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Eastern Company (DE:EAQ)
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Eastern Company (EAQ) Price & Analysis

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EAQ Stock Chart & Stats

€17.90
-€0.20(-0.80%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
€17.90
-€0.20(-0.80%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Balance Sheet Strength & LiquidityEastern's materially reduced leverage and meaningful revolver availability create durable financial flexibility. A conservative capital structure lowers refinancing risk and preserves optionality to fund automation, share repurchases, dividends or targeted M&A without stressing operations over the next several quarters.
Cash Generation TurnaroundA clear cash-generation recovery—positive TTM operating and free cash flow with FCF roughly 71% of net income—strengthens self-funding capacity. Reliable FCF supports ongoing dividend payments, modest buybacks and selective capex without heavy reliance on external funding, improving resilience over 2–6 months.
Operational & Program InvestmentsDeployment of ERP, lean, and automation plus new program ramps are structural improvements that should raise order conversion, reduce lead times and improve cost-to-serve. These initiatives increase long-term operational efficiency and create a firmer platform for margin recovery as volumes normalize.
Bears Say
Weak Top-line & Backlog YoYPersistent revenue declines and an ~8% YoY backlog reduction constrain operating leverage and limit scale benefits. Soft top-line momentum reduces the company's ability to spread fixed costs, slowing durable margin expansion and making near-term growth reliant on program ramps and end-market recovery.
Thin Net Margins / Margin CompressionDespite acceptable gross margins, narrow net margins and recent EBITDA compression leave limited cushion for cost shocks or lower volumes. Low profitability restricts reinvestment capacity, heightens earnings volatility, and makes sustainable margin improvement necessary for lasting financial stability.
Concentration & Big 3 Execution RiskExecution issues at Big 3—accepting below‑margin orders to utilize capacity—highlight concentration and commercial discipline risks. Coupled with softness in returnable packaging and customer de-stocking, this raises the chance of recurring profit dilution absent stricter pricing controls or end‑market recovery.

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EAQ FAQ

What was Eastern Company’s price range in the past 12 months?
Eastern Company lowest stock price was €14.10 and its highest was €22.00 in the past 12 months.
    What is Eastern Company’s market cap?
    Eastern Company’s market cap is €115.56M.
      When is Eastern Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Eastern Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 11, 2026 which is in 62 days.
        How were Eastern Company’s earnings last quarter?
        Eastern Company released its earnings results on May 12, 2026. The company reported €0.094 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by €0.094.
          Is Eastern Company overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Eastern Company’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Eastern Company pay dividends?
            Eastern Company does not currently pay dividends.
            What is Eastern Company’s EPS estimate?
            Eastern Company’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
            How many shares outstanding does Eastern Company have?
            Eastern Company has 6,030,914 shares outstanding.
              What happened to Eastern Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
              Eastern Company reported an EPS of €0.094 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.224%.
                Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Eastern Company?
                Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:EAQ
                What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                  Company Description

                  Eastern Company

                  The Eastern Company, founded in 1858 and based in Naugatuck, Connecticut, operates as a global provider specializing in the engineering, production, and sale of diverse industrial solutions across various international and domestic markets. Its extensive offerings include comprehensive, reusable packaging systems, which are integral to the assembly processes for vehicles, aircraft, and durable goods. These systems are also critical for the manufacturing of plastic packaging, consumer goods, and pharmaceutical products. The company is a key player in molding technology, designing and fabricating a variety of blow mold tools, injection blow mold tooling, and two-step stretch blow molds with their associated components. These crucial parts are supplied to the food, beverage, healthcare, and chemical sectors. Beyond packaging and molding, Eastern Company produces a broad selection of access and security hardware, such as rotary, compression, and draw latches, hinges, camlocks, key switches, padlocks, and handles. It further provides expert development and program management services for customized electromechanical and mechanical systems. Additionally, its portfolio encompasses the creation and manufacture of proprietary vision technology, catering to both original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and aftermarket clients. The company also supplies replacement components specifically for the heavy-duty truck industry.

                  Eastern Company (EAQ) Earnings & Revenues

                  EAQ Earnings Call

                  Q1 2026
                  0:00 / 0:00
                  Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
                  The call presents a mixed picture: meaningful operational and balance-sheet progress (sequential sales recovery, improved operating cash flow, debt reduction, inventory declines, and strategic investments/ERP deployment) are offset by near-term headwinds—primarily an operational misstep at Big 3 and continued softness in returnable transport packaging—that materially compressed margins and reduced net income and adjusted EBITDA year-over-year. Management expects the Big 3 impact to be contained to H1 2026 and is taking corrective and investment actions, suggesting the company is positioned to benefit as demand recovery continues.View all DE:EAQ earnings summaries
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