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Eastman Chemical Company (EMN)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/03/2025: EMN (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
20 Analysts rated it
Well-followed company, solid analyst reports, reliable data for confident investing.
1 Year Target Price $97.39
1 Year Target Price $97.39
| 10 | Strong Buy |
| 3 | Buy |
| 7 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -5.5% | Avg. Invested days 31 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/03/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 9.19B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 10.14 | 1Y Target Price 97.39 |
Price to earnings Ratio 10.14 | 1Y Target Price 97.39 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 20 | Beta 1.26 | 52 Weeks Range 70.15 - 111.31 | Updated Date 07/3/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 70.15 - 111.31 | Updated Date 07/3/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 4.45% | Basic EPS (TTM) 7.85 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 9.85% | Operating Margin (TTM) 13.93% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 5.95% | Return on Equity (TTM) 16.03% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 10.14 | Forward PE 10.95 | Enterprise Value 13830575028 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.98 |
Enterprise Value 13830575028 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.98 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.48 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 7.51 | Shares Outstanding 115460000 | Shares Floating 114438757 |
Shares Outstanding 115460000 | Shares Floating 114438757 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.76 | Percent Institutions 93.19 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Eastman Chemical Company
Company Overview
History and Background
Eastman Chemical Company was founded in 1920 by George Eastman of Eastman Kodak to supply chemicals for the photographic process. It has since evolved into a global specialty materials company.
Core Business Areas
- Advanced Materials: Produces a broad range of specialty plastics, films, and adhesives used in transportation, consumer, and building & construction markets.
- Additives & Functional Products: Offers a variety of specialty additives and performance chemicals used in transportation, industrial, and energy markets.
- Chemical Intermediates: Manufactures a range of chemical intermediates used in various end markets, including paints & coatings, textiles, and agriculture.
- Fibers: Production of acetate tow, which is used in filtration products for tobacco and other products.
Leadership and Structure
Eastman Chemical Company is led by a CEO and a senior management team. The organizational structure includes various business segments and functional departments.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Competitors: Covestro, SABIC, Dow Chemical
- Product Name 1: Specialty Plastics (e.g., Tritan copolyester): Used in durable goods, food packaging, and medical devices. Market share varies by specific polymer, highly competitive landscape including Covestro, SABIC, and Dow Chemical. Estimated revenue difficult to specify per product, but plastics is a significant revenue driver.
- Competitors: Celanese, Daicel
- Product Name 2: Acetate Tow: Used in cigarette filters. Eastman is a major global supplier. Market share is substantial in the acetate tow market, but competitors include Celanese and Daicel.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The chemical industry is cyclical and sensitive to economic conditions. Trends include increasing demand for sustainable materials and stricter environmental regulations.
Positioning
Eastman Chemical Company positions itself as a specialty materials provider with a focus on innovation and sustainability. Its competitive advantages include its diverse product portfolio and global reach.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for specialty chemicals is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars globally. Eastman holds a small but significant share of this very large market and focuses on capturing increased revenue from niche applications and sustainable solutions.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diverse product portfolio
- Global presence
- Strong innovation capabilities
- Focus on sustainability
Weaknesses
- Sensitivity to economic cycles
- Exposure to raw material price fluctuations
- High debt levels
- Complexity of operations
Opportunities
- Growing demand for sustainable materials
- Expansion into emerging markets
- Acquisitions of complementary businesses
- Development of new applications for existing products
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Increased competition
- Stringent environmental regulations
- Geopolitical instability
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- DOW
- LYB
- EMN
- SHW
Competitive Landscape
Eastman Chemical Company competes on product innovation, customer service, and global reach. It faces challenges from larger, more diversified chemical companies.
Major Acquisitions
AEC Polymers
- Year: 2022
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 160
- Strategic Rationale: Expand Eastman's presence in the automotive plastics market and broaden its product portfolio.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been moderate, with fluctuations due to economic cycles.
Future Projections: Future growth projections depend on analyst estimates, which vary based on market conditions and company performance.
Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include focusing on innovation, sustainability, and cost reduction.
Summary
Eastman Chemical is a specialty materials company facing cyclical industry dynamics. Strengths are its diverse product portfolio and global presence. Weaknesses include sensitivity to economic conditions. The company needs to capitalize on sustainability trends and manage debt effectively.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Eastman Chemical Company's Investor Relations website
- SEC filings
- Industry reports
- Analyst estimates
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market conditions and company performance are subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
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About Eastman Chemical Company
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Kingsport, TN, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1993-10-10 | Chairman & CEO Mr. Mark J. Costa | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Specialty Chemicals | Full time employees 14000 | Website https://www.eastman.com |
Full time employees 14000 | Website https://www.eastman.com | ||
Eastman Chemical Company operates as a specialty materials company in the United States, China, and internationally. The company's Additives & Functional Products segment offers amine derivative-based building blocks, intermediates for surfactants, metam-based soil fumigants, and organic acid-based solutions; specialty coalescent and solvents, paint additives, and specialty polymers; and heat transfer and aviation fluids. It serves transportation, personal care, wellness, food, feed, agriculture, building and construction, water treatment, energy, consumables, durables, and electronics markets. Its Advanced Materials segment provides copolyesters, cellulosic biopolymers, polyvinyl butyral sheets, polyester films and window and protective films for value-added end uses in the transportation, durables, electronics, building and construction, medical and pharma, and consumables end-markets. The company's Chemical Intermediates segment offers olefin and acetyl derivatives, ethylene, and commodity solvents; and primary non-phthalate and phthalate plasticizers, and niche non-phthalate plasticizers for industrial chemicals and processing, building and construction, health and wellness, and food and feed. Its Fibers segment provides cellulose acetate tow, triacetin, cellulose acetate flake, acetic acid, and acetic anhydride for use in filtration media primarily cigarette filters; natural and solution dyed acetate yarns, and staple fiber for use in consumables, and health and wellness markets; and wet-laid nonwoven media, specialty and engineered papers, and cellulose acetate fibers for transportation, industrial, agriculture and mining, and aerospace markets. The company was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee.
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