EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO, 10-Q filed on 4/25/2025
Quarterly Report
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3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
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Entity Information [Line Items]  
Document Type 10-Q
Document Quarterly Report true
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2025
Document Transition Report false
Entity File Number 1-12626
Entity Registrant Name EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity Tax Identification Number 62-1539359
Entity Address, Address Line One 200 South Wilcox Drive
Entity Address, City or Town Kingsport
Entity Address, State or Province TN
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 37662
City Area Code 423
Local Phone Number 229-2000
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Entity Shell Company false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding 115,460,148
Entity Central Index Key 0000915389
Amendment Flag false
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2025
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1
Common Stock [Member]  
Entity Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
Trading Symbol EMN
Security Exchange Name NYSE
1.875% notes due November 2026 [Member]  
Entity Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security 1.875% Notes Due 2026
Trading Symbol EMN26
Security Exchange Name NYSE
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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS, COMPREHENSIVE INCOME AND RETAINED EARNINGS - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2024
Income Statement [Abstract]    
Sales $ 2,290 $ 2,310
Cost of sales 1,723 1,778
Gross profit 567 532
Selling, general and administrative expenses 182 191
Research and development expenses 67 59
Asset impairments, restructuring, and other charges, net 9 11
Other components of post-employment (benefit) cost, net (1) (5)
Other (income) charges, net 8 13
Earnings before interest and taxes 302 263
Net interest expense 49 49
Earnings before income taxes 253 214
Provision for income taxes 70 49
Net earnings 183 165
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest 1 0
Net earnings attributable to Eastman $ 182 $ 165
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]    
Basic earnings per share attributable to Eastman $ 1.58 $ 1.40
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Eastman    
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Eastman $ 1.57 $ 1.39
Comprehensive Income    
Net earnings including noncontrolling interest $ 183 $ 165
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:    
Change in cumulative translation adjustment 8 (10)
Defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans:    
Amortization of unrecognized prior service credits 0 (2)
Derivatives and hedging:    
Unrealized gain (loss) during period (13) 4
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income, net (2) (1)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (7) (9)
Comprehensive income including noncontrolling interest 176 156
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest 1 0
Comprehensive income attributable to Eastman 175 156
Retained Earnings    
Retained earnings at beginning of period 10,013 9,490
Net earnings attributable to Eastman 182 165
Cash dividends declared (96) (96)
Retained earnings at end of period $ 10,099 $ 9,559
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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Current assets    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 418 $ 837
Trade receivables, net of allowance for credit losses 894 791
Miscellaneous receivables 365 381
Inventories 2,116 1,988
Other current assets 108 104
Total current assets 3,901 4,101
Properties    
Properties and equipment at cost 14,130 13,985
Less: Accumulated depreciation 8,491 8,370
Net properties 5,639 5,615
Goodwill 3,642 3,632
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization 1,021 1,032
Other noncurrent assets 768 833
Total assets 14,971 15,213
Current liabilities    
Payables and other current liabilities 1,984 2,258
Borrowings due within one year 285 450
Total current liabilities 2,269 2,708
Long-term borrowings 4,736 4,567
Deferred income tax liabilities 512 533
Post-employment obligations 624 630
Other long-term liabilities 886 923
Total liabilities 9,027 9,361
Stockholders' equity    
Common stock ($0.01 par value – 350,000,000 shares authorized; shares issued – 223,880,113 and 223,588,347 as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively) 2 2
Additional paid-in capital 2,476 2,463
Retained earnings 10,099 10,013
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (321) (314)
 Stockholder's Equity before Treasury Stock 12,256 12,164
Less: Treasury stock at cost (108,470,763 shares as of both March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024) 6,385 6,385
Total Eastman stockholders' equity 5,871 5,779
Noncontrolling interest 73 73
Total equity 5,944 5,852
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 14,971 $ 15,213
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.01  
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 350,000,000  
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) 223,880,113 223,588,347
Treasury stock at cost (in shares) 108,470,763 108,470,763
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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2024
Operating activities    
Net earnings $ 183 $ 165
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash used in operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization 126 127
Benefit from deferred income taxes (3) (17)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisitions and divestitures:    
(Increase) decrease in trade receivables (92) (105)
(Increase) decrease in inventories (120) (100)
Increase (decrease) in trade payables (72) 49
Pension and other postretirement contributions (in excess of) less than expenses (14) (19)
Variable compensation payments (in excess of) less than expenses (109) (78)
Other items, net (66) (38)
Net cash used in operating activities (167) (16)
Investing activities    
Additions to properties and equipment (147) (185)
Sales 11 0
Other items, net 5 6
Net cash used in investing activities (131) (179)
Financing activities    
Net increase in commercial paper and other borrowings 285 0
Proceeds from borrowings 246 742
Repayment of borrowings (550) (498)
Dividends paid to stockholders (96) (95)
Other items, net (9) (1)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (124) 148
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 3 (2)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents (419) (49)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 837 548
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 418 $ 499
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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Notes)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block] SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared by Eastman Chemical Company ("Eastman" or the "Company") in accordance and consistent with the accounting policies stated in the Company's 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K, and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements in Part II, Item 8 of that report, with the exception of recently adopted accounting standards noted below. The December 31, 2024 financial position data included herein was derived from the consolidated financial statements included in the 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP").

In the opinion of management, the unaudited consolidated financial statements include all normal recurring adjustments necessary for the fair presentation of the interim financial information in conformity with GAAP. These statements contain some amounts that are based upon management estimates and judgments. Future actual results could differ from such current estimates. The unaudited consolidated financial statements include assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses of business ventures in which Eastman has a controlling interest. Eastman accounts for other joint ventures and investments where it exercises significant influence on the equity basis. Intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation.

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2023-05 Business Combination - Joint Venture Formations (Subtopic 805-60): Recognition and Initial Measurement: On January 1, 2025, Eastman adopted this update, which requires that a joint venture must initially measure all contributions received upon its formation at fair value, largely consistent with Topic 805, Business Combinations. The guidance is intended to reduce diversity in practice and provide users of joint venture financial statements with more decision-useful information. This ASU is applied prospectively for all newly formed joint venture entities with a formation date on or after January 1, 2025. The adoption did not have a significant impact on the Company's financial statements and related disclosures.

ASU 2023-09 Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures: On January 1, 2025, Eastman adopted this update on a prospective basis, which modifies annual income tax disclosure requirements. The updated guidance mandates entities to provide more detailed information including specific categories in the income tax rate reconciliation, and the breakdown of income or loss from continuing operations before income tax expense or benefit, for both domestic and foreign. Additionally, entities must disclose income tax expense or benefit from continuing operations, categorized by federal, state, and foreign taxes. The guidance further requires disclosure of income tax payments to various jurisdictions. The adoption did not have a significant impact on the Company's financial statements and related disclosures.

Accounting Standards Issued But Not Adopted as of March 31, 2025

ASU 2024-03 Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses: The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued this update in November 2024, which requires public companies to provide additional disclosure of certain income statement expense line items. This guidance is intended to improve transparency around the nature of expenses and their impact on financial performance. The ASU is effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2026 and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption is permitted. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the changes required by the new standard on the Company's financial statements and related disclosures.
Working Capital Management and Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

The Company engages in off-balance sheet, uncommitted accounts receivable factoring programs as a routine part of its ordinary business operations. Through these programs, entire invoices may be sold to third-party financial institutions, the vast majority of which are without recourse. Under these agreements, the Company sells the invoices at face value, less a transaction fee, which substantially equals the carrying value and fair value with no gain or loss recognized, and no credit loss exposure is retained. Available capacity under these programs, which the Company uses as a routine source of working capital funding, is dependent on the level of accounts receivable eligible to be sold and the financial institutions' willingness to purchase such receivables. In addition, certain programs also require that the Company continue to service, administer, and collect the sold accounts receivable at market rates. The total amounts sold under the program in first quarter 2025 and 2024 were $676 million and $698 million, respectively.
The Company works with suppliers to optimize payment terms and conditions on accounts payable to enhance timing of working capital and cash flows. Under a supplier finance program, the Company's suppliers may voluntarily sell receivables due from Eastman to a participating financial institution. Eastman's responsibility is limited to making payments on the terms originally negotiated with suppliers, regardless of whether the suppliers sell their receivables to the financial institution. The range of payment terms Eastman negotiates with suppliers are consistent, regardless of whether a supplier participates in the program. No fees are paid by Eastman for the supplier finance program or services fees. Eastman or the financial institution may terminate the program at any time upon 90 days' notice. Confirmed obligations in the supplier finance program of $67 million and $56 million at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively, are included in "Payables and other current liabilities" on the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.
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INVENTORIES
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
INVENTORIES INVENTORIES
 March 31,December 31,
(Dollars in millions)20252024
Finished goods$1,412 $1,321 
Work in process347 305 
Raw materials and supplies712 737 
Total inventories at FIFO or average cost2,471 2,363 
Less: LIFO reserve355 375 
Total inventories$2,116 $1,988 
Inventories valued on the last-in, first-out ("LIFO") method were approximately 50 percent of total inventories at both March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024.
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INCOME TAXES
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES INCOME TAXES
 First Quarter
(Dollars in millions)20252024
$%$%
Provision for income taxes and tax rate
$70 28 %$49 23 %

First quarter 2025 provision for income taxes includes an increase related to the foreign rate variance due to the Company's mix of earnings and an increase related to adjustments of certain prior year income tax returns. First quarter 2024 provision for income taxes included a decrease related to the foreign rate variance due to the Company's mix of earnings, partially offset by an increase related to uncertain tax positions.
At March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, Eastman had $331 million and $321 million, respectively, in unrecognized tax benefits.
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BORROWINGS
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Debt Disclosure [Text Block] BORROWINGS
 March 31,December 31,
(Dollars in millions)20252024
Borrowings consisted of:
3.80% notes due March 2025
$— $450 
1.875% notes due November 2026 (1)
539 518 
7.60% debentures due February 2027
196 196 
4.5% notes due December 2028
497 496 
5.0% notes due August 2029
742 495 
5.75% notes due March 2033
496 496 
5.625% notes due February 2034
743 743 
4.8% notes due September 2042
495 495 
4.65% notes due October 2044
878 878 
2027 Term Loan150 250 
Commercial paper and short-term borrowings285 — 
Total borrowings5,021 5,017 
Less: Borrowings due within one year285 450 
Long-term borrowings$4,736 $4,567 
(1)The carrying value of the euro-denominated 1.875% notes due November 2026 fluctuates with changes in the euro to U.S. dollar exchange rate. The carrying value of this euro-denominated borrowing has been designated as a non-derivative net investment hedge of a portion of the Company's net investments in euro functional-currency denominated subsidiaries to offset foreign currency fluctuations.

