EMN - Eastman Chemical Company
| Previous Close | 98.93 |
| Open | 99.35 |
| Bid | 0.00 x 800 |
| Ask | 103.15 x 800 |
| Day's Range | 98.34 - 99.43 |
| 52 Week Range | 86.56 - 112.45 |
| Volume | 667,467 |
| Avg. Volume | 865,518 |
| Market Cap | 13.947B |
| Beta | 0.99 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | 9.89 |
| EPS (TTM) | 9.98 |
| Earnings Date | Oct 24, 2018 - Oct 29, 2018 |
| Forward Dividend & Yield | 2.24 (2.24%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | 2018-09-13 |
| 1y Target Est | 114.27 |
- Zacks•18 hours ago
Eastman Chemical Raises Prices of Methanol Methyl Acetate
Eastman Chemical (EMN) plans to lift list and off-list prices of Methyl Acetate in North America starting Oct 1.
Market Realist•2 days agoCelanese Plans to Increase Acetate Tow Prices
On September 18, Celanese announced that it will increase acetate tow prices. The price increase will be effective on November 1 or as the contract allows. The prices will increase across all of the acetate tow grades. The increase will impact Eastern Europe and Asia. Celanese will increase the acetate tow prices by $1.00 per kilogram.
Market Realist•2 days agoAPD: Industrial Gas Prices Will Increase in North America
On September 17, Air Products and Chemicals (APD) announced that it’s increasing the prices of its liquid and bulk industrial gases. The price increase will only impact the North American region. The price increase will be effective on October 1.
Markit•5 days agoSee what the IHS Markit Score report has to say about Eastman Chemical Co.
The last change in the short interest score occurred more than 1 month ago and implies that there has been little change in sentiment among investors who seek to profit from falling equity prices. Index (PMI) data, output in the Basic Materials sector is rising.
- Zacks•6 days ago
Eastman Chemical Set to Raise Copolyesters Products Prices
Eastman Chemical's (EMN) Specialty Plastic Business is implementing price increases for Copolyesters products owing to increased operating costs, especially of raw materials.
Market Realist•6 days agoCelanese Stock: How It’s Faring in 2018 Compared to Peers
Celanese (CE), a specialty chemical company, has outperformed its selected peers so far in 2018. YTD (year-to-date), Celanese has risen ~6%. Its peer Eastman Chemical (EMN) has risen 5% YTD. LyondellBasell (LYB) and Westlake Chemical (WLK) have fallen 7.4% and 21.2%, respectively, YTD. However, CE has underperformed the S&P 500 (SPY), which has gained 8.6% in the same period.
Market Realist•7 days agoCelanese’s Debt Trend in 2018: Where Is It Headed?
At the end of the second quarter of 2018, Celanese (CE) reported debt of ~$.3.6 billion. Its debt remained stable at ~$3 billion between 2012 and 2016. However, at the end of 2017, Celanese raised 300 million euros to fund its qualified US pension plans. As a result, CE’s debt is at its highest level in more than six years.
GuruFocus.com•7 days ago6 Underperforming Stocks in Gurus' Portfolios
While gurus hold positions in these companies, the stock prices and returns continue to fall. Dillard's Inc. (DDS) had a negative performance of 5.1% over the last six months. The stock has a total weight of 1.77% in nine gurus' portfolios.
- Zacks•8 days ago
Eastman Chemical (EMN) Set to Hike Prices of Plasticizers
Eastman Chemical (EMN) raises prices of plasticizers owing to increased operating costs, especially of raw materials.
Markit•8 days agoSee what the IHS Markit Score report has to say about Eastman Chemical Co.
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Market Realist•9 days agoAPD to Increase Supply for Samsung Electronics
On September 10, Air Products and Chemicals (APD) announced that Samsung Electronics awarded the company with a contract to supply additional gaseous nitrogen and hydrogen to its plant in Giheung, South Korea. Air Products and Chemicals has been supplying gases to Samsung Electronic’s Giheung site since 1998. The additional order will help Air Products and Chemicals increase its strength in the region. However, Air Products and Chemicals didn’t disclose any of the deal’s financial aspects.
Markit•13 days agoSee what the IHS Markit Score report has to say about Eastman Chemical Co.
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Market Realist•14 days agoAir Products to Build New Hydrogen Plant in La Porte, Texas
On September 11, Air Products and Chemicals (APD) announced that it plans to increase its hydrogen capacity to meet the growing demand. The company announced its plans to build a new liquid hydrogen plant in La Porte, Texas, which is expected to be online by 2021. Air Products and Chemicals (APD) noted that the new plant could produce ~30.0 tons of hydrogen per day.
