Eastern Company (EML)

The Eastern Co. (EML) has experienced several stock-related events in the past six months, including the scheduled Third Quarter 2025 results report on November 4, 2025, and the Second Quarter 2025 results report on August 5, 2025. The company declared its 340th consecutive quarterly cash dividend on August 2, 2025. The stock was removed from the Russell 2000 Dynamic Index on June 30. Independent Director Frederick DiSanto purchased US$114,000 worth of stock on August 21, 2025. The company reported a 4.5% increase in net sales for Q4 2024 and a 5% increase for the full fiscal year 2024, though gross margin decreased due to higher material costs.

The Eastern Co.'s business has a high cyclical component due to the nature of the industries it serves, with demand for its products fluctuating. In Q4 2024, higher demand for returnable transport packaging products was offset by lower demand for truck accessories and mirror assemblies, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have been delaying some purchases of returnable transport packaging products due to recessionary concerns.

The Eastern Co. (EML) is an industrial manufacturer specializing in engineered solutions for niche industrial markets, including commercial transportation and logistics, operating within the Industrials sector and categorized under the Tools & Accessories industry. Its product portfolio includes access and security hardware, strengthened by the combination of Eberhard Manufacturing and Illinois Lock Company, as well as truck mirror assemblies, rotary latches, D-rings, mirror cams, and returnable transport packaging products.

The Eastern Co.'s primary market is the United States, which accounted for 97% of its net sales in 2022, with the remaining revenue generated in "Other Countries."

Information directly addressing The Eastern Co.'s brand reputation in the past year is not explicitly detailed in the provided search results, but the company has been undergoing a restructuring process and navigating economic headwinds such as inflationary pressures and supply chain issues. In 2024, the company appointed new presidents for two of its three operating businesses, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and setting the stage for long-term growth.

Insiders collectively own 6.9% of The Eastern Co.'s shares, valued at approximately US$9.3 million, and have been buying shares rather than selling over the last twelve months.