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

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€22.00
€0.40(1.98%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€22.00
€0.40(1.98%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Backlog VisibilityThe 45% backlog increase provides stronger revenue visibility than current shipments alone and supports management’s expectation of a better second half. Conversion across every business, including gains at Velvac and Eberhard, can improve capacity utilization and operating performance over the next several quarters.
Improved Cash GenerationThe sharp improvement in operating cash flow strengthens Eastern’s ability to fund working capital, capital spending, dividends, and targeted growth internally. Better cash conversion also improves resilience when demand or margins fluctuate, although management noted that cash flow has varied across prior periods.
Aerospace And Defense DiversificationThe acquisitions broaden Eastern beyond its existing industrial and truck-related exposure and add participation in longer-cycle, mission-critical markets. Their estimated revenue contribution and targeted 20–30% long-run gross margin create a potential platform for more diversified and durable earnings.
Bears Say
Declining Revenue And EBITDAThe simultaneous decline in sales and adjusted EBITDA shows that recent demand weakness is affecting both volume and operating earnings. If lower shipments or unfavorable mix persist, Eastern may have less fixed-cost absorption and reduced capacity to convert backlog into profitable growth.
Near-term Acquisition Margin DragThe new businesses are not yet contributing at their targeted profitability, while inventory step-up accounting and lower-margin acquired backlog are expected to pressure reported margins. Integration and pricing execution therefore remain important before the acquisitions can enhance consolidated earnings.
Higher Acquisition-funded DebtBorrowing to fund the acquisitions increases financial obligations and reduces leverage headroom relative to year-end. That added debt can constrain future capital allocation and make Eastern more sensitive to any prolonged weakness in operating cash flow or delays in acquisition-related earnings.

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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 €25.00 in the past 12 months.
    What is Eastern Company’s market cap?
    Eastern Company’s market cap is €130.18M.
      When is Eastern Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Eastern Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 10, 2026 which is in 23 days.
        How were Eastern Company’s earnings last quarter?
        Eastern Company released its earnings results on Aug 11, 2026. The company reported €0.13 earnings per share for the quarter.
          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 6,017,558 shares outstanding.
              What happened to Eastern Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
              Eastern Company reported an EPS of €0.13 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
                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 designs, manufactures, and sells engineered solutions to industrial markets in the United States and North America. The company offers turnkey returnable packaging solutions, which are used in the assembly processes of vehicles, aircraft, and durable goods, as well as in production processes of plastic packaging products, packaged consumer goods, and pharmaceuticals; injection blow mold tooling products; design, develops, and manufactures 2-step stretch blow molds, and related components for the stretch blow molding industry; and supplies blow molds and change parts to the food, beverage, healthcare, and chemical industries. It also provides rotary latches, compression latches, draw latches, hinges, camlocks, key switches, padlocks, and handles; and development and program management services for custom electromechanical and mechanical systems for original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and customer applications. In addition, the company designs and manufactures proprietary vision technology for OEMs and aftermarket applications, as well as offers aftermarket components to the heavy- and medium-duty truck, motorhome, and bus markets. The Eastern Company was founded in 1858 and is based in Shelton, Connecticut.

                  Eastern Company (EAQ) Earnings & Revenues

                  EAQ Earnings Call

                  Q2 2026
                  0:00 / 0:00
                  Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                  The call presents a cautiously optimistic outlook: management highlighted meaningful improvements in backlog (+45% YoY), sequential operational metrics, a substantial improvement in cash generation, disciplined strategic acquisitions expanding into aerospace & defense, and restored margin discipline (Big 3 issues addressed). Offsetting these positives are continued year‑over‑year revenue and adjusted EBITDA declines, lower adjusted EPS excluding the acquisition gain, near‑term margin drag from newly acquired businesses and tariff/mix headwinds. Management’s emphasis on backlog conversion, liquidity, and execution leads to confidence in a stronger second half, making the tone constructive despite near‑term profit pressures.View all DE:EAQ earnings summaries
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