Chemical Company Profile (Get Free Report)
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.
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A Look at Eastman Chemical Co (EMN) After 3.9% Decline -- GF Value $78.71 vs Price $66.90
On July 08, 2026, Eastman Chemical Co EMN shares fell 3.9% to a current price of $66.90. This decline comes amid a broader trend, with the stock experiencing a 52-week range of $56.11 to $83.47.
GF Value™ verdict: The current price is $66.90, which is 15.0% undervalued compared to the GF Value™ of $78.71.GF Score™: 74/100, indicating an above-average potential for long-term returns.Most notable signal: Insiders sold $0.1M in the last 3 months, with no buying activity. Is EMN Overvalued or Undervalued? Eastman Chemical Co EMN is currently priced at $66.90, which is 15.0% below its GF Value™ of $78.71. This undervaluation suggests a margin of safety for potential investors, as the market price does not fully reflect the company's intrinsic value. The GF Valuation label indicates that EMN is modestly undervalued, presenting an opportunity for value-focused investors who are willing to consider the company's fundamentals.
However, while the undervaluation might be appealing, it is essential to approach with caution. The current economic environment, market volatility, and the company's financial strength must be taken into account. GF Value™ is GuruFocus' proprietary measure of intrinsic value, calculated from historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance estimates, making it a critical tool for assessing potential investments.
How Does EMN's Valuation Compare to Its History? Metric Current Historical P/E (TTM) 19.4x 13.8x Forward P/E 10.6x N/A The current P/E ratio of 19.4x is significantly above its 5-year median P/E of 13.8x, indicating that the stock is trading at a higher valuation compared to its historical averages. This analysis aligns with the GF Value™ verdict, suggesting that despite the company's current undervaluation, its historical P/E ratios imply a higher valuation than what has been typical for EMN. Thus, while the GF Value™ suggests an opportunity, the elevated P/E indicates a cautionary stance regarding potential overvaluation in the context of historical performance.
What Does EMN's GF Score™ Tell Us? Metric Rating GF Score™ 74 Financial Strength 5/10 Profitability 7/10 Growth 3/10 Valuation 10/10 Momentum 7/10 The GF Score™ of 74/100 reflects a solid overall rating for Eastman Chemical Co, suggesting potential for long-term returns. The strongest area is the Valuation rank, rated at 10/10, indicating that the stock is considered attractive relative to its intrinsic value. However, the Growth rank of 3/10 highlights a weakness in the company's growth prospects, which could be a concern for long-term investors looking for substantial capital appreciation.
What Are Insiders Doing with EMN Stock? In the last three months, insiders at Eastman Chemical Co have sold $0.1 million worth of shares, with no recorded buying activity. This pattern of selling could suggest a lack of confidence among insiders regarding the company's short-term outlook. Insiders typically have a better understanding of the company's operations and future prospects, so their selling activity may warrant caution for potential investors.
What This Means for Investors Based on the GF Value™ assessment, Eastman Chemical Co EMN is currently undervalued. However, the elevated P/E ratio and insider selling activity suggest some caution is warranted. While there may be opportunities for value-oriented investors, the overall picture indicates a need for careful consideration of the associated risks.
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EMN's GF Score™ is 74/100, indicating an above-average potential for long-term returns based on various fundamental factors.
Is EMN overvalued or undervalued?
EMN is currently undervalued, with a GF Value™ of $78.71 compared to the current price of $66.90.
What is EMN's P/E ratio?
EMN's P/E (TTM) is 19.4x, which is significantly higher than its 5-year median P/E of 13.8x, indicating that the stock is trading at a higher valuation than its historical average.
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KINGSPORT, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastman has scheduled its second-quarter 2026 financial results news release and SEC Form 8-K filing, teleconference and webcast.
Investors looking for stocks in the Chemical - Diversified sector might want to consider either Eastman Chemical (EMN) or Innospec (IOSP). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?
Here at Zacks, we focus on our proven ranking system, which places an emphasis on earnings estimates and estimate revisions, to find winning stocks. But we also understand that investors develop their own strategies, so we are constantly looking at the latest trends in value, growth, and momentum to find strong companies for our readers.