In first quarter 2025, the Company issued an additional $250 million aggregate principal amount of the 5.0% notes due August 2029 in a registered public offering (the "2029 Notes"), which was originally issued in August 2024, resulting in an aggregate principal amount of $750 million. The net proceeds from first quarter 2025 issuance were $246 million. The Company also repaid the $450 million 3.80% notes due March 2025. There were no debt extinguishment costs associated with the repayment of this debt. All proceeds from the issued notes and the redemption of the 3.8% notes are reported under financing activities on the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Credit Facility, Term Loans, and Commercial Paper Borrowings

The Company has access to a $1.50 billion revolving credit agreement (the "Credit Facility") that matures in February 2029. Borrowings under the Credit Facility are subject to interest at varying spreads above quoted market rates and a commitment fee is paid on the total unused commitment. The Credit Facility includes sustainability-linked pricing terms, provides available liquidity for general corporate purposes, and supports commercial paper borrowings. Commercial paper borrowings are classified as short-term. At March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Company had no outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility. At March 31, 2025, the Company's commercial paper borrowings were $285 million with a weighted interest rate of 4.61%. At December 31, 2024, the Company had no commercial paper borrowings.

In first quarter 2025, the Company repaid $100 million of the remaining $250 million five-year term loan (the "2027 Term Loan"). There were no extinguishment costs associated with the partial repayment of the loan. The outstanding balance on the 2027 Term Loan was $150 million at March 31, 2025 and $250 million at December 31, 2024, with variable interest rates of 5.55% and 5.58%, respectively. The 2027 Term Loan is subject to interest at a spread above quoted market rates.

The Credit Facility and the 2027 Term Loan contain customary covenants, including requirements to maintain certain financial ratios, that determine the events of default, amounts available, and terms of borrowings. The Company was in compliance with all applicable covenants at both March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024.

Fair Value of Borrowings

Eastman has classified its total borrowings at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 under the fair value hierarchy as defined in the accounting policies in Note 1, "Significant Accounting Policies", to the consolidated financial statements in Part II, Item 8 of the Company's 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The fair value for fixed-rate debt securities is based on quoted market prices for the same or similar debt instruments and is classified as Level 2. The fair value of the Company's other borrowings, including the 2027 Term Loan and commercial paper, equals the carrying value and is classified as Level 2. The Company's fair value of total borrowings was $4.9 billion at both March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024. The Company had no borrowings classified as Level 1 or Level 3 as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024.
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DERIVATIVE AND NON-DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
DERIVATIVES DERIVATIVE AND NON-DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Overview of Hedging Programs

Eastman is exposed to market risks, such as changes in foreign currency exchange rates, raw material and energy prices, and interest rates. To mitigate these market risks and their effects on the cash flows of the underlying transactions and investments in foreign subsidiaries, the Company uses various derivative and non-derivative financial instruments, when appropriate, in accordance with the Company's hedging strategy and policies. Designation is performed on a specific exposure basis to support hedge accounting. The Company does not enter into derivative transactions for speculative purposes.

For further information on the Company's hedging programs, see Note 10, "Derivative and Non-Derivative Financial Instruments", to the consolidated financial statements in Part II, Item 8 of the Company's 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Cash Flow Hedges

Cash flow hedges are derivative instruments designated as and used to hedge the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows that are attributable to a particular risk. The derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as a cash flow hedge are reported on the balance sheet at fair value and the changes in fair value of these hedging instruments are offset in part or in whole by corresponding changes in the anticipated cash flows of the underlying exposures being hedged. The change in the hedge instrument is reported as a component of "Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)" ("AOCI") on the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Financial Position and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Cash flows from cash flow hedges are classified as operating activities in the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Fair Value Hedges

Fair value hedges are defined as derivative or non-derivative instruments designated as and used to hedge the exposure to changes in the fair value of an asset or a liability or an identified portion thereof that is attributable to a particular risk. The derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as fair value hedges are reported as "Short-term borrowings" or "Long-term borrowings" on the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Financial Position at fair value and the changes in fair value of these hedging instruments are offset in part or in whole by corresponding changes in the anticipated fair value of the underlying exposures being hedged. The net of the change in the hedge instrument and item being hedged for qualifying fair value hedges is recognized in earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Cash flows from fair value hedges are classified as operating activities in the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Net Investment Hedges

Net investment hedges are defined as derivative or non-derivative instruments designated as and used to hedge the foreign currency exposure of the net investments in certain foreign operations. The net of the change in the hedge instrument and item being hedged for qualifying net investment hedges is reported as a component of the "Cumulative Translation Adjustment" ("CTA") within AOCI on the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. Cash flows from the CTA component are classified as operating activities in the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Recognition in earnings of amounts previously recognized in CTA is limited to circumstances such as complete or substantially complete liquidation of the net investment in the hedged foreign operation. In the event of a complete or substantially complete liquidation of the net investment, cash flows from net investment hedges are classified as investing activities in the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

For derivative cross-currency interest rate swap net investment hedges, gains and losses representing hedge components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness are recognized in CTA within AOCI and recognized in earnings through the periodic swap interest accruals. The cross-currency interest rate swaps designated as net investment hedges are included as part of "Other long-term liabilities", "Other noncurrent assets", "Payables and other current liabilities", or "Other current assets" on the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. Cash flows from excluded components are classified as operating activities in the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Eastman enters into fixed-to-fixed cross-currency swaps and designates these swaps to hedge a portion of its net investment in a non-U.S. dollar functional currency denominated subsidiary against foreign currency fluctuations. These contracts involve the exchange of fixed U.S. dollars with fixed foreign currency interest payments periodically over the life of the contracts and an exchange of the notional amounts at maturity.

In first quarter 2025, the Company entered into fixed-to-fixed cross-currency swaps of $50 million (¥7.9 billion) maturing December 2028, $50 million (€48 million) maturing December 2028, $100 million (€97 million) maturing August 2029, and $100 million (€97 million) maturing February 2034.

Additionally, Eastman voluntarily terminated and reentered into fixed-to-fixed cross-currency swaps of $245 million (€229 million terminated; €236 million reentered) maturing December 2028, and $300 million (€282 million terminated; €290 million reentered) maturing March 2033. The Company also voluntarily terminated fixed-to-fixed cross-currency swaps of $50 million (¥7.4 billion) maturing March 2025, and $375 million (€351 million) maturing March 2025. The termination of cross-currency swaps in first quarter 2025 resulted in a $2 million loss recognized in CTA. The related cash flows were classified as investing activities in the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Summary of Financial Position and Financial Performance of Hedging Instruments

The following table presents the notional amounts outstanding at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 associated with Eastman's hedging programs.
Notional OutstandingMarch 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:
Foreign Exchange Forward and Option Contracts (in millions)
EUR/USD (in EUR)€447€428
Commodity Forward and Collar Contracts
Energy (in million british thermal units)10 
Derivatives designated as net investment hedges:
Cross-currency interest rate swaps (in millions)
EUR/USD (in EUR)€1,449€1,543
JPY/USD (in JPY)¥7,885¥7,385
Non-derivatives designated as net investment hedges:
Foreign Currency Net Investment Hedges (in millions)
EUR/USD (in EUR)€499€499

Fair Value Measurements

All the Company's derivative assets and liabilities are currently classified as Level 2. Level 2 fair value is based on estimates using standard pricing models. These standard pricing models use inputs that are derived from or corroborated by observable market data such as interest rate yield curves and currency spot and forward rates. The fair value of commodity contracts is derived using forward curves supplied by an industry recognized and unrelated third party. In addition, on an ongoing basis, the Company compares a subset of its valuations against valuations received from the counterparties to validate the accuracy of its standard pricing models. The Company had no derivatives classified as Level 1 or Level 3 as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024. Counterparties to these derivative contracts are highly rated financial institutions which the Company believes carry minimal risk of nonperformance, and the Company diversifies its positions among such counterparties to reduce its exposure to counterparty risk and credit losses. The Company monitors the creditworthiness of its counterparties on an ongoing basis. The Company did not realize a credit loss related to these counterparties during first quarter 2025 or 2024.

All the Company's derivative contracts are subject to master netting arrangements, or similar agreements, which provide for the option to settle contracts on a net basis when they settle on the same day and in the same currency. In addition, these arrangements provide for a net settlement of all contracts with a given counterparty in the event that the arrangement is terminated due to the occurrence of default or a termination event. The Company does not have any cash collateral due under such agreements.

The Company has elected to present derivative contracts on a gross basis within the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. The following table presents the financial assets and liabilities valued on a recurring and gross basis and includes where the financial assets and liabilities are located within the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024.
The Financial Position and Fair Value Measurements of Hedging Instruments on a Gross Basis
(Dollars in millions) 
Derivative TypeStatements of Financial
Position Classification
Level 2
March 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:   
Commodity contractsOther current assets$$— 
Foreign exchange contractsOther current assets— 
Foreign exchange contractsOther noncurrent assets— 
Derivatives designated as net investment hedges:
Cross-currency interest rate swapsOther current assets— 19 
Cross-currency interest rate swapsOther noncurrent assets18 69 
Total Derivative Assets$19 $97 
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:
Commodity contractsPayables and other current liabilities$— $
Foreign exchange contractsPayables and other current liabilities— 
Foreign exchange contractsOther long-term liabilities— 
Derivatives designated as net investment hedges:
Cross-currency interest rate swaps
Payables and other current liabilities— 
Cross-currency interest rate swapsOther long-term liabilities24 54 
Total Derivative Liabilities$34 $62 
Total Net Derivative Assets (Liabilities) $(15)$35 

In addition to the fair value associated with derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges, fair value hedges, and net investment hedges, the Company had a carrying value of $539 million at March 31, 2025 and $518 million at December 31, 2024 associated with non-derivative instruments designated as foreign currency net investment hedges. The designated foreign currency-denominated borrowings are included as part of "Borrowings due within one year" and "Long-term borrowings" on the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.

