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Eastman Kodak Co(KODK)
Advisory History & Simulated Performance *
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Stock price based on last close Advisory Performance History (Simulated)
Upturn Advisory & Investor View for KODK
10/19/2026: KODK (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Eastman Kodak Co is a technology-focused B2B company specializing in industrial printing solutions and advanced materials. Following its post-bankruptcy transition, the firm now derives revenue primarily from its PROSPER inkjet systems, printing consumables, and brand licensing. Its primary growth opportunity lies in the industrial digital packaging market and the expansion of its specialty chemical manufacturing. However, the company faces significant execution risks, as it competes against well-capitalized printing industry giants and manages the decline of legacy products. The stock is likely suited for investors who favor turnaround narratives, though it remains a volatile asset with no current dividend and sensitive to industrial capital expenditure trends.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | The company is in a stabilization and transformation phase rather than high-growth scaling. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | The stock often reacts strongly to news regarding licensing or breakthrough product contracts. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | While assets may be undervalued, the core business faces ongoing structural headwinds. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not pay a dividend. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | The company exhibits significant operational and market volatility. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | The stock has a history of sharp price swings often unrelated to quarterly performance. |
| Valuation risk | Medium / high | Market sentiment can lead to wide variations in valuation multiples. |
| Competition risk (Print Equipment) | High | Kodak competes against much larger, better-capitalized peers in the print market. |
| Business quality | Medium | The business model is transitioning but remains sensitive to printing industry cyclicality. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | Investors should not expect income from this equity. |
| Execution risk | Medium / high | Success depends on the effective commercialization of new inkjet and material technologies. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Choppy
The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -46.27% | Avg. Invested days 21 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/19/2026 |
Upturn Scorecard
Upturn Star Rating 
Company Fundamentals
Financial Health Rating
Growth Momentum Score
Ownership
Top 5 Institutional Investors
Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)
Economic Dimensions
Quantitative Style Profile
Style Classification
Quality Focused
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 866.48M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 12 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 12 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 794.9K shares | Beta 1.57 | 52 Weeks Range 5.78 - 14.87 | Updated Date 10/18/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 5.78 - 14.87 | Updated Date 10/18/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -1.38 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Digital presses, printing plates, and ink consumables. | This is the core business that generates revenue from machine sales and ongoing service/supplies. | |
| Advanced Materials | Functional coatings and specialty chemicals. | An emerging area that attempts to use legacy manufacturing skills for modern industrial needs. |
| Licensing | Kodak brand usage for third-party consumer products. | Provides high-margin, low-effort royalty income based on the strength of the Kodak name. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 12.39 | Enterprise Value 877.71M | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.76 |
Enterprise Value 877.71M | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.76 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.77 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.73 | Shares Outstanding 97.91M | Shares Floating 71.63M |
Shares Outstanding 97.91M | Shares Floating 71.63M | ||
Percent Insiders 35.58 | Percent Institutions 43.75 |
Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
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