EMN Dividend History & Analysis | 4.6% Yield

EMN has a dividend yield of 4.6% and paid 3.33 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.58%
Payout Ratio 51.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.15%
Consistency Lifetime 98.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.78%
Payout FCF 95.5%
Streak Years 32
Dividend Rating 68.82%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -23.9%
Total Return 5y: -22%

Top Dividend Payers in Chemicals

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
OCI 886 M 121% 303%
UAN 1,034 M 13.6% 148%
WLKP 735 M 8.70% 13.0%
NTR 32,330 M 3.86% 4.83%
ACT 1,915 M 1.42% 9.32%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
MOS 8,164 M 33.8% 72.2%
ACT 1,915 M 23.7% 95.2%
MEOH 3,575 M 22.8% 93.9%
MTX 2,078 M 22.5% 96.2%
WLK 11,271 M 16.7% 94.0%

EMN Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 2026-01-08 Quarterly 0.84 1.2% 1.3%
2025-09-15 2025-09-15 2025-10-07 Quarterly 0.83 0% 1.24%
2025-06-13 2025-06-13 2025-07-08 Quarterly 0.83 0% 1.08%
2025-03-14 2025-03-14 2025-04-07 Quarterly 0.83 0% 0.91%
2024-12-16 2024-12-16 2025-01-08 Quarterly 0.83 2.5% 0.85%
2024-09-16 2024-09-16 2024-10-07 Quarterly 0.81 0% 0.79%
2024-06-17 2024-06-17 2024-07-09 Quarterly 0.81 0% 0.82%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-04-05 Quarterly 0.81 0% 0.89%
2023-12-15 2023-12-18 2024-01-05 Quarterly 0.81 2.5% 0.91%
2023-09-14 2023-09-15 2023-10-06 Quarterly 0.79 0% 1.01%
2023-06-14 2023-06-15 2023-07-07 Quarterly 0.79 0% 0.95%
2023-03-14 2023-03-15 2023-04-10 Quarterly 0.79 0% 0.97%
2022-12-14 2022-12-15 2023-01-06 Quarterly 0.79 3.9% 0.91%
2022-09-14 2022-09-15 2022-10-07 Quarterly 0.76 0% 0.93%
2022-06-14 2022-06-15 2022-07-08 Quarterly 0.76 0% 0.78%
2022-03-14 2022-03-15 2022-04-01 Quarterly 0.76 0% 0.72%
2021-12-14 2021-12-15 2022-01-07 Quarterly 0.76 10.1% 0.67%
2021-09-14 2021-09-15 2021-10-01 Quarterly 0.69 0% 0.63%
2021-06-14 2021-06-15 2021-07-02 Quarterly 0.69 0% 0.55%
2021-03-12 2021-03-15 2021-04-05 Quarterly 0.69 0% 0.59%
2020-12-14 2020-12-15 2021-01-08 Quarterly 0.69 4.5% N/A
2020-09-14 2020-09-15 2020-10-02 Quarterly 0.66 0% N/A
2020-06-12 2020-06-15 2020-07-10 Quarterly 0.66 0% N/A
2020-03-13 2020-03-16 2020-04-03 Quarterly 0.66 0% N/A
2019-12-13 2019-12-16 2020-01-03 Quarterly 0.66 6.5% N/A
2019-09-13 2019-09-16 2019-10-04 Quarterly 0.62 0% N/A
2019-06-14 2019-06-17 2019-07-05 Quarterly 0.62 0% N/A
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-04-05 Quarterly 0.62 0% N/A
2018-12-14 2018-12-17 2019-01-04 Quarterly 0.62 10.7% N/A
2018-09-13 2018-09-14 2018-10-05 Quarterly 0.56 0% N/A
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-07-06 Quarterly 0.56 0% N/A
2018-03-14 2018-03-15 2018-04-06 Quarterly 0.56 0% N/A
2017-12-15 2017-12-18 2018-01-05 Quarterly 0.56 9.8% N/A
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-10-02 Quarterly 0.51 0% N/A
2017-06-13 2017-06-15 2017-07-05 Quarterly 0.51 0% N/A
2017-03-13 2017-03-15 2017-04-03 Quarterly 0.51 0% N/A
2016-12-13 2016-12-15 2017-01-03 Quarterly 0.51 10.9% N/A
2016-09-13 2016-09-15 2016-10-03 Quarterly 0.46 0% N/A
2016-06-13 2016-06-15 2016-07-01 Quarterly 0.46 0% N/A
2016-03-11 2016-03-15 2016-04-01 Quarterly 0.46 0% N/A
2015-12-10 2015-12-14 2016-01-04 Quarterly 0.46 15% N/A
2015-09-10 2015-09-14 2015-10-01 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2015-06-11 2015-06-15 2015-07-01 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2015-03-12 2015-03-16 2015-04-01 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2014-12-11 2014-12-15 2015-01-02 Quarterly 0.4 14.3% N/A
2014-09-11 2014-09-15 2014-10-01 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2014-06-11 2014-06-13 2014-07-01 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2014-03-12 2014-03-14 2014-04-01 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2013-12-12 2013-12-16 2014-01-02 Quarterly 0.35 16.7% N/A
2013-09-11 2013-09-13 2013-10-01 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A

