Unleashing Growth Potential: Eastman Chemical Surpasses Expectations with Strong Performance and Increasing Profits
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Eastman Chemical (NYSE:EMN) announced a dividend payout of $0.81 per share with an annualized yield of 3.88%. The ex-dividend date was December 15, 2023, and the dividend is payable on January 5, 2024. The company has shown a consistent increase in dividends per share from $2.67 in 2020 to $3.18 in 2023, and earnings per share growth from $5.87 in 2020 to $5.98 in 2023, indicating financial health and potential for future growth. Intl Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE:IFF) has the highest annualized dividend yield in the industry at 4.07%.
January 05, 2024 | 3:05 pm
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Eastman Chemical has announced a dividend payout of $0.81 per share with a 3.88% yield, showing a positive trend in dividend growth and earnings per share.
The consistent increase in dividends and earnings per share for Eastman Chemical suggests a strong financial position, which is likely to be viewed positively by investors and could lead to a short-term increase in stock price.
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Intl Flavors & Fragrances has the highest annualized dividend yield in the industry at 4.07%, surpassing Eastman Chemical's yield.
While Intl Flavors & Fragrances is mentioned as having a higher dividend yield than Eastman Chemical, there is no specific news about IFF's financials or dividend changes, making the short-term impact neutral.
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