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Eastman Chemical (EMN) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Oct 30, 2026
Eastman Chemical (EMN) reported revenue of $2.4B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +8% from a year earlier and -5% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 10.4%, net earnings $253M (10.6% of revenue).
Eastman Chemical, Q3 2026: revenue $2.4B (+8% year over year), operating margin 10.4%, net earnings $253M, operating cash flow $290M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.4B | -5% | +8% |
| Gross profit | $532M | -5% | +23% |
| Operating profit | $249M | -3% | +86% |
| Net earnings | $253M | +38% | +267% |
| Operating cash flow | $290M | +29% | -28% |
| Free cash flow | $195M | +57% | -26% |
What changed
Revenue was $2.4B in Q3 2026, up 8% year over year and down 5% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 22.3%, up 2.6 points from Q3 2025. Operating profit was $0.25B, a 10.4% margin (up 4.4 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 2025, 63% reached operating profit, above the 6% margin then. Operating expenses fell 5% while revenue rose 8%. Net earnings were $0.25B, up 265% year over year. The effective tax rate was -1.6%.
Operating cash flow was $0.29B (down 28% year over year), 115% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.13B of depreciation and amortization and $0.02B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $0.11B. Capital expenditures of $0.10B left free cash flow of $0.20B.
Questions
What was Eastman Chemical's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Eastman Chemical (EMN) reported revenue of $2.4B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +8% from a year earlier and -5% from the quarter before.
Was Eastman Chemical profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $249M (10.4% of revenue) and net earnings $253M.
Source: Eastman Chemical 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.