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Eastern Company Q2 2026 sales dip 12% but backlog rises 45% after aerospace acquisitions

Company Fundamentals
11 Aug 2026
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Eastern Company reported a 12% decline in Q2 2026 sales to $61.8 million, impacted by lower shipments in core segments, partially offset by $1.7 million in aerospace sales from recent acquisitions of Sungear and Crown Precision. The company's backlog surged 45% year-over-year to $126.2 million, driven by aerospace orders and stronger demand in truck mirrors and packaging. Despite lower adjusted earnings, Eastern enters H2 2026 with strong momentum and aims to improve profitability through integration and increased production. The company also repurchased shares and increased debt to fund acquisitions, signaling strategic expansion into aerospace and defense markets.

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