Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.30
Eastman Chemical Company (EMN) Dividend History
Income profile from 1994 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.4%
Payout Ratio
80.4%
Watch
Dividend Streak
16 years
EMN Dividend Income Check
Safety
80.4% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
16 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.4% and trend is rising.
EMN Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.4%
Trailing DPS$3.30
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout80.4%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout75.7%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak16 years
3Y CAGR2.7%
5Y CAGR4.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.2%
Total Shareholder Yield5.5%
1Y Total Return3.9%
5Y Total Return-26.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)12.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$7,38110Y ago$13,61020Y ago$39,431
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
EMN Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (33 years of payments)
EMN Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Eastman Chemical Company distributes 80.4% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 75.7%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
EMN has raised its dividend for 16 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 2.7% and 5-year CAGR of 4.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, EMN returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.4% dividend yield, 1.2% buyback yield, 5.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -26.2%, with dividends contributing 12.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $13,610 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
EMN Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$15.82
Avg/Payment$0.7910
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026Latest | $0.8400 | — | 4.82% | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.8400 | ↑ +1.2% | 5.21% | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.8300 | — | 5.10% | Oct 7, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.8300 | — | 4.33% | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.8300 | — | 3.60% | Apr 7, 2025 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.8300 | ↑ +2.5% | 3.38% | Jan 8, 2025 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.8100 | — | 3.07% | Oct 7, 2024 |
| Jun 17, 2024 | $0.8100 | — | 3.24% | Jul 9, 2024 |
EMN Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.4%
#5 of 9
Safety
Watch
80.4% payout
Streak
16Y
4.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.5%
#5 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMNEastman Chemical Com… | $8.7B | 4.4% | 80.4% | 16 | Watch |
2nd  LYBLyondellBasell Indus… | $23.7B | 7.5% | — | 2 | Unknown |
 CECelanese Corporation | $7.0B | 0.2% | — | 0 | Unknown |
3rd  HUNHuntsman Corporation | $2.6B | 5.6% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 AVNTAvient Corporation | $3.5B | 2.8% | 1.2% | 14 | Sustainable |
 ASHAshland Inc. | $2.5B | 3.0% | — | 7 | Unknown |
1st  FMCFMC Corporation | $1.8B | 15.7% | — | 7 | Unknown |
 DOWDow Inc. | $27.7B | 5.4% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 DDDuPont de Nemours, I… | $20.5B | 2.8% | — | 0 | Unknown |
EMN Annual Dividend History (1993–2026)
34 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.84 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.9% |
| 2025 | $3.33 | 2.1% | 4 | $4.10 | 81.2% | 1.23x | 3.4% |
| 2024 | $3.26 | 2.5% | 4 | $7.67 | 42.5% | 2.35x | 3.3% |
| 2023 | $3.18 | 3.6% | 4 | $7.49 | 42.5% | 2.36x | 3.2% |
| 2022 | $3.07 | 8.5% | 4 | $6.35 | 48.3% | 2.07x | 3.1% |
| 2021 | $2.83 | 6.0% | 4 | $6.25 | 45.3% | 2.21x | 2.9% |
| 2020 | $2.67 | 6.0% | 4 | $3.50 | 76.3% | 1.31x | 2.7% |
| 2019 | $2.52 | 9.6% | 4 | $5.48 | 46.0% | 2.17x | 2.6% |
| 2018 | $2.30 | 10.0% | 4 | $7.56 | 30.4% | 3.29x | 2.3% |
| 2017 | $2.09 | 10.6% | 4 | $10.09 | 20.7% | 4.83x | 2.1% |
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Start ComparisonEMN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying EMN stock.
How much dividend does EMN pay per share?
Eastman Chemical Company (EMN) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.30 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.4%. Payments are made Annual.
When is EMN's next ex-dividend date?
EMN's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. EMN typically pays dividends Annual.
Is EMN's dividend safe?
EMN's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +80.4% and FCF payout ratio of +75.7%. With 16 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is EMN a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Eastman Chemical Company is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 16 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +4.5%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does EMN pay dividends?
Eastman Chemical Company pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $3.30 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 32+ years from 1994 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in EMN grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in EMN five years ago would be worth approximately $7,381 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is EMN's yield on cost for long-term holders?
EMN's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.