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The Eastern Company reports developments for an industrial manufacturer of engineered solutions serving commercial transportation, logistics, and other industrial markets. Its business includes vehicular and industrial hardware, returnable packaging solutions, latches, hinges, camlocks, mirrors, and mirror-camera products within its Engineered Solutions segment.
Company news commonly covers quarterly and annual results, end-market demand in heavy-duty truck and automotive programs, cost and footprint actions, capital allocation, debt reduction, share repurchases, credit facilities, and regular quarterly cash dividends. Updates also describe operations across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Taiwan, and China.
The Eastern Company (NASDAQ:EML) acquired California-based precision manufacturers Sungear and Crown Precision for $7.85 million, creating a fourth operating platform focused on aerospace and defense.
The deal was funded through Eastern's existing revolving credit facility. Combined trailing-twelve-month revenue for Sungear and Crown was approximately $22.8 million as of April 1, 2026.
Eastern (NASDAQ:EML) reported first quarter 2026 net sales of $59.7 million, down 5.7% year-over-year, with net income of $0.6 million or $0.11 per diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations was $3.0 million, about 35% below 2025.
Backlog was $82.2 million, up from early 2026 but slightly below March 2025. Eastern reduced debt by $1.0 million, repurchased 21,120 shares (about $422,355), and reported gross margin of 20.0% versus 22.4% a year earlier.
The Eastern Company (NASDAQ:EML) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.11 per share, payable June 15, 2026, to shareholders of record on May 15, 2026. This payment marks the 343rd consecutive quarterly dividend, continuing the company's long dividend history.
The Eastern Company (NASDAQ:EML) will release first quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Management will host a conference call and webcast on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss results; dial-in and webcast replay details are provided.
- Dial-in: 888-506-0062 (US/Canada) or 973-528-0011 (international); entry code 399095
- Webcast: https://www.webcaster5.com/Webcast/Page/1757/53943
The Eastern Company (NASDAQ:EML) reported Q4 2025 net sales of $57.5M, net income of $1.2M (EPS $0.19) and adjusted Q4 net income of $1.9M (adjusted EPS $0.31). For FY 2025, net sales were $249.0M, net income $6.0M (EPS $0.98) and adjusted net income $8.4M (adjusted EPS $1.37). The company completed a $100M credit facility and reduced debt by $8.7M while implementing $4M annualized cost savings.
The Eastern Company (NASDAQ:EML) will release fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 results after market close on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Management will host a conference call and webcast on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss results. A replay of the webcast will be available. Dial-in numbers and the webcast link are provided for participants.
The Eastern Company (NASDAQ:EML) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.11 per share, payable March 13, 2026 to common shareholders of record as of February 13, 2026. This marks the company's 342nd consecutive quarterly dividend, reflecting a long-standing dividend distribution history.
The Eastern Company (NASDAQ:EML) reported third quarter 2025 results on November 4, 2025, with Q3 net sales of $55.3M, down 22% from $71.3M a year earlier, and Q3 net income of $0.6M ($0.10 diluted) versus $4.7M ($0.75) in Q3 2024.
Gross margin fell to 22.3% from 25.5% year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA declined to $3.5M from $8.7M. Year-to-date actions include $7.0M debt reduction and $3.0M of share repurchases (118,000 shares, ~2%). After quarter close the company secured a $100M revolving credit facility to increase financial flexibility.
The Eastern Company (NASDAQ:EML) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.11 per share, payable December 15, 2025, to shareholders of record as of November 14, 2025.
This payment marks the Company's 341st consecutive quarterly dividend, continuing its long-standing dividend track record.
The Eastern Company (NASDAQ:EML) will release third quarter fiscal 2025 results after market close on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Management will host a conference call and webcast to discuss results on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET. Dial-in numbers: 888-506-0062 (US/Canada toll free) or 973-528-0011 (international) using entry code 614923. A replay of the webcast will be available for those unable to join live. Webcast access: https://www.webcaster5.com/Webcast/Page/1757/53095.