EMN Eastman Chemical dividend history, payout ratio & dates
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Last dividend date: Sep 15, 2025
Dividend yield: 5.43%
Payout ratio: 46.2%
Eastman Chemical's latest dividend of $0.83 per share was on Sep 15, 2025 (ex-date). The annualized dividend distribution of $3.32 per share represents a current dividend yield of 5.43%.
EMN dividend stats
vs. Basic Materials sector
Eastman Chemical Dividend yield
EMN has a dividend yield of 5.43% which is higher than the Basic Materials sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Basic Materials sector average of 1.84%, Eastman Chemical's dividend yield is 195% higher. The current dividend yield is higher than the historical average of 3.3% of the last 5 years.
EMN Dividend history
Eastman Chemical has a history of paying dividends since 1994. Our records of EMN show that the company has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has an increase of 2.5% for the last twelve months. And with the price of the stock down by 39% from a year ago, the dividend yield has an increase of 69%.
Eastman Chemical Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.83 | 5.1% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.83 | 4.33% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.83 | 3.6% |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.83 | 3.38% |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.81 | 3.07% |
| Jun 17, 2024 | $0.81 | 3.24% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.81 | 3.51% |
| Dec 15, 2023 | $0.81 | 3.59% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | $0.79 | 3.97% |
| Jun 14, 2023 | $0.79 | 3.82% |
| Mar 14, 2023 | $0.79 | 3.74% |
| Dec 14, 2022 | $0.79 | 3.56% |
| Sep 14, 2022 | $0.76 | 3.7% |
| Jun 14, 2022 | $0.76 | 3.09% |
| Mar 14, 2022 | $0.76 | 2.73% |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $0.76 | 2.44% |
| Sep 14, 2021 | $0.69 | 2.64% |
| Jun 14, 2021 | $0.69 | 2.24% |
| Mar 12, 2021 | $0.69 | 2.3% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | $0.69 | 2.66% |
| Sep 14, 2020 | $0.66 | 3.26% |
| Jun 12, 2020 | $0.66 | 3.73% |
| Mar 13, 2020 | $0.66 | 5.53% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | $0.66 | 3.21% |
| Sep 13, 2019 | $0.62 | 3.29% |
| Jun 14, 2019 | $0.62 | 3.36% |
| Mar 14, 2019 | $0.62 | 2.96% |
| Dec 14, 2018 | $0.62 | 3.22% |
| Sep 13, 2018 | $0.56 | 2.31% |
| Jun 14, 2018 | $0.56 | 2.03% |
| Mar 14, 2018 | $0.56 | 1.99% |
| Dec 15, 2017 | $0.56 | 2.32% |
| Sep 14, 2017 | $0.51 | 2.4% |
| Jun 13, 2017 | $0.51 | 2.37% |
| Mar 13, 2017 | $0.51 | 2.5% |
| Dec 13, 2016 | $0.51 | 2.45% |
| Sep 13, 2016 | $0.46 | 2.86% |
| Jun 13, 2016 | $0.46 | 2.45% |
| Mar 11, 2016 | $0.46 | 2.41% |
| Dec 10, 2015 | $0.46 | 2.39% |
| Sep 10, 2015 | $0.4 | 2.28% |
| Jun 11, 2015 | $0.4 | 1.99% |
| Mar 12, 2015 | $0.4 | 2.12% |
Eastman Chemical dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
EMN has a payout ratio of 46.2% which is higher than the Basic Materials sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Basic Materials sector average of 35%, Eastman Chemical's payout ratio is 32% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
EMN dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| DD DuPont de Nemours Inc | 126.75% | $50.23 | N/A |
| FMC Fmc Corp | 17.37% | $2.32 | N/A |
| DOW Dow Inc | 10.76% | $2.45 | N/A |
| EMN Eastman Chemical Co | 5.43% | $3.32 | 46.2% |
| XOM Exxon Mobil Corp | 3.48% | $3.96 | 57.6% |
| ASH Ashland Global Holdings Inc | 3.23% | $1.64 | N/A |
| WLK Westlake Chemical Corp | 3.2% | $2.11 | N/A |
| MMM 3M Co | 1.76% | $2.89 | 45.8% |
| CE Celanese Corp | 0.32% | $0.12 | N/A |
Frequently asked questions
Does Eastman Chemical pay a dividend?
Yes, Eastman Chemical has been paying dividends for the last 31 years.
When was EMN's last dividend?
Eastman Chemical's last dividend ex-date was on Sep 15, 2025. The dividend amount was $0.83 per share.
How much dividend does Eastman Chemical pay (per share)?
EMN's annualized dividend per share is $3.32.
What is Eastman Chemical's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Eastman Chemical is 5.43%.
How often does Eastman Chemical pay dividends?
Eastman Chemical pays four dividends per year.
What is Eastman Chemical's dividend payout ratio?
Eastman Chemical's dividend payout ratio is 46.2%.
Does Eastman Chemical pay a good dividend?
Eastman Chemical's dividend yield is higher than the Basic Materials sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.