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Eastman Chemical (EMN) Q3 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

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For the quarter ended September 2026, Eastman Chemical (EMN - Free Report) reported revenue of $2.39 billion, up 8.3% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $1.84, compared to $1.14 in the year-ago quarter.

The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.39 billion, representing a surprise of -0.09%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of -4.17%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $1.92.

While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.

As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.

Here is how Eastman Chemical performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
  • Net Sales- Chemical Intermediates: $580 million versus the five-analyst average estimate of $589.15 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +16.2%.
  • Net Sales- Fibers: $255 million compared to the $253.54 million average estimate based on five analysts. The reported number represents a change of +0.4% year over year.
  • Net Sales- Advanced Materials: $762 million versus $779.26 million estimated by five analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +4.7% change.
  • Net Sales- Additives & Functional Products: $784 million compared to the $760.37 million average estimate based on five analysts. The reported number represents a change of +9.5% year over year.
  • Net Sales- Other: $4 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of $3.33 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -20%.
  • Adjusted EBIT- Additives & Functional Products: $154 million compared to the $139.64 million average estimate based on five analysts.
  • Adjusted EBIT- Advanced Materials: $103 million compared to the $117.48 million average estimate based on five analysts.
  • Adjusted EBIT- Chemical Intermediates: $35 million versus the five-analyst average estimate of $35.25 million.
  • Adjusted EBIT- Other: $-39 million compared to the $-34.47 million average estimate based on five analysts.
  • Adjusted EBIT- Fibers: $52 million versus $56.1 million estimated by five analysts on average.

View all Key Company Metrics for Eastman Chemical here>>>

Shares of Eastman Chemical have returned +2.8% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.9% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), indicating that it could underperform the broader market in the near term.

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