The earnings call reflected a challenging business environment with revenue and backlog declines, along with decreased net income and gross margin. However, the company has been proactive in reducing costs and debt, ramping up strategic projects, and executing a share buyback program. The sentiment is balanced with both positive cost-saving measures and negative revenue trends.

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Q3 2025

During The Eastern Company's second quarter fiscal year 2025 earnings call, the company reported a revenue of $70.2 million, reflecting a 3% decrease from the previous year. Adjusted earnings per share were $0.56, consistent with Q2 2024. The company implemented cost-reduction measures, including the closure of facilities and a reduction of 60 jobs, resulting in annual savings of $4 million. Eberhard ramped up its involvement with the new United States Postal Service delivery vehicle, contributing to its business outlook. The quarter saw a share buyback of 82,000 shares, part of a larger 400,000 share repurchase program. The backlog decreased by 19% to $87.1 million, and gross margin dropped to 23.3% from 25.4% the prior year. Despite a challenging market impacting top-line results, efforts to manage expenses and maintain a flexible supply chain positioned the company for potential recovery and future M&A opportunities.

Cost Reduction and Restructuring

Implemented cost reduction strategies, including facility closures and headcount reductions, resulting in an annual savings of $4 million.

Strategic Partnerships and New Contracts

Eberhard ramped up participation in the new United States Postal Service delivery vehicle project, awarded to partner Oshkosh.

Share Buyback Program

Completed a share buyback program with 400,000 shares repurchased, including 82,000 shares in the current quarter.

Inventory and Debt Reduction

Reduced inventories by $1.1 million and achieved net debt reduction of $4 million in Q2 2025.

Eastern Company (EML) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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EML Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Nov 11, 2025	2025 (Q3)	0.77 / -	1.251	―	―	―
Aug 05, 2025	2025 (Q2)	0.54 / 0.57	0.56	1.79% (<+0.01)	―
May 06, 2025	2025 (Q1)	0.41 / 0.32	0.313	2.24% (<+0.01)	―
Mar 11, 2025	2024 (Q4)	- / 0.42	0.56	-25.00% (-0.14)	―
Nov 06, 2024	2024 (Q3)	- / 1.25	0.488	156.35% (+0.76)	―
Aug 06, 2024	2024 (Q2)	- / 0.56	0.223	151.12% (+0.34)	―
May 06, 2024	2024 (Q1)	- / 0.31	0.097	222.68% (+0.22)	―
Mar 12, 2024	2023 (Q4)	- / 0.56	0.011	4990.91% (+0.55)	―
Nov 07, 2023	2023 (Q3)	- / 0.49	0.781	-37.52% (-0.29)	―
Aug 08, 2023	2023 (Q2)	- / 0.22	0.647	-65.53% (-0.42)	―

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EML Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Aug 05, 2025	$22.40	$22.18	-0.98%
May 06, 2025	$22.72	$23.23	+2.24%
Mar 11, 2025	$27.24	$26.80	-1.62%
Nov 06, 2024	$30.98	$30.09	-2.87%

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FAQ

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Eastern Company (EML) is schdueled to report earning on Nov 11, 2025, After Close (Confirmed).

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EML EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q3) is 0.77.

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