The Eastern Company

The Eastern Company

EMLยทNASDAQ

$21.34

+0.047%
IndustrialsManufacturing - Tools & Accessories

The Eastern Company designs, manufactures, and sells engineered solutions to industrial markets in the United States and internationally. It offers turnkey returnable packaging solutions that are used in the assembly process of vehicles, aircraft, and durable goods, as well as in the production process of plastic packaging products, packaged consumer goods, and pharmaceuticals; designs and manufactures blow mold tools and injection blow mold tooling products, and 2-step stretch blow molds and related components; and supplies blow molds and change parts to the food, beverage, healthcare, and chemical industry. It also offers rotary latches, compression latches, draw latches, hinges, camlocks, key switches, padlocks, and handles, as well as development and program management services for custom electromechanical and mechanical systems; designs and manufactures proprietary vision technology for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and aftermarket applications; and provides aftermarket components to the heavy-duty truck market. The Eastern Company was founded in 1858 and is based in Naugatuck, Connecticut.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$128.70M
EPS0.8400
P/E Ratio25.40
Earnings Date08/11/2026
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The Eastern Company Street Expectations Map

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No Target Data

No analyst price targets available for eml.

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The Eastern Company Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
248.97M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
274.28M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
268.03M - 280.53M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+10.2%

Solid growth trajectory indicates healthy business performance and competitive positioning.

Analyst Coverage1 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread5%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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The Eastern Company Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
5.12M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
12.04M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
12.04M - 12.04M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+135.4%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage1 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread0%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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The Eastern Company Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
0.84
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$1.98
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$1.98 - $1.98
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+135.7%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage1 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread0%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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The Eastern Company Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
10.10M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
17.91M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
17.50M - 18.31M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+77.2%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage1 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread5%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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The Eastern Company Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
16.69M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
24.07M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
23.52M - 24.62M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+44.2%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage1 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread5%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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The Eastern Company Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
42.22M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
41.69M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
40.74M - 42.64M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-1.3%

Declining expectations indicate headwindsโ€”investigate whether temporary or structural issues.

Analyst Coverage1 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread5%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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The Eastern Company Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $1.32M worth of EML shares, with no selling activity reported.

3 Months

Bought

17.7K

347.14K

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+347K

+$347K

3-6 Months

Bought

10.2K

201.23K

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+201K

+$201K

6-9 Months

Bought

17.4K

374.29K

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+374K

+$374K

9-12 Months

Bought

17.5K

401.85K

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+402K

+$402K

Top Buyers

1
DFD

Disanto Frederick D.

Director

21.6K sharesโ€ข25 transactions

$459K

2
MJA

Mitarotonda James A

Director, 10 Percent Owner:

20.8K sharesโ€ข10 transactions

$417K

3
EJ

Everets John

Director

5.1K sharesโ€ข4 transactions

$113K

4
MMJ

Mardy Michael J

Director

4.2K sharesโ€ข4 transactions

$93K

5
SP

Scott Peggy

Director

4.0K sharesโ€ข4 transactions

$89K

Top Sellers

No selling activity

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bullish

Strong bullish signal with $1.32M net buying. Insiders are aggressively accumulating shares, suggesting significant confidence in future prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

โˆž:1

Perfect buy/sell ratio. Only buying activity with zero sellingโ€”the most bullish possible insider signal.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$347K

Very strong recent buying momentum. Recent insider purchases significantly outpace sales, suggesting near-term optimism.

Insider Participation

High Buying

5 insider buyers vs. 0 sellers. Broad-based buying across management team suggests widespread confidence.

Insider Activity Insight

Strong confluence of bullish signals: High buy/sell ratio, multiple insiders participating, and recent buying momentum all point to significant insider confidence. This level of coordinated buying often precedes positive developments.