Of these, value investing is easily one of the most popular ways to find great stocks in any market environment. Value investors use fundamental analysis and traditional valuation metrics to find stocks that they believe are being undervalued by the market at large.
On top of the Zacks Rank, investors can also look at our innovative Style Scores system to find stocks with specific traits. For example, value investors will want to focus on the "Value" category. Stocks with high Zacks Ranks and "A" grades for Value will be some of the highest-quality value stocks on the market today.
One stock to keep an eye on is Eastman Chemical (EMN - Free Report) . EMN is currently sporting a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), as well as a Value grade of A. The stock has a Forward P/E ratio of 9.55. This compares to its industry's average Forward P/E of 12.70. Over the past year, EMN's Forward P/E has been as high as 13.09 and as low as 7.66, with a median of 10.44.
Investors should also recognize that EMN has a P/B ratio of 1.27. Investors use the P/B ratio to look at a stock's market value versus its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. EMN's current P/B looks attractive when compared to its industry's average P/B of 2.06. Within the past 52 weeks, EMN's P/B has been as high as 2.33 and as low as 1.14, with a median of 1.74.
These figures are just a handful of the metrics value investors tend to look at, but they help show that Eastman Chemical is likely being undervalued right now. Considering this, as well as the strength of its earnings outlook, EMN feels like a great value stock at the moment.
Eastman Chemical (NYSE: EMN | EMN Price Prediction) is a Kingsport, Tennessee specialty materials company whose molecular recycling (methanolysis) facility is reshaping its cash flow profile. Trading at $72.49 with a 4.56% yield, the question for income investors is straightforward: can the company keep funding the payout through a cyclical chemicals trough?
Dividend Snapshot Metric Value Annual Dividend $3.34 Dividend Yield 4.56% Consecutive Years of Increases 16 years Most Recent Quarterly Rate $0.84 (ex-date June 15, 2026) Dividend Aristocrat Status No (needs 25 years) The Cash Flow Math Works, Even in a Down Year Eastman paid $381 million in dividends in 2025 against $424 million in free cash flow (operating cash flow of $970 million minus capex of $546 million). FY2025 adjusted EPS came in at $5.42, while the dividend run rate is roughly $3.32 per share.
Metric Value Assessment Earnings Payout (Adj.) ~61% Healthy FCF Payout ~90% Elevated OCF Coverage 2.5x Strong The FCF cushion narrowed in 2025 versus $688 million in 2024, but 2026 capex guidance of about $400 million should restore breathing room.
Leverage Is the Real Watch Item Metric Value Net Debt $4.59B EBITDA (TTM) $1.37B Net Debt / EBITDA ~3.4x Cash on Hand (Q1 2026) $665M Leverage above 3x EBITDA is elevated for a cyclical, but the $665 million cash balance and targeted $125 to $150 million in 2026 cost reductions provide insulation.
16 Straight Raises, Including Through 2020 Year Annual Dividend Paid 2025 $381M 2024 $379M 2023 $376M 2022 $381M 2021 $375M The quarterly rate has climbed from $0.46 in 2016 to $0.84 today, and management held the line through the pandemic.
Management Calls Out the Catalyst CEO Mark Costa said on the FY2025 call: “We continued to prioritize stockholder returns and raised the dividend for the 16th consecutive year. In total, we returned approximately $500 million through dividends and share repurchases.” He added: “In 2025, we generated operating cash flow approaching $1 billion, a clear validation of our disciplined approach to cost and working capital management.” The Kingsport methanolysis facility, contributing about $60 million of incremental earnings in 2025 with $30 million more targeted in 2026, is the secular growth engine.
Verdict: Safe, With Leverage as the Asterisk Dividend Safety Rating: Safe. The adjusted-earnings payout near 61% is comfortable, OCF covered the dividend 2.5x, and the recycling ramp adds structural cash flow. EMN screens favorably for income if the methanolysis economics and 11x forward P/E mark a cyclical trough. The risk case builds if olefin pricing weakens further and net debt drifts above $4.59 billion, which would pressure capital allocation. For now, the payout is well covered.
