EMLIndustrials · Tools & AccessoriesEML Stock Forecast: The Eastern Co. Price Predictions for 2026-2027
Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 63 of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.
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.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Issuance (96): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Growth (9): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own The Eastern Co. — and when they’d sell — is the membership.
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.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
EML analyst estimate revisions
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
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.
- Trailing P/E
- 30.4×
- Price / sales
- 0.6×
- Price / book
- 1.1×
- EV / EBITDA
- 10.4×
Cheaper than 27% of US stocks
Cheaper than 80% of US stocks
Cheaper than 68% of US stocks
Cheaper than 38% of US stocks
- Revenue growth (YoY)
- −5.7%
- Earnings growth (YoY)
- −67.1%
- Gross margin
- 20.0%
- Operating margin
- 2.1%
- Net margin
- 2.4%
Higher than 20% of US stocks
Higher than 6% of US stocks
Higher than 22% of US stocks
Higher than 52% of US stocks
Higher than 53% of US stocks
- Return on equity
- 3.8%
- Return on assets
- 3.2%
- Dividend yield
- 1.9%
Higher than 51% of US stocks
Higher than 67% of US stocks
Higher than 43% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
EML vs competitors
The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
| Company | Market cap | TKN rank |
|---|---|---|
| EMLThe Eastern Co. | $143.1M | 63 |
| HLMNHillman Solutions Corp. | $1.5B | 74 |
| CVRChicago Rivet & Machine Co. | $10.0M | 61 |
| KMTKennametal, Inc. | $2.6B | 91 |
| SKYXSKYX Platforms Corp.* | $143.4M | 36 |
| HUHUHUHUTECH International Group, Inc.* | $142.3M | 29 |
| RGPResources Connection, Inc.* | $145.9M | 53 |
* Nearest Industrials names by size — few tools & accessories companies of this scale trade in the US universe.
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.
Frequently asked questions about EML stock
How does Ticker Nerd's model rank EML?
As at 1 Aug 2026, The Eastern Co. ranks 63 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 Issuance (96 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 +14.3% over the 12 months to 3 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
What does The Eastern Co. do?
The Eastern Company is an industrial manufacturer engaged in the production of a diverse range of products and solutions. Its primary focus lies in the development and manufacturing of engineered solutions, which include security products, truck and industrial hardware, and metal castings.
About The Eastern Co.
The Eastern Company is an industrial manufacturer engaged in the production of a diverse range of products and solutions. Its primary focus lies in the development and manufacturing of engineered solutions, which include security products, truck and industrial hardware, and metal castings. The company serves industries such as defense, automotive, and general industrial sectors, providing critical components that support both everyday operations and specialized applications. With a rich history dating back to its founding in 1858, The Eastern Company has established itself as a reliable supplier and innovative leader in its field. Its robust portfolio and extensive industry reach underscore its significance in the manufacturing and industrial space, where precision and durability are paramount.
CEO Mr. Ryan A. Schroeder · 1,231 employees · United States · https://www.easterncompany.com