Should I buy Eastman Chemical Company (EMN) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Citigroup — 56% of its targets hit on this sector (66 calls tested). It aims for $81 (+12 %), call made on August 4, 2026, maturing on August 4, 2027 (24 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Eastman Chemical Company
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bank | 71 % | +28.9 % | 17 | $72 -1% |
| Citigroup | 75 % | +25.5 % | 20 | $81 +11% |
| Morgan Stanley | 62 % | +19.5 % | 13 | $79 +9% |
| UBS | 33 % | +17.7 % | 18 | $92 +27% |
| JP Morgan | 43 % | +16.4 % | 14 | $82 +13% |
| Wells Fargo | 43 % | +9.6 % | 14 | $80 +10% |
| Keybanc | 45 % | +8.4 % | 33 | $74 +2% |
| B of A Securities | 33 % | -7.4 % | 6 | $79 +9% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 67% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 6 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $81, i.e. +11% from the current price ($73).
- The most reliable firm on EMN, Citigroup (75% hit rate, 20 scored calls), targets $81 (call made on August 3, 2026, maturing on August 3, 2027) (+11%) in its most recent call, and $70 (call made on October 2, 2025, maturing on October 2, 2026) (-4%) in the one coming due soonest.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 6 ratings, 2 are neutral.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
- No dividend: your return depends only on price appreciation.
The analyst consensus on EMN
Median target $81 (+11%) · 6 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Eastman Chemical Company now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 67% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $81 (+11%), and Citigroup (most reliable on EMN, 75%) targets $81. Weigh that against valuation. This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Eastman Chemical Company?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($81) is still +11% above the current price ($73) (most reliable on EMN: Citigroup, 75%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Eastman Chemical Company still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($73) and its estimated value: analysts target $81 on median (+11%), with 67% buys (most reliable on EMN: Citigroup, 75%). Cross-check with their real reliability on EMN and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying EMN?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 6 ratings, 2 are neutral.
→ Go deeper: the full Eastman Chemical Company profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).