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EASTERN CO
EASTERN CO is an American cutlery company based in Shelton, listed on Nasdaq (EML).1
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Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
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- TickerEML on Nasdaq1
- IndustryCutlery, Handtools & General Hardware1
- HeadquartersShelton, Connecticut1
- Incorporated inCT3
- Business address3 Enterprise Drive, Suite 408, Shelton, Ct 064843
- Filer categoryAccelerated filer, Smaller reporting company3
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The Eastern Company was incorporated under the laws of the State of Connecticut in October 1912, succeeding a co-partnership established in October 1858. The businesses of the Company design, manufacture and sell unique engineered solutions for industrial markets.4 From its latest annual report
Financials
From the company’s reports to the SEC. Every number links to the filing it came from.
Key numbers, fiscal 2026
Where the money goes
Where each dollar of revenue went, fiscal 2026
- Cost of revenue77¢$192.0M
- Research and development2¢$4.1M
- Selling, general and admin17¢$42.2M
- Interest1¢$2.7M
- Income tax1¢$1.5M
- Profit3¢$7.1M
Out of $249.0M in revenue.2
Where each dollar of operating cash went, fiscal 2026
- Capital spending38¢$4.0M
- Dividends paid26¢$2.7M
- Share buybacks36¢$3.7M
Out of $8.9M of cash from operations. Spending exceeded cash from operations; the rest came from savings or borrowing.2
Financial statements
| Fiscal year | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $251.7M5 | $246.5M6 | $279.3M7 | $258.9M8 | $272.8M2 | $249.0M2 | ||
| Cost of revenue | $189.9M5 | $149.5M9 | $220.6M7 | $197.1M8 | $205.5M2 | $192.0M2 | ||
| Gross profit | $61.9M5 | $48.1M9 | $58.6M7 | $61.8M8 | $67.3M2 | $57.0M2 | ||
| Research and development | $6.0M5 | $2.7M9 | $4.2M7 | $5.6M8 | $4.9M2 | $4.1M2 | ||
| Selling, general and admin | $35.7M5 | $30.2M9 | $39.5M7 | $39.1M8 | $42.2M2 | $42.2M2 | ||
| Operating income | $17.5M5 | $13.5M9 | $14.2M7 | $17.0M8 | $20.1M2 | $10.7M2 | ||
| Interest | $1.9M5 | $2.1M9 | $2.3M7 | $2.8M8 | $2.7M2 | $2.7M2 | ||
| Income before tax | $19.1M6 | $14.4M7 | $15.1M8 | $17.1M2 | $7.5M2 | |||
| Income tax | $2.9M5 | $1.6M9 | -$3.4M7 | $3.3M8 | $3.9M2 | $1.5M2 | ||
| Net income | $13.3M5 | $5.4M9 | $12.3M7 | $8.6M7 | -$8.5M2 | $7.1M2 | ||
| Earnings per share | $2.135 | $1.779 | $1.987 | $1.388 | -$1.372 | $1.172 | ||
| Earnings per share (diluted) | $2.125 | $1.769 | $1.977 | $1.378 | -$1.372 | $1.172 | ||
| Shares (weighted, basic) | 6.3M shares6 | 6.2M shares7 | 6.2M shares8 | 6.2M shares2 | 6.1M shares2 | |||
| Shares (weighted, diluted) | 6.3M shares6 | 6.2M shares7 | 6.3M shares8 | 6.2M shares2 | 6.1M shares2 |
| Fiscal year | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | $18.0M5 | $6.6M7 | $10.2M6 | $8.0M8 | $14.0M2 | $14.8M2 | $7.4M2 | |
| Receivables | $42.9M7 | $34.2M8 | $35.5M2 | $30.1M2 | ||||
| Inventory | $64.6M7 | $58.4M8 | $55.2M2 | $56.3M2 | ||||
