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EML Stock Forecast: The Eastern Co. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 18 Sept 2026

$26

+3.77% on the day

Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 46 of 100 as at 19 Sept 2026 — in the lower half.

Market cap

$148.4M

Ticker Nerd rank

46 / 100

Median analyst target

—

Analysts covering

Revenue$61.8M−11.9% y/y

Operating income$1.7M

Net income$5.6M

Free cash flow$7.9M

Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown

Total return, dividends reinvested

+4.5%

+4.0%

YTD

+31.9%

−2.5%

From 52W high

−12.5%

From 52W low

+46.0%

$18

$29

52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close

Ticker Nerd rank

EML stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores The Eastern Co. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 19 Sept 2026

46 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Size

Value

Momentum

Issuance

Quality

Accruals

Volatility

Revisions

Growth

Size (71): Smaller than most of the companies we track.

Growth (17): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

EML stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on EML, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. EML appears on the weeks it earns a place.

Performance

EML vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 18 Sept 2026, The Eastern Co. returned −2.5% against +16.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

EML vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100

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Estimates

EML analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Fundamentals

The Eastern Co. (EML) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation

Trailing P/E: 18.3×
Price / sales: 0.6×
Price / book: 1.1×
EV / EBITDA: 12.0×

Growth & margins

Revenue growth (YoY): −11.9%
Earnings growth (YoY): 64.2%
Gross margin: 20.6%
Operating margin: 2.6%
Net margin: 3.4%

Returns & dividend

Return on equity: 6.3%
Return on assets: 2.5%
Dividend yield: 1.8%

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

The Eastern Co. (EML) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

The Eastern Co. has a market value of $148.4M and an enterprise value of $194.8M.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $234.4M. The latest quarter shrank 11.9% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $8.0M, a 3.4% net margin.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $15.1M.
The Eastern Co. spent $2.4M on share buybacks and $2.7M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Shares outstanding: 6.0M.
Trailing P/E: 18.3×.
Forward dividend yield: 1.78%, paying out 33% of earnings.
The Eastern Co. employs 1,231 people — $190K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 18 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

EML vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelTools & Accessories

Company	Market cap	TKN rank
EMLThe Eastern Co.	$148.4M	46
ZJKZJK Industrial Co., Ltd.	$136.4M	23
HLMNHillman Solutions Corp.	$1.4B	81
KMTKennametal, Inc.	$2.3B	89
CVRChicago Rivet & Machine Co.	$10.2M	62
TUSKMammoth Energy Services, Inc.*	$153.2M	25
JELDJELD-WEN Holding, Inc.*	$151.9M	24

* Nearest Industrials names by size — few tools & accessories companies of this scale trade in the US universe.

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News

Latest EML news & analysis

EML Upgraded to Outperform on Backlog Growth, Aerospace Push

Zacks Investment Research · 25 Aug 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research upgraded The Eastern Co. (EML) to an Outperform rating, citing growth in its backlog, expansion in aerospace and defense, an improving demand outlook, and stronger cash generation capabilities as key factors behind the upgrade.

Why it matters — The rating upgrade signals improved analyst confidence in EML's backlog, aerospace and defense growth, and cash generation, which a company watcher would find noteworthy for its business outlook.

Eastern's Q2 Earnings Decline Y/Y on Lower Volume, Margin Pressure

Zacks Investment Research · 18 Aug 2026neutral

Eastern Co. reported a year-over-year decline in Q2 earnings per share, driven by lower shipment volumes, softer margins, and tariff costs. However, the company's backlog surged 45%, indicating improving business momentum.

Why it matters — EML watchers would note the near-term earnings decline against the strong backlog growth, which points to potential future revenue recovery.

The Eastern Company (EML) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 12 Aug 2026neutral

Seeking Alpha published the transcript of The Eastern Company's (EML) Q2 2026 earnings call. The transcript covers the company's second-quarter fiscal 2026 results discussion.

Why it matters — An earnings call transcript gives EML watchers direct access to management's commentary on the company's quarterly performance and outlook.

Eastern Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 12 Aug 2026neutral

Eastern (NASDAQ: EML) reported lower second-quarter sales and adjusted earnings from continuing operations. Management pointed to a sharply higher backlog, improving heavy-truck demand, and newly acquired aerospace and defense businesses as support for a stronger second half of fiscal 2026.

Why it matters — EML watchers would track whether the higher backlog and new aerospace and defense operations offset the weaker quarterly results heading into the second half of fiscal 2026.

The Eastern Company Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

Accesswire · 11 Aug 2026positive

The Eastern Company reported second quarter 2026 results ended July 4, 2026, reflecting its June 1 acquisition of two California-based precision manufacturers, Sungear and Sinecera (Crown Precision), which extends it into aerospace and defense markets. Backlog rose 45% year-over-year to $126.2 million, and the company repurchased 19,529 shares in the quarter, with 256,275 shares remaining under its repurchase program.

Why it matters — EML watchers would care because the acquisition expands Eastern into new aerospace and defense markets while record backlog growth and continued share buybacks indicate strengthening demand and momentum heading into the second half of 2026.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about EML stock

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank EML?

As at 19 Sept 2026, The Eastern Co. ranks 46 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Size (71 of 100).

What is the EML stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering The Eastern Co. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for EML are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business.

How has EML stock performed over the past year?

The Eastern Co. returned -2.5% over the 12 months to 18 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does The Eastern Co. do?

What is the latest news on EML?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 25 Aug 2026): "EML Upgraded to Outperform on Backlog Growth, Aerospace Push". Zacks Investment Research upgraded The Eastern Co. (EML) to an Outperform rating, citing growth in its backlog, expansion in aerospace and defense, an improving demand outlook, and stronger cash generation capabilities as key factors behind the upgrade.

Company

About The Eastern Co.

The Eastern Company is an industrial manufacturer that designs, manufactures, and sells engineered solutions for commercial transportation, logistics, and broader industrial markets. The company focuses on products and services used in vehicle assembly, equipment access, security, and industrial operations, including hardware, latches, locks, hinges, packaging solutions, and related components. Its offerings also include vision technology and aftermarket parts for heavy-duty truck, motorhome, and bus applications, supporting both original equipment manufacturers and end users. The Eastern Company serves customers across North America and international markets through a portfolio of specialized businesses centered on engineered products. Headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut, The Eastern Company is recognized for its role as a diversified supplier of industrial hardware and custom solutions.

CEO Mr. Ryan A. Schroeder · 1,231 employees · United States · https://www.easterncompany.com