Market Realist•14 days agoLyondellBasell and Covestro to Start New Project in Maasvlakte
On September 4, LyondellBasell (LYB) and joint venture partner Covestro announced they had initiated a new project at their site in Maasvlakte-Rotterdam in the Netherlands. The new initiative is expected to reduce annual levels of carboxylic acid and reduce carbon-dioxide emissions by 140,000 metric tons. This project is a step towards the Netherlands’ target to reduce carbon-dioxide emissions by 49% by 2030.
- Zacks•15 days ago
Eastman Chemical (EMN) Expands PVB Production Capabilities
The expansion is specifically focused on enhancing production capacity of Eastman Chemical's (EMN) advanced acoustic interlayer products.
Markit•15 days agoSee what the IHS Markit Score report has to say about Eastman Chemical Co.
The last change in the short interest score occurred more than 1 month ago and implies that there has been little change in sentiment among investors who seek to profit from falling equity prices. Index (PMI) data, output in the Basic Materials sector is rising.
- Market Realist•16 days ago
Olin Surged Ahead in August: Here’s Why
Olin Corporation (OLN) turned out to be one of the best performers among the specialty segments in August. It gained ~4.1% and outperformed the broader market S&P 500 (SPY), which gained 3% that month. Among Olin’s peers, LyondellBasell (LYB) rose 1.8%, while Celanese (CE) and Eastman Chemical (EMN) fell ~1.15 and ~6.4%, respectively.
- Simply Wall St.•18 days ago
Only 4 Days Left Before Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) Will Be Trading Ex-Dividend,
Have you been keeping an eye on Eastman Chemical Company’s (NYSE:EMN) upcoming dividend of US$0.56 per share payable on the 05 October 2018? Then you only have 4 days leftRead More...
- Market Realist•21 days ago
Apollo Life to Use Eastman Chemical’s Tritan
On August 30, 2018, a press release from Eastman Chemical said that Tritan will be used by Apollo Brands, a part of Apollo Hospitals Enterprise. The Indian government’s BPA ban related to food contact products has resulted in Apollo selecting Eastman’s Tritan, which is BPA-free. Eastman Tritan has FDA approval and also holds many global certifications.
Market Realist•22 days agoLyondellBasell Bags New Client
On August 30, LyondellBasell (LYB) announced that Shandong Chambroad Petrochemicals selected its Hostalen Advanced Cascade Process technology. This technology will be used for 350KTA high-density polyethylene, which will be built in Binzhou City in the Shandong province. However, LyondellBasell didn’t disclose the financial aspects of the deal.
- Moody's•22 days ago
Kingsport (City of) TN -- Moody's assigns Aa2 to Kingsport, TN Series 2018 bonds
Moody's Investors Service has assigned a Aa2 to Kingsport (City of), TN $9.8 million General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2018A, $5.1 million General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2018B, and $2.3 million General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2018C. Moody's maintains a Aa2 on the city's outstanding general obligation debt.
Market Realist•26 days agoLyondellBasell’s Valuations Compared to Its Peer
As of August 28, LyondellBasell’s one-year forward PE ratio stands at 10.0x. In comparison, Eastman Chemical (EMN) has a one-year forward PE ratio of 10.9x. The forward PE ratio is a measure that investors can use to compare two or more companies operating in the same industry to tell which company is overvalued and which is undervalued. The PE ratio considers the companies’ future estimated earnings when calculating the valuations.
Market Realist•26 days agoAnalyzing LyondellBasell’s Stock Performance in 2018
As of August 28, LyondellBasell has gained 4.2% in 2018. Westlake Chemical (WLK) and Olin (OLN) have fallen 8% and 11.2%, respectively, while Eastman Chemical (EMN) has gained 6.7%. However, LyondellBasell didn’t outperform the broader market S&P 500 (SPY), which has gained ~8.4% during the same period.
Market Realist•27 days agoHow Much Dividend Is LyondellBasell Giving Its Shareholders?
LyondellBasell (LYB) declared its third-quarter dividend in a press release on August 22. To be part of the dividend, investors should hold LyondellBasell shares at the end of September 5 in the company’s records. LyondellBasell is expected to pay the dividend on September 12.
Market Realist•27 days agoLyondellBasell’s Dividend Yield Has Been Declining
As of August 27, LyondellBasell’s (LYB) dividend yield was at 3.45%. In comparison, Eastman Chemical (EMN), Huntsman Chemical (HUN), and Celanese (CE) have dividend yields of 2.24%, 1.98%, and 1.76%, respectively. LyondellBasell’s dividend yield is the best among the selected peers.
