Welcome to our dedicated page for EASTERN CO SEC filings (Ticker: EML), a comprehensive resource for investors and traders seeking official regulatory documents including 10-K annual reports, 10-Q quarterly earnings, 8-K material events, and insider trading forms.
Our SEC filing database is enhanced with expert analysis from Rhea-AI, providing insights into the potential impact of each filing on EASTERN CO's stock performance. Each filing includes a concise AI-generated summary, sentiment and impact scores, and end-of-day stock performance data showing the actual market reaction. Navigate easily through different filing types including 10-K annual reports, 10-Q quarterly reports, 8-K current reports, proxy statements (DEF 14A), and Form 4 insider trading disclosures.
Designed for fundamental investors and regulatory compliance professionals, our page simplifies access to critical SEC filings. By combining real-time SEC filing updates, Rhea-AI's analytical insights, and historical stock performance data, we provide comprehensive visibility into EASTERN CO's regulatory disclosures and financial reporting.
EASTERN CO (symbol: EML) is the issuer of record for a Form 4 filing submitted to the SEC. Scott Peggy reported reported purchase transactions in this Form 4 filing.
EASTERN CO (EML) reported that director Peggy Scott acquired 996 Common Shares on September 16, 2026, issued under The Eastern Company Director's Fee Program pursuant to Rule 16b-3(d). The price of $25.25 per share was the share price on September 15, 2026, used to determine the number of shares, bringing her direct holdings to 27,258 shares. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported.
EASTERN CO (symbol: EML) is the issuer of record for a Form 4 filing submitted to the SEC. MITAROTONDA JAMES A reported reported purchase transactions in this Form 4 filing.
EASTERN CO (EML) director and ten percent owner James A. Mitarotonda reported acquiring 1,423 Common Shares of Eastern on September 16, 2026. According to a footnote, these shares were issued under The Eastern Company Director's Fee Program pursuant to Rule 16b-3(d) using the share price on September 15, 2026 to determine the number of shares. After this stock-based fee issuance, he holds 47,613 Common Shares directly and has an additional 650,000 Common Shares reported as indirectly owned through Barington Companies Equity Partners, L.P., subject to a disclaimer of beneficial ownership beyond his pecuniary interest.
EASTERN CO (symbol: EML) is the issuer of record for a Form 4 filing submitted to the SEC. EVERETS JOHN reported reported purchase transactions in this Form 4 filing.
EASTERN CO (EML) director John Everets reported acquiring common shares through a director compensation program. On September 16, 2026, he was issued 1,037 Common Shares under The Eastern Company Director's Fee Program, with the number of shares based on a $25.25 share price from September 15, 2026, pursuant to Rule 16b-3(d). Following this issuance, he holds 143,541 Common Shares directly.
EASTERN CO (symbol: EML) is the issuer of record for a Form 4 filing submitted to the SEC. Galbato Chan reported reported purchase transactions in this Form 4 filing.
EASTERN CO (EML) director Chan Galbato reported receiving 1,217 Common Shares of the company on September 16, 2026. The shares were issued under The Eastern Company Director's Fee Program as equity compensation, with the number of shares based on a share price of $25.25. After this issuance, Galbato directly holds 5,384 common shares, and no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported.
EASTERN CO (EML) reported that director Frederick D. DiSanto received a grant of 905 shares of common stock on September 15, 2026 under The Eastern Company Director's Fee Program, an acquisition exempt under Rule 16b-3(d). The shares were valued using a share price of $25.25, bringing his directly held stake to 106,329 shares. Separate footnote disclosures describe additional shares held indirectly through Ancora Catalyst and Ancora Merlin, with DiSanto disclaiming beneficial ownership beyond his pecuniary interest.
The Eastern Company reported lower net sales but higher GAAP earnings for the quarter and six months ended July 4, 2026. Quarterly net sales fell to $61.8 million from $70.2 million, and six‑month sales declined to $121.5 million from $136.1 million, driven by softer demand for truck mirror assemblies, returnable transport packaging, and latch and handle assemblies, partially offset by new aerospace and defense revenue.
Gross margin percentage compressed to 20.6% in the quarter from 23.3%, while operating profit from continuing operations declined to $1.7 million from $3.1 million. However, net income from continuing operations rose to $5.6 million (diluted EPS $0.94) from $2.0 million ($0.33) due to a $6.5 million bargain purchase gain from the acquisition of Sinecera (Crown Precision) and Sungear, which expands into aerospace and defense components.
On an adjusted basis, profitability weakened: adjusted net income from continuing operations for the quarter was $0.9 million versus $3.5 million, and adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations was $3.4 million versus $6.7 million. Cash generation was strong, with $12.0 million provided by operating activities in the first half versus $1.9 million a year earlier, lifting cash to $15.1 million. Backlog increased 45% to $126.2 million, aided by $19.0 million of acquired aerospace and defense orders, and the company ended the period with a total debt‑to‑equity ratio of 32.1% and $59 million of unused revolver capacity.
The Eastern Company reported second quarter 2026 results reflecting lower sales but strong backlog growth and a one-time acquisition gain. Net sales decreased 12% to $61.8 million, and first-half sales fell 11% to $121.5 million, primarily from reduced shipments of returnable transport packaging, truck mirror assemblies, and latch and handle assemblies, partly offset by $1.7 million in aerospace revenue from newly acquired Sungear and Crown Precision. Gross margin was 20.6% in the quarter versus 23.3% a year earlier.
GAAP net income from continuing operations rose to $5.6 million ($0.94 per diluted share) from $2.0 million, driven by a $6.5 million non-cash bargain purchase gain on the acquisition. Excluding this and other items, adjusted net income fell to $0.9 million ($0.15 per share) from $3.5 million ($0.57 per share), and adjusted EBITDA declined to $3.4 million from $6.7 million. Backlog grew 45% year-over-year to $126.2 million, supported by acquired aerospace orders and improving demand in core transportation products. The company increased total debt to $41.7 million to fund the acquisition but generated $12.0 million of operating cash flow in the first half and repurchased 19,529 shares, with 256,275 shares remaining authorized for repurchase.
BlackRock, Inc. filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting its beneficial ownership of common stock of EASTERN CO. BlackRock reports beneficial ownership of 40,495 shares of Eastern’s common stock, representing 0.7% of the outstanding class.
BlackRock has sole voting and dispositive power over all 40,495 shares and no shared voting or dispositive power. The filing notes that this ownership reflects securities held by specified BlackRock business units, and excludes other units whose holdings are disaggregated under SEC guidance. Various underlying persons have rights to dividends or sale proceeds in these shares, but no individual person’s interest exceeds 5% of Eastern’s total outstanding common shares.
EVERETS JOHN reported open-market purchase transactions in this Form 4 filing.
EASTERN CO director John Everets acquired 1,310 common shares of EML as equity compensation. The shares were issued under The Eastern Company Director's Fee Program pursuant to Rule 16b-3(d) at a reference price of $21.40 per share. Following this issuance, Everets directly holds 142,504 common shares.
Eastern Co director Frederick D. DiSanto increased his stake in the company. He bought 1,000 shares of common stock in an open-market purchase at $21.25 per share and also received 1,068 shares as a grant under The Eastern Company Director's Fee Program, using a share price of $21.40 on June 15, 2026 to determine the number of shares. After these transactions, he holds 105,424 shares directly. Additional indirect holdings include 11,970 shares owned by Ancora Catalyst and 43,797 shares owned by Ancora Merlin, where he may be deemed a beneficial owner for Section16 purposes but disclaims beneficial ownership except for his pecuniary interest.