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
$68.01
Market Cap
$7.76B
52-Week High
$90.95
52-Week Low
$56.11
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Specialty Chemicals

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

1 Year
$805
+-20%
3 Years
$967
+-3%
5 Years
$724
+-28%
10 Years
$1,356
+36%
Since IPO
$8,723
+772%

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 $805 as of May 2026, representing a -19.6% 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 $967 as of May 2026, representing a -3.3% 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 $724 as of May 2026, representing a -27.6% 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 $1,356 as of May 2026, representing a +35.6% 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 $8,723 as of May 2026, representing a +772.3% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+0.96%
Positive Months
204
53% of 387
Negative Months
182
47% of 387
Data Period
32+ years
387 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Apr 2009 (+48.1%)
Best month on avg: April (+5.1%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Oct 2008 (-26.6%)
Worst month on avg: August (-2.3%)

Over the past 32+ years (387 months), Eastman Chemical Company (EMN) has averaged a monthly return of +0.96% with a median return of +0.61%. The stock had 204 positive months (53%) and 182 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 +5.1%), and August the weakest (-2.3%).

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 +7.83% $63.07 $68.01
2025 -26.87% $86.25 $63.07
2024 +5.11% $82.05 $86.25
2023 +14.66% $71.56 $82.05
2022 -30.38% $102.79 $71.56
2021 +23.54% $83.20 $102.79
2020 +31.78% $63.14 $83.20
2019 +12.01% $56.37 $63.14
2018 -19.10% $69.68 $56.37
2017 +26.28% $55.18 $69.68
2016 +14.42% $48.22 $55.18
2015 -8.94% $52.95 $48.22
2014 -4.34% $55.36 $52.95
2013 +20.62% $45.89 $55.36
2012 +77.72% $25.82 $45.89
2011 -4.83% $27.13 $25.82
2010 +43.44% $18.92 $27.13
2009 +99.18% $9.50 $18.92
2008 -46.24% $17.67 $9.50
2007 +5.92% $16.68 $17.67
2006 +18.85% $14.03 $16.68
2005 -7.68% $15.20 $14.03
2004 +51.75% $10.02 $15.20
2003 +13.29% $8.84 $10.02
2002 -1.82% $9.01 $8.84
2001 -14.61% $10.55 $9.01
2000 +6.54% $9.90 $10.55
1999 +10.58% $8.95 $9.90
1998 -22.59% $11.56 $8.95
1997 +11.09% $10.41 $11.56
1996 -8.92% $11.43 $10.41
1995 +26.87% $9.01 $11.43
1994 +10.06% $8.18 $9.01

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: 3/24/2026