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Eastman Chemical Company (EMN) β€” RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$66.78 +0.38% NYSE β€’ Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $66.70

Eastman Chemical Company (EMN) carries a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell) with 55/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

ROARABLE D+ β€’ SELL / AVOID Cap $7.61B
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As of 2026-11-03, Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE: EMN) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 55/100 at a spot price of $66.78 (+0.38% 1D, market cap $7.61B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 10/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 16/20. Across 270 tracked Materials issuers, EMN ranks #52 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Materials sector (Major Chemicals), EMN carries a Roarable D+ (55/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 16.4x, gross margin of 21.1%, and ROIC of 4.8%. By comparison, NEU (NewMarket Corp) holds a B grade (73/100 RQD, P/E 17.6x, ROIC 16.6%, cap $7.21B) and ESI (Element Solutions Inc.) posts a D+ grade (52/100 RQD, P/E 45.0x, ROIC 8.8%, cap $8.31B). Among the 5-stock peer group, EMN leads on earnings multiple (16.4x) while NEU leads on capital efficiency (16.6% ROIC).

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Per EMN's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000915389), Eastman Chemical Company generated $8.75B in revenue (-6.7% YoY), $474.0M in net income, and $424.0M in free cash flow against $14.86B in total assets and $4.20B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $66.70 (-0.12%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)βš™οΈ Cash Engine: 10/20 (D) β€’ 4.8% FCF Margin
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πŸ“Š Historical Track Record: Scores of 55/100 (D+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (-0.5% avg 90D alpha vs SPY β€’ 51.4% hit rate β€” wait for RQD β‰₯ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR RQD RADARRw D+ Β· Rk D
Cash (10)Whales (9)SEC (12)Macro (8)CEO (16)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-1.3% Base Target
$88 Bull$66 Base$51 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: β€” (No Active Options Snapshot on file for EMN)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: Β±4.9%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (55/100 Composite)
πŸ” WHY EMN SCORES 55/100 (D+) β€” TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
β–² #1 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+16/20 pts (29% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 80% Net Buy β€’ Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)

β–² #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+12/20 pts (22% of score)

Altman Z-Score 2.28 (WATCH ZONE (1.8–3.0)) β€’ Piotroski F-Score 6/9

β–Ό #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit8/20 pts (-12 pt drag)

Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (53.2) create a -12 pt regime headwind

πŸ“ˆ PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 β†’ Q2 β†’ Q3 β†’ Current
Q1 (-3Q)
47
Grade D$62.88+1% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
50
Grade C-$63.50+5% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
52
Grade C-$66.67+0.2% Next Q
Current
55
Grade D+$66.78-0.5% Hist 90D Ξ±
Trajectory: D (47) β†’ D+ (55)Full Audit β†’
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βš”οΈ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the EMN Bull Thesis Could Fail

Gideon Ashmere Forensic Desk β†’

Even with a 55/100 (D+) score, EMN faces multiple-compression risk if 16.4x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($66.53) or 200D SMA ($70.99) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($65.88) toward Bear Floor ($51.39).

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Contract: β€œEMN Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 30, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”
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RSI-14 MOMENTUMNEUTRAL RANGE
53.230 Oversold Β· 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDWATCH ZONE (1.8–3.0)
2.28>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCORESOLID CORE (5–6)
6 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE39% OF RANGE
L: $56$66.78H: $83
1. Money & Cash Health● WEAK
Are profits real cash in the bank?

Weak cash conversion or heavy valuation strain compared to actual cash earned.

Factor Grade: DRQD 10 / 20
2. Big Money & Insiders● NEUTRAL
Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Big funds and company insiders are mostly holding steady without aggressive buying or panic selling.

Factor Grade: CRQD 25 / 40
3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● WARNING
SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

High sensitivity to tight interest rates or new risk warnings added to recent SEC annual filings.

Factor Grade: DRQD 20 / 40
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BEARISH (50)

4.8% ROIC with 21.1% gross margin and 5.46% FCF yield.

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NEUTRAL (60)

Altman-Z 2.28 and Piotroski 6/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

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NEUTRAL (55)

25/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 8/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like EMN
  • βœ“Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.
Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong
  • !Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
  • !Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.
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EMN // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -12.96%β–Ό DESCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-03O $67.93H $67.93L $66.53C $66.78VOL 1.80M
RES: $74.09SUP: $60.81SMA50: $66.53SMA200: $70.99
$80.26$75.24$70.23$65.21$60.19RES $74.09SUP $60.81$66.782026-05-042026-06-182026-08-052026-09-212026-11-03
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EMN Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
9.1%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -6.7% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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πŸ“Š Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (EMN)

Materials Rank #52 of 270 βš”οΈ NEU vs EMN Full Matrix β†’

1. Head-to-Head Materials Peer Comparison (EMN vs. NEU, ESI, WLK, SOLS)

Industry: Major Chemicals (67 Tracked Issuers)

Across 270 tracked Materials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Eastman Chemical Company (EMN) ranks #52 by composite RQD confidence (55/100, grade D+) and #53 by equity capitalization ($7.61B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, EMN leads on earnings valuation at 16.4x trailing P/E, while NEU leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 16.6% ROIC and 31.5% gross margin. NEU currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 73/100 (B) compared with EMN at 55/100 (D+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
EMN ACTIVE
Eastman Chemical Company
D+ 55/100 16.4x 21.1% 4.8% +0.38% $7.61B Benchmark Subject
NEU
NewMarket Corp
B 73/100 17.6x 31.5% 16.6% -3.45% $7.21B /neu-vs-emn β†’
ESI
Element Solutions Inc.
D+ 52/100 45.0x 42.0% 8.8% -0.38% $8.31B /esi-vs-emn β†’
WLK
Westlake Corporation
E 29/100 β€” 7.3% -11.2% +4.23% $8.73B /wlk-vs-emn β†’
SOLS
Solstice Advanced Materials Inc.
D 44/100 41.9x 32.2% 8.0% -2.67% $9.62B /sols-vs-emn β†’