| Current assets | $115.9M5 | $111.7M9 | $125.3M7 | $112.2M8 | $115.6M2 | $99.3M2 | ||
| Property, plant and equipment | $26.1M7 | $23.5M8 | $27.5M2 | $26.9M2 | ||||
| Goodwill | $70.8M7 | $58.6M8 | $58.5M2 | $58.6M2 | ||||
| Intangible assets | $22.9M6 | $18.8M7 | $15.3M8 | $8.8M2 | $5.3M2 | |||
| Total assets | $280.7M5 | $275.5M9 | $261.5M7 | $252.0M8 | $235.3M2 | $216.7M2 | ||
| Accounts payable | $27.6M7 | $24.6M8 | $19.7M2 | $16.4M2 | ||||
| Short-term debt | $7.5M6 | $9.0M7 | $2.9M8 | $3.6M2 | $02 | |||
| Current liabilities | $34.9M5 | $40.7M9 | $47.0M7 | $42.7M8 | $44.8M2 | $27.6M2 | ||
| Long-term debt | $93.6M5 | $63.8M6 | $55.1M7 | $41.1M8 | $38.6M2 | $33.9M2 | ||
| Total liabilities | $175.2M5 | $171.2M9 | $134.9M7 | $119.6M8 | $114.6M2 | $92.0M2 | ||
| Retained earnings | $139.0M7 | $144.8M8 | $133.5M2 | $138.0M2 | ||||
| Shareholders’ equity | $105.4M9 | $114.6M7 | $126.6M8 | $132.5M7 | $120.7M2 | $124.6M2 | ||
| Shares outstanding | 6.2M shares5 | 6.2M shares15 | 6.3M shares6 | 6.2M shares7 | 6.2M shares8 | 6.2M shares2 | 6.1M shares8 | 6.0M shares2 |
| Fiscal year | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash from operations | $23.0M5 | $14.6M9 | $7.5M7 | $25.5M8 | $19.4M2 | $8.9M2 | ||
| Depreciation and amortization | $7.2M7 | $7.5M7 | $5.9M2 | $6.6M2 | ||||
| Stock-based compensation | $966.2K7 | $364.7K8 | $1.5M2 | $894.1K2 | ||||
| Capital spending | $5.4M5 | $2.3M9 | $3.4M7 | $5.5M8 | $9.7M2 | $4.0M2 | ||
| Free cash flow | $17.5M | $12.2M | $4.1M | $20.0M | $9.7M | $4.9M | ||
| Cash from investing | $5.1M7 | -$4.6M8 | -$7.9M2 | -$508.9K2 | ||||
| Dividends paid | $2.7M15 | $2.8M9 | $2.7M7 | $2.8M8 | $2.7M2 | $2.7M2 | ||
| Share buybacks | $05 | $368.9K9 | $1.6M7 | $735.8K8 | $3.1M2 | $3.7M2 | ||
| Cash from financing | -$11.9M7 | -$22.9M8 | -$4.8M2 | -$16.3M2 | ||||
| Dividend per share | $0.4415 | $0.449 | $0.447 | $0.448 | $0.442 | $0.442 |
Corporate structure
EASTERN CO sits at the top of its group. 1 entity, 1 country on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.
Major holders of EASTERN CO
- BlackRock Filed SCHEDULE 13G/A on EASTERN CO, latest Jul 28, 2026 (2 filings since Jul 17, 2025)
- BARINGTON COMPANIES MANAGEMENT, LLC Filed SCHEDULE 13D/A on EASTERN CO, latest Mar 18, 2026 (2 filings since Nov 30, 2021)
- Minerva Advisors LLC Filed SCHEDULE 13G/A on EASTERN CO, latest Feb 17, 2026 (5 filings since Feb 14, 2022)
- GAMCO Investors Filed SCHEDULE 13D/A on EASTERN CO, latest Jan 22, 2025 (4 filings since Oct 22, 2021)
- Forager Fund, L.P. Filed SC 13G/A on EASTERN CO, latest Nov 7, 2024 (3 filings since Feb 15, 2023)
- DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP Filed SC 13G/A on EASTERN CO, latest Feb 9, 2024 (3 filings since Feb 8, 2022)
- Forager Capital Management, LLC Filed SC 13G on EASTERN CO, latest Feb 15, 2022
- VANGUARD GROUP INC Filed SC 13G/A on EASTERN CO, latest Feb 9, 2022
- EASTERN CO Shelton, Connecticut
Built from major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.
