EMN - Eastman Chemical Company
| Previous Close | 107.27 |
| Open | 106.49 |
| Bid | 98.35 x 800 |
| Ask | 0.00 x 1100 |
| Day's Range | 105.73 - 106.75 |
| 52 Week Range | 78.59 - 112.45 |
| Volume | 708,670 |
| Avg. Volume | 1,133,638 |
| Market Cap | 15.17B |
| Beta | 0.98 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | 11.22 |
| EPS (TTM) | 9.47 |
| Earnings Date | Jul 25, 2018 - Jul 30, 2018 |
| Forward Dividend & Yield | 2.24 (2.12%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | 2018-03-14 |
| 1y Target Est | 113.00 |
- Market Realist•4 days ago
Why Westlake Chemical’s Valuations Are Better Than Its Peers
As of May 22, Westlake Chemical (WLK) was trading at a one-year forward PE multiple of 13.2x. In comparison, Eastman Chemical (EMN) and LyondellBasell (LYB) are trading at one-year forward PE multiples of 12.25x and 10.5x, respectively. A forward PE multiple is one of the valuation methods that factor in future earnings.
Market Realist•4 days agoCan Westlake Chemical’s Short Interest Continue to Rise?
Data from May 3 show that Westlake Chemical’s (WLK) short interest has fallen sequentially but is showing signs of increasing. As of May 3, WLK’s short interest as a percentage of outstanding shares was 2.9% compared to 2.7% on January 12. Although WLK’s short interest declined sequentially, indicators show that it could rise again.
Reuters•4 days agoThe next frontier in workplace wellness: financial health
Study after study shows that money stress can be as bad for workplace productivity as back pain. The latest study, released by PwC on Tuesday, found that a quarter of U.S. workers said financial worries caused them health problems. Employees say: I have present-day needs I have to take care of before I can take care of retirement," said Chris Whitlow, chief executive officer of Edukate, a workplace financial wellness provider.
- Reuters•4 days ago
The next frontier in workplace wellness: financial health
Study after study shows that money stress can be as bad for workplace productivity as back pain. The latest study, released by PwC on Tuesday, found that a quarter of U.S. workers said financial worries caused them health problems. Employees say: I have present-day needs I have to take care of before I can take care of retirement," said Chris Whitlow, chief executive officer of Edukate, a workplace financial wellness provider.
- Zacks•6 days ago
Eastman Chemical Up 20% in 6 Months: What's Driving It?
Forecast-topping Q1 earnings performance and upbeat 2018 view have contributed to the spike in Eastman Chemical's (EMN) shares.
Market Realist•6 days agoCelanese Increases Product Prices, Stock Gains Momentum
The price increase will be effective from June 1, or as the contract allows. The effects of the price increase will be seen mostly in the United States, Canada, and South America. Apart from the above-mentioned price hikes, CE has announced the price hikes of MIBK (methyl isobutyl ketone) and MIBC (methyl isobutyl carbinol).
- Market Realist•7 days ago
APD Declares Third-Quarter Dividend, Closes in the Green
On May 16, the board of Air Products and Chemicals (APD) made an announcement regarding its quarterly dividend. At the end of its fiscal second quarter, APD had 220.8 million outstanding shares. If APD doesn’t engage in share buybacks before the record date, it will be spending ~$242.9 million in the form of dividend payments.
- ACCESSWIRE•11 days ago
Free Research Report as Eastman’s Revenues Jumped 13% and Adjusted EPS Surged 22%
LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / May 17, 2018 / If you want access to our free earnings report on Eastman Chemical Co. (EMN) ("Eastman"), all you need to do is sign up now by clicking the following link www.active-investors.com/registration-sg/?symbol=EMN. The Company reported its first quarter fiscal 2018 operating and financial results on April 26, 2018. Active-Investors.com is currently working on the research report for Tronox Limited (TROX), which also belongs to the Basic Materials sector as the Company Eastman Chemical.
- American City Business Journals•11 days ago
Contractor change at Texas plant affects up to 229 KBR jobs
“When we assume a new maintenance contract, we work hard to retain the best talent, understanding how important it is to maintain site knowledge and limit the disruption of change.”
- American City Business Journals•16 days ago
Bigger than Bridgestone: State tees up grant for Wall Street firm's new Nashville HQ
If formally approved next week, this would be the second-largest FastTrack economic development grant a company has received since the start of 2011.
- Zacks•18 days ago
Eastman Chemical (EMN) Wraps Up Tritan Copolyester Expansion
Eastman Chemical's (EMN) latest expansion moves will help meet the increasing demand for copolyester materials.
Market Realist•18 days agoHow IFF’s Fragrances Segment Performed in 1Q18
International Flavors and Fragrances’ (IFF) Fragrances segment contributes the most to its overall revenue. This segment accounted for 51.8% of the company’s revenue in 1Q18 compared to 51.0% in 1Q17, an increase of 0.8 percentage points on a YoY (year-over-year) basis. The Fragrances segment reported revenue of $481.9 million, a rise of 14.2% on a YoY (year-over-year) basis, in the quarter.
