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title: "Eastman 2Q FY26 adjusted EPS rises 23.13% to 1.97; revenue increases 10% to $2.51 billion"
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description: "Eastman Chemical reported strong Q2 FY26 results, with adjusted EPS rising 23.13% to $1.97 and revenue increasing 10% to $2.51 billion. Diluted EPS reached $1.59, up 32.5% year-over-year, driven by favorable price-cost dynamics and cost reductions that boosted EBIT to $311 million. Operating cash flow was $224 million, with $96 million returned via dividends. The company maintained its full-year operating cash flow guidance near $900 million and forecast Q3 adjusted EPS to match Q2 levels."
datetime: "2026-07-30T20:47:54.000Z"
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# Eastman 2Q FY26 adjusted EPS rises 23.13% to 1.97; revenue increases 10% to $2.51 billion

-   Eastman posted 2Q 2026 earnings per diluted share of USD 1.59, up 32.5% year over year. \* Sales revenue rose 10% from a year earlier to USD 2.51 billion. \* EBIT climbed to USD 311 million, helped by favorable price-cost and cost-reduction initiatives. \* Net cash provided by operating activities edged down to USD 224 million; USD 96 million was returned via dividends. \* Maintained its 2026 operating cash flow view to approach USD 900 million; forecast 3Q adjusted EPS to approach 2Q’s USD 1.97. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Eastman Chemical Company published the original content used to generate this news brief on July 30, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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