- Eastman Chemical (EMN) Gets Price Target Hikes from Morgan Stanley and RBC
May 16, 2026
Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) is included among the 11 Best Rising Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now.Eastman Chemical (EMN) Gets Price Target Hikes from Morgan Stanley and RBC
On May 5, Morgan Stanley raised its price recommendation on Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) to $83 from $73. It reiterated an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm updated its targets as part of a weekly review of the North American polyethylene market.
The same day, RBC Capital also raised its price goal on Eastman to $82 from $79. It maintained a Sector Perform rating after the company posted a Q1 earnings beat. The firm said Eastman expects a meaningful improvement in both its Chemical Intermediates and Advanced Materials segments during Q2. At the same time, the analyst noted that volatility in energy and raw material costs continues to create uncertainty. Volumes also remain under pressure, particularly in the Fibers segment, where destocking has become a double-digit headwind.
Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) is a specialty materials company that manufactures products used in everyday consumer and industrial applications. The company operates through four business segments: Advanced Materials (AM), Additives & Functional Products (AFP), Chemical Intermediates (CI), and Fibers.
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- Euro Manganese Announces Positive Preliminary Economic Assessment
May 14, 2026 · newsfilecorp.com
EMN Responds to Market with Solid Economics, Increased Recoveries, and New Commercial Plant Optionality Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 14, 2026) - Euro Manganese Inc. (TSXV: EMN) (ASX: EMN) (FSE: E060) and its subsidiary Mangan Chvaletice, s.r.o. ("Mangan" and together the "Company", "Euro Manganese" or "EMN") is pleased to announce the results of a new Preliminary Economic Assessment ("PEA") for the development of its Chvaletice Manganese Project ("Chvaletice Manganese Project", "CMP", or "Project") in the Czech Republic.
- EURO MANGANESE ANNOUNCES POSITIVE PRELIMINARY ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT
May 14, 2026
EMN RESPONDS TO MARKET WITH SOLID ECONOMICS, INCREASED RECOVERIES, AND NEW COMMERCIAL PLANT OPTIONALITY VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(NEWSFILE CORP. - MAY 14, 2026) - EURO MANGANESE INC. (TSXV: EMN) (ASX: EMN) (FSE: E060) AND ITS SUBSIDIARY MANGAN CHVALETICE, S.R.O. ("MANGAN" AND TOGETHER THE "COMPANY", "EURO MANGANESE" OR "EMN") IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS OF A NEW PRELIMINARY ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT ("PEA") FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ITS CHVALETICE MANGANESE PROJECT ("CHVALETICE MANGANESE PROJECT", "CMP", OR "PROJECT") IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC.
- The Middle East conflict has a ‘significant CONSTRAINT' on plastics, says Eastman Chemical CEO
May 12, 2026 · youtube.com
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- Eastman Chemical's (NYSE:EMN) Soft Earnings Don't Show The Whole Picture
May 9, 2026
The market was pleased with the recent earnings report from Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN), despite the profit numbers being soft. We think that investors might be looking at some positive factors beyond the earnings numbers.
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The Impact Of Unusual Items On Profit
Importantly, our data indicates that Eastman Chemical's profit was reduced by US$101m, due to unusual items, over the last year. It's never great to see unusual items costing the company profits, but on the upside, things might improve sooner rather than later. We looked at thousands of listed companies and found that unusual items are very often one-off in nature. And that's hardly a surprise given these line items are considered unusual. If Eastman Chemical doesn't see those unusual expenses repeat, then all else being equal we'd expect its profit to increase over the coming year.
That might leave you wondering what analysts are forecasting in terms of future profitability. Luckily, you can click here to see an interactive graph depicting future profitability, based on their estimates.
Our Take On Eastman Chemical's Profit Performance
Unusual items (expenses) detracted from Eastman Chemical's earnings over the last year, but we might see an improvement next year. Because of this, we think Eastman Chemical's earnings potential is at least as good as it seems, and maybe even better! Unfortunately, though, its earnings per share actually fell back over the last year. Of course, we've only just scratched the surface when it comes to analysing its earnings; one could also consider margins, forecast growth, and return on investment, among other factors. With this in mind, we wouldn't consider investing in a stock unless we had a thorough understanding of the risks. When we did our research, we found 3 warning signs for Eastman Chemical (1 is significant!) that we believe deserve your full attention.
This note has only looked at a single factor that sheds light on the nature of Eastman Chemical's profit. But there are plenty of other ways to inform your opinion of a company. Some people consider a high return on equity to be a good sign of a quality business. While it might take a little research on your behalf, you may find this free collection of companies boasting high return on equity, or this list of stocks with significant insider holdings to be useful.
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- Eastman Announces 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders Vote Results
May 7, 2026
KINGSPORT, Tenn., May 07, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At the Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) annual meeting, stockholders:
elected directors Humberto P. Alfonso, Damon J. Audia, Brett D. Begemann, Eric L. Butler, Mark J. Costa, Linnie M. Haynesworth, Julie F. Holder, Renée J. Hornbaker, Kim Ann Mink, James J. O’Brien, and Donald W. Slager to one-year terms;
ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026;
approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s executive officers as disclosed in the annual meeting proxy statement (the "say-on-pay" vote);
approved the 2026 Omnibus Stock Compensation Plan; and
rejected an advisory stockholder proposal requesting to lower the threshold for calling special shareholder meetings.
Additional information about each of the matters acted upon by stockholders at the annual meeting is included in the proxy statement that was furnished to stockholders in connection with the meeting. The proxy statement is also available at investors.eastman.com. The final vote totals for the matters acted upon by stockholders at the annual meeting will be reported in a Form 8-K filing with the SEC and also posted on investors.eastman.com.
Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.
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Media: Tracy Kilgore Addington
423-224-0498 / tracy@eastman.com
Investors: Greg Riddle
212-835-1620 / griddle@eastman.com
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- Eastman Board Declares Dividend
May 7, 2026
KINGSPORT, Tenn., May 07, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.84 per share on the company's common stock.
The dividend is payable July 8, 2026, to stockholders of record as of June 15, 2026.
Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.
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Contacts
Media: Tracy Kilgore Addington
423-224-0498 / tracy@eastman.com
Investors: Greg Riddle
212-835-1620 / griddle@eastman.com
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- Eastman Announces 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders Vote Results
May 7, 2026 · businesswire.com
KINGSPORT, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) announced its 2026 Annual Meeting stockholder vote results.
- Eastman Board Declares Dividend
May 7, 2026 · businesswire.com
KINGSPORT, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.84 per share on the company's common stock.
- EASTMAN ANNOUNCES 2026 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS VOTE RESULTS
May 7, 2026
KINGSPORT, TENN.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY (NYSE:EMN) ANNOUNCED ITS 2026 ANNUAL MEETING STOCKHOLDER VOTE RESULTS.