EMN Dividend FAQ

Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE: EMN) is a diversified specialty materials producer with operations in the United States, China, and other global markets. Its business is organized into four segments: Additives & Functional Products, Advanced Materials, Chemical Intermediates, and Fibers, each supplying a broad array of chemicals, polymers, and engineered fibers to end-markets such as transportation, construction, electronics, agriculture, and personal-care.

What is the Dividend Yield of EMN?

As of January 2026, EMN`s dividend yield is 4.58%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.33 USD by the current share price of 68.67.

Does EMN pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, EMN paid a dividend of 3.33 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-15 and the payout was 0.84 USD.

How often does EMN pay dividends?

EMN pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, EMN has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-15.

EMN dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for EMN for the next 4 payments are between 0.879 (+4.6%) and 0.902 (+7.4%).
This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment.

Will EMN pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.84 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Eastman Chemical (EMN) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for EMN?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Eastman Chemical (EMN) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of EMN?

EMN's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.15% per year.
Strong growth: EMN's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of EMN?

EMN's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.78%. If you bought EMN's shares at 88.06 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.33 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.78% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of EMN?

EMN Payout Consistency is 98.3%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Eastman Chemical has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does EMN have a good Dividend Yield?

EMN`s 4.58% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of EMN?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of EMN is 51.1%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of EMN?

EMN`s Overall Dividend Rating is 68.82%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

EMN Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in EMN's Outstanding Shares?

Eastman Chemical's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.4% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has EMN ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Oct 4, 2011 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1993 165,292,000
1994 165,400,000 +0.07%
1995 162,000,000 -2.06%
1996 155,800,000 -3.83%
1997 156,400,000 +0.39%
1998 158,200,000 +1.15%
1999 156,000,000 -1.39%
2000 152,755,900 -2.08%
2001 148,387,100 -2.86%
2002 154,838,700 +4.35%
2003 154,482,800 -0.23%
2004 152,000,000 -1.61%
2005 162,913,900 +7.18%
2006 163,793,100 +0.54%
2007 166,666,700 +1.75%
2008 148,148,100 -11.11%
2009 145,200,000 -1.99%
2010 143,800,000 -0.96%
2011 139,100,000 -3.27%
2012 153,600,000 +10.42%
2013 155,600,000 +1.3%
2014 150,000,000 -3.6%
2015 149,500,000 -0.33%
2016 147,500,000 -1.34%
2017 144,800,000 -1.83%
2018 141,100,000 -2.56%
2019 137,100,000 -2.83%
2020 137,000,000 -0.07%
2021 134,600,000 -1.75%
2022 120,500,000 -10.48%
2023 118,700,000 -1.49%
2024 117,900,000 -0.67%
2025 115,400,000 -2.12%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-16 02:39