Welcome to our dedicated page for Eastman Chem news (Ticker: EMN), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Eastman Chem stock.
Eastman Chemical Company reports developments as a global specialty materials company producing chemicals and materials used in everyday products. News commonly covers quarterly results, price and volume trends, raw-material and distribution costs, foreign currency effects, and performance in businesses such as Advanced Materials, Chemical Intermediates, acetate tow and methanolysis operations.
Company updates also include quarterly cash dividends on common stock, annual meeting voting results, board and governance matters, and executive participation in industrial conferences. Eastman frames its commercial activity around technology platforms, customer application development, and end markets including transportation, building and construction, and consumables.
Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) announced that Executive Vice President and CFO Willie McLain will present at the Morgan Stanley 13th Annual Laguna Conference on September 10, 2025, at 12:20 p.m. PDT.
The presentation will be available through a live webcast on the company's investor relations website (investors.eastman.com). An audio replay will also be accessible in the events & presentations section of the same website following the conference.
Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.83 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on October 7, 2025, to stockholders of record as of September 15, 2025.
The company, founded in 1920, is a global specialty materials manufacturer with $9.4 billion in revenue for 2024. Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people globally and serves customers in over 100 countries, focusing on transportation, building and construction, and consumables markets.
Eastman Chemical (NYSE:EMN) reported second-quarter 2025 financial results, with sales revenue of $2,287 million, down from $2,363 million in Q2 2024. Earnings per diluted share decreased to $1.20 from $1.94 year-over-year, while adjusted EPS fell to $1.60 from $2.15.
The company faced significant challenges including weak demand across end markets, tariff impacts, and an unplanned outage in Chemical Intermediates that impacted EBIT by $20 million. Despite these headwinds, the company's methanolysis facility showed strong performance, with recycled content production expected to exceed 2.5 times more than 2024 levels.
Management projects Q3 2025 adjusted earnings per share of approximately $1.25 and expects to generate full-year operating cash flow of about $1 billion. The company plans to reduce inventory by over $200 million, though this will result in a $75-100 million asset utilization headwind in the second half of 2025.
Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) has announced the schedule for its second-quarter 2025 financial results release and related events. The company will release its Q2 2025 financial results on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at approximately 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time.
A live webcast and teleconference will be held on Friday, August 1, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Advance presentation slides and prepared remarks will be available on Thursday evening at investors.eastman.com. The company has provided toll-free dial-in options and a pre-registration link for participants to streamline the connection process.
A replay of the webcast and teleconference will be available at investors.eastman.com, with telephone replay access continuing through August 11, 2025.
Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) has appointed Damon Audia to its Board of Directors. Audia currently serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at AGCO Corporation, an $11.7 billion global leader in agricultural machinery and precision ag technology.
Audia brings extensive financial leadership experience from his roles at AGCO, Kennametal Inc., Carpenter Technology Corporation, and The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. He holds an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University and began his career in the automotive industry with Delphi Corporation and General Motors.
Eastman, founded in 1920, is a global specialty materials company with 2024 revenue of $9.4 billion and approximately 14,000 employees worldwide, serving customers in over 100 countries.
Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) has announced that Executive Vice President and CFO Willie McLain will present at the Deutsche Bank 16th Annual Global Industrials, Materials & Building Products Conference. The presentation is scheduled for June 5, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. ET. Investors can access the live webcast through investors.eastman.com, where an audio replay will also be available after the event.
Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.83 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on July 8, 2025, to stockholders of record as of June 13, 2025.
Eastman, founded in 1920, is a global specialty materials company that reported revenue of $9.4 billion in 2024. The company employs approximately 14,000 people worldwide, serves customers in over 100 countries, and focuses on innovation-driven growth in markets including transportation, building and construction, and consumables.
Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) held its 2025 annual meeting where stockholders made several key decisions. Shareholders reelected ten directors to one-year terms and ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2025. The stockholders approved the executive compensation package through a "say-on-pay" vote but rejected a proposal requesting an independent Board Chair.
Eastman, founded in 1920, is a global specialty materials company with 2024 revenue of approximately $9.4 billion. The company employs around 14,000 people globally, serves customers in over 100 countries, and focuses on innovation-driven growth in markets including transportation, building and construction, and consumables.
Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) reported strong Q1 2025 financial results with adjusted EPS of $1.91, up 19% year-over-year and in line with January guidance. Sales revenue slightly decreased 1% to $2,290 million from $2,310 million in Q1 2024.
Key highlights include:
- Adjusted EBIT margin improved by 170 basis points
- Record uptime and production at Kingsport methanolysis facility
- Net cash used in operating activities was $167 million vs $16 million in Q1 2024
- Company returned $96 million to stockholders through dividends
For Q2 2025, Eastman expects adjusted EPS between $1.70-$1.90, facing headwinds from US-China tariffs and higher planned maintenance costs. The company increased its cost reduction target to $75 million net of inflation and reduced capital expenditures to $550 million. Full-year 2025 operating cash flow is projected at approximately $1.2 billion.
Eastman has been awarded the prestigious 4 Star Employer recognition in the 2025 VETS Indexes Employer Awards, highlighting its exceptional commitment to supporting U.S. military veterans and the military-connected community. The company was among 294 organizations recognized out of 349 participants.
Travis Smith, Executive Vice President and EVETS executive sponsor, emphasized the invaluable contribution of military service training to Eastman's success. The assessment evaluated organizations across five key categories: veteran recruitment and hiring, employee development and retention, veteran-inclusive policies, National Guard and Reserves support, and military family support.
According to VETS Indexes president George Altman, Eastman's efforts in recruiting, retaining, developing, and supporting veterans and their families distinguish them as one of the best veteran employers, setting a benchmark for others to follow.