The Eastern Company (EML) Research

The Eastern Company, founded in 1858 and based in Naugatuck, Connecticut, operates as a global provider specializing in the engineering, production, and sale of diverse industrial solutions across various international and domestic markets. Its extensive offerings include comprehensive, reusable packaging systems, which are integral to the assembly processes for vehicles, aircraft, and durable goods. These systems are also critical for the manufacturing of plastic packaging, consumer goods, and pharmaceutical products. The company is a key player in molding technology, designing and fabricating a variety of blow mold tools, injection blow mold tooling, and two-step stretch blow molds with their associated components. These crucial parts are supplied to the food, beverage, healthcare, and chemical sectors. Beyond packaging and molding, Eastern Company produces a broad selection of access and security hardware, such as rotary, compression, and draw latches, hinges, camlocks, key switches, padlocks, and handles. It further provides expert development and program management services for customized electromechanical and mechanical systems. Additionally, its portfolio encompasses the creation and manufacture of proprietary vision technology, catering to both original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and aftermarket clients. The company also supplies replacement components specifically for the heavy-duty truck industry.

Market snapshot

Symbol
EML
Price
$23.68
Day change
+8.03%
Market cap
$142.8M
P/E ratio
37.73x
52-week range
17.61-26.77
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Manufacturing - Tools & Accessories
Next earnings
in 2 months

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Recent insider activity

  • EVERETS JOHN — P-Purchase (1310 shares) on 2026-06-16
  • DiSanto Frederick D. — P-Purchase (1000 shares) on 2026-06-16
  • DiSanto Frederick D. — A-Award (1068 shares) on 2026-06-15
  • Galbato Chan — P-Purchase (940 shares) on 2026-06-16
  • MITAROTONDA JAMES A — P-Purchase (1679 shares) on 2026-06-16

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