Eastman Chemical Company

EMN · Basic Materials

About Eastman Chemical Company (EMN)

Eastman Chemical Company is a Specialty Chemicals company operating in the Basic Materials sector.

EMN trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Specialty Chemicals

Key Statistics

Current Price
$66.53
Market Cap
$7.61B
52-Week High
$83.47
52-Week Low
$56.11
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Specialty Chemicals

$1,000 Invested in Eastman Chemical Company (EMN)

1 Year
$1,170
+17%
3 Years
$1,074
+7%
5 Years
$742
+-26%
10 Years
$1,398
+40%
Since IPO
$8,739
+774%

How much would $1,000 invested in EMN be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in EMN 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Eastman Chemical Company (EMN) in 2025 would be worth $1,170 as of November 2026, representing a +17.0% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in EMN 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Eastman Chemical Company (EMN) in 2023 would be worth $1,074 as of November 2026, representing a +7.4% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in EMN 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Eastman Chemical Company (EMN) in 2021 would be worth $742 as of November 2026, representing a -25.8% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in EMN 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Eastman Chemical Company (EMN) in 2016 would be worth $1,398 as of November 2026, representing a +39.8% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in EMN at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Eastman Chemical Company (EMN) at IPO would be worth $8,739 as of November 2026, representing a +773.9% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+0.94%
Positive Months
209
53% of 394
Negative Months
184
47% of 394
Data Period
32+ years
394 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Apr 2009 (+48.1%)
Best month on avg: April (+4.9%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Oct 2008 (-26.6%)
Worst month on avg: August (-2.1%)

Over the past 32+ years (394 months), Eastman Chemical Company (EMN) has averaged a monthly return of +0.94% with a median return of +0.65%. The stock had 209 positive months (53%) and 184 negative months (47%). The best month in EMN's history was April 2009 with a +48.1% return, while the worst was October 2008 at -26.6%. Historically, April tends to be the strongest month (averaging +4.9%), and August the weakest (-2.1%).

EMN's longest winning streak was 8 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2009 with a cumulative return of +92.2%, and the worst was 2008 at -52.1%.

Annual Returns

Over 33 years of trading history, Eastman Chemical Company (EMN) has delivered an average annual return of +10.16% with a median return of +10.06%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +6.63%. The stock posted gains in 21 years (64%) and losses in 12 years (36%).

EMN's best year was 2009 with a +99.18% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -46.24%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 3, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. EMN achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 17 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 6 years.

Avg Return
+10.16%
Best Year
2009 (+99.18%)
Worst Year
2008 (-46.24%)
Positive Years
21/33
Year Return Start End
2026 +8.03% $61.58 $66.53
2025 -26.87% $84.21 $61.58
2024 +5.11% $80.12 $84.21
2023 +14.66% $69.88 $80.12
2022 -30.38% $100.36 $69.88
2021 +23.54% $81.24 $100.36
2020 +31.77% $61.65 $81.24
2019 +12.01% $55.04 $61.65
2018 -19.10% $68.04 $55.04
2017 +26.28% $53.88 $68.04
2016 +14.42% $47.09 $53.88
2015 -8.94% $51.71 $47.09
2014 -4.34% $54.05 $51.71
2013 +20.62% $44.81 $54.05
2012 +77.72% $25.22 $44.81
2011 -4.83% $26.49 $25.22
2010 +43.44% $18.47 $26.49
2009 +99.18% $9.27 $18.47
2008 -46.24% $17.25 $9.27
2007 +5.92% $16.29 $17.25
2006 +18.85% $13.70 $16.29
2005 -7.68% $14.84 $13.70
2004 +51.75% $9.78 $14.84
2003 +13.29% $8.63 $9.78
2002 -1.82% $8.79 $8.63
2001 -14.61% $10.30 $8.79
2000 +6.54% $9.67 $10.30
1999 +10.58% $8.74 $9.67
1998 -22.59% $11.29 $8.74
1997 +11.09% $10.16 $11.29
1996 -8.92% $11.16 $10.16
1995 +26.87% $8.80 $11.16
1994 +10.06% $7.99 $8.80

Frequently Asked Questions: EMN

What sector is EMN in? ▼

EMN operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically in the Specialty Chemicals industry.

How has EMN performed historically? ▼

Over 33 years of trading history, EMN has posted gains in 21 years (64% of the time). The best year was 2009 with a +99.2% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in EMN? ▼

You can invest in EMN through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold EMN.

Last updated: 11/1/2026