For additional fair value measurement information, see Note 1, "Significant Accounting Policies", and Note 10, "Derivative and Non-Derivative Financial Instruments", to the consolidated financial statements in Part II, Item 8 of the Company's 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The following table presents the effect of the Company's hedging instruments on "Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax" ("OCI") and financial performance for first quarter 2025 and 2024.
Change in amount of after tax gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivativesPre-tax amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into earnings
(Dollars in millions)First QuarterFirst Quarter
Hedging Relationships2025202420252024
Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships:
Commodity contracts$$(4)$ $ 
Foreign exchange contracts(17)4 2 
Forward starting interest rate and treasury lock swap contracts— (1)(1)
Non-derivatives in net investment hedging relationships (pre-tax):
Net investment hedges (21)12 — — 
Derivatives in net investment hedging relationships (pre-tax):
Cross-currency interest rate swaps(103)39 — — 
Cross-currency interest rate swaps excluded component 66 (10)— — 

The following table presents the effect of fair value and cash flow hedge accounting in the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Earnings, Comprehensive Income and Retained Earnings for first quarter 2025 and 2024.

Location and Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Earnings from Fair Value and Cash Flow Hedging Relationships
First Quarter
20252024
(Dollars in millions)SalesCost of SalesNet Interest ExpenseSalesCost of SalesNet Interest Expense
Total amounts of income and expense line items presented in the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Earnings, Comprehensive Income and Retained Earnings in which the effects of fair value or cash flow hedges are recognized$2,290 $1,723 $49 $2,310 $1,778 $49 
The effects of fair value and cash flow hedging:
Gain or (loss) on fair value hedging relationships:
Interest contracts (fixed-for-floating interest rate swaps):
Hedged items— 
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments— (1)
Gain or (loss) on cash flow hedging relationships:
Interest contracts (forward starting interest rate and treasury lock swap contracts):
Amount reclassified from AOCI into earnings(1)(1)
Commodity Contracts:
Amount reclassified from AOCI into earnings  
Foreign Exchange Contracts:
Amount reclassified from AOCI into earnings4 2 
The Company enters into foreign exchange derivatives denominated in multiple currencies which are transacted and settled in the same quarter. These derivatives are not designated as hedges due to the short-term nature and the gains or losses on these derivatives are marked-to-market in line item "Other (income) charges, net" in the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Earnings, Comprehensive Income and Retained Earnings. As a result of these derivatives, the Company recognized a net gain of $3 million during first quarter 2025, and recognized a net loss of $5 million during first quarter 2024.

Pre-tax monetized positions and mark-to-market gains and losses from raw materials and energy, currency, and certain interest rate hedges that were included in AOCI resulted in a net unrealized gain of $75 million and a net unrealized gain of $154 million at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. Unrealized gains in AOCI decreased between December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2025 primarily as a result of an increase in euro to U.S. dollar exchange rates. If realized, approximately $6 million in pre-tax losses as of March 31, 2025, would be reclassified into earnings during the next 12 months, including foreign exchange contracts prospectively dedesignated and monetized in 2024.
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RETIREMENT PLANS
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
RETIREMENT PLANS RETIREMENT PLANS
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans

Eastman maintains defined benefit pension plans that provide eligible employees with retirement benefits. In addition, Eastman provides life insurance for eligible retirees hired prior to January 1, 2007. Company funding is provided for eligible Medicare retirees hired prior to January 1, 2007 with a health reimbursement arrangement. Costs recognized for these benefits are estimated amounts, which may change as actual costs for the year are determined.

For additional information regarding retirement plans, see Note 11, "Retirement Plans", to the consolidated financial statements in Part II, Item 8 of the Company's 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Components of net periodic benefit (credit) cost were as follows:
First Quarter
 Pension PlansOther Postretirement Benefit Plans
2025202420252024
(Dollars in millions)U.S.Non-U.S.U.S.Non-U.S.
Service cost$$$$$— $— 
Interest cost18 18 
Expected return on assets(22)(7)(24)(7)(1)(1)
Amortization of:
Prior service credit, net— — — — — (3)
Net periodic benefit (credit) cost$— $$(1)$$$
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ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS AND ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Environmental Matters ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS AND ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS
Certain Eastman manufacturing facilities generate hazardous and nonhazardous wastes, of which the treatment, storage, transportation, and disposal are regulated by various governmental agencies. In connection with the cleanup of various hazardous waste sites, the Company, along with many other entities, has been designated a potentially responsible party ("PRP") by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, which potentially subjects PRPs to joint and several liability for certain cleanup costs. In addition, the Company will incur costs for environmental remediation and closure and post-closure under the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. Reserves for environmental contingencies have been established in accordance with Eastman's policies described in Note 1, "Significant Accounting Policies", to the consolidated financial statements in Part II, Item 8 of the Company's 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The resolution of uncertainties related to environmental matters may have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements and related disclosures in the period recognized. However, because of the availability of legal defenses, the Company's preliminary assessment of actions that may be required, and the extended period of time that the obligations are expected to be satisfied, management does not believe that the Company's liability for these environmental matters, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on the Company's future overall financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

Environmental Remediation and Environmental Asset Retirement Obligations

The Company's net environmental reserve for environmental contingencies, including remediation costs and asset retirement obligations, is included as part of "Other noncurrent assets", "Payables and other current liabilities", and "Other long-term liabilities" on the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as follows:
(Dollars in millions)March 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Environmental contingencies, current$20 $15 
Environmental contingencies, long-term262 269 
Total$282 $284 

Environmental Remediation

Estimated future environmental expenditures for undiscounted remediation costs ranged from $250 million to $503 million and from $252 million to $495 million at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. The best estimate or minimum estimated future environmental expenditures are considered to be probable and reasonably estimable.

Reserves for environmental remediation include liabilities expected to be paid within approximately 30 years. The amounts charged to pre-tax earnings for environmental remediation and related charges are recognized in "Cost of sales" and "Other (income) charges, net" in the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Earnings, Comprehensive Income and Retained Earnings.

Changes in the reserves for environmental remediation liabilities during first three months 2025 and full year 2024 are summarized below:
(Dollars in millions)Environmental Remediation Liabilities
Balance at December 31, 2023
$252 
Changes in estimates recognized in earnings and other13 
Cash reductions(13)
Balance at December 31, 2024
252 
Changes in estimates recognized in earnings and other
Cash reductions(3)
Balance at March 31, 2025$250 
Environmental Asset Retirement Obligations

An asset retirement obligation is an obligation for the retirement of a tangible long-lived asset that is incurred upon the acquisition, construction, development, or normal operation of that long-lived asset. Environmental asset retirement obligations primarily consist of closure and post-closure costs. For sites that have environmental asset retirement obligations, the best estimate recognized to date for these environmental asset retirement obligation costs was $32 million at both March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024.

Non-Environmental Asset Retirement Obligations

The Company has contractual asset retirement obligations not associated with environmental liabilities. Eastman's non-environmental asset retirement obligations are primarily associated with the future closure of leased manufacturing assets in Pace, Florida and Oulu, Finland. These non-environmental asset retirement obligations were $54 million and $53 million at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively, and are included in "Other long-term liabilities" on the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.
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LEGAL MATTERS
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Loss Contingency, Information about Litigation Matters [Abstract]  
LEGAL MATTERS LEGAL MATTERS
From time to time, Eastman and its operations are parties to, or targets of, lawsuits, claims, investigations and proceedings, including product liability, personal injury, asbestos, patent and intellectual property, commercial, contract, environmental, antitrust, health and safety, and employment matters, which are primarily handled and defended in the ordinary course of business. While the Company is unable to predict the outcome of these matters, it does not believe, based upon currently available facts, that the ultimate resolution of any such pending matters will have a material adverse effect on its overall financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]  
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Reconciliations of the changes in stockholders' equity for first quarter 2025 and 2024 are provided below:
(Dollars in millions, except per share amount)Common Stock at Par ValueAdditional Paid-in CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Treasury Stock at CostTotal Eastman Stockholders' EquityNoncontrolling InterestTotal Equity
Balance at December 31, 2024$$2,463 $10,013 $(314)$(6,385)$5,779 $73 $5,852 
Net Earnings— — 182 — — 182 183 
Cash Dividends Declared (1)
($0.83 per share)
— — (96)— — (96)— (96)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)— — — (7)— (7)— (7)
Share-Based Compensation Expense (2)
— 23 — — — 23 — 23 
Stock Option Exercises— — — — — 
Other (3)
— (12)— — — (12)— (12)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest— — — — — — (1)(1)
Balance at March 31, 2025$$2,476 $10,099 $(321)$(6,385)$5,871 $73 $5,944 
(Dollars in millions, except per share amount)Common Stock at Par ValueAdditional Paid-in CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Treasury Stock at CostTotal Eastman Stockholders' EquityNoncontrolling InterestTotal Equity
Balance at December 31, 2023$$2,368 $9,490 $(319)$(6,083)$5,458 $72 $5,530 
Net Earnings— — 165 — — 165 — 165 
Cash Dividends Declared (1)
($0.81 per share)
— — (96)— — (96)— (96)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)— — — (9)— (9)— (9)
Share-Based Compensation Expense (2)
— 21 — — — 21 — 21 
Stock Option Exercises— — — — — 
Other (3)
— (8)— — — (8)(1)(9)
Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest— — — — — — (1)(1)
Balance at March 31, 2024$$2,388 $9,559 $(328)$(6,083)$5,538 $70 $5,608 
(1)Cash dividends declared consists of cash dividends paid and dividends declared but unpaid.
(2)Share-based compensation expense is based on the fair value of share-based awards.
(3)Additional paid-in capital includes the value of shares withheld for employees' taxes on vesting of share-based compensation awards.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
(Dollars in millions)Cumulative Translation AdjustmentBenefit Plans Unrecognized Prior Service CreditsUnrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivative InstrumentsUnrealized Losses on InvestmentsAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance at December 31, 2023
$(297)$11 $(32)$(1)$(319)
Period change(20)(8)33 — 
Balance at December 31, 2024
(317)(1)(314)
Period change— (15)— (7)
Balance at March 31, 2025$(309)$$(14)$(1)$(321)
Amounts of other comprehensive income (loss) are presented net of applicable taxes. Eastman recognizes deferred income taxes on the CTA related to branch operations and income from other entities included in the Company's consolidated U.S. tax return. No deferred income taxes are recognized on the CTA of other subsidiaries outside the United States because the CTA is considered to be a component of indefinitely invested, unremitted earnings of these foreign subsidiaries.

