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Eastman Chemical (EMN) Q1 2025 earnings results (first quarter 2025)
10-Q filed Apr 25, 2025
Eastman Chemical (EMN) reported revenue of $2.3B for the first quarter 2025 (Q1 2025), -0.9% from a year earlier and +2% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 11.0%, net earnings $183M (8.0% of revenue).
Eastman Chemical, Q1 2025: revenue $2.3B (-0.9% year over year), operating margin 11.0%, net earnings $183M, operating cash flow −$167M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 2025 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.3B | +2% | -0.9% |
| Gross profit | $567M | +2% | +7% |
| Operating profit | $253M | -15% | +18% |
| Net earnings | $183M | -45% | +11% |
| Operating cash flow | −$167M | — | — |
What changed
Revenue was $2.3B in Q1 2025, down 1% year over year and up 2% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 24.8%, up 1.7 points from a year earlier. Operating profit was $0.25B, a 11.0% margin (up 1.8 points year over year). Operating expenses fell 1% while revenue fell 1%. The fastest-growing cost line was Research & development (+14%). Net earnings were $0.18B, up 10% year over year. The effective tax rate was 27.7%.
Operating cash flow was −$0.17B. Non-cash charges added back $0.13B of depreciation and amortization and $0.02B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $0.50B. Capital expenditures of $0.15B exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$0.31B.
Questions
What was Eastman Chemical's revenue in the first quarter 2025?
Eastman Chemical (EMN) reported revenue of $2.3B for the first quarter 2025 (Q1 2025), -0.9% from a year earlier and +2% from the quarter before.
Was Eastman Chemical profitable in the first quarter 2025?
Operating profit was $253M (11.0% of revenue) and net earnings $183M.
Source: Eastman Chemical 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.