High-growth firms or tech start-ups, for example, rarely provide their shareholders a dividend, while larger, more established companies that have more secure profits are often seen as the best dividend options. Income investors must be conscious of the fact that high-yielding stocks tend to struggle during periods of rising interest rates. With that in mind, EMN is a compelling investment opportunity. Not only is it a strong dividend play, but the stock currently sits at a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold). Based in ...

Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Eastman is gaining from its actions to manage costs. It is expected to benefit from lower operating costs from its operational transformation program in 2024. The company is also expected to gain from the revenues and earnings generated by its Kingsport methanolysis facility in 2024, mostly in the second half of the year. The facility is expected to deliver roughly $75 million of incremental EBITDA growth in 2024. EMN is exposed to headwinds from weak demand and conti ...

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All investors love getting big returns from their portfolio, whether it's through stocks, bonds, ETFs, or other types of securities. However, when you're an income investor, your primary focus is generating consistent cash flow from each of your liquid investments. Investors like dividends for a variety of different reasons, from tax advantages and decreasing overall portfolio risk to considerably improving stock investing profits. But, not every company offers a quarterly payout. Eastman Chemical in Focus ...

Eastman Chemical Company (EMN) is on a mission to make sustainable fashion more accessible by making Naia Renew available at scale, which provides versatility across a wide range of fashion segments. Eastman's integration of Naia Renew into the denim segment gets it one step closer to its aim of making sustainable style accessible to all. The company is exhibiting Naia Renew's potential with many of its worldwide brand partners, who are already using the novel fibers in denim. Denim Premiere Vision brings t ...

Cash flow can come from bond interest, interest from other types of investments, and of course, dividends. A dividend is the distribution of a company's earnings paid out to shareholders; it's often viewed by its dividend yield, a metric that measures a dividend as a percent of the current stock price. Many academic studies show that dividends account for significant portions of long-term returns, with dividend contributions exceeding one- third of total returns in many cases. Eastman Chemical in Focus Base ...

Eastman and Debrand demonstrate the transformational power of molecular recycling technology to address the textile waste challenge. The partnership raises the bar for sustainable practices in the fashion sector by offering more circular solutions for apparel waste. Before it collaborated with Eastman, Debrand received a strategic investment from Waste Management, North America's leading provider of complete waste management, to supply circular solutions in the United States and Canada. Shares of Eastman ha ...

Forecast-topping earnings performance in the first quarter of 2024 and upbeat prospects have contributed to the rally in the company's shares. EMN's adjusted earnings of $1.61 per share trounced the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.41. Revenues of $2,310 million for the quarter also beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2,259.2 million. Eastman is gaining from its actions to manage costs. It is expected to benefit from lower operating costs from its operational transformation program. EMN is taking actions to ...

This was an exceptional chance for two premier material companies to capitalize on sustainable multi-material solutions that enable customer innovation and push the boundaries of consumer product experiences, Lubrizol noted. Shares of Eastman have gained 24.4% over the past year compared with a 1.1% rise of its industry. Eastman Chemical predicts uncertain primary demand in key markets and regions through the remainder of 2024. However, the company continues to gain from its innovation-driven growth approac ...

Getting big returns from financial portfolios, whether through stocks, bonds, ETFs, other securities, or a combination of all, is an investor's dream. But when you're an income investor, your primary focus is generating consistent cash flow from each of your liquid investments.While cash flow can come from bond interest or interest from other types of investments, income investors hone in on dividends. A dividend is that coveted distribution of a company's earnings paid out to shareholders, and investors of ...