Components of OCI recognized in the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Earnings, Comprehensive Income and Retained Earnings are presented below, before tax and net of tax effects:
First Quarter
20252024
(Dollars in millions)Before TaxNet of TaxBefore TaxNet of Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Change in cumulative translation adjustment$(1)$$(4)$(10)
Defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans:
Amortization of unrecognized prior service credits— — (3)(2)
Derivatives and hedging:
Unrealized gain (loss) during period(17)(13)
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income, net(3)(2)(1)(1)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)$(21)$(7)$(3)$(9)
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EARNINGS AND DIVIDENDS PER SHARE
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Earnings Per Share EARNINGS AND DIVIDENDS PER SHARE
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share ("EPS") which are calculated using the treasury stock method:
 First Quarter
(In millions, except per share amounts)20252024
Numerator
Earnings attributable to Eastman, net of tax $182 $165 
Denominator
Weighted average shares used for basic EPS115.2117.4
Dilutive effect of stock options and other awards1.30.8
Weighted average shares used for diluted EPS116.5118.2
(Calculated using whole dollars and shares)
EPS
Basic$1.58 $1.40 
Diluted$1.57 $1.39 

Shares underlying stock options of 1,716,564 and 1,583,247 for first quarter 2025 and 2024, respectively, were excluded from the calculations of diluted EPS because the grant date exercise price of these options was greater than the average market price of the Company's common stock and the effect of including them in the calculations of diluted EPS would have been antidilutive. No shares were repurchased in first quarter 2025 or 2024.
The Company declared cash dividends of $0.83 and $0.81 per share for first quarter 2025 and 2024, respectively.
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ASSETS IMPAIRMENTS AND RESTRUCTURING
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Restructuring Costs and Asset Impairment Charges [Abstract]  
ASSET IMPAIRMENTS AND RESTRUCTURING ASSET IMPAIRMENTS, RESTRUCTURING, AND OTHER CHARGES, NET
(Dollars in millions)First Quarter
20252024
Severance charges (1)(2)
$$11 
Restructuring and other charges (1)(3)
— 
Total$$11 

(1)Severance charges of $1 million and restructuring charges of $3 million in first quarter 2025 related to the closure of a heat-transfer fluids production line at a North America specialty fluids and energy facility in the Additives & Functional Products segment.
(2)Severance charges in first quarter 2024 related to corporate cost reductions actions which are reported in "Other".
(3)Charges of $5 million related to profitability improvement initiatives which are reported in "Other".

Changes in Reserves

The following table summarizes the changes in asset impairments and restructuring reserves in first three months 2025 and full year 2024:

(Dollars in millions)Balance at January 1, 2025Provision/ AdjustmentsNon-cash Reductions/
Additions
Cash ReductionsBalance at March 31, 2025
Severance charges$23 $$— $(6)$18 
Restructuring and other charges— (6)
Total$26 $$— $(12)$23 

(Dollars in millions)
Balance at January 1, 2024Provision/ AdjustmentsNon-cash Reductions/
Additions
Cash ReductionsBalance at December 31, 2024
Non-cash charges$— $$(5)$— $— 
Severance charges26 25 — (28)23 
Restructuring and other charges— 21 — (18)
Total$26 $51 $(5)$(46)$26 

Substantially all severance charges remaining as of March 31, 2025 are expected to be paid within one year.
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SHARE BASED COMPENSATION AWARDS
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
SHARE BASED COMPENSATION AWARDS [Abstract]  
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Text Block] SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION AWARDS
The Company utilizes share-based awards under employee and non-employee director compensation programs. These share-based awards have included restricted and unrestricted stock, restricted stock units, stock options, and performance shares. In first quarter 2025 and 2024, $23 million and $21 million, respectively, of compensation expense before tax was recognized in "Selling, general and administrative expense" in the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Earnings, Comprehensive Income and Retained Earnings for all share-based awards, of which $9 million and $7 million, respectively, was for stock options. Compensation expense is recognized over the substantive vesting period, which may be a shorter time period than the stated vesting period for qualifying termination eligible employees as defined in the award notices. For first quarter 2025 and 2024, $8 million and $6 million, respectively, of stock option compensation expense was recognized due to qualifying termination eligibility preceding the requisite service period. The impact on net earnings for first quarter 2025 and 2024 was $17 million and $15 million, respectively, net of deferred tax expense related to share-based award compensation for each period.

Stock Option Grants

In first quarter 2025 and 2024, approximately 408 thousand and 389 thousand stock options, respectively, were granted under the 2021 Omnibus Stock Compensation Plan. Options have an exercise price equal to the closing price of the Company's stock on the date of grant and a term of ten years, with vesting periods that vary up to three years. Vesting generally occurs ratably over the vesting period or, in some cases, at the end of the vesting period. The Company utilizes the Black-Scholes-Merton option valuation model, which relies on certain assumptions to estimate an option's fair value.

The assumptions used in the determination of fair value for stock options granted in first quarter 2025 and 2024 are provided in the table below:
First Quarter
Assumptions20252024
Expected volatility rate30.61%30.21%
Expected dividend yield3.32%3.82%
Average risk-free interest rate4.42%4.34%
Expected term years6.86.7

The grant date exercise price and fair value of options granted during first quarter 2025 were $100.56 and $26.99, respectively, and first quarter 2024 were $86.15 and $21.16, respectively.

For options unvested at March 31, 2025, $3 million in compensation expense will be recognized over the next three years.

Other Share-Based Compensation Awards

In addition to stock option grants, the Company may award long-term performance shares, restricted stock and restricted stock units, and stock appreciation rights. Long-term performance share awards are based upon actual return on capital compared to a target return on capital and total stockholder return compared to a peer group ranking by total stockholder return over a three year performance period and pay out in unrestricted shares of common stock. Performance share awards vest and are paid out at the end of the three year performance period, contingent upon the achievement of specified performance conditions. The awards are valued using a Monte Carlo Simulation model and are recognized as compensation expense ratably over the service period. In first quarter 2025, approximately 332 thousand long-term performance share target awards were granted for the 2025–2027 performance period, and in first quarter 2024, approximately 339 thousand were granted for the 2024–2026 performance period. The target shares awarded are initially assumed to be 100 percent. At the end of the three-year performance period, the actual number of shares awarded can range from zero to 250 percent of the target shares based on the award notice. The number of restricted stock unit awards, which pay out in unrestricted shares of common stock at the end of the vesting and performance (if any) period, during first quarter 2025 and 2024 were approximately 176 thousand and 181 thousand, respectively. The fair value of a restricted stock unit award is equal to the closing stock price of the Company's stock on the award date and normally vests over a period of three years. Compensation expense before tax of $14 million was recognized in both first quarter 2025 and 2024 for these other share-based awards, and this amount was included in the total compensation expense noted above for all share-based awards. The unrecognized compensation expense before tax for these same type awards at March 31, 2025, was approximately $117 million and will be recognized primarily over a period of three years.
For additional information regarding share-based compensation plans and awards, see Note 18, "Share-Based Compensation Plans and Awards", to the consolidated financial statements in Part II, Item 8 of the Company's 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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SEGMENT AND REGIONAL SALES INFORMATION
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
SEGMENT INFORMATION SEGMENT INFORMATION
Eastman's products and operations are managed and reported in four operating segments: Advanced Materials ("AM"), Additives & Functional Products ("AFP"), Chemical Intermediates ("CI"), and Fibers. The economic factors that impact the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows vary among the Company's operating segments and the geographical regions in which they operate. This operating segment structure is used by the Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM"), who has been determined to be the Chief Executive Officer, to make key operating decisions and assess performance of the Company. The CODM evaluates segment operating performance, and makes resource allocation and performance evaluation decisions, based on Adjusted EBIT, defined as the GAAP measure earnings before interest and taxes ("EBIT"), adjusted for non-core, unusual, or non-recurring items. These adjustments allow the CODM to evaluate segment operating performance excluding the effect of transactions, costs, and losses or gains that do not directly result from Eastman's normal, or "core", business and operations, or are otherwise of an unusual or non-recurring nature. For disaggregation of revenue by major product lines and regions for each operating segment, see Note 20, "Segment and Regional Sales Information", to the consolidated financial statements in Part II, Item 8 of the Company's 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K. For additional financial and product information for each operating segment, see Part I, Item 1, "Business - Business Segments", in the Company's 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
First Quarter 2025
(Dollars in millions)Advanced MaterialsAdditives & Functional ProductsChemical IntermediatesFibersTotal Operating Segments
Sales$719 $733 $545 $288 $2,285 
Cost of sales511 526 492 176 1,705 
Selling, general and administrative expenses69 51 28 19 167 
Other segment items (1)
23 15 49 
Adjusted EBIT
116 141 19 88 364 
Reconciliation of segment Adjusted EBIT to consolidated earnings before income taxes ("EBT"):
Other adjusted EBIT (2)
(53)
Non-core items impacting EBIT
Asset impairments, restructuring, and other charges, net (3)
(9)
Net interest expense(49)
Consolidated EBT$253 
First Quarter 2025
Advanced MaterialsAdditives & Functional ProductsChemical IntermediatesFibers
Total Operating Segments
Other
Total Consolidated
Depreciation and amortization expense$50 $35 $24 $16 $125 $$126 
Capital expenditures97 15 19 139 147 
(1)Other segment items for each reportable segment includes research and development expenses, other components of post-employment (benefit) cost, net and other (income) charges, net.
(2)Other is not considered an operating segment. Other includes the following which are not allocated to operating segments: 1) sales and costs from growth initiatives and businesses, 2) pension and other postretirement benefit plans income (expense), net, and 3) other income (charges), net.
(3)See Note 11, "Asset Impairments, Restructuring, and Other Charges, Net", for a description of included items.
First Quarter 2024
(Dollars in millions)Advanced MaterialsAdditives & Functional ProductsChemical IntermediatesFibersTotal Operating Segments
Sales$748 $704 $523 $331 $2,306 
Cost of sales546 527 470 190 1,733 
Selling, general and administrative expenses77 53 31 20 181 
Other segment items (1)
21 15 46 
Adjusted EBIT104 109 16 117 346 
Reconciliation of segment Adjusted EBIT to consolidated EBT:
Other adjusted EBIT (2)
(72)
Non-core items impacting EBIT
Asset impairments, restructuring, and other charges, net (3)
(11)
Net interest expense(49)
Consolidated EBT$214 
First Quarter 2024
Advanced MaterialsAdditives & Functional ProductsChemical IntermediatesFibersTotal Operating SegmentsOtherTotal Consolidated
Depreciation and amortization expense$49 $36 $25 $16 $126 $$127 
Capital expenditures150 11 11 178 185 
(1)Other segment items for each reportable segment includes research and development expenses, other components of post-employment (benefit) cost, net and other (income) charges, net.
(2)Other is not considered an operating segment. Other includes the following which are not allocated to operating segments: 1) sales and costs from growth initiatives and businesses, 2) pension and other postretirement benefit plans income (expense), net, and 3) other income (charges), net.
(3)See Note 11, "Asset Impairments, Restructuring, and Other Charges, Net", for a description of included items.

