Eastern Mfg. insiders bought stock as company missed earnings on weak auto demand.

On March 6-9, 2026, Eastern (EML) insiders James Mitarotonda and Frederick Disanto bought shares, increasing their stakes, while the company reported Q4 earnings of $0.31 per share, missing estimates, citing weak demand in truck and automotive sectors. Eastern, a diversified industrial manufacturer, has a market cap of $115.67 million, a P/E ratio of 16.37, and a 2.3% dividend yield. Analysts maintain a "Hold" rating, and the stock opened at $19.15 on March 11.