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K β€’ FILED 2025-12-31 β€’ CIK 0000915389 β†—

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Eastman Chemical Company (EMN) reported GAAP revenue of $8.75B (-6.7% vs. FY2024 revenue of $9.38B , and -5.0% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $474.0M, operating cash flow of $970.0M, and free cash flow of $424.0M (-38.4% YoY). On the balance sheet, EMN closed FY2025 with $14.86B in total assets against $4.20B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 2.28, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $8.75B $474.0M $970.0M $424.0M $14.86B $4.20B
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $9.38B $905.0M $1.29B $688.0M $15.21B $4.57B
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $9.21B $894.0M $1.37B $959.5M $11.05B $2.59B

3. EMN Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is EMN stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE: EMN) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 55/100 at a spot price of $66.78 (+0.38% 1D, market cap $7.61B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 10/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 16/20. Across 270 tracked Materials issuers, EMN ranks #52 in composite RQD confidence.

How does EMN compare to NEU and ESI in the Materials sector?

Within the Materials sector (Major Chemicals), EMN carries a Roarable D+ (55/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 16.4x, gross margin of 21.1%, and ROIC of 4.8%. By comparison, NEU (NewMarket Corp) holds a B grade (73/100 RQD, P/E 17.6x, ROIC 16.6%, cap $7.21B) and ESI (Element Solutions Inc.) posts a D+ grade (52/100 RQD, P/E 45.0x, ROIC 8.8%, cap $8.31B). Among the 5-stock peer group, EMN leads on earnings multiple (16.4x) while NEU leads on capital efficiency (16.6% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for EMN?

Per EMN's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000915389), Eastman Chemical Company generated $8.75B in revenue (-6.7% YoY), $474.0M in net income, and $424.0M in free cash flow against $14.86B in total assets and $4.20B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is EMN trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

EMN last traded at $66.78 (+0.38% on volume of 1,705,352 shares), positioning the stock +0.38% above its 50-day simple moving average ($66.53) and -5.93% below its 200-day simple moving average ($70.99). Across its 52-week range of $56.11 to $83.47, EMN sits at the 39.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 53.2 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of Β±4.9% ($63.51 to $70.05).

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ROARABLE RATING BRIEF β€’ RQD 55/100 (D+) βœ“ SEC XBRL & RQD VERIFIED

EMN β€” Eastman Chemical Company: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-12-31

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Eastman Chemical Company (EMN) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 55/100, corresponding to a D+ letter grade (Roarable Sell) at a spot price of $66.78 (+0.38% 1D, market capitalization $7.61B).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (10/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 4.8%, gross margin of 21.1%, operating margin of 6.6%, and free cash flow yield of 5.46%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (9/20) + Insider Conviction (16/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (8/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (12/20): Incorporates a 1.06x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 2.28, Piotroski F-Score of 6/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.70x.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Eastman Chemical Company (EMN) is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Materials sector, operating in the Major Chemicals industry. It has a market capitalization of $7.8B.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), Eastman Chemical Company (EMN) reported $8.75B in annual revenue (up from $9.38B in FY2024, -6.7% YoY) and $474.0M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($9.21B revenue, $894.0M net income) through FY2025, EMN scaled operating cash flow to $970.0M and free cash flow to $424.0M, backed by $14.86B in total assets against $4.20B in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • πŸ‚ Primary Bull Case (D+ β€’ RQD 55/100): Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. Free cash flow yield of 5.46% and institutional whale pillar of 9/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 10/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 9/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $56.11 – $83.47 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Investors must weigh 16.4x trailing P/E and 10.9x EV/EBITDA against 6.6% operating margins and a 1.06x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

Upstream and downstream dependencies, sector correlations, and second-order bottlenecks are β€” Investors should watch the commodity spread dynamics referenced in the RED-flagged J.P. Morgan item, since commodity spread conditions are the only sector-level driver named in the source data.

  • Key Question #1: Can EMN sustain or expand its 6.6% operating margin and 4.8% ROIC against Major Chemicals peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $8.75B and free cash flow of $424.0M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $4.20B in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is EMN's 15.3x forward P/E multiple to Materials capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.06x)?

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Insider conviction scores 16 of 20 and the stock trades at a forward P/E of 15.3 with a 4.9% dividend yield.

The street is overcomplicating Eastman Chemical Company (EMN). Insider conviction scores 16 of 20 and the stock trades at a forward P/E of 15.3 with a 4.9% dividend yield.. With an RQD score of 55/100 (D+) and Forensic Balance Sheet at 12/20, any positive earnings surprise or guidance raise forces underweight funds to chase above $71.85.

VolSurface_Trader πŸ‚ BULL

Both sides have a point here β€” EMN's 12/20 balance sheet score keeps downside contained, so the real swing factor next earnings call is backlog and FCF conversion.

BE BearTrap_Alert RQD DEBATE OPENER β€’ Cycle Peak Watcher 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $54.55 (-18.0%)
Spot @ $66.53

ROIC of 4.8% and a RED-flagged J.P. Morgan downgrade on unfavorable commodity spreads weigh on the outlook.

Sitting on the sidelines or leaning short EMN above $66.53. ROIC of 4.8% and a RED-flagged J.P. Morgan downgrade on unfavorable commodity spreads weigh on the outlook.. Until Fundamental Cash Engine (10/20) and FCF yield (5.46%) inflect higher, upside is capped near $83.47.

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