What it owns
What EASTERN CO reports owning in its annual reports to the SEC: buildings, land and equipment, real estate and locations, investments, intangible assets and inventory, at the end of its latest fiscal year and a year before.
Property and equipment
| Item | Latest | A year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land | $664.3K2 Jan 3, 2026 | $579.3K2 Dec 28, 2024 | +14.7% |
| Buildings and improvements | $9.8M2 Jan 3, 2026 | $7.3M2 Dec 28, 2024 | +34.2% |
| Machinery and equipment | $49.7M2 Jan 3, 2026 | $48.4M2 Dec 28, 2024 | +2.6% |
| Accumulated depreciation | $33.2M2 Jan 3, 2026 | $28.8M2 Dec 28, 2024 | +15.4% |
| Property and equipment, net | $26.9M2 Jan 3, 2026 | $27.5M2 Dec 28, 2024 | −2.2% |
| Operating-lease assets (leased space) | $16.0M2 Jan 3, 2026 | $14.2M2 Dec 28, 2024 | +12.7% |
Investments
| Item | Latest | A year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | $7.4M2 Jan 3, 2026 | $14.0M2 Dec 28, 2024 | −47.1% |
| Marketable securities, current | $02 Jan 3, 2026 | $2.1M2 Dec 28, 2024 | −100.0% |
Intangibles and goodwill
| Item | Latest | A year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwill | $58.6M2 Jan 3, 2026 | $58.5M2 Dec 28, 2024 | +0.2% |
| Trademarks and trade names (indefinite-lived) | $5.1M2 Jan 3, 2026 | $3.9M2 Dec 28, 2024 | +28.8% |
| Accumulated amortization | $19.1M2 Jan 3, 2026 | $16.6M2 Dec 28, 2024 | +15.2% |
| Finite-lived intangibles, net | $5.3M2 Jan 3, 2026 | $8.8M2 Dec 28, 2024 | −39.9% |
Inventory
| Item | Latest | A year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inventory, total | $56.3M2 Jan 3, 2026 | $55.2M2 Dec 28, 2024 | +2.1% |
| Work in process | $7.1M2 Jan 3, 2026 | $7.1M2 Dec 28, 2024 | +0.2% |
| Finished goods | $27.7M2 Jan 3, 2026 | $27.0M2 Dec 28, 2024 | +2.5% |
Properties, in its own words
The Company leases 3,947 square feet of corporate office space in Shelton, Connecticut. The current lease expires on March 31, 2033.
All the Company’s properties are owned or leased and are adequate to satisfy current requirements. All the Company’s properties have the necessary flexibility to cover any long-term expansion requirements.
The rest of Item 2
Company facilities include the following:
Big 3 Products in Centralia, Illinois owns 156,160 square feet of administrative and manufacturing space located in an industrial park.
Big 3 Products in Centralia, Illinois owns 9,609 square feet of administrative and manufacturing space located in an industrial park.
Big 3 Products in Sterling Heights, Michigan leases 24,400 square feet of administrative and manufacturing space.
Big 3 Products in Chesterfield, Michigan leases 45,000 square feet for a design and manufacturing facility. The current lease expires on February 28, 2026. The Company intends to renew the lease.
Big 3 Mold owns 54,450 square feet of building space in Millville, New Jersey. The building is industrial block.
Hallink Moulds, a wholly owned subsidiary in Cambridge, Ontario, leases 15,000 square feet of building space. The current lease expires on February 1, 2026, with the option to renew for an additional twenty-four months.
Eberhard Manufacturing in Strongsville, Ohio owns 9.6 acres of land and a building containing 157,580 square feet, located in an industrial park.
