Eastman Chemical stock maintains Buy as circularity investments boost EBITDA

EditorAhmed Abdulazez Abdulkadir
Published 2025/01/06, 14:18

On Monday, Jefferies analyst revised the price target for Eastman Chemical (NYSE:EMN) shares, reducing it to $123 from the previous $140, while retaining a Buy rating on the stock. The adjustment follows an evaluation of potential challenges the company may face, including pressures from cyclical end-markets and slight negative impacts from foreign exchange (F/X) fluctuations.

Eastman Chemical, a global specialty materials company, is expected to encounter some incremental headwinds over the coming quarters. Despite these concerns, the Jefferies analyst anticipates that the difficulties will be manageable and that the increasing EBITDA contributions from the company's investments in circularity will more than compensate for any negative effects.

The analyst's comments highlight an expectation that Eastman's ongoing initiatives will demonstrate its competitive edge over peers in more commoditized markets. This distinction is anticipated to be a key factor in validating the company's strategy and supporting a more sustained expansion of its valuation multiples.

The new price target of $123 reflects a more cautious outlook in the short term due to the identified market challenges. However, the maintained Buy rating suggests a continued positive long-term perspective on Eastman Chemical's financial performance and strategic direction.

Investors and market watchers will be looking ahead to see if the upcoming quarters will indeed confirm the analyst's expectations for Eastman Chemical's differentiation and the potential for a more robust valuation in the market as a result of its unique business approach.

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