The Eastern Company — Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary

The Eastern Company reported third-quarter 2026 net sales of $75.0 million, representing a 36% year-over-year increase driven by higher shipments of truck mirror assemblies, returnable transport packaging, and the first full quarter of contribution from acquired Sungear and Crown Precision businesses. Operating profit more than tripled to $5.6 million, or 7.4% of net sales, while net income from continuing operations rose to $3.4 million, or $0.57 per diluted share. The company repaid $2 million of debt during the quarter, ending with $61 million in revolver availability, and saw its backlog increase 70% year-over-year to $126.1 million.