(Dollars in millions)First Quarter
Sales by Segment20252024
Advanced Materials$719 $748 
Additives & Functional Products733 704 
Chemical Intermediates545 523 
Fibers288 331 
Total Sales by Operating Segment2,285 2,306 
Other
Total Sales$2,290 $2,310 
March 31,December 31, 2024
(Dollars in millions)2025
Assets by Segment (1)
Advanced Materials$5,875 $5,735 
Additives & Functional Products
4,660 4,608 
Chemical Intermediates
1,625 1,586 
Fibers1,076 1,075 
Total Assets by Operating Segment13,236 13,004 
Corporate Assets1,735 2,209 
Total Assets$14,971 $15,213 
(1)Segment assets include accounts receivable, inventory, fixed assets, goodwill, and intangible assets.
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Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2024
Pay vs Performance Disclosure    
Net earnings attributable to Eastman $ 182 $ 165
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Insider Trading Arrangements
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Trading Arrangements, by Individual  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
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Insider Trading Policies and Procedures
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures [Line Items]  
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted true
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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of Presentation (Policies)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Basis of Presentation [Abstract]  
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared by Eastman Chemical Company ("Eastman" or the "Company") in accordance and consistent with the accounting policies stated in the Company's 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K, and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements in Part II, Item 8 of that report, with the exception of recently adopted accounting standards noted below. The December 31, 2024 financial position data included herein was derived from the consolidated financial statements included in the 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP").

In the opinion of management, the unaudited consolidated financial statements include all normal recurring adjustments necessary for the fair presentation of the interim financial information in conformity with GAAP. These statements contain some amounts that are based upon management estimates and judgments. Future actual results could differ from such current estimates. The unaudited consolidated financial statements include assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses of business ventures in which Eastman has a controlling interest. Eastman accounts for other joint ventures and investments where it exercises significant influence on the equity basis. Intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2023-05 Business Combination - Joint Venture Formations (Subtopic 805-60): Recognition and Initial Measurement: On January 1, 2025, Eastman adopted this update, which requires that a joint venture must initially measure all contributions received upon its formation at fair value, largely consistent with Topic 805, Business Combinations. The guidance is intended to reduce diversity in practice and provide users of joint venture financial statements with more decision-useful information. This ASU is applied prospectively for all newly formed joint venture entities with a formation date on or after January 1, 2025. The adoption did not have a significant impact on the Company's financial statements and related disclosures.

ASU 2023-09 Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures: On January 1, 2025, Eastman adopted this update on a prospective basis, which modifies annual income tax disclosure requirements. The updated guidance mandates entities to provide more detailed information including specific categories in the income tax rate reconciliation, and the breakdown of income or loss from continuing operations before income tax expense or benefit, for both domestic and foreign. Additionally, entities must disclose income tax expense or benefit from continuing operations, categorized by federal, state, and foreign taxes. The guidance further requires disclosure of income tax payments to various jurisdictions. The adoption did not have a significant impact on the Company's financial statements and related disclosures.

Accounting Standards Issued But Not Adopted as of March 31, 2025

ASU 2024-03 Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses: The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued this update in November 2024, which requires public companies to provide additional disclosure of certain income statement expense line items. This guidance is intended to improve transparency around the nature of expenses and their impact on financial performance. The ASU is effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2026 and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption is permitted. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the changes required by the new standard on the Company's financial statements and related disclosures.
Off-Balance-Sheet Credit Exposure, Policy
Working Capital Management and Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

The Company engages in off-balance sheet, uncommitted accounts receivable factoring programs as a routine part of its ordinary business operations. Through these programs, entire invoices may be sold to third-party financial institutions, the vast majority of which are without recourse. Under these agreements, the Company sells the invoices at face value, less a transaction fee, which substantially equals the carrying value and fair value with no gain or loss recognized, and no credit loss exposure is retained. Available capacity under these programs, which the Company uses as a routine source of working capital funding, is dependent on the level of accounts receivable eligible to be sold and the financial institutions' willingness to purchase such receivables. In addition, certain programs also require that the Company continue to service, administer, and collect the sold accounts receivable at market rates. The total amounts sold under the program in first quarter 2025 and 2024 were $676 million and $698 million, respectively.
The Company works with suppliers to optimize payment terms and conditions on accounts payable to enhance timing of working capital and cash flows. Under a supplier finance program, the Company's suppliers may voluntarily sell receivables due from Eastman to a participating financial institution. Eastman's responsibility is limited to making payments on the terms originally negotiated with suppliers, regardless of whether the suppliers sell their receivables to the financial institution. The range of payment terms Eastman negotiates with suppliers are consistent, regardless of whether a supplier participates in the program. No fees are paid by Eastman for the supplier finance program or services fees. Eastman or the financial institution may terminate the program at any time upon 90 days' notice. Confirmed obligations in the supplier finance program of $67 million and $56 million at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively, are included in "Payables and other current liabilities" on the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.
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INVENTORIES (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of inventories
 March 31,December 31,
(Dollars in millions)20252024
Finished goods$1,412 $1,321 
Work in process347 305 
Raw materials and supplies712 737 
Total inventories at FIFO or average cost2,471 2,363 
Less: LIFO reserve355 375 
Total inventories$2,116 $1,988 
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INCOME TAXES (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
 First Quarter
(Dollars in millions)20252024
$%$%
Provision for income taxes and tax rate
$70 28 %$49 23 %
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BORROWINGS (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Long-term Borrowings
 March 31,December 31,
(Dollars in millions)20252024
Borrowings consisted of:
3.80% notes due March 2025
$— $450 
1.875% notes due November 2026 (1)
539 518 
7.60% debentures due February 2027
196 196 
4.5% notes due December 2028
497 496 
5.0% notes due August 2029
742 495 
5.75% notes due March 2033
496 496 
5.625% notes due February 2034
743 743 
4.8% notes due September 2042
495 495 
4.65% notes due October 2044
878 878 
2027 Term Loan150 250 
Commercial paper and short-term borrowings285 — 
Total borrowings5,021 5,017 
Less: Borrowings due within one year285 450 
Long-term borrowings$4,736 $4,567 
(1)The carrying value of the euro-denominated 1.875% notes due November 2026 fluctuates with changes in the euro to U.S. dollar exchange rate. The carrying value of this euro-denominated borrowing has been designated as a non-derivative net investment hedge of a portion of the Company's net investments in euro functional-currency denominated subsidiaries to offset foreign currency fluctuations.
v3.25.1
DERIVATIVE AND NON-DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
The following table presents the effect of fair value and cash flow hedge accounting in the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Earnings, Comprehensive Income and Retained Earnings for first quarter 2025 and 2024.