Eberhard Manufacturing leases 8,551 square feet of office space in Arlington Heights, IL. The current lease expires on September 1, 2026.
Eastern Industrial Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary in Shanghai, China, leases approximately 47,500 square feet of space in both industrial and commercial areas. In 2025, Eastern Industrial, Ltd. renewed the lease for a three-year term, which expires on March 31, 2028
The World Lock Co. Ltd. Subsidiary leases 5,285 square feet of space in a building located in Taipei, Taiwan. The current lease expires on October 28, 2026.
The Dongguan Reeworld Security Products Ltd. Subsidiary leases 103,800 square feet of space in concrete buildings that are in an industrial park in Dongguan, China. The current lease expires on May 31, 2027, and is renewable.
Velvac, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary in New Berlin, Wisconsin, leases a 98,000 square foot building. The building includes 17,000 square feet of office space and 81,000 square feet of warehousing and distribution operations. The current lease expires on May 31, 2029.
Velvac, Inc. leases 100,000 square feet of warehouse space in Pharr, TX. The current lease expires on March 31, 2030.
Velvac de Reynosa, S. De R.L De C.V., a maquiladora wholly owned in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico, leases 225,000 square feet of building space located in an industrial park identified as Lots 2, 3 and 4. The current lease expires on April 15, 2033.
All owned properties are free and clear of any material encumbrances.
Item 2 of the 10-K filed Mar 3, 2026.4
Leadership
Who has led EASTERN CO, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
Chief executive
Chief financial officer
Chief operating officer
- Chief executive officerRyan Schroeder Nov 13, 2024 to Nov 13, 202416
- Chief executive officerMark Anthony Hernandez Apr 26, 2023 to May 20, 202417
- Chief executive officerAugust M. Vlak Jan 8, 2016 to Jan 30, 202318
- Chief executive officerLeonard F. Leganza Feb 10, 2004 to Jan 20, 201619
- ChairLeonard F. Leganza Jan 16, 2007 to Jan 20, 201620
- PresidentAugust M. Vlak Jan 8, 2016 to Jan 30, 202318
- PresidentLeonard F. Leganza Feb 10, 2004 to Jan 20, 201619
- Chief financial officerNicholas Alec Vlahos Feb 7, 2023 to now21
- Chief financial officerPeter S. O'Hara May 20, 2022 to May 24, 202222
- Chief financial officerJohn L. Sullivan Iii. Jan 16, 2007 to Feb 15, 202223
- Chief operating officerJames P. Woidke Jun 16, 2021 to Mar 3, 202324
- Chief operating officerAngelo Labbadia May 5, 2015 to Dec 22, 201725
Board members and other officers (16)
- Chief Accounting OfficerKenneth Sapack Dec 19, 2006 to Jan 21, 201526
- VP, Sect'y and TreasJohn L. Sullivan Iii. Feb 10, 2004 to Jan 11, 200627
- Board memberChan Galbato May 12, 2025 to now28
- Board memberMichael J. Mardy Jun 28, 2022 to now29
- Board memberMark Anthony Hernandez Jul 11, 2022 to May 20, 202430
- Board memberAugust M. Vlak Jan 27, 2021 to Jan 30, 202331
- Board memberPeggy Scott May 21, 2019 to now32
- Board memberFrederick D. Disanto Jun 21, 2016 to now33
