# Eastern Co (EML)

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## Company

- Legal name: EASTERN CO
- Ticker: EML (Nasdaq)
- SEC CIK: 0000031107
- Industry: Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (SIC 3420)
- Headquarters: Shelton, CT
- Fiscal year ends: January 3
- SEC filer category: Accelerated filer<br>Smaller reporting company
- Website: easterncompany.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-eastern-company
- Next earnings date: Nov 10, 2026

## Key facts

- Revenue: $249.0M for the fiscal year ended Jan 3, 2026 (10-K/A filed Mar 19, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/31107/000165495426002506/0001654954-26-002506-index.html
- Operating income: $10.7M for the fiscal year ended Jan 3, 2026 (10-K/A filed Mar 19, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/31107/000165495426002506/0001654954-26-002506-index.html
- Net income: $7.1M for the fiscal year ended Jan 3, 2026 (10-K/A filed Mar 19, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/31107/000165495426002506/0001654954-26-002506-index.html
- SG&A: $42.2M for the fiscal year ended Jan 3, 2026 (10-K/A filed Mar 19, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/31107/000165495426002506/0001654954-26-002506-index.html
- Employees: 1,246 as of Jan 3, 2026, as reported in an SEC filing. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/31107/000165495426001850/eml_10k.htm
- Shares outstanding: 6,017,558 as of Jul 4, 2026 (10-Q filed Aug 11, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/31107/000165495426007478/0001654954-26-007478-index.html
- Auditor: Fiondella, Milone & Lasaracina LLP, Glastonbury, Connecticut, named in the latest 10-K. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/31107/000165495426001850/eml_10k.htm

## Business

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.

Source: Item 1. Business, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/31107/000165495426001850/eml_10k.htm

## Annual results

| Fiscal year ended | Revenue | Operating income | Net income | SG&A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2026 | $249.0M | $10.7M | $7.1M | $42.2M |
| Dec 28, 2024 | $272.8M | $20.1M | -$8.5M | $42.2M |
| Dec 30, 2023 | $258.9M | $17.0M | $8.6M | $39.1M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $279.3M | $14.2M | $12.3M | $39.5M |
| Jan 1, 2022 | $246.5M | $17.4M | n/a | $35.2M |

Each figure comes from the annual report for that year. Filing links for every figure: https://steadybase.io/company/eastern-co.json

## Officers and directors

- Ryan Schroeder, Chief Executive Officer. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-schroeder-1005404. Source: 10-Q filed Aug 11, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/31107/000165495426007478/eml_ex311.htm
- Nicholas Alec Vlahos, Chief Financial Officer. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nicholas-vlahos-4a807517. Source: Form 4 filed Mar 12, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/31107/000003110726000008/0000031107-26-000008-index.htm
- Chan Galbato, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Mar 23, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/31107/000165495426002620/eml_def14a.htm
- Charles W. Henry, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Mar 23, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/31107/000165495426002620/eml_def14a.htm
- Michael J. Mardy, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Mar 23, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/31107/000165495426002620/eml_def14a.htm

## Recent 8-K events

- Aug 11, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/31107/000165495426007476/eml_8k.htm
- Jun 2, 2026: Item 7.01, Regulation FD disclosure; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/31107/000165495426005609/eml_8k.htm
- May 12, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 7.01, Regulation FD disclosure; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/31107/000165495426004737/eml_8k.htm
- May 8, 2026: Item 8.01, Other events; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/31107/000165495426004555/eml_8k.htm
- May 8, 2026: Item 5.07, Submission of matters to a vote of security holders; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/31107/000165495426004552/eml_8k.htm
- Mar 3, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 7.01, Regulation FD disclosure; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/31107/000165495426001845/eml_8k.htm
- Mar 2, 2026: Item 5.02, Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation; Item 5.03, Amendments to articles or bylaws; change in fiscal year; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/31107/000165495426001779/eml_8k.htm
- Nov 4, 2025: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 7.01, Regulation FD disclosure; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/31107/000165495425012584/eml_8k.htm
- Nov 3, 2025: Item 1.01, Entry into a material definitive agreement; Item 1.02, Termination of a material definitive agreement; Item 2.03, Creation of a direct financial obligation; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/31107/000165495425012528/eml_8k.htm
- Aug 5, 2025: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 7.01, Regulation FD disclosure; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/31107/000165495425009066/eml_8k.htm

## Insider trades (Form 4)

- Sep 16, 2026: Peggy Scott (Director) bought 996 shares, about $25,149. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/31107/000003110726000045/0000031107-26-000045-index.htm
- Sep 16, 2026: James A. Mitarotonda (Director) bought 1,423 shares, about $35,931. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/31107/000003110726000043/0000031107-26-000043-index.htm
- Sep 16, 2026: John Everets (Director) bought 1,037 shares, about $26,184. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/31107/000003110726000041/0000031107-26-000041-index.htm
- Sep 16, 2026: Chan Galbato (Director) bought 1,217 shares, about $30,729. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/31107/000003110726000039/0000031107-26-000039-index.htm
- Jun 16, 2026: John Everets (Director) bought 1,310 shares, about $28,034. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/31107/000165495426006053/0001654954-26-006053-index.htm
- Jun 16, 2026: Chan Galbato (Director) bought 940 shares, about $20,116. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/31107/000165495426006047/0001654954-26-006047-index.htm
- Jun 16, 2026: James A. Mitarotonda (Director) bought 1,679 shares, about $35,931. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/31107/000165495426006045/0001654954-26-006045-index.htm
- Jun 16, 2026: Peggy Scott (Director) bought 1,176 shares, about $25,166. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/31107/000165495426006043/0001654954-26-006043-index.htm
- Jun 16, 2026: Frederick D. DiSanto (Director) bought 1,000 shares, about $21,250. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/31107/000149829026000008/0001498290-26-000008-index.htm
- Jun 12, 2026: Frederick D. DiSanto (Director) bought 2,000 shares, about $42,210. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/31107/000149829026000007/0001498290-26-000007-index.htm
- Jun 5, 2026: James A. Mitarotonda (Director) bought 5,658 shares, about $122,660. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/31107/000165495426005786/0001654954-26-005786-index.htm
- Jun 5, 2026: Frederick D. DiSanto (Director) bought 288 shares, about $6,192. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/31107/000149829026000006/0001498290-26-000006-index.htm
- Jun 4, 2026: Frederick D. DiSanto (Director) bought 213 shares, about $4,580. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/31107/000149829026000005/0001498290-26-000005-index.htm
- Mar 18, 2026: James A. Mitarotonda (Director) bought 2,000 shares, about $40,220. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/31107/000003110726000029/0000031107-26-000029-index.htm
- Mar 16, 2026: Peggy Scott (Director) bought 1,064 shares, about $22,270. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/31107/000003110726000026/0000031107-26-000026-index.htm

## Latest filings

- 8-K filed Aug 11, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/31107/000165495426007476/eml_8k.htm
- 10-K filed Mar 3, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/31107/000165495426001850/eml_10k.htm
- 10-Q filed Aug 11, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/31107/000165495426007478/eml_10q.htm
- DEF 14A filed Mar 23, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/31107/000165495426002620/eml_def14a.htm

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