Eastman Chemical Co. Stock Plummets to New 52-Week Low at $56.75

Eastman Chemical Co. has reached a new 52-week low, trading at USD 56.75 on November 4, 2025. This marks a significant decline for the small-cap company, which has seen its stock price drop by 41.14% over the past year, contrasting sharply with the S&P 500's performance of 19.89% during the same period.
The company's market capitalization stands at approximately USD 13.93 billion, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 16.00. Despite a high dividend yield of 280.82%, Eastman Chemical has reported a lack of long-term growth, with net sales increasing at an annual rate of just 1.38% and operating profit at 2.15% over the last five years.

Recent financial results have shown a downturn, with operating cash flow hitting a low of USD 1,002 million and an interest coverage ratio of 756.36. The company's return on equity is at 15.23%, while its price-to-book ratio is 2.39. Overall, Eastman Chemical's performance indicators suggest a challenging environment, as it continues to navigate through a period of underperformance relative to its peers.