EASTERN CO
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See all $EML insider activity →Eastern Company reported Q2 2026 results on an earnings call, citing an 11.9% YoY sales decline from lower shipments in legacy truck and packaging. Management said gross margin and EBITDA improved, backlog rose 45% YoY to $126M, and it expects most backlog conversion in H2 2026. It discussed aerospace acquisitions (Sungear, Crown Precision), tariffs ($1.9M), and ERP transition at Velvac.
Eastern (NASDAQ:EML) reported sequential Q2 improvement in sales, gross margin and adjusted EBITDA, while year-over-year results were lower. Backlog rose to $126.2M as of July 4, up $39M (45%); management expects most to convert to revenue in 2026. Q2 gross margin fell to 20.6% from 23.3%. Eastern completed Crown Precision and Sungear acquisitions on June 1 for $7.85M.
The Eastern Company (NASDAQ:EML) reported second-quarter 2026 results for the period ended July 4, 2026. Net sales fell 12% to $61.8 million and gross margin was 20.6%. Backlog rose 45% to $126.2 million. The company said results reflect its June 1 acquisitions of Sungear and Crown Precision, and it repurchased 19,529 shares.
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Backlog growth and improved visibility into H2 2026, plus heavy-truck build rate flow-through, should support near-term revenue and margin expectations, despite temporary aerospace margin pressure from acquisition accounting.
Backlog acceleration and margin stabilization narrative, alongside tariff cost recovery and acquisition ramp, are likely to drive near-term sentiment and earnings expectations.
Backlog growth and acquisition-driven aerospace exposure are positives, but margin and adjusted earnings deterioration signal near-term profitability pressure.
The filing combines weaker top-line and margin versus prior year with improving backlog and acquisition-driven aerospace exposure, plus a buyback and higher debt.
A routine dividend declaration with a long streak, likely supportive for income sentiment but not a fundamental earnings catalyst.
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Eastern Company reported Q2 2026 results on an earnings call, citing an 11.9% YoY sales decline from lower shipments in legacy truck and packaging. Management said gross margin and EBITDA improved, backlog rose 45% YoY to $126M, and it expects most backlog conversion in H2 2026. It discussed aerospace acquisitions (Sungear, Crown Precision), tariffs ($1.9M), and ERP transition at Velvac.
7 min readEastern (NASDAQ:EML) reported sequential Q2 improvement in sales, gross margin and adjusted EBITDA, while year-over-year results were lower. Backlog rose to $126.2M as of July 4, up $39M (45%); management expects most to convert to revenue in 2026. Q2 gross margin fell to 20.6% from 23.3%. Eastern completed Crown Precision and Sungear acquisitions on June 1 for $7.85M.
5 min readThe Eastern Company (NASDAQ:EML) reported second-quarter 2026 results for the period ended July 4, 2026. Net sales fell 12% to $61.8 million and gross margin was 20.6%. Backlog rose 45% to $126.2 million. The company said results reflect its June 1 acquisitions of Sungear and Crown Precision, and it repurchased 19,529 shares.
4 min readEASTERN CO (EML) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. EXHIBIT 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE EASTERN COMPANY REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2026 RESULTS · Acquired Two Precision Manufacturers, Extending Eastern into the Aerospace and Defense Markets · Backlog Increased 45% Year-Over-Year to $126.2 Million, Driven by Acquired Aerospace Order
6 min readThe Eastern Company (NASDAQ:EML) declared its regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.11 per share, payable September 15, 2026. The dividend will be paid to shareholders of record as of August 14, 2026, marking the company’s 344th consecutive quarterly dividend, according to the company.
2 min readDiSanto Frederick D. purchased 1,000 shares of EASTERN CO (EML) at $21.25 on 2026-06-16.
1 min readDiSanto Frederick D. purchased 2,000 shares of EASTERN CO (EML) at an average of $21.10 ($20.96–$21.25) across 2 trades over 2026-06-11 to 2026-06-12.
1 min readDiSanto Frederick D. purchased 288 shares of EASTERN CO (EML) at $21.50 on 2026-06-05.
1 min readDiSanto Frederick D. purchased 213 shares of EASTERN CO (EML) at $21.50 on 2026-06-04.
2 min readThe Eastern Company (NASDAQ:EML) said it will acquire Sungear LLC and Crown Precision for $7.85 million (cash-free, debt-free) to form its fourth operating platform focused on aerospace and defense precision manufacturing. The deal is funded via borrowings under its revolving credit facility and the targets generated about $22.8 million in trailing-twelve-month revenue ended April 1, 2026.
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