EMN Earnings Prediction
The chart below shows how EMN performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, EMN sees a +1.75% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +1.84% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.47%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
EMN Key Earning Data
2024/Q4
Year Over Year
Quarter Over Quarter
Total Revenue
2.25B
1.72%
-8.89%
Gross Margin
24.68%
17.41%
0.53%
Operating Margin
15.99%
124.89%
9.75%
Net Margin
14.74%
4.61%
100.54%
EPS
2.82
8.46%
84.31%
No Data Available
EMN Earnings Analysis
Eastman Chemical Co Corporation (EMN.N) Earnings Conference Call
Positive
Advanced Materials Growth Outlook: Advanced Materials segment is expected to deliver substantial growth with a guidance of $75 million to $100 million for the company, including $50 million specifically from Advanced Materials.
Operational Improvement Achieved: The Kingsport facility achieved an 85% DMT yield since the fall turnaround, demonstrating operational improvement and setting new production levels.
Strong AFP Segment Performance: The AFP segment reported strong performance with better-than-expected adjusted EBIT in Q4, driven by improved volume mix and raw material flow-through.
Cost Management Strategy: The company is implementing a comprehensive cost management plan aimed at achieving $50 million in net cost reductions by 2025, enhancing competitiveness across all segments.
Dividend Growth Commitment: Eastman has increased its dividend for the 15th consecutive year, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Negative
Advanced Materials Performance Issues: Adjusted EBIT for the Advanced Materials segment fell short of expectations, with a modest performance below the low end of the guidance range for 2024, indicating operational challenges.
Natural Gas Price Impact: Natural gas prices increased by $50 million and currency fluctuations accounted for a $30 million headwind, negatively impacting earnings growth in the Advanced Materials segment.
Flat Operating Cash Flow: Operating cash flow for 2025 is projected to remain flat at $1.3 billion, primarily due to higher cash taxes, which will offset expected EBITDA growth.
Chemical Intermediates Decline: The Chemical Intermediates segment experienced a decline in earnings, diverging from the performance of Advanced Materials and AFP, indicating potential instability in this area.
Earnings Normalization Factors: A significant customer discontinued a high-value product line, contributing to a normalization of earnings in the Fibers segment, alongside destocking and currency headwinds.
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EMN Earning Call Sentiment
Earnings call transcript: Eastman Chemical Q4 2024 beats EPS, stock surges
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The earnings call indicates strong revenue growth, dividend increases, and share buybacks, signaling a positive outlook. Despite some challenges, such as natural gas costs and currency impacts, the company shows resilience with cost reductions and operational improvements. The Kingsport facility's performance and innovation focus further boost confidence. Q&A insights confirm management's positive stance on future performance, and the dividend increase supports investor sentiment, suggesting a likely positive stock price movement.