Location and Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Earnings from Fair Value and Cash Flow Hedging Relationships
First Quarter
20252024
(Dollars in millions)SalesCost of SalesNet Interest ExpenseSalesCost of SalesNet Interest Expense
Total amounts of income and expense line items presented in the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Earnings, Comprehensive Income and Retained Earnings in which the effects of fair value or cash flow hedges are recognized$2,290 $1,723 $49 $2,310 $1,778 $49 
The effects of fair value and cash flow hedging:
Gain or (loss) on fair value hedging relationships:
Interest contracts (fixed-for-floating interest rate swaps):
Hedged items— 
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments— (1)
Gain or (loss) on cash flow hedging relationships:
Interest contracts (forward starting interest rate and treasury lock swap contracts):
Amount reclassified from AOCI into earnings(1)(1)
Commodity Contracts:
Amount reclassified from AOCI into earnings  
Foreign Exchange Contracts:
Amount reclassified from AOCI into earnings4 2 
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Table Text Block]
The following table presents the notional amounts outstanding at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 associated with Eastman's hedging programs.
Notional OutstandingMarch 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:
Foreign Exchange Forward and Option Contracts (in millions)
EUR/USD (in EUR)€447€428
Commodity Forward and Collar Contracts
Energy (in million british thermal units)10 
Derivatives designated as net investment hedges:
Cross-currency interest rate swaps (in millions)
EUR/USD (in EUR)€1,449€1,543
JPY/USD (in JPY)¥7,885¥7,385
Non-derivatives designated as net investment hedges:
Foreign Currency Net Investment Hedges (in millions)
EUR/USD (in EUR)€499€499
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Effect on Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The following table presents the effect of the Company's hedging instruments on "Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax" ("OCI") and financial performance for first quarter 2025 and 2024.
Change in amount of after tax gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivativesPre-tax amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into earnings
(Dollars in millions)First QuarterFirst Quarter
Hedging Relationships2025202420252024
Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships:
Commodity contracts$$(4)$ $ 
Foreign exchange contracts(17)4 2 
Forward starting interest rate and treasury lock swap contracts— (1)(1)
Non-derivatives in net investment hedging relationships (pre-tax):
Net investment hedges (21)12 — — 
Derivatives in net investment hedging relationships (pre-tax):
Cross-currency interest rate swaps(103)39 — — 
Cross-currency interest rate swaps excluded component 66 (10)— — 
Financial assets and liabilities valued on a recurring basis The following table presents the financial assets and liabilities valued on a recurring and gross basis and includes where the financial assets and liabilities are located within the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024.
The Financial Position and Fair Value Measurements of Hedging Instruments on a Gross Basis
(Dollars in millions) 
Derivative TypeStatements of Financial
Position Classification
Level 2
March 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:   
Commodity contractsOther current assets$$— 
Foreign exchange contractsOther current assets— 
Foreign exchange contractsOther noncurrent assets— 
Derivatives designated as net investment hedges:
Cross-currency interest rate swapsOther current assets— 19 
Cross-currency interest rate swapsOther noncurrent assets18 69 
Total Derivative Assets$19 $97 
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:
Commodity contractsPayables and other current liabilities$— $
Foreign exchange contractsPayables and other current liabilities— 
Foreign exchange contractsOther long-term liabilities— 
Derivatives designated as net investment hedges:
Cross-currency interest rate swaps
Payables and other current liabilities— 
Cross-currency interest rate swapsOther long-term liabilities24 54 
Total Derivative Liabilities$34 $62 
Total Net Derivative Assets (Liabilities) $(15)$35 
v3.25.1
RETIREMENT PLANS (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Components of net periodic benefit cost
Components of net periodic benefit (credit) cost were as follows:
First Quarter
 Pension PlansOther Postretirement Benefit Plans
2025202420252024
(Dollars in millions)U.S.Non-U.S.U.S.Non-U.S.
Service cost$$$$$— $— 
Interest cost18 18 
Expected return on assets(22)(7)(24)(7)(1)(1)
Amortization of:
Prior service credit, net— — — — — (3)
Net periodic benefit (credit) cost$— $$(1)$$$
v3.25.1
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS AND ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of environmental liabilities, current and non-current
The Company's net environmental reserve for environmental contingencies, including remediation costs and asset retirement obligations, is included as part of "Other noncurrent assets", "Payables and other current liabilities", and "Other long-term liabilities" on the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as follows:
(Dollars in millions)March 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Environmental contingencies, current$20 $15 
Environmental contingencies, long-term262 269 
Total$282 $284 
Schedule of changes to environmental remediation liabilities
Changes in the reserves for environmental remediation liabilities during first three months 2025 and full year 2024 are summarized below:
(Dollars in millions)Environmental Remediation Liabilities
Balance at December 31, 2023
$252 
Changes in estimates recognized in earnings and other13 
Cash reductions(13)
Balance at December 31, 2024
252 
Changes in estimates recognized in earnings and other
Cash reductions(3)
Balance at March 31, 2025$250 
v3.25.1
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]  
Reconciliation of the changes in stockholders' equity
Reconciliations of the changes in stockholders' equity for first quarter 2025 and 2024 are provided below:
(Dollars in millions, except per share amount)Common Stock at Par ValueAdditional Paid-in CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Treasury Stock at CostTotal Eastman Stockholders' EquityNoncontrolling InterestTotal Equity
Balance at December 31, 2024$$2,463 $10,013 $(314)$(6,385)$5,779 $73 $5,852 
Net Earnings— — 182 — — 182 183 
Cash Dividends Declared (1)
($0.83 per share)
— — (96)— — (96)— (96)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)— — — (7)— (7)— (7)
Share-Based Compensation Expense (2)
— 23 — — — 23 — 23 
Stock Option Exercises— — — — — 
Other (3)
— (12)— — — (12)— (12)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest— — — — — — (1)(1)
Balance at March 31, 2025$$2,476 $10,099 $(321)$(6,385)$5,871 $73 $5,944 
(Dollars in millions, except per share amount)Common Stock at Par ValueAdditional Paid-in CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Treasury Stock at CostTotal Eastman Stockholders' EquityNoncontrolling InterestTotal Equity
Balance at December 31, 2023$$2,368 $9,490 $(319)$(6,083)$5,458 $72 $5,530 
Net Earnings— — 165 — — 165 — 165 
Cash Dividends Declared (1)
($0.81 per share)
— — (96)— — (96)— (96)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)— — — (9)— (9)— (9)
Share-Based Compensation Expense (2)
— 21 — — — 21 — 21 
Stock Option Exercises— — — — — 
Other (3)
— (8)— — — (8)(1)(9)
Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest— — — — — — (1)(1)
Balance at March 31, 2024$$2,388 $9,559 $(328)$(6,083)$5,538 $70 $5,608 
(1)Cash dividends declared consists of cash dividends paid and dividends declared but unpaid.
(2)Share-based compensation expense is based on the fair value of share-based awards.
(3)Additional paid-in capital includes the value of shares withheld for employees' taxes on vesting of share-based compensation awards.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(Dollars in millions)Cumulative Translation AdjustmentBenefit Plans Unrecognized Prior Service CreditsUnrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivative InstrumentsUnrealized Losses on InvestmentsAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance at December 31, 2023
$(297)$11 $(32)$(1)$(319)
Period change(20)(8)33 — 
Balance at December 31, 2024
(317)(1)(314)
Period change— (15)— (7)
Balance at March 31, 2025$(309)$$(14)$(1)$(321)
Schedule of components of comprehensive income (loss) before tax and net of tax effects
Components of OCI recognized in the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Earnings, Comprehensive Income and Retained Earnings are presented below, before tax and net of tax effects:
First Quarter
20252024
(Dollars in millions)Before TaxNet of TaxBefore TaxNet of Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Change in cumulative translation adjustment$(1)$$(4)$(10)
Defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans:
Amortization of unrecognized prior service credits— — (3)(2)
Derivatives and hedging:
Unrealized gain (loss) during period(17)(13)
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income, net(3)(2)(1)(1)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)$(21)$(7)$(3)$(9)
v3.25.1
EARNINGS AND DIVIDENDS PER SHARE (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Earnings per share, basic and diluted
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share ("EPS") which are calculated using the treasury stock method:
 First Quarter
(In millions, except per share amounts)20252024
Numerator
Earnings attributable to Eastman, net of tax $182 $165 
Denominator
Weighted average shares used for basic EPS115.2117.4
Dilutive effect of stock options and other awards1.30.8
Weighted average shares used for diluted EPS116.5118.2
(Calculated using whole dollars and shares)
EPS
Basic$1.58 $1.40 
Diluted$1.57 $1.39 
v3.25.1
ASSETS IMPAIRMENTS AND RESTRUCTURING (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Restructuring Costs and Asset Impairment Charges [Abstract]  
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]
The following table summarizes the changes in asset impairments and restructuring reserves in first three months 2025 and full year 2024:

(Dollars in millions)Balance at January 1, 2025Provision/ AdjustmentsNon-cash Reductions/
Additions
Cash ReductionsBalance at March 31, 2025
Severance charges$23 $$— $(6)$18 
Restructuring and other charges— (6)
Total$26 $$— $(12)$23 

(Dollars in millions)
Balance at January 1, 2024Provision/ AdjustmentsNon-cash Reductions/
Additions
Cash ReductionsBalance at December 31, 2024
Non-cash charges$— $$(5)$— $— 
Severance charges26 25 — (28)23 
Restructuring and other charges— 21 — (18)
Total$26 $51 $(5)$(46)$26 
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
(Dollars in millions)First Quarter
20252024
Severance charges (1)(2)
$$11 
Restructuring and other charges (1)(3)
— 
Total$$11 

(1)Severance charges of $1 million and restructuring charges of $3 million in first quarter 2025 related to the closure of a heat-transfer fluids production line at a North America specialty fluids and energy facility in the Additives & Functional Products segment.
(2)Severance charges in first quarter 2024 related to corporate cost reductions actions which are reported in "Other".
(3)Charges of $5 million related to profitability improvement initiatives which are reported in "Other".
v3.25.1
Share Based Compensation Awards (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Schedule of Share-Based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions
The assumptions used in the determination of fair value for stock options granted in first quarter 2025 and 2024 are provided in the table below:
First Quarter
Assumptions20252024
Expected volatility rate30.61%30.21%
Expected dividend yield3.32%3.82%
Average risk-free interest rate4.42%4.34%
Expected term years6.86.7
v3.25.1
SEGMENT AND REGIONAL SALES INFORMATION (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Segment Information Disclosure
First Quarter 2025
Advanced MaterialsAdditives & Functional ProductsChemical IntermediatesFibers
Total Operating Segments
Other
Total Consolidated
Depreciation and amortization expense50 35 24 16 125 126 
Capital expenditures97 15 19 139 147 
(1)Other segment items for each reportable segment includes research and development expenses, other components of post-employment (benefit) cost, net and other (income) charges, net.
(2)Other is not considered an operating segment. Other includes the following which are not allocated to operating segments: 1) sales and costs from growth initiatives and businesses, 2) pension and other postretirement benefit plans income (expense), net, and 3) other income (charges), net.
(3)See Note 11, "Asset Impairments, Restructuring, and Other Charges, Net", for a description of included items.

