Eastman Chemical Profit Margin

Eastman Chemical (EMN) currently reports a profit margin of 4.99% as of June 2026. That compares with 8.96% in the prior-year period — down 44.4% year over year. That is below the Materials sector average of 17.03%. Use the charts on this page to explore Eastman Chemical's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Eastman Chemical's profit margin decreased from 8.96% to 4.99% — a 44.4% year-over-year decrease (period ending June 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Eastman Chemical's profit margin of 4.99% is lower than the Materials sector average of 17.03%. That is roughly 70.7% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Eastman Chemical's current 4.99% should be judged against Materials norms (sector average: 17.03%) and against EMN's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 4.99%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Materials average is 17.03%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Eastman Chemical, and consider following EMN for alerts when major investors trade the stock.