Eastman Chemical Company
S&P 500EMN/Basic Materials · Specialty Chemicals/NYSE
Dividend Yield
4.66%
$3.35 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
EMN's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 40.4% cfo payout ratio & 28.4% net debt / total assets. Areas of concern: 96.5% earnings payout ratio & 6.6% return on equity.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Dividend Streak: 11+ yrsLong, uninterrupted dividend track record.
- Dividend Cut: NoneNo dividend cut in recent history.
- Earnings Stability: GrowingEarnings have been stable and supportive of the dividend.
Risks
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 96.5%High earnings payout ratio leaves little safety margin.
- Return on Equity: 6.6%Return on equity is below industry norms.
- Gross Margin: 19.8%Gross margin is low and limits flexibility.
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Very SafeAbout Eastman Chemical Company
Eastman Chemical Company is a global specialty materials company that develops, manufactures, and markets advanced materials, chemicals, and fibers. It operates through four main segments: Additives & Functional Products, which provides performance additives and functional products for coatings, adhesives, building materials, and consumer care; Advanced Materials, offering engineered plastics and specialty films for automotive, electronics, and packaging applications; Chemical Intermediates, producing basic chemicals used across industries; and Fibers, focusing on cellulose acetate fibers and specialty fibers. The company emphasizes innovation in circular economy solutions, such as its Renew platform utilizing methanolysis technology for recycled PET (rPET) and products like Tritan copolyesters, serving durable goods, cosmetic packaging, and other high-performance needs. Eastman Chemical Company supplies diverse industries including transportation, personal care, and construction, enhancing product durability, appearance, and performance. Founded in 1920 and headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, it maintains manufacturing sites worldwide to meet global demand for specialty chemicals and materials.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
4.66%
Annual Dividend
$3.35
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
96.53%
FCF Payout Ratio
76.51%
52-Week Range
$56.11 - $83.47
Dividend History (2016–2025)
EMN annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
EMN earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
June 15, 2026
Next Payment Date
July 8, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
2.75%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
4.52%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
7.21%
3-Year Total Growth
8.47%
5-Year Total Growth
24.72%
10-Year Total Growth
100.60%
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