Eastman Chemical Boosts Dividend for 16th Straight Year, Announces $0.84 per Share Payout

Eastman Chemical Company has increased its quarterly cash dividend to $0.84 per share, marking the 16th consecutive year of dividend increases. The dividend is payable on January 8, 2026, to shareholders of record as of December 15, 2025. The company's executive vice president and CFO, Willie McLain, attributed the decision to the company's consistent earnings and strong cash generation. Eastman is a global specialty materials company with approximately 14,000 employees and 2024 revenue of $9.4 billion.