EML Q1 Earnings Dip Y/Y Amid Truck Market Headwinds, Stock Up 9%

Shares of The Eastern Company (EML) have gained 9.4% since the company reported its earnings for the quarter ended March 29, 2025. This compares with the S&P 500 index’s 0.2% decline over the same time frame. Over the past month, the stock has gained 2.6% compared with the S&P 500’s 4.4% growth.Eastern posted first-quarter 2025 earnings per share from continuing operations of 31 cents, down from 34 cents a year earlier. Adjusted earnings per share slipped to 32 cents from 34 cents a year ago. (See the Zacks ...