Eastern Co (EML)

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27.77
-1.34(-4.60%)
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Day's Range
27.7129.62
52 wk Range
17.6129.91
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
29.11
Open
28.8
Day's Range
27.71-29.62
52 wk Range
17.61-29.91
Volume
30.38K
Average Volume (3m)
32.33K
1-Year Change
17.173%
Book Value / Share
20.63
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Eastern Co Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Eastern Co. Q1 2026 EPS of $0.11 missed forecast of $0.50 by 78%; revenue of $59.7M fell short of $67.74M estimate by 11.87%
  • Net sales declined 6% YoY but improved 4% sequentially; gross margin compressed to 20.0% from 22.4% in Q1 2025
  • Company executing strategic product launches in Q2-Q3 2026 including new door actuation program; turnaround efforts ongoing
  • Stock remained stable at $22.32 post-earnings; FY2026-FY2027 EPS guidance held at $1.13 for both years
  • Returnable transport packaging segment weakness persists; company actively reducing debt with strong cash flow performance
Last Updated: 2026-05-13, 09:30 a/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
May 12, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.11 / 0.50
Revenue / Forecast
59.7M / 67.74M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.77%
Dividend Yield
1.50%
Industry Median 1.42%
Annualized payout
0.44
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
-
Growth Streak

EML Income Statement

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Peers
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Relationship
P/E Ratio
37.3x51.2x12.4x
PEG Ratio
0.222.230.03
Price/Book
1.4x2.2x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
0.7x2.4x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
-16.2%23.6%
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The Eastern Company designs, manufactures, and sells engineered solutions to industrial markets in the United States and North America. The company offers turnkey returnable packaging solutions, which are used in the assembly processes of vehicles, aircraft, and durable goods, as well as in production processes of plastic packaging products, packaged consumer goods, and pharmaceuticals; injection blow mold tooling products; design, develops, and manufactures 2-step stretch blow molds, and related components for the stretch blow molding industry; and supplies blow molds and change parts to the food, beverage, healthcare, and chemical industries. It also provides rotary latches, compression latches, draw latches, hinges, camlocks, key switches, padlocks, and handles; and development and program management services for custom electromechanical and mechanical systems for original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and customer applications. In addition, the company designs and manufactures proprietary vision technology for OEMs and aftermarket applications, as well as offers aftermarket components to the heavy- and medium-duty truck, motorhome, and bus markets. The Eastern Company was founded in 1858 and is based in Shelton, Connecticut.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
1.75M28.95%50.82M
Other Institutional Investors
3.49M57.90%101.66M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
793.08K13.15%23.09M
Total
6.03M100.00%175.56M

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
GAMCO Investors, Inc.11.23%677,10519,711
Barington Companies Equity Partners L.P.10.78%650,00018,922

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FAQ

What Is the Eastern Co (EML) Stock Price Today?

The Eastern Co stock price today is 27.77 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Eastern Co Trade On?

Eastern Co is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Eastern Co?

The stock symbol for Eastern Co is "EML."

Does Eastern Co Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Eastern Co dividend yield is 1.58%.

What Is the Eastern Co Market Cap?

As of today, Eastern Co market cap is 168.26M USD.

What Is Eastern Co's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Eastern Co EPS (TTM) is 0.77.

When Is the Next Eastern Co Earnings Date?

Eastern Co will release its next earnings report on Aug 11, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is EML a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Eastern Co Stock Split?

Eastern Co has split 5 times.

How Many Employees Does Eastern Co Have?

Eastern Co has 1239 employees.

What is the current trading status of Eastern Co (EML)?

As of Jul 06, 2026, Eastern Co (EML) is trading at a price of 27.77 USD, with a previous close of 29.11 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 27.71 USD to 29.62 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 17.61 USD to 29.91 USD.
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