Eastman: Cost cutting, recycled plastic growth, better earnings all likely in 2026

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Eastman Chemical Company reported its lowest annual earnings in several years Thursday, despite growth in its recycled plastic sales, and with the global economy remaining uncertain, the company plans additional cost cuts to try to improve the numbers in 2026. Eastman's fourth-quarter earnings per share (adjusted) was 75 cents, while its [...]