EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO
Close on Oct 19, 2026
- Market cap
- $7.20B
- P/E (TTM)
- 16.3
- Dividend yield
- 5.33%
About Eastman Chemical
Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers, SIC 2821
The company manufactures specialty materials and chemicals through four operating divisions: Advanced Materials, Additives & Functional Products, Chemical Intermediates, and Fibers. Across these reportable segments, it supplies specialty plastics, performance films, advanced interlayers, care additives, coatings additives, functional amines, specialty fluids, plasticizers, chemical intermediates, acetate tow, fibers, and acetyl products to industrial and commercial clients globally.
The enterprise serves commercial markets spanning North America, the Asia Pacific region, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Latin America. Its operating presence and cross-border partnerships encompass facilities and entities in the United States, China, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Singapore, Switzerland, Barbados, and Mexico, with primary corporate headquarters unstated in the provided text.
Summary of the business section of Eastman Chemical's latest annual report, written by StockData.
Company profile
Company
- Legal name
- EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO
- Founded
- 1920
- Headquarters
- Kingsport, TN
- Address
- Po Box 511, 200 South Wilcox Drive 37660
- Phone
- (423) 229-2000
- Website
- www.eastman.com
- Employees
- 13,000, Dec 31, 2025
- Industry
- Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers
- Incorporated in
- Delaware
- Fiscal year ends
- December 31
- Auditor
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Charlotte, North Carolina
Stock & identifiers
- Ticker
- EMN
- Exchange
- NYSE
- Shares outstanding
- 114M, Jun 30, 2026
- Public float
- $8.45B, Dec 31, 2025
- Filer category
- Large accelerated filer
- Stock splits
- 2000000-for-1, Nov 1, 2011; 2-for-1, Oct 4, 2011
- SEC CIK
- 915389
- CUSIP
- 277432100
- ISIN
- US2774321002
- LEI
- FDPVHDGJ1IQZFK9KH630
- EIN
- 62-1539359
Executives and directors
Officers and directors who filed ownership reports (Forms 3, 4, 5) in the last two years
| Name | Position | Shares owned |
|---|---|---|
| Mark J. Costa | CEO & Board Chair, Director | 501,156 |
| Adrian James Holt | SVP, Chf HR Ofcr | 0 |
| William Thomas McLain Jr. | EVP, CFO | 65,313 |
| Julie A. McAlindon | SVP, Regions & Chf SupChn Ofcr | 19,086 |
| Brad A. Lich | EVP & CCO | 100,625 |
| Brian Travis Smith | EVP, AFP, Mfg., WWEC & HSE | 24,235 |
| Bosede Ikeolu Gbadegesin | SVP, CLO & Corporate Secretary | – |
| Michelle H. Caveness | SVP & Chf. Mfg. Ofc. | 7,655 |
| Michelle Renee Stewart | Controller & CAO | 7,315 |
| Stephen Glenn Crawford | EVP, Chief Tech and Sust. Ofc. | 69,667 |
| Christopher Moore Killian | SVP, CTO & Sust. Ofc, | 24,248 |
| James J. /Ky Obrien | Director | 9,488 |
| Eric L. Butler | Director | 10,958 |
| Damon J. Audia | Director | 1,597 |
| Kim Ann Mink | Director | 2,840 |
| Humberto P. Alfonso | Director | 9,878 |
| Donald W. Slager | Director | 3,303 |
| Brett D. Begemann | Director | 9,520 |
| Julie Fasone Holder | Director | 19,174 |
| Renee J. Hornbaker | Director | 25,565 |
| Linnie M. Haynesworth | Director | 3,135 |
| David W. Raisbeck | Director | 29,357 |
CEO pay and shareholder return
Pay versus performance table from the proxy statement
| Fiscal year | CEO total pay | CEO pay actually paid | Other executives (avg) | Value of $100 invested | Peer group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 Mark J. Costa | $19.50M | -$5.79M | $5.06M | $76 | $119 |
| FY2024 Mark J. Costa | $15.94M | $22.78M | $4.60M | $104 | $122 |
| FY2023 Mark J. Costa | $17.60M | $16.98M | $4.81M | $99 | $124 |
| FY2022 Mark J. Costa | $17.07M | $12.05M | $4.38M | $86 | $111 |
| FY2021 Mark J. Costa | $17.80M | $33.70M | $5.40M | $124 | $126 |
| FY2020 Mark J. Costa | $13.56M | $30.58M | $3.79M | $131 | $118 |
“Actually paid” adjusts reported pay for changes in the value of equity awards. Shareholder return assumes $100 invested at the start of the measurement period, as disclosed by the company.
Employees
Headcount reported in annual reports
“Building an inclusive workplace, powered by a global employee population of approximately 13,000 people worldwide is key to promoting innovation and driving results.”
Corporate history
Events identified from SEC filings
| Date | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2023 | Delisting | Notice of delisting from exchange (Form 25) |
| Nov 21, 2016 | Listing | Registration of securities on an exchange (Form 8-A) |
| Jun 3, 2016 | Listing | Registration of securities on an exchange (Form 8-A) |
| Dec 11, 2014 | Acquisition / sale | Completion of acquisition or disposition of assets (8-K Item 2.01) |
| May 22, 2013 | Delisting | Notice of delisting from exchange (Form 25) |
| Jul 2, 2012 | Listing | Registration of securities on an exchange (Form 8-A) |
| Jul 2, 2012 | Acquisition / sale | Completion of acquisition or disposition of assets (8-K Item 2.01) |
| Mar 7, 2012 | Merger | Registration of securities for a merger or exchange offer (S-4) |
| Feb 3, 2011 | Acquisition / sale | Completion of acquisition or disposition of assets (8-K Item 2.01) |
| Jan 17, 2002 | Delisting | Notice of delisting from exchange (Form 25) |
| May 12, 2000 | Tender offer | Third-party tender offer for the company's shares |