EMN
Eastman Chemical
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Basic Materials
- NYSE: EMN
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Jun 15, 2026
Dividend yield: 4.79%
Payout ratio: 96%
Eastman Chemical's latest dividend of $0.84 per share was on Jun 15, 2026 (ex-date). The annualized dividend distribution of $3.35 per share represents a current dividend yield of 4.79%.
EMN dividend stats
vs. Basic Materials sector
Eastman Chemical Dividend yield
EMN has a dividend yield of 4.79% which is higher than the Basic Materials sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Basic Materials sector average of 1.91%, Eastman Chemical's dividend yield is 151% higher. The current dividend yield is higher than the historical average of 3.7% 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 1.5% for the last twelve months. But with the price of the stock up by 19% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 15%.
Eastman Chemical Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | $0.84 | 4.45% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $0.84 | 4.82% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.84 | 5.21% |
| 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 96% which is higher than the Basic Materials sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Basic Materials sector average of 28.9%, Eastman Chemical's payout ratio is 232% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
EMN dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FMC FMC Corp | 7.66% | $0.82 | N/A |
| EMN Eastman Chemical Company | 4.79% | $3.35 | 96% |
| DOW Dow Inc | 4.62% | $1.4 | N/A |
| WLK Westlake Corporation | 3.01% | $2.12 | N/A |
| DD DuPont de Nemours Inc | 2.98% | $4.08 | N/A |
| XOM Exxon Mobil Corp | 2.62% | $4.08 | 68.7% |
| ASH Ashland Inc | 2.29% | $1.67 | 158.6% |
| MMM 3M Company | 1.71% | $3.02 | 53.4% |
| CE Celanese Corp - Series A | 0.27% | $0.12 | N/A |
Frequently asked questions
Does Eastman Chemical pay a dividend?
Yes, Eastman Chemical has been paying dividends for the last 32 years.
When was EMN's last dividend?
Eastman Chemical's last dividend ex-date was on Jun 15, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.84 per share.
How much dividend does Eastman Chemical pay (per share)?
EMN's annualized dividend per share is $3.35.
What is Eastman Chemical's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Eastman Chemical is 4.79%.
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 96%.
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.