- Board memberJames A. Mitarotonda May 27, 2015 to now34
- Board memberMichael A. McManus Jr. May 28, 2015 to Dec 20, 202135
- Board memberLeonard F. Leganza Feb 10, 2004 to Jan 11, 200619
- Board memberRussell G. McMillen Aug 18, 2003 to Sep 2, 200836
- Board memberCharles W. Henry Sep 25, 2003 to now37
- Board memberDavid C. Robinson Sep 25, 2003 to Jan 22, 201538
- Board memberDonald S. Tuttle Iii. Sep 25, 2003 to Jan 21, 201539
- Board memberJohn Everets Sep 25, 2003 to now40
Timeline
- Aug 11, 20268-K Results of operations41
- Jun 2, 20268-K Regulation FD disclosure42
- May 12, 20268-K Results of operations; Regulation FD disclosure43
- May 8, 20268-K Shareholder vote44
- May 8, 20268-K Other events45
- Mar 3, 20268-K Results of operations; Regulation FD disclosure46
- Mar 3, 20268-K Executive or director change; Bylaws or fiscal year changed47
- Mar 2, 20268-K Executive or director change; Bylaws or fiscal year changed48
- Nov 4, 20258-K Results of operations; Regulation FD disclosure49
- Nov 3, 20258-K Entered a material agreement; Ended a material agreement; New debt or obligation50
- Aug 5, 20258-K Results of operations; Regulation FD disclosure51
- May 28, 20258-K Exit or restructuring costs52
- Nov 13, 2024New chief executive Ryan Schroeder becomes CEO16
- Apr 26, 2023New chief executive Mark Anthony Hernandez becomes CEO17
- Jan 8, 2016New chief executive August M. Vlak becomes CEO18
- Feb 10, 2004New chief executive Leonard F. Leganza becomes CEO19
Calendar
Coming up
- Nov 3, 2026Reports results for the quarter ending Sep/202653
When it reported results
- Aug 11, 2026Reported quarterly or annual results41
- May 12, 2026Reported quarterly or annual results43
- Mar 3, 2026Reported quarterly or annual results46
- Nov 4, 2025Reported quarterly or annual results49
- Aug 5, 2025Reported quarterly or annual results51
- May 6, 2025Reported quarterly or annual results54
- Mar 11, 2025Reported quarterly or annual results55
- Nov 5, 2024Reported quarterly or annual results56
Upcoming dates from Nasdaq's calendar; past results from the company's 8-K filings (Item 2.02). The full markets calendar
Filings
322 filings to the SEC since October 2021: 6 annual reports, 15 quarterly reports, 55 major events, 207 insider forms, 21 large holders, 18 other. The latest 20:
- Sep 17, 20264 PRIMARY DOCUMENT EDGAR
- Sep 17, 20264 PRIMARY DOCUMENT EDGAR
- Sep 17, 20264 PRIMARY DOCUMENT EDGAR
- Sep 17, 20264 PRIMARY DOCUMENT EDGAR
- Sep 17, 20264 PRIMARY DOCUMENT EDGAR
- Aug 11, 202610-Q EDGAR
- Aug 11, 20268-K EDGAR
- Jul 28, 2026SCHEDULE 13G/A EDGAR
- Jun 17, 20264 EDGAR
- Jun 17, 20264 EDGAR
- Jun 17, 20264 EDGAR
- Jun 17, 20264 EDGAR
- Jun 17, 20264 PRIMARY DOCUMENT EDGAR
- Jun 12, 20264 PRIMARY DOCUMENT EDGAR
- Jun 8, 20264 EDGAR
- Jun 8, 20264 PRIMARY DOCUMENT EDGAR
- Jun 5, 20264 PRIMARY DOCUMENT EDGAR
- Jun 2, 20268-K EDGAR
- May 29, 2026SD EDGAR
- May 12, 202610-Q EDGAR
The 322 filings since October 2021 can be filtered by form type and year here when JavaScript is on.
Every filing from the last five years, summarized. The full record is on SEC EDGAR.
