Eastern Company reported third‑quarter 2025 revenue of $55.3 million, a 22% decline from $71.3 million in the same period last year. Earnings per share fell to $0.10, missing the consensus estimate of $0.77 by $0.67, or 87% below expectations. The revenue drop was driven by a sharp reduction in shipments of returnable transport packaging products and truck mirror assemblies, while higher raw material costs and lower sales volumes compressed gross margin to 22.3% from 25.5% in Q3 2024.
The company secured a new $100 million credit facility to support long‑term growth initiatives. The facility provides additional liquidity and flexibility for capital allocation, research and development, and potential strategic acquisitions, positioning Eastern to navigate the current market downturn while preparing for a recovery.
Year‑to‑date, Eastern reduced debt by $7 million and repurchased $3 million of shares, amounting to 118,000 shares. These actions demonstrate a continued focus on capital efficiency and shareholder returns amid challenging operating conditions.
CEO Ryan Schroeder acknowledged the difficult quarter, noting that the downturn in the heavy‑truck and automotive markets contributed to the 22% sales decline and an 87% earnings drop. He highlighted a strategic restructuring undertaken in the second and third quarters to optimize the workforce and align resources with current market realities, and expressed confidence that the company is positioned to capitalize when markets improve.
Following the earnings release, Eastern’s stock traded near its 52‑week low, reflecting investor caution driven by the significant miss on both EPS and revenue and the ongoing headwinds in the heavy‑truck and automotive sectors.
The company did not provide new forward guidance. Management emphasized continued cost discipline, capital allocation, and the restructuring effort as key levers to stabilize performance and prepare for a rebound as market conditions recover.
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