- GlobeNewswire•19 days ago
Eastman Completes Tritan Copolyester Expansion and Announces Additional Increase to Copolyester Capacity
Eastman Chemical Company today announced it has completed the previously announced Eastman Tritan(TM) copolyester expansion at its Kingsport, Tennessee, manufacturing site. "We are excited to announce the completion of our Tritan expansion and are pleased with the performance we`re seeing from this new investment," said Burt Capel, vice president and general manager of Eastman`s Specialty Plastics business. Eastman is also announcing an additional planned expansion of copolyester production to also be added at its Kingsport site.
- GlobeNewswire•20 days ago
Brad Lich to address the Goldman Sachs Basic Materials Conference
Media Advisory Issued May 8, 2018 Basic Materials Conference Brad Lich, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN), will address the Goldman Sachs Basic ...
Market Realist•20 days agoHow DowDuPont’s Specialty Products Performed in 1Q18
DowDuPont’s (DWDP) Specialty Products segment is expected to be spun off into an independent company by June 1, 2019. The Specialty Products segment consists of four businesses. This segment reported combined revenues of $5.6 billion, which accounts for 26.0% of DWDP’s total revenues, an increase of 1.3% on a year-over-year basis. The reported revenues implies growth of 10.8% over 1Q17’s reported revenues of $5.0 billion.
- Market Realist•20 days ago
DowDuPont’s 1Q18 Earnings Beats Expectations
DowDuPont (DWDP) announced its 1Q18 earnings before the market opened on May 3. It reported adjusted earnings per share (or EPS) of $1.12, an increase of 6.7% over its pro forma adjusted earnings per share of $1.05. The company beat the analysts’ adjusted earnings per share estimate of $1.10. In this series, we’ll look at DowDuPont’s earnings, revenues, and segment-wise performance.
Market Realist•24 days agoInternational Flavors and Fragrances Could See Record Q1 Revenues
International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) is expected to report revenues of $911.3 million, which would be a 10.0% increase compared to 1Q17. If the company meets expectations, it would mean that IFF’s Q1 revenues have risen at a CAGR (or compound annual growth rate) of 4.6% in the past five years. IFF’s projected revenue growth is expected to be driven by organic growth.
- GlobeNewswire•24 days ago
Eastman Board Declares Dividend
KINGSPORT, Tenn., May 3, 2018 - The board of directors of Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.56 per share on the company`s common stock. The dividend ...
- GlobeNewswire•24 days ago
Eastman Announces 2018 Annual Meeting Stockholder Vote Results
KINGSPORT, Tenn., May 3, 2018 - At the Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) annual meeting, stockholders: reelected directors Humberto P. Alfonso, Brett D. Begemann, Michael P. Connors, ...
- Market Realist•24 days ago
DowDuPont’s 1Q18 Earnings and Revenue Beat Expectations
DowDuPont (DWDP) reported revenues of ~$21.5 billion for 1Q18 today, reflecting growth of 5.1% over the pro forma revenues of 1Q17 from continuing operations. The company beat Wall Street analysts’ estimates of ~$8.25 billion. DWDP’s revenue grew on good performance from the Material Science division, which increased 17%, while the Specialty Products division grew by 11%. However, the Agriculture division declined 25% due to a shift in cultivation because of the weather. A weak US dollar helped revenue grow 4%.
- Market Realist•26 days ago
What Caused LYB’s Refining Segment’s Earnings to Turn Positive?
LyondellBasell’s (LYB) Refining segment accounted for 23.1% of its total revenue in 4Q17 compared to 20.1% in 1Q18, indicating a YoY (year-over-year) rise of 4.1%.
- Market Realist•26 days ago
Why LYB’s Intermediates and Derivatives Margin Expanded in 1Q18
LyondellBasell’s (LYB) Intermediates and Derivatives (or I&D) segment accounted for 24.0% of its total revenue in 1Q18 compared to 25.5% in 1Q17, indicating a fall of 1.5% on a YoY (year-over-year) basis.
Market Realist•26 days agoLyondellBasell’s 1Q18 Revenue Was Its Best since 4Q14
For 1Q18, LyondellBasell (LYB) reported revenue of $9.8 billion, an increase of 15.9% on a YoY (year-over-year) basis. In 1Q17, its revenue totaled $8.4 billion.
Market Realist•26 days agoLyondellBasell’s 1Q18 Earnings Rise, Stock Gains Marginally
Chemical company LyondellBasell (LYB) announced its 1Q18 earnings on April 27, 2018. It reported adjusted EPS (earnings per share) of $3.11 compared to analysts’ estimate of $2.74.
Market Realist•26 days agoHuntsman Completes Demilec Acquisition
On April 23, Huntsman (HUN) announced that it had completed the acquisition of Demilec, a leading manufacturer and distributor of spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation systems. Huntsman agreed to buy Demilec on March 13 in an all-cash transaction worth $350 million.
