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Eastman Chemical Company (EMN)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/28/2025: EMN (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
1 Year Target Price $76.65
1 Year Target Price $76.65
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 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 7.83B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 9.59 | 1Y Target Price 76.65 |
Price to earnings Ratio 9.59 | 1Y Target Price 76.65 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 20 | Beta 1.23 | 52 Weeks Range 56.78 - 111.31 | Updated Date 08/28/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 56.78 - 111.31 | Updated Date 08/28/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 4.79% | Basic EPS (TTM) 7.11 |
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 2025-07-31 | When After Market | Estimate 1.75 | Actual 1.6 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 8.96% | Operating Margin (TTM) 12.42% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 5.54% | Return on Equity (TTM) 14.39% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 9.59 | Forward PE 11.4 | Enterprise Value 12532273850 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.84 |
Enterprise Value 12532273850 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.84 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.35 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 7.26 | Shares Outstanding 114832000 | Shares Floating 113755466 |
Shares Outstanding 114832000 | Shares Floating 113755466 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.76 | Percent Institutions 91.7 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Eastman Chemical Company

Company Overview
History and Background
Eastman Chemical Company was founded in 1920 by George Eastman as a supplier of chemicals for Eastman Kodak. It became an independent company in 1994 through a spin-off.
Core Business Areas
- Advanced Materials: Provides specialty plastics, films, and adhesives for various applications like automotive, construction, and consumer goods.
- Additives & Functional Products: Offers additives for coatings, tires, animal nutrition, and other industrial applications.
- Chemical Intermediates: Manufactures basic chemicals and intermediates used in a wide range of industrial processes.
- Fibers: Produces acetate tow and triacetin, mainly for filter products.
Leadership and Structure
Eastman Chemical is led by Mark Costa (Chairman and CEO). The company is structured with business segments reporting to executive leadership.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Tritan Copolyester: A BPA-free plastic used in water bottles and other consumer products. Eastman is a major producer, but market share data is not publicly available. Competitors include Covestro and SABIC.
- PVB (Polyvinyl Butyral): Used in laminated safety glass for automotive and architectural applications. Market share data not readily available, however Eastman is a key player. Competitors include Kuraray and Sekisui.
- Eastman Acetate Tow: A key product in the Fibers segment used in the production of cigarette filters. Competitors include Celanese.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The chemical industry is cyclical and influenced by global economic conditions, raw material prices, and environmental regulations. There is significant competition and the need for continuous innovation.
Positioning
Eastman is a specialty chemical company with a strong focus on innovation and customer solutions. It competes on quality, performance, and value-added services. They are differentiated due to their vertical integration and their high specialization.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for specialty chemicals is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars globally. Eastman is positioned to capture a portion of this market through its diverse portfolio and focus on innovation.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand reputation
- Diversified product portfolio
- Focus on innovation and sustainability
- Global presence
- Vertically integrated manufacturing
Weaknesses
- Exposure to cyclical industries
- Reliance on raw material prices
- High capital expenditure requirements
- Debt levels can increase during acquisitions.
Opportunities
- Growing demand for specialty chemicals
- Expansion into emerging markets
- Development of sustainable products
- Acquisitions of complementary businesses
- Increased focus on circular economy
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Fluctuations in raw material prices
- Increased competition
- Stringent environmental regulations
- Geopolitical risks
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- DOW
- LYB
- SHW
- RPM
Competitive Landscape
Eastman competes with large, diversified chemical companies and smaller, specialized players. Its advantages include its diversified portfolio, strong customer relationships, and focus on innovation. Disadvantages are being beholden to changes in the underlying macro economy and its associated cycles.
Major Acquisitions
AI Technology, Inc
- Year: 2024
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 140
- Strategic Rationale: Strengthens Eastman's position in the medical, electronics and aerospace adhesives markets.
Escentria
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 0
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Eastman's portfolio of high-performance paint coalescents.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Eastman Chemical's growth has been a mix of organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates vary, but project moderate growth driven by innovation and expansion into new markets. Data unavailable without a live data feed.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in capacity expansions, sustainable product development, and digital transformation.
Summary
Eastman Chemical is a well-established specialty chemical company with a diversified product portfolio and a focus on innovation. While the company is subject to cyclical industries and raw material price fluctuations, its global presence and commitment to sustainability provide opportunities for future growth. Strategic acquisitions and investment in high-growth markets will also be key to long-term success. They need to watch the balance sheet so it doesn't grow too large with debt and exposure to high interest rates and inflation rates.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Eastman Chemical Company Website
- Company SEC Filings
- Industry Reports
- Analyst Reports
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market data can change rapidly. Actual performance may vary.
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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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