Eastern Company (EML)
CUTLERY, HANDTOOLS & GENERAL HARDWARE
Eastern Company (EML) is listed on Nasdaq, where it has traded since June 1, 1972.
- Listed On
- Nasdaq
- Listed Since
- June 1, 1972
- Employees
- 1,261
- Market Cap
- $145M
About Eastern Company
The Eastern Co manages industrial businesses that design, manufacture, and sell engineered solutions to the industrial market. The company manages the financial, operational, and strategic performance of its businesses to increase cash generation, operating earnings, and long-term shareholder value. It has one reportable segment: Engineered Solutions, which provides engineered solutions mainly for the commercial transportation and logistics markets. This segment offers a diverse product line of custom and standard vehicular and industrial hardware, including turnkey returnable packaging solutions, blow molds, compression latches, draw latches, hinges, camlocksaccess, mirrors, and mirror-cameras, among other products. Geographically, the group derives maximum revenue from the United States.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 67 institutions reported holding EML, with 4.5 million shares worth $124.0 million in aggregate. The largest reported holder was Barington Companies Management, with 650,000 shares worth $18.1 million. Of the 5 largest holders listed below, 3 added shares, 1 reduced its position and 1 held its position unchanged during the quarter.
| Institution | Shares | Value | Quarter change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barington Companies Management | 650,000 | $18M | Added 0.88% |
| Minerva Advisors | 546,402 | $15M | Unchanged |
| Gamco Investors, Inc | 504,419 | $14M | Reduced 1.5% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 386,198 | $11M | Added 0.02% |
| Vanguard | 264,090 | $7M | Added 0.2% |
Form 13F is a quarterly report that institutional investment managers with at least $100 million in qualifying securities file with the SEC. It lists long positions as of the last day of the quarter and is due within 45 days of quarter end, so these holdings describe that date rather than today.
Frequently asked questions
What is EML?
Eastern Company (EML) is listed on Nasdaq, where it has traded since June 1, 1972.
Who are the largest institutional holders of EML?
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, the largest reported holders of EML were Barington Companies Management, Minerva Advisors and Gamco Investors, Inc.
How many institutions own EML?
67 institutions reported a position in EML for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, worth $124.0 million in total.
Did institutions buy or sell EML last quarter?
Of the 5 largest reported holders, 3 added shares, 1 reduced its position and 1 held its position unchanged during the quarter. Every reported holder and its change is on the SentiSense ownership page for EML.
Every reported institutional holder, plus insider and congressional trades in EML, on SentiSense.