Key Takeaways Eastman acquired Jarylec assets from Arkema, strengthening its dielectric fluids market position.Jarylec products are used in high-voltage transformers and power grid applications.Eastman plans to keep Jarylec production in Marl, Germany, with its quality standards. Eastman Chemical Company (EMN - Free Report) has announced the acquisition of the Jarylec dielectric fluids’ brand and selected assets from Arkema France, strengthening its position as a technology platform and enhancing its offerings in the dielectric fluids market. The acquisition includes key trademarks, customer list, technical documentation and intellectual property associated with the Jarylec brand. The products of this segment are widely used in high-voltage transformers and power grid applications.
Eastman claimed that the customers will continue to receive the quality and service associated with the trusted Jarylec brand, now supported by Eastman’s manufacturing expertise and global technical service network. It plans to continue producing the dielectric fluid products under the Jarylec brand at its existing manufacturing facility in Marl, Germany. The company said it will utilize its state-of-the-art production processes and rigorous quality standards to ensure consistent product performance.
The Jarylec brand has earned a strong reputation in the industry for its reliability and the acquisition is expected to enhance Eastman’s capabilities in serving customers.
Additionally, Eastman expects tailwinds from improved sales volume/mix in Advanced Materials and, to a lesser extent, Additives & Functional Products, along with substantial spread improvement in Chemical Intermediates, in the second fiscal quarter. It has also maintained its cost-reduction target of $125 million to $150 million, net of inflation and expects tailwinds from lower shutdown expense, improved utilization and favorable foreign-currency effects for the next quarter. The capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $400 million in 2026.
EMN shares have lost 3.4% over the past year against the industry’s 8% growth.
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EMN’s Zacks Rank & Key PicksEMN currently sports a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space are Albemarle Corporation (ALB - Free Report) , Dow Inc. (DOW - Free Report) and Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (ASM - Free Report) .
While ALB and DOW sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) each at present, ASM carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ALB’s 2026 earnings is pinned at $12.39 per share, indicating a 1,668.35% year-over-year increase. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters and missed once, with an average surprise of 74.5%. ALB’s shares have jumped 177.3% over the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for DOW’s 2026 earnings is pegged at $2.61 per share, indicating a rise of 377.66% year over year. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters. DOW’sshares have gained 18.1% over the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ASM’s current fiscal-year earnings is pinned at 39 cents per share, indicating a 34.48% year-over-year increase. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with an average surprise of 125%.
On May 01, 2026, Eastman Chemical Co (EMN) shares rose 6.1%, closing at $77.53. The stock has been on a positive trajectory recently, with a 1-week increase of
Eastman Chemical remains a 'Buy,' benefiting from Middle East supply disruptions that are tightening markets and supporting price increases, especially in Chemical Intermediates. EMN expects Q2 EPS of $1.70–$1.90 and full-year EPS above $6, with free cash flow supporting a 4.3% dividend yield and $150 million in buybacks. Segment performance is mixed: Advanced Materials faces margin pressure, Additives & Functional sees stable growth, while Fibers is hit by tariffs and Middle East exposure.
KINGSPORT, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.84 per share on the company's common stock.
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EMN Responds to Market with Solid Economics, Increased Recoveries, and New Commercial Plant Optionality Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 14, 2026) - Euro Manganese Inc. (TSXV: EMN) (ASX: EMN) (FSE: E060) and its subsidiary Mangan Chvaletice, s.r.o. ("Mangan" and together the "Company", "Euro Manganese" or "EMN") is pleased to announce the results of a new Preliminary Economic Assessment ("PEA") for the development of its Chvaletice Manganese Project ("Chvaletice Manganese Project", "CMP", or "Project") in the Czech Republic.
KINGSPORT, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastman announced that its Kingsport, Tennessee, site has achieved ISO 59014 certification through SCS Global Services.
Key permitting secured for Chvaletice Manganese Project continues to de-risk the pathway to production. Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 27, 2026) - Euro Manganese Inc. (TSXV: EMN) (ASX: EMN) (FSE: E06) is pleased to provide a progress update on the permitting process for the Chvaletice Manganese Project (the "Project") by its wholly-owned subsidiary MANGAN Chvaletice, s.r.o.
KINGSPORT, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastman Board Chair and CEO Mark Costa will address the Deutsche Bank 17th Annual Basic Materials Conference on June 3, 2026, at 9:25 a.m. ET.
Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE: EMN): Basic Materials Conference Mark Costa, Board Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE: EMN
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