Insider trades
133 open-market trades by officers, directors and large owners since October 2021: 133 buys and 0 sales. Grants, option exercises and gifts are left out.
| Date | Who | Trade | Shares | Price | Value | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Scott PeggyDirector | Buy | 996 | $25.25 | $25.1K | Form 4 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | MITAROTONDA JAMES ADirector | Buy | 1,423 | $25.25 | $35.9K | Form 4 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | EVERETS JOHNDirector | Buy | 1,037 | $25.25 | $26.2K | Form 4 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Galbato ChanDirector | Buy | 1,217 | $25.25 | $30.7K | Form 4 |
| Jun 16, 2026 | EVERETS JOHNDirector | Buy | 1,310 | $21.40 | $28.0K | Form 4 |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Galbato ChanDirector | Buy | 940 | $21.40 | $20.1K | Form 4 |
| Jun 16, 2026 | MITAROTONDA JAMES ADirector | Buy | 1,679 | $21.40 | $35.9K | Form 4 |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Scott PeggyDirector | Buy | 1,176 | $21.40 | $25.2K | Form 4 |
| Jun 16, 2026 | DiSanto Frederick D.Director | Buy | 1,000 | $21.25 | $21.2K | Form 4 |
| Jun 12, 2026 | DiSanto Frederick D.Director | Buy | 1,000 | $20.96 | $21.0K | Form 4 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | DiSanto Frederick D.Director | Buy | 1,000 | $21.25 | $21.2K | Form 4 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | MITAROTONDA JAMES ADirector | Buy | 3,736 | $21.73 | $81.2K | Form 4 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | DiSanto Frederick D.Director | Buy | 288 | $21.50 | $6.2K | Form 4 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | MITAROTONDA JAMES ADirector | Buy | 1,922 | $21.58 | $41.5K | Form 4 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | DiSanto Frederick D.Director | Buy | 213 | $21.50 | $4.6K | Form 4 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | MITAROTONDA JAMES ADirector | Buy | 2,000 | $20.11 | $40.2K | Form 4 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Scott PeggyDirector | Buy | 1,064 | $20.93 | $22.3K | Form 4 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | HENRY CHARLES WDirector | Buy | 989 | $20.93 | $20.7K | Form 4 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | MITAROTONDA JAMES ADirector | Buy | 1,717 | $20.93 | $35.9K | Form 4 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | MARDY MICHAEL JDirector | Buy | 1,099 | $20.93 | $23.0K | Form 4 |
All 133 trades can be filtered by person here when JavaScript is on.
From Forms 4 filed with the SEC.
Major holders
Investors who own more than 5% of the shares must tell the SEC: a 13D if they may seek to influence the company, a 13G if they hold passively.
- BlackRockSCHEDULE 13G/A, 2 filings Jul 17, 2025 to Jul 28, 202657
- BARINGTON COMPANIES MANAGEMENT, LLCSCHEDULE 13D/A, 2 filings Nov 30, 2021 to Mar 18, 202658
- Minerva Advisors LLCSCHEDULE 13G/A, 5 filings Feb 14, 2022 to Feb 17, 202659
- GAMCO InvestorsSCHEDULE 13D/A, 4 filings Oct 22, 2021 to Jan 22, 202560
- Forager Fund, L.P.SC 13G/A, 3 filings Feb 15, 2023 to Nov 7, 202461
- DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LPSC 13G/A, 3 filings Feb 8, 2022 to Feb 9, 202462
- Forager Capital Management, LLCSC 13G, 1 filing Feb 15, 202263
- VANGUARD GROUP INCSC 13G/A, 1 filing Feb 9, 202264
Executive pay
What the company paid its top executives, from the summary compensation table in its proxy statement. Total pay includes salary, bonus, stock and option awards and other pay, as the company valued them.
| Year | Executive | Age | Salary | Total pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ryan Schroeder50 | 50 | $495.0K | $888.0K65 |
| 2025 | Nicholas Vlahos44 | 44 | $377.4K | $528.4K65 |
| 2024 | Vice President and CFO | $370.0K | $656.9K65 | |
| 2024 | President and CEO | $69.4K | $88.9K65 |
Held by these funds
The largest holders among investment managers' 13F reports for the quarter ending Jun 30, 2026, the top 25 of 67. Change is in shares since the quarter before.
13F reports cover disclosed long positions in U.S. stocks only.
SEC filer profile
How EASTERN CO is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, from its EDGAR record and the cover page of its latest annual report.