First Quarter 2024
Advanced MaterialsAdditives & Functional ProductsChemical IntermediatesFibersTotal Operating SegmentsOtherTotal Consolidated
Depreciation and amortization expense49 36 25 16 126 127 
Capital expenditures150 11 11 178 185 
(1)Other segment items for each reportable segment includes research and development expenses, other components of post-employment (benefit) cost, net and other (income) charges, net.
(2)Other is not considered an operating segment. Other includes the following which are not allocated to operating segments: 1) sales and costs from growth initiatives and businesses, 2) pension and other postretirement benefit plans income (expense), net, and 3) other income (charges), net.
(3)See Note 11, "Asset Impairments, Restructuring, and Other Charges, Net", for a description of included items.
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated
First Quarter 2025
(Dollars in millions)Advanced MaterialsAdditives & Functional ProductsChemical IntermediatesFibersTotal Operating Segments
Sales$719 $733 $545 $288 $2,285 
Cost of sales511 526 492 176 1,705 
Selling, general and administrative expenses69 51 28 19 167 
Other segment items (1)
23 15 49 
Adjusted EBIT
116 141 19 88 364 
Reconciliation of segment Adjusted EBIT to consolidated earnings before income taxes ("EBT"):
Other adjusted EBIT (2)
(53)
Non-core items impacting EBIT
Asset impairments, restructuring, and other charges, net (3)
(9)
Net interest expense(49)
Consolidated EBT$253 
First Quarter 2024
(Dollars in millions)Advanced MaterialsAdditives & Functional ProductsChemical IntermediatesFibersTotal Operating Segments
Sales$748 $704 $523 $331 $2,306 
Cost of sales546 527 470 190 1,733 
Selling, general and administrative expenses77 53 31 20 181 
Other segment items (1)
21 15 46 
Adjusted EBIT104 109 16 117 346 
Reconciliation of segment Adjusted EBIT to consolidated EBT:
Other adjusted EBIT (2)
(72)
Non-core items impacting EBIT
Asset impairments, restructuring, and other charges, net (3)
(11)
Net interest expense(49)
Consolidated EBT$214 
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated
(Dollars in millions)First Quarter
Sales by Segment20252024
Advanced Materials$719 $748 
Additives & Functional Products733 704 
Chemical Intermediates545 523 
Fibers288 331 
Total Sales by Operating Segment2,285 2,306 
Other
Total Sales$2,290 $2,310 
March 31,December 31, 2024
(Dollars in millions)2025
Assets by Segment (1)
Advanced Materials$5,875 $5,735 
Additives & Functional Products
4,660 4,608 
Chemical Intermediates
1,625 1,586 
Fibers1,076 1,075 
Total Assets by Operating Segment13,236 13,004 
Corporate Assets1,735 2,209 
Total Assets$14,971 $15,213 
(1)Segment assets include accounts receivable, inventory, fixed assets, goodwill, and intangible assets.
v3.25.1
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Recently Issued Accounting Standards (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2024
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]      
Receivable Sold Under Factoring Arrangement $ 676 $ 698  
Supplier Finance Program, Obligation $ 67   $ 56
v3.25.1
INVENTORIES (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
At FIFO or average cost (approximates current cost) [Abstract]    
Finished goods $ 1,412 $ 1,321
Work in process 347 305
Raw materials and supplies 712 737
Total inventories at FIFO or average cost 2,471 2,363
Less: LIFO reserve 355 375
Total inventories $ 2,116 $ 1,988
Inventories valued on the LIFO method 50.00% 50.00%
v3.25.1
INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2024
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]      
Provision for income taxes $ 70 $ 49  
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent 28.00% 23.00%  
Unrecognized Tax Benefits $ 331   $ 321
v3.25.1
BORROWINGS Part 1 (Details) Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2024
Sep. 30, 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Total Borrowings $ 5,021   $ 5,017  
Borrowings due within one year 285   450  
Long-term borrowings 4,736   4,567  
Proceeds from borrowings 246 $ 742    
3.8% notes due March 2025 [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Long-term Debt $ 0   450  
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage 3.80%      
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date March 2025      
Repayments of Debt $ (450)      
1.875% notes due November 2026 [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Long-term Debt $ 539   518  
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage 1.875%      
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date November 2026      
7.60% debentures due February 2027 [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Long-term Debt $ 196   196  
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage 7.60%      
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date February 2027      
4.5% Notes Due Dec 2028 [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Long-term Debt $ 497   496  
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage 4.50%      
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date December 2028      
5.75% Notes Due March 2033        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Long-term Debt $ 496   496  
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage 5.75%      
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date March 2033      
5.625% Notes Due February 2034        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Long-term Debt $ 743   743  
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage 5.625%      
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date February 2034      
4.8% notes due September 2042 [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Long-term Debt $ 495   495  
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage 4.80%      
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date September 2042      
4.65% notes due October 2044 [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Long-term Debt $ 878   878  
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage 4.65%      
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date October 2044      
2027 Term Loan        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Long-term Debt $ 150   250  
Repayments of Debt (100)      
Debt Instrument, Face Amount 250      
Commercial paper and short-term borrowings [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Borrowings due within one year 285   0  
5.0% Notes Due Aug 2029        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Long-term Debt $ 742   $ 495  
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage 5.00%      
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date August 2029      
Debt Instrument, Face Amount $ 250     $ 750
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt $ 246      
v3.25.1
BORROWINGS Part 2 (Details) Credit Facility and Commercial Paper Borrowings - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Credit Facilities [Abstract]    
Borrowings due within one year $ 285 $ 450
Commercial Paper, Average Rate Paid 4.61%  
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]    
Credit Facilities [Abstract]    
Borrowings due within one year $ 0 0
Commercial paper and short-term borrowings [Member]    
Credit Facilities [Abstract]    
Borrowings due within one year 285 0
2027 Term Loan    
Credit Facilities [Abstract]    
Repayments of Debt 100  
Long-term Debt $ 150 $ 250
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate 5.55% 5.58%
Debt Instrument, Face Amount $ 250  
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]    
Credit Facilities [Abstract]    
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity $ 1,500  
v3.25.1
BORROWINGS Part 3 (Details) Fair Value - Fair Value, Recurring [Member] - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure $ 4,900  
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure 0 $ 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure $ 0 $ 0
v3.25.1
DERIVATIVE AND NON-DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Part 1 (Details)
€ in Millions, ¥ in Millions, MMBTU in Millions, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
EUR (€)
MMBTU
Mar. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2024
EUR (€)
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2025
USD ($)
MMBTU
Mar. 31, 2025
JPY (¥)
MMBTU
Dec. 31, 2024
EUR (€)
MMBTU
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
MMBTU
Dec. 31, 2024
JPY (¥)
MMBTU
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Derivative [Line Items]                      
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments           $ (14)     $ 1   $ (32)
Unrealized gain (loss) during period   $ (17) $ 5                
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Euro Member Countries, Euro | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]                      
Derivative [Line Items]                      
Derivative, Notional Amount | € € 447             € 428      
Energy Related Derivative [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]                      
Derivative [Line Items]                      
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount | MMBTU 3         3 3 10 10 10  
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Net Investment Hedging [Member]                      
Derivative [Line Items]                      
Derivatives used in Net Investment Hedge, Increase (Decrease), Gross of Tax   (2)                  
1.50% Notes Due 2023 and 1.875% Notes Due 2026 [Member] | Euro Member Countries, Euro | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Net Investment Hedging [Member]                      
Derivative [Line Items]                      
Notional Amount of Nonderivative Instruments € 499 539   € 499 $ 518            
3.8% notes due March 2025 [Member] | Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Euro Member Countries, Euro | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Net Investment Hedging [Member] | Tranche Two                      
Derivative [Line Items]                      
Derivative Notional Amount, Settled in Period   351                  
3.8% notes due March 2025 [Member] | Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | United States of America, Dollars | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Net Investment Hedging [Member] | Tranche Two                      
Derivative [Line Items]                      
Derivative Notional Amount, Settled in Period   375                  
3.8% notes due March 2025 [Member] | Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | United States of America, Dollars | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Net Investment Hedging [Member] | Tranche One                      
Derivative [Line Items]                      
Derivative Notional Amount, Settled in Period   50                  
3.8% notes due March 2025 [Member] | Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Japan, Yen | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Net Investment Hedging [Member] | Tranche One                      
Derivative [Line Items]                      
Derivative Notional Amount, Settled in Period   7,400                  
4.5% Notes Due Dec 2028 [Member] | Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Euro Member Countries, Euro | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Net Investment Hedging [Member]                      
Derivative [Line Items]                      
Derivative Notional Amount, Settled in Period   229                  
Derivative Notional Amount, Entered in Period | € 236                    
4.5% Notes Due Dec 2028 [Member] | Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Euro Member Countries, Euro | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Net Investment Hedging [Member] | Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Tranche Three                      
Derivative [Line Items]                      
Derivative Notional Amount, Entered in Period | € 48                    
4.5% Notes Due Dec 2028 [Member] | Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | United States of America, Dollars | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Net Investment Hedging [Member]                      
Derivative [Line Items]                      
Derivative Notional Amount, Settled in Period   245                  
Derivative Notional Amount, Entered in Period   245                  
4.5% Notes Due Dec 2028 [Member] | Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | United States of America, Dollars | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Net Investment Hedging [Member] | Tranche Two                      
Derivative [Line Items]                      
Derivative Notional Amount, Entered in Period | € 50                    
4.5% Notes Due Dec 2028 [Member] | Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | United States of America, Dollars | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Net Investment Hedging [Member] | Tranche Three                      
Derivative [Line Items]                      
Derivative Notional Amount, Entered in Period | € 50                    
4.5% Notes Due Dec 2028 [Member] | Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Japan, Yen | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Net Investment Hedging [Member] | Tranche Two                      
Derivative [Line Items]                      
Derivative Notional Amount, Entered in Period | € 7,900                    
5.75% Notes Due March 2033 | Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Euro Member Countries, Euro | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Net Investment Hedging [Member]                      
Derivative [Line Items]                      
Derivative Notional Amount, Settled in Period   282                  
Derivative Notional Amount, Entered in Period | € 290                    
5.75% Notes Due March 2033 | Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | United States of America, Dollars | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Net Investment Hedging [Member]                      
Derivative [Line Items]                      
Derivative Notional Amount, Settled in Period   300                  
Derivative Notional Amount, Entered in Period   $ 300                  
5.625% Notes Due February 2034 | Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Euro Member Countries, Euro | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Net Investment Hedging [Member]                      
Derivative [Line Items]                      
Derivative Notional Amount, Entered in Period | € 97                    
5.625% Notes Due February 2034 | Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | United States of America, Dollars | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Net Investment Hedging [Member]                      
Derivative [Line Items]                      
Derivative Notional Amount, Entered in Period | € 100                    
Debt with Various Maturities | Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Euro Member Countries, Euro | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Net Investment Hedging [Member]                      
Derivative [Line Items]                      
Derivative, Notional Amount | € 1,449             € 1,543      
Debt with Various Maturities | Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Japan, Yen | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Net Investment Hedging [Member]                      
Derivative [Line Items]                      
Derivative, Notional Amount | ¥             ¥ 7,885     ¥ 7,385  
5.0% Notes Due Aug 2029 | Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Euro Member Countries, Euro | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Net Investment Hedging [Member]                      
Derivative [Line Items]                      
Derivative Notional Amount, Entered in Period | € 97                    
5.0% Notes Due Aug 2029 | Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | United States of America, Dollars | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Net Investment Hedging [Member]                      
Derivative [Line Items]                      
Derivative Notional Amount, Entered in Period | € € 100                    
v3.25.1
DERIVATIVE AND NON-DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Part 2 (Details)
€ in Millions, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
EUR (€)
Mar. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2024
EUR (€)
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]        
Derivative Assets [Abstract]        
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset   $ 19   $ 97
Derivative Liabilities [Abstract]        
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability   34   62
Derivative, Fair Value, Net   (15)   35
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Commodity Contract [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member]        
Derivative Assets [Abstract]        
Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Instrument Assets at Fair Value   1   0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Commodity Contract [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Current Liabilities [Member]        
Derivative Liabilities [Abstract]        
Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Instrument Liabilities at Fair Value   0   4
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member]        
Derivative Assets [Abstract]        
Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Instrument Assets at Fair Value   0   6
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]        
Derivative Assets [Abstract]        
Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Instrument Assets at Fair Value   0   3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Current Liabilities [Member]        
Derivative Liabilities [Abstract]        
Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Instrument Liabilities at Fair Value   7   0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]        
Derivative Liabilities [Abstract]        
Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Instrument Liabilities at Fair Value   3   0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]        
Derivative Assets [Abstract]        
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset   0   0
Net Investment Hedging [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member]        
Derivative Assets [Abstract]        
Derivative Instruments in Hedges, Net Investment in Foreign Operations, Assets, Fair Value   0   19
Net Investment Hedging [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]        
Derivative Assets [Abstract]        
Derivative Instruments in Hedges, Net Investment in Foreign Operations, Assets, Fair Value   18   69
Net Investment Hedging [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Current Liabilities [Member]        
Derivative Assets [Abstract]        
Derivative Instruments in Hedges, Net Investment in Foreign Operations, Assets, Fair Value   0   4
Net Investment Hedging [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]        
Derivative Assets [Abstract]        
Derivative Instruments in Hedges, Net Investment in Foreign Operations, Assets, Fair Value   24   54
Net Investment Hedging [Member] | Euro Member Countries, Euro | 1.50% Notes Due 2023 and 1.875% Notes Due 2026 [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]        
Non-Derivatives, Carrying Value [Abstract]        
Notional Amount of Nonderivative Instruments € 499 $ 539 € 499 $ 518
v3.25.1
DERIVATIVE AND NON-DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Part 3 (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2024
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Sales $ 2,290 $ 2,310  
Cost of sales 1,723 1,778  
Net interest expense 49 49  
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives and Non-derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax [Abstract]      
Change in cumulative translation adjustment, before tax (1) $ (4)  
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax (15)   $ 33
Summary of Derivative Instruments [Abstract]      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Unrealized Gain Loss From Hedges Before Tax 75   $ 154
Price Risk Cash Flow Hedge Unrealized Gain to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months $ (6)    
Commodity Contract [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]      
Pre-tax Amount of Gain (Loss) reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Into Income (Effective Portion) [Abstract]      
Derivative Instrument, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income, Effective Portion, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] Cost of sales Cost of sales  
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives and Non-derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax [Abstract]      
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax $ 1 $ (4)  
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]      
Pre-tax Amount of Gain (Loss) reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Into Income (Effective Portion) [Abstract]      
Derivative Instrument, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income, Effective Portion, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] Sales Sales  
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives and Non-derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax [Abstract]      
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax $ (17) $ 7  
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]      
Pre-tax Amount of Gain (Loss) reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Into Income (Effective Portion) [Abstract]      
Derivative Instrument, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income, Effective Portion, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] Net interest expense Net interest expense  
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives and Non-derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax [Abstract]      
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax $ 1 $ 0  
Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Fair Value Hedging [Member] | Net Interest Expense      
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives and Non-derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax [Abstract]      
Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedges Recognized in Earnings 0 (1)  
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Hedged Item in Fair Value Hedge 0 1  
Foreign Exchange [Member] | Net Investment Hedging [Member]      
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives and Non-derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax [Abstract]      
Change in cumulative translation adjustment, before tax (21) 12  
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]      
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives and Non-derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax [Abstract]      
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net 3 (5)  
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Net Investment Hedging [Member]      
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives and Non-derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax [Abstract]      
Change in cumulative translation adjustment, before tax (103) 39  
AOCI, Derivative Qualifying as Hedge, Excluded Component $ 66 $ (10)  
v3.25.1
RETIREMENT PLANS (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2024
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]    
Components of net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]    
Service cost $ 0 $ 0
Interest cost 5 6
Expected return on assets (1) (1)
Prior service credit, net 0 (3)
Net periodic benefit (credit) cost 4 2
Foreign Plan [Member] | Pension Plan [Member]    
Components of net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]    
Service cost 2 2
Interest cost 6 6
Expected return on assets (7) (7)
Prior service credit, net 0 0
Net periodic benefit (credit) cost 1 1
UNITED STATES | Pension Plan [Member]    
Components of net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]    
Service cost 4 5
Interest cost 18 18
Expected return on assets (22) (24)
Prior service credit, net 0 0
Net periodic benefit (credit) cost $ 0 $ (1)
v3.25.1
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS AND ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies [Roll Forward]    
Beginning of period $ 284  
End of period 282 $ 284
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Balance Sheet Classification [Abstract]    
Accrued Environmental Loss Contingencies, Current 20 15
Accrued Environmental Loss Contingencies, Noncurrent 262 269
Environmental Remediation [Member]    
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies [Roll Forward]    
Beginning of period 252 252
Changes in estimates recognized in earnings and other 1 13
Cash reductions (3) (13)
End of period $ 250 252
Expected Payment Period of Environmental Contingencies approximately 30 years  
Environmental Remediation [Member] | Minimum [Member]    
Site Contingency [Line Items]    
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss $ 250 252
Environmental Remediation [Member] | Maximum [Member]    
Site Contingency [Line Items]    
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss 503 495
Environmental ARO [Member]    
Site Contingency [Line Items]    
Best Estimate Accrued to-date For Asset Retirement Obligation 32 32
Non Environmental ARO [Member]    
Site Contingency [Line Items]    
Best Estimate Accrued to-date For Asset Retirement Obligation $ 54 $ 53
v3.25.1
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Part 1 (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]        
Dividends, Per Share $ 0.83 $ 0.81    
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent $ 5,871   $ 5,779  
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest 5,944 $ 5,608 5,852 $ 5,530
Net earnings attributable to Eastman 182 165    
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest 1 0    
Net earnings including noncontrolling interest 183 165    
Cash dividends declared (96) (96)    
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (7) (9) 5  
Share-based Compensation Expense 23 21    
Stock Option Exercises 2 7    
Other (12) (9)    
Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest (1) (1)    
Noncontrolling interest 73   73  
Common Stock [Member]        
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent 2 2 2 2
Net earnings attributable to Eastman 0 0    
Cash dividends declared 0 0    
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 0 0    
Share-based Compensation Expense 0 0    
Stock Option Exercises 0 0    
Other 0 0    
Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest 0 0    
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]        
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent 2,476 2,388 2,463 2,368
Net earnings attributable to Eastman 0 0    
Cash dividends declared 0 0    
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 0 0    
Share-based Compensation Expense 23 21    
Stock Option Exercises 2 7    
Other (12) (8)    
Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest 0 0    
Retained Earnings [Member]        
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent 10,099 9,559 10,013 9,490
Net earnings attributable to Eastman 182 165    
Cash dividends declared (96) (96)    
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 0 0    
Share-based Compensation Expense 0 0    
Stock Option Exercises 0 0    
Other 0 0    
Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest 0 0    
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]        
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent (321) (328) (314) (319)
Net earnings attributable to Eastman 0 0    
Cash dividends declared 0 0    
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (7) (9)    
Share-based Compensation Expense 0 0    
Stock Option Exercises 0 0    
Other 0 0    
Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest 0 0    
Treasury Stock, Common        
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent (6,385) (6,083) (6,385) (6,083)
Net earnings attributable to Eastman 0 0    
Cash dividends declared 0 0    
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 0 0    
Share-based Compensation Expense 0 0    
Stock Option Exercises 0 0    
Other 0 0    
Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest 0 0    
Parent [Member]        
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent 5,871 5,538 5,779 5,458
Net earnings attributable to Eastman 182 165    
Cash dividends declared (96) (96)    
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (7) (9)    
Share-based Compensation Expense 23 21    
Stock Option Exercises 2 7    
Other (12) (8)    
Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest 0 0    
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]        
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest 1 0    
Cash dividends declared 0 0    
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 0 0    
Share-based Compensation Expense 0 0    
Stock Option Exercises 0 0    
Other 0 (1)    
Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest (1) (1)    
Noncontrolling interest $ 73 $ 70 $ 73 $ 72
v3.25.1
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Part 2 AOCI (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]        
Cumulative Translation Adjustment $ (309)   $ (317) $ (297)
Change in cumulative translation adjustment 8 $ (10) (20)  
Benefit Plans Unrecognized Prior Service Credits 3   3 11
Change in Benefit Plans Unrecognized Prior Service Credits 0   (8)  
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments (14)   1 (32)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax (15)   33  
Unrealized Losses on Investments (1)   (1) (1)
Change in Unrealized Losses on Investments 0   0  
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax (321)   (314) $ (319)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) $ (7) $ (9) $ 5  
v3.25.1
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Part 3 OCI (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2024
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax [Abstract]      
Change in cumulative translation adjustment, before tax $ (1) $ (4)  
Amortization of unrecognized prior service credits 0 (3)  
Unrealized gain (loss) during period (17) 5  
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), Reclassification, before Tax (3) (1)  
Total other comprehensive income (loss), before tax (21) (3)  
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:      
Change in cumulative translation adjustment 8 (10) $ (20)
Amortization of unrecognized prior service credits 0 (2)  
Unrealized gain (loss) during period (13) 4  
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income, net (2) (1)  
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) $ (7) $ (9) $ 5
v3.25.1
EARNINGS AND DIVIDENDS PER SHARE (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]    
Net earnings attributable to Eastman $ 182 $ 165
Weighted average shares used for basic EPS (in shares) 115,200,000 117,400,000
Dilutive effect of stock options and other awards 1,300,000 800,000
Weighted average shares used for diluted EPS (in shares) 116,500,000 118,200,000
Earnings Per Share, Basic $ 1.58 $ 1.40
Earnings Per Share, Diluted $ 1.57 $ 1.39
Underlying options excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share (in shares) 1,716,564 1,583,247
Cash dividends declared (per share) $ 0.83 $ 0.81
Shares repurchased (in shares) 0 0
v3.25.1
ASSETS IMPAIRMENTS AND RESTRUCTURING (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2024
Jun. 30, 2024
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Severance Costs $ 1 $ 11  
Business Exit Costs 8 0  
Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions 9 11  
Restructuring Charge [Roll Forward]      
Balance at Beginning of Period 26 26 $ 26
Provision / Adjustments 9   51
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment 0   (5)
Cash Reductions (12)   (46)
Balance at End of Period 23    
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions (9) (11)  
Facility Closing [Member]      
Restructuring Charge [Roll Forward]      
Balance at Beginning of Period 3 0 0
Provision / Adjustments 8   21
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment 0   0
Cash Reductions (6)   (18)
Balance at End of Period 5    
Employee Severance [Member]      
Restructuring Charge [Roll Forward]      
Balance at Beginning of Period 23 26 26
Provision / Adjustments 1   25
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment 0   0
Cash Reductions (6)   (28)
Balance at End of Period 18    
Non-Cash Charges [Member]      
Restructuring Charge [Roll Forward]      
Balance at Beginning of Period 0 $ 0 0
Provision / Adjustments     5
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment     5
Cash Reductions     $ 0
growth and profitability improvement initiatives | Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Business Exit Costs 5    
closure of a heat-transfer fluids production line | Additives And Functional Products [Member]      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Severance Costs 1    
Business Exit Costs $ 3    
v3.25.1
Share Based Compensation Awards (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]    
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense, after Tax $ 17 $ 15
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense 23 $ 21
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount $ 3  
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition 3 years  
Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price $ 100.56 $ 86.15
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value $ 26.99 $ 21.16
Share-based compensation expense, retirement eligibility preceding the requisite vesting period $ 8 $ 6
Share-Based Payment Arrangement    
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]    
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense 14 $ 14
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount $ 117  
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period 332 339
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition 3 years  
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)    
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]    
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period 176 181
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period 3 years  
Employee Stock Option    
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]    
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense $ 9 $ 7
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period 3 years  
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross 408 389
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Terms of Award ten years  
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate 30.61% 30.21%
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate 3.32% 3.82%
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate 4.42% 4.34%
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term 6 years 9 months 18 days 6 years 8 months 12 days
v3.25.1
SEGMENT AND REGIONAL SALES INFