Eastman Chemical (EMN) Research & Development (2009 - 2026)
Eastman Chemical's (EMN) quarterly Research & Development came in at $65.0 million in Q2 2026, down 2.99% on a YoY basis from $67.0 million in Q2 2025, and up 8.33% quarter-over-quarter from $60.0 million in Q1 2026.
Analysis
Eastman Chemical (EMN) Research & Development (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Eastman Chemical (EMN) has reported Research & Development for 18 consecutive years, with $65.0 million the latest figure, recorded in Q2 2026.
- For the quarter ending Q2 2026, Research & Development fell 2.99% year-over-year to $65.0 million; the trailing twelve-month figure through Jun 2026 stood at $246.0 million (down 7.17% YoY), and the FY2025 full-year result was $255.0 million, up 2.0% from the prior year.
- Research & Development rose to $65.0 million in Q2 2026 per EMN's latest filing, from $60.0 million in the prior quarter.
- Across five years, Research & Development topped out at $68.0 million in Q3 2022 and bottomed at $57.0 million in Q4 2023.
- Historically, Research & Development has averaged $62.9 million across 5 years, with a median of $63.5 million in 2022.
- The sharpest annual moves came in 2024 and 2025: Research & Development increased 15.79% in 2024, then decreased 12.12% in 2025.
- Over 5 years, Research & Development stood at $64.0 million in 2022, then fell by 10.94% to $57.0 million in 2023, then climbed by 15.79% to $66.0 million in 2024, then fell by 12.12% to $58.0 million in 2025, then grew by 12.07% to $65.0 million in 2026.
- According to Business Quant data, Research & Development over the past three periods registered $65.0 million, $60.0 million, and $58.0 million for Q2 2026, Q1 2026, and Q4 2025 respectively.
Peer Set
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | R&D (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corning | 145.18 Bn | 142.67 Bn | 1.63 Bn | 299.00 Mn |
| 2 | Ati | 28.28 Bn | 27.50 Bn | 309.80 Mn | - |
| 3 | Qnity Electronics | 26.28 Bn | 25.32 Bn | 666.00 Mn | 98.00 Mn |
| 4 | International Flavors & Fragrances | 21.50 Bn | 20.93 Bn | 853.00 Mn | 170.00 Mn |
| 5 | DuPont de Nemours | 17.40 Bn | 15.66 Bn | 639.00 Mn | 42.00 Mn |
| 6 | Avery Dennison | 12.97 Bn | 12.74 Bn | 729.40 Mn | - |
| 7 | Solstice Advanced Materials | 10.03 Bn | 9.28 Bn | 370.00 Mn | 25.00 Mn |
| 8 | Element Solutions | 8.73 Bn | 8.54 Bn | 334.00 Mn | 19.50 Mn |
| 9 | Eastman Chemical | 7.82 Bn | 7.13 Bn | 560.00 Mn | 65.00 Mn |
| 10 | Hexcel | 6.84 Bn | 6.78 Bn | 138.10 Mn | 17.30 Mn |
Historic Data
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Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | 65.00 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 60.00 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 58.00 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 63.00 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 67.00 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 67.00 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 66.00 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 65.00 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 60.00 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 59.00 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 57.00 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2023 | 60.00 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 60.00 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 62.00 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 64.00 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2022 | 68.00 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2022 | 67.00 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2022 | 65.00 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 67.00 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2021 | 66.00 Mn |