- Name on EDGAREASTERN CO1
- CIK0000031107
- Employer ID (EIN)06-03300204
- Filer statusAccelerated filer not an emerging growth company; a smaller reporting company; not a shell company4
- Incorporated inConnecticut4
- Fiscal year endsJanuary 31
- Industry code (SIC)3420 Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware1
- SEC reviewing officeOffice of Manufacturing, Division of Corporation Finance1
- Business address3 Enterprise Drive, Suite 408, Shelton, CT 064841
- Phone203-729-22551
- Shares outstanding6,017,558 as of Jul 4, 202611
- Public float$110.6M as of Jun 28, 20254
- AuditorFiondella, Milone & LaSaracina LLP, Glastonbury, Connecticut PCAOB ID 2230; it also attests to the company’s internal control over financial reporting4
- On EDGAR sinceMar 20, 19951
- Filings1,385 in all: 4 (595), 8-K (214), 5 (112), 10-Q (95), SC 13G/A (62), SC 13G (35), 10-K (32), DEF 14A (32)1
All 39 form types
SC 13D/A (31), DEFA14A (30), DFAN14A (20), UPLOAD (16), 3 (15), SD (13), CORRESP (11), 144 (9), 8-K/A (8), S-8 (7), SC 13D (5), 424B3 (4), ARS (4), 10-K/A (3), 4/A (3), DEFC14A (3), SCHEDULE 13G/A (3), 144/A (2), 3/A (2), DEFN14A (2), DFRN14A (2), PREC14A (2), PREN14A (2), PRRN14A (2), S-8 POS (2), SCHEDULE 13D/A (2), 10-Q/A (1), 25 (1), 8-A12B (1), CERTNAS (1), SCHEDULE 13G (1)
- Latest filingsAnnual report (10-K) Mar 3, 2026
Quarterly report (10-Q) Aug 11, 2026
Proxy statement (DEF 14A) Mar 23, 2026
Latest 8-K (8-K) Aug 11, 2026
Securities registered for trading
| Class | Symbol | Exchange |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock, No Par Value | EML | NASDAQ |
From the cover page of the 10-K filed Mar 3, 2026 (Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act).4
Risk factors and legal proceedings
The risks EASTERN CO names in Item 1A of its 10-K filed Mar 3, 2026: 27 risks under these headings, as written.4
- Risks Related to Competition and Global Operations
- The Company’s business is subject to risks associated with conducting business overseas.
- Tariffs, trade sanctions and political instability may impact the availability or cost of raw materials, which could adversely affect our margins, ability to meet customer demand, business, results of operations and financial condition.
- Supply chain disruptions, delays in production, and forecast inaccuracies have affected and could continue to affect our ability to meet customer demand, lead to higher costs, result in excess inventory, and could have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.
- The Company faces active global competition and if it does not compete effectively, its business may suffer.
- Changes in competition in the markets that the Company services could impact revenues and earnings.
- Risks Related to Acquisitions, Dispositions, and Organic Growth
- The inability to develop new or updated products could limit growth.
- The inability to identify or complete acquisitions could limit growth.
- We may be unable to successfully execute acquisitions or dispositions or effectively integrate businesses we may acquire in the future.
- Risks Related to Technology and Information Security
- Our technology is important to the Company’s success and the failure to protect this technology could put the Company at a competitive disadvantage.
The other 18 risks
- The Company relies on information and technology for many of its business operations, which could fail and cause disruption to the Company’s business operations.
- A breach in the security of the Company’s software or information technology systems could harm its reputation, result in a loss of current and potential customers, and subject the Company to material claims, which could materially harm our operating results and financial condition.
- Litigation, Compliance and Regulatory Risks
- Delays in, or disagreements with the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm regarding, the Company’s evaluation of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 could have a material adverse effect on the market price of the Company’s stock or its borrowing ability. In addition, future changes in operating conditions could result in inadequate internal control over financial reporting.
- Environmental compliance costs and liabilities could increase the Company’s expenses and adversely affect the Company’s financial condition.
- Natural disasters, changes in climate, geo-political events, and public health crises, including pandemics and epidemics, and any related Company or government policies or actions may negatively impact our business.
- The Company is from time to time subject to litigation, which could have a material impact on the Company’s business, financial condition, or results of operations.
- The Company could be subject to additional or unanticipated tax liabilities.
- New or existing U.S. or foreign laws and regulations could subject the Company to claims or otherwise impact the Company’s business, financial condition, or results of operations.
- Risks Related to Our Indebtedness
- Indebtedness may affect our business and may restrict our operating flexibility.
- Risks Related to Global Economic Conditions
- Global economic conditions have in the past had and may in the future have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition and operating results.
- Economic conditions or changes in asset returns interest rates could increase our pension plan funding obligations and reduce our profitability.
- General Risk Factors
- The Company’s goodwill or indefinite-lived intangible assets may become impaired, which has in the past required and could in the future require a significant charge to earnings be recognized.
- The Company may not be able to reach acceptable terms for contracts negotiated with its labor unions and be subject to work stoppages or disruption of production.
- The Company may need additional capital in the future, which may not be available on acceptable terms, if at all.
- The Company’s stock price may become highly volatile, and investors may not be able to sell their shares at their desired prices, or at all.
- The Company depends on key management, sales and marketing and technical personnel, the loss of whom could harm its business.
- Deterioration in the creditworthiness of several major customers could have a material impact on the Company’s business, financial condition, or results of operations.
- The Company’s operating results may fluctuate, which makes the results of operations difficult to predict and could cause the results to fall short of expectations.
Legal proceedings
The Company is party to various legal proceedings from time to time related to its normal business operations. Currently, the Company is not involved in any material pending legal proceedings, and no such material proceedings are known to the Company to be contemplated by governmental authorities.
The opening of Item 3, Legal Proceedings.4
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- 1SEC EDGAREASTERN CO filings on SEC EDGAR
- 2SEC EDGAREASTERN CO 10-K for fiscal 2026
- 3SEC EDGAREASTERN CO filings on SEC EDGAR
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- 5SEC EDGAREASTERN CO 10-K for fiscal 2019
- 6SEC EDGAREASTERN CO 10-K for fiscal 2021
- 7SEC EDGAREASTERN CO 10-K for fiscal 2022
- 8SEC EDGAREASTERN CO 10-K for fiscal 2023
- 9SEC EDGAREASTERN CO 10-K for fiscal 2021
- 10SEC EDGAREASTERN CO 10-Q for fiscal 2025
- 11SEC EDGAREASTERN CO 10-Q for fiscal 2025
- 12SEC EDGAREASTERN CO 10-Q for fiscal 2025
- 13SEC EDGAREASTERN CO 10-Q for fiscal 2025
- 14SEC EDGAREASTERN CO 10-Q for fiscal 2025
- 15SEC EDGAREASTERN CO 10-K for fiscal 2020
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- 20SEC EDGARLeonard F. Leganza, Chair
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- 28SEC EDGARChan Galbato, Board member
- 29SEC EDGARMichael J. Mardy, Board member
- 30SEC EDGARMark Anthony Hernandez, Board member
- 31SEC EDGARAugust M. Vlak, Board member
- 32SEC EDGARPeggy Scott, Board member
- 33SEC EDGARFrederick D. Disanto, Board member
- 34SEC EDGARJames A. Mitarotonda, Board member
- 35SEC EDGARMichael A. McManus Jr., Board member
- 36SEC EDGARRussell G. McMillen, Board member
- 37SEC EDGARCharles W. Henry, Board member
- 38SEC EDGARDavid C. Robinson, Board member
- 39SEC EDGARDonald S. Tuttle Iii., Board member
- 40SEC EDGARJohn Everets, Board member
- 41SEC EDGARResults of operations
- 42SEC EDGARRegulation FD disclosure
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