The Eastern Company (EML) Earnings History
Earnings Pressure41 years of earnings data (1985–2025) · 5-year EPS trend is negative
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The Eastern Company (EML) Earnings Overview
As of July 8, 2026, The Eastern Company (EML) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $4M, reflecting +161.3% year-over-year growth. The company earned $0.63 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 2.1%.
Looking at the long-term picture, EML's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at -0.5%, signaling declining earnings. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $15M in fiscal 2018.
The Eastern Company maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 22.6%, operating margin of 4.1%, and net margin of 2.1%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including ASTE ($26M net income, 2.8% margin), TWIN ($27M net income, -0.6% margin), NN (-$141M net income, -4138.5% margin), EML has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare EML vs ASTE →
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EML Historical Earnings Data (1985–2025)
40 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5M | +160.0% | $10M | $0.84 | 2.1% | 4.1% |
| 2024 | -$9M | -199.4% | $20M | $-1.37 | -3.1% | 7.4% |
| 2023 | $9M | -30.2% | $17M | $1.37 | 3.3% | 6.6% |
| 2022 | $12M | +31.6% | $14M | $1.97 | 4.4% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | $9M | +73.0% | $17M | $1.49 | 3.8% | 7.1% |
| 2020 | $5M | -59.3% | $14M | $0.86 | 2.7% | 6.8% |
| 2019 | $13M | -8.5% | $17M | $2.12 | 5.3% | 6.9% |
| 2018 | $15M | +187.5% | $18M | $2.31 | 6.2% | 7.6% |
| 2017 | $5M | -35.2% | $12M | $0.80 | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| 2016 | $8M | +35.9% | $11M | $1.25 | 5.7% | 8.1% |
| 2015 | $6M | -25.2% | $8M | $0.92 | 4.0% | 5.6% |
| 2014 | $8M | +11.0% | $12M | $1.23 | 5.4% | 8.3% |
| 2013 | $7M | -20.0% | $10M | $1.11 | 4.8% | 7.3% |
| 2012 | $9M | +56.7% | $14M | $1.38 | 5.5% | 8.6% |
| 2011 | $6M | -0.7% | $9M | $0.89 | 3.9% | 6.1% |
| 2010 | $6M | +434.8% | $9M | $0.90 | 4.3% | 6.5% |
| 2009 | $1M | -77.0% | $4M | $0.17 | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| 2008 | $5M | -55.3% | $7M | $0.73 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| 2007 | $10M | +4.4% | $16M | $1.68 | 6.5% | 10.2% |
| 2006 | $10M | +121.2% | $16M | $1.67 | 7.0% | 11.4% |
| 2005 | $4M | -8.2% | $8M | $0.75 | 4.0% | 7.3% |
| 2004 | $5M | +41.5% | $8M | $0.85 | 4.8% | 7.8% |
| 2003 | $3M | +2.1% | $6M | $0.61 | 3.8% | 7.3% |
| 2002 | $3M | -15.9% | $6M | $0.59 | 4.0% | 7.8% |
| 2001 | $4M | -44.5% | $7M | $0.71 | 4.7% | 9.0% |
| 2000 | $7M | +8.5% | $12M | $1.29 | 8.0% | 13.9% |
| 1999 | $7M | +20.4% | $10M | $1.17 | 8.7% | 13.7% |
| 1998 | $5M | +45.9% | $9M | $0.95 | 7.6% | 12.7% |
| 1997 | $4M | +311.1% | $6M | $0.61 | 5.5% | 8.8% |
| 1996 | $900,000 | -62.5% | $2M | $0.15 | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| 1995 | $2M | -7.7% | $4M | $0.40 | 4.0% | 7.1% |
| 1994 | $3M | -7.1% | $4M | $0.42 | 3.9% | 6.1% |
| 1993 | $3M | +86.7% | $4M | $0.44 | 4.7% | 6.9% |
| 1992 | $2M | -46.4% | $4M | $0.25 | 2.5% | 6.8% |
| 1991 | $3M | +0.0% | $6M | $0.45 | 4.9% | 11.0% |
| 1990 | $3M | +75.0% | $5M | $0.28 | 4.4% | 8.4% |
| 1989 | $2M | -38.5% | $4M | $0.26 | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| 1988 | $3M | +44.4% | $4M | $0.41 | 3.5% | 5.7% |
| 1986 | $2M | -30.8% | $4M | $0.26 | 2.5% | 5.4% |
| 1985 | $3M | - | $5M | $0.35 | 3.4% | 6.0% |
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EML — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying EML stock.
What is EML earnings per share (EPS)?
EML trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $0.63, reflecting +161.3% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is -0.5%. Complete EPS history from 1985 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is The Eastern Company's net income?
The Eastern Company (EML) trailing twelve-month net income is $4M as of 2025. Earnings grew +161.3% year-over-year.
Is EML profitable?
Yes, EML is profitable with a TTM net income of $4M and a net profit margin of +2.1%.
What is EML's earnings growth rate?
EML compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: N/A, 3-Year: -24.7%, 5-Year: -0.5%, 10-Year: -0.9%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1985 to 2025.
What are EML's profit margins?
The Eastern Company net profit margin is +2.1%, operating margin is +4.1%, and gross margin is +22.6%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures. Return on Equity is +4.2%.
Is EML growing earnings?
Yes, EML earnings are accelerating — EPS growth of +161.3% exceeds the 5-year CAGR of -0.5%. TTM net income reached $4M. Earnings momentum is strengthening.
What was EML's best earnings year?
The Eastern Company's highest annual net income on record is $15M, achieved in fiscal year 2018. Earnings history on this page spans 1985 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were EML's earnings last quarter?
EML's most recent reported quarter was Q1 2026. Net income was $640130.00 with diluted EPS of $0.11. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.