Eastman Kodak (NYSE:KODK) Posts Earnings Results

Eastman Kodak (NYSE:KODK) announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday. The technology company reported $0.13 EPS for the quarter, Zacks reports. Eastman Kodak had a negative net margin of 12.60% and a negative return on equity of 21.13%.

Here are the key takeaways from Eastman Kodak’s conference call:

• Strong second-quarter improvement: Revenue rose 18% year over year to $311 million, gross profit increased 61% to $82 million, and Operational EBITDA reached $36 million versus $9 million a year earlier. GAAP net income improved to $17 million from a $26 million loss.
• Both major operating segments grew: Advanced Materials & Chemicals revenue increased 40% to $105 million, while Commercial Print revenue rose 10% to $195 million, supported by higher volumes and favorable pricing.
• Balance-sheet leverage continued to improve: Kodak made $100 million in term-loan repayments during the first half, reduced interest expense, and increased net cash to $180 million from $128 million at year-end 2025.
• Management is shifting from stabilization toward growth, investing in pharmaceutical products, battery-coating capabilities, motion-picture film, and R&D. However, higher aluminum and silver costs, increased SG&A, a $37 million inventory increase, and lower pension income remain financial headwinds.

Eastman Kodak Price Performance

Shares of KODK stock traded up $0.47 during mid-day trading on Tuesday, reaching $8.93. The stock had a trading volume of 1,576,874 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,057,870. The company has a market cap of $874.04 million, a P/E ratio of -4.75 and a beta of 1.56. The company has a current ratio of 2.53, a quick ratio of 1.71 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18. Eastman Kodak has a 12-month low of $4.94 and a 12-month high of $14.87. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $8.92 and a 200 day simple moving average of $9.12.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts have weighed in on KODK shares. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Eastman Kodak from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, May 16th. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Eastman Kodak from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “sell (d)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 28th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Sell rating, According to data from MarketBeat, Eastman Kodak has an average rating of “Sell”.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Eastman Kodak

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. BNP Paribas Financial Markets increased its holdings in Eastman Kodak by 78.2% during the 2nd quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets now owns 6,207 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $35,000 after acquiring an additional 2,723 shares in the last quarter. Headlands Technologies LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Eastman Kodak in the second quarter valued at approximately $45,000. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC grew its position in shares of Eastman Kodak by 239.7% in the second quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 8,075 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $46,000 after purchasing an additional 5,698 shares during the last quarter. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Eastman Kodak during the 4th quarter worth approximately $71,000. Finally, OpenArc Corporate Advisory LLC purchased a new position in shares of Eastman Kodak during the 4th quarter worth approximately $85,000. 33.65% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Eastman Kodak

Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE: KODK) is a global technology firm specializing in imaging, printing and advanced materials. The company offers a wide array of products and services that enable customers to create, manage and share visual content across traditional and digital platforms. Its core offerings include graphic communications solutions, enterprise inkjet systems, packaging technologies, functional printing and micro 3D printing systems.

Kodak’s graphic communications segment serves commercial printers, packaging converters and publishing houses with offset plates, digital presses, workflow software and services designed to streamline production.