The Eastern Company Declares 343rd Consecutive Quarterly Cash Dividend
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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.
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- $0.11 per share regular quarterly dividend declared
- Dividend payable on June 15, 2026
- 343 consecutive quarterly dividends paid
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SHELTON, CT / ACCESS Newswire / May 6, 2026 / The Eastern Company (NASDAQ:EML) today announced the declaration of its regular quarterly cash dividend of eleven cents (
About The Eastern Company
The Eastern Company manages industrial businesses that design, manufacture and sell unique engineered solutions to markets. Eastern's businesses operate in industries that offer long-term macroeconomic growth opportunities. The Company operates from locations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Taiwan, and China. More information on the Company can be found at www.easterncompany.com.
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The Eastern Company
Ryan Schroeder or Nicholas Vlahos, 203-729-2255
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