Eastern Co (EML)

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24.15
+0.43(+1.81%)
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Day's Range
24.0024.61
52 wk Range
17.6129.91
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
23.72
Open
24.47
Day's Range
24-24.61
52 wk Range
17.61-29.91
Volume
4.54K
Average Volume (3m)
32.55K
1-Year Change
9.6232%
Book Value / Share
20.63
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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Neutral
Technical Indicators
Buy
Moving Averages
Neutral

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: 13/05/2026, 14:30
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Earnings

Latest Release
12/05/2026
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
1.85%
Industry Median 1.45%
Annualised payout
0.44
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
-
Growth Streak

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P/E Ratio
31.0x47.7x12.2x
PEG Ratio
0.182.090.03
Price/Book
1.2x2.0x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
0.6x2.3x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
-26.5%28.4%
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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
1.70M28.21%40.36M
Other Institutional Investors
3.53M58.54%83.75M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
798.80K13.25%18.95M
Total
6.03M100.00%143.05M

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
GAMCO Investors, Inc.11.23%677,10516,061
Barington Companies Equity Partners L.P.10.78%650,00015,418

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FAQ

What Is the Eastern Co (NASDAQ: EML) Share Price Today?

The Eastern Co stock price today is 24.15 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Eastern Co (EML) Trade On?

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

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for Eastern Co?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for Eastern Co is "EML."

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

Yes, EML Pays Dividends to its Shareholders. The current Eastern Co dividend yield is 1.85%.

What Is the Current Eastern Co Market Capitalisation?

As of today, Eastern Co (NASDAQ: EML) market cap is 145.65M USD.

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

The Eastern Co EPS is currently 0.77 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next Eastern Co Earnings Date?

Eastern Co's next earnings report will be released on 11/08/2026.

Is EML a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's Eastern Co moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal for EML stock is Neutral.

How Many Times Has Eastern Co Stock Split?

Eastern Co has split 5 times. (See the EML stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does Eastern Co Have?

Eastern Co has 1239 employees, based on their latest Companies House report.

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

As of 03/08/2026, Eastern Co (EML) is trading at a share price of 24.15 USD, with a previous close of 23.72 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 24.00 USD to 24.61 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 17.61 USD to 29.91 USD.
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