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JP Morgan Cautions Trade Tensions Are Weighing On Eastman Chemical Growth Prospects

Apr 28, 2025, 3:10 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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The downgrade and lowered forecasts indicate reduced confidence and earnings risk for EMN.

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JP Morgan downgraded EMN from Overweight to Neutral, lowering forecast to $76. First-quarter EPS of $1.91 beat estimates, but sales were below expectations. EMN anticipates Q2 EPS of $1.70-$1.90, below consensus of $2.18. U.S.-China tariffs and maintenance will negatively impact Q2 earnings. Analyst cuts 2025 EPS estimate to $7.40 from $8.45 amid trade uncertainties.

  • JP Morgan downgraded EMN from Overweight to Neutral, lowering forecast to $76.
  • First-quarter EPS of $1.91 beat estimates, but sales were below expectations.
  • EMN anticipates Q2 EPS of $1.70-$1.90, below consensus of $2.18.
  • U.S.-China tariffs and maintenance will negatively impact Q2 earnings.
  • Analyst cuts 2025 EPS estimate to $7.40 from $8.45 amid trade uncertainties.

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