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Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE: EMN) is a global specialty materials manufacturer headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee. Founded in 1920, Eastman produces a broad range of products used in everyday items and serves end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. This news page aggregates company announcements and market updates related to EMN.
Investors and followers of Eastman can use this feed to review earnings releases, dividend declarations, and other material events disclosed through press releases and conference presentations. Recent communications have highlighted themes such as cash generation, cost structure actions, and the performance of specialty businesses in a challenging macroeconomic environment.
Typical news items for Eastman include quarterly and annual financial results, updates on its circular economy and methanolysis initiatives, and commentary on demand trends in key end markets. The company also issues news about Board and executive changes, including director appointments and leadership transitions in technology and sustainability roles. In addition, Eastman frequently announces participation in investor conferences, with live and replay webcasts hosted through its investor relations site.
This page focuses on news that Eastman releases through wire services and other public channels, providing a centralized view of developments that can affect how the market evaluates EMN. Readers interested in the specialty materials and plastics material and resin manufacturing industry can monitor this stream to follow Eastman’s public communications over time and to compare its disclosures with broader sector conditions.
Eastman (NYSE:EMN) reported 4Q25 and full-year 2025 results showing weaker demand and margin pressure but solid cash generation and shareholder returns. FY25 sales were $8,752M and adjusted EBIT was $930M. Operating cash flow approached $970M. The company returned ~$500M to shareholders and delivered ~$100M of cost savings. Kingsport methanolysis exceeded targets, producing >2.5x recycled content and ~$60M incremental earnings. Eastman raised its dividend for the 16th consecutive year and set 2026 self-help targets of $125–$150M in cost reductions; Q1 2026 adjusted EPS is expected at $1.00–$1.20.
Eastman (NYSE:EMN) will release its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026 at approximately 4:15 p.m. ET via wire distribution and investors.eastman.com, accompanied by an SEC Form 8-K filing.
Advance slides, prepared remarks, and a listen-only webcast and teleconference are scheduled for Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. ET; slides and remarks will be posted the evening of Jan. 29. Teleconference dial-in is toll-free +1 (833) 470-1428 with passcode 251637. A pre-registration link is provided for unique dial-in details. A webcast replay and MP3 download will be available; telephone replay runs from 1:00 p.m. ET Jan. 31 through 11:59 p.m. ET Feb. 9, 2026 (toll-free +1 (866) 813-9403, passcode 974396).
Eastman (NYSE: EMN) declared a quarterly cash dividend increase from $0.83 to $0.84 per share, payable January 8, 2026 to shareholders of record as of December 15, 2025. This marks the 16th consecutive year the company has raised its dividend. Management tied the action to confidence in consistent earnings and strong cash generation.
Company background included: founded in 1920, ~14,000 employees, operations in 100+ countries, and 2024 revenue of approximately $9.4 billion. The release reiterates Eastman’s focus on specialty materials, innovation-driven growth, and sustainability.
Eastman Chemical (NYSE:EMN) said Willie McLain, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will address the Citi Basic Materials Conference on December 2, 2025 at 10:50 a.m. ET. The presentation will be webcast live at investors.eastman.com and an audio replay will be available afterward on the company’s investor events page.
Investor and media contact details are provided for follow-up; the company listed Greg Riddle for investor relations and Tracy Kilgore Addington for media inquiries.
Eastman (NYSE:EMN) reported third-quarter 2025 results on November 3, 2025, delivering $402 million of operating cash flow and announcing an approximate $200 million reduction in inventory versus Q2 2025.
3Q25 sales revenue was $2,202 million (down 11% YoY), EBIT was $188 million, adjusted EBIT was $210 million, GAAP EPS was $0.40, and adjusted EPS was $1.14. The company returned $146 million to shareholders and remains on track for >$75 million cost reductions in 2025 and ~ $100 million in 2026. Full-year 2025 adjusted diluted EPS is projected at $5.40–$5.65 and operating cash flow is expected to approach $1 billion.
Eastman (NYSE: EMN) will release third-quarter 2025 financial results on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 at approximately 4:15 p.m. ET via wire distribution, the company's News Center and an SEC Form 8-K filing.
Management will host an advance slides, webcast and teleconference on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. ET; slides and prepared remarks will be posted Monday evening at investors.eastman.com. Webcast is listen-only; toll-free dial-in is +1 (833) 470-1428 with passcode 369653. A pre-registration link is provided for unique dial-in details.
Replay options include a webcast replay and downloadable MP3 at investors.eastman.com and a telephone replay available from Nov. 4, 1:00 p.m. ET through Nov. 14, 11:59 p.m. ET (toll free +1 (866) 813-9403, passcode 372027). Investor and media contacts are listed for follow-up.
Eastman (NYSE:EMN) has been recognized as one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2025 by 3BL, ranking #36 overall and #7 in the materials industry. The prestigious ranking evaluates Russell 1,000 companies across seven pillars including climate change, employee relations, environment, governance, human rights, and stakeholder relations.
The assessment is based on 219 factors and relies exclusively on publicly available data, requiring no company submissions or fees. The 2025 methodology includes increased weighting of performance-based factors introduced in 2024 and incorporates ISS Sustainability Solutions' annual E&S Disclosure and Governance QualityScore enhancements.
Eastman Chemical (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 accessible through a live webcast on investors.eastman.com, with an audio replay available afterwards in the events & presentations section of the company's investor relations website.
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.