Eastman Chemical (NYSE: EMN) furnishes Q4 2025 earnings release in 8-K filing

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Eastman Chemical Company filed a current report to furnish its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025. The company states that it publicly released these results on January 29, 2026, and has attached the full earnings press release as an exhibit.

The earnings release is provided as Exhibit 99.01 and is incorporated by reference, but is designated as “furnished” rather than “filed” under securities law, which affects how it is treated for certain legal liabilities and future regulatory filings.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):

January 29, 2026

EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware

1-12626

62-1539359

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

200 South Wilcox Drive
Kingsport			Tennessee			37662
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)						(Zip Code)

(423) 229-2000

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

EMN

New York Stock Exchange

1.875% Notes Due 2026

EMN26

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY - EMN 

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On January 29, 2026, the registrant publicly released its financial results for fourth quarter 2025. The full text of the release is furnished as Exhibit 99.01 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, and is incorporated herein by reference. This information shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits:

(d) Exhibits

The following exhibits are furnished pursuant to Item 9.01:

99.01    Public release by Eastman on January 29, 2026 of fourth quarter 2025 financial results

104    Cover Page Interactive Data File

EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY - EMN 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

 

						Eastman Chemical Company
			By:			/s/ Michelle R. Stewart
						Michelle R. Stewart
						Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller
						Date: January 29, 2026

FAQ

What did Eastman Chemical (EMN) disclose in this 8-K filing?

Eastman Chemical disclosed that it has released its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025. The company furnished the full earnings press release as Exhibit 99.01 to the report, making the detailed financial information available through that attached document.

When did Eastman Chemical (EMN) release its Q4 2025 financial results?

Eastman Chemical released its fourth quarter 2025 financial results on January 29, 2026. The same date is referenced in the current report, which furnishes the full earnings press release as an exhibit for investors and regulators to review.

Where can investors find Eastman Chemical’s Q4 2025 results in the 8-K?

Investors can find Eastman Chemical’s fourth quarter 2025 financial results in Exhibit 99.01 to the report. The filing explains that the complete text of the company’s earnings press release is furnished as this exhibit and incorporated by reference.

Is Eastman Chemical’s Q4 2025 earnings release considered filed with the SEC?

The Q4 2025 earnings release is treated as furnished, not filed, with the SEC. Eastman Chemical notes that this information is not deemed filed for Section 18 liability or automatically incorporated into other securities law filings unless specifically referenced.

Which Eastman Chemical executive signed this 8-K for Q4 2025 results?

The report was signed on behalf of Eastman Chemical by Michelle R. Stewart. She is identified in the document as the company’s Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer, and Corporate Controller, acting as the authorized signatory for the filing.