Eastman Chemical price target lowered to $111 from $114 at Citi

Citi lowered the firm’s price target on Eastman Chemical to $111 from $114 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The analyst revised estimates in the chemicals space to reflect the impacts of supply outages and modest changes to the primary demand outlook. The firm’s second half of 2024 earnings estimates dropped 7% on average, reflective of weaker primary demand outlook for construction and auto production. While the group should see continued positive year-over-year volumes facing an easier comp, an uncertain macro gives Citi some concern on the exit rate into 2025, the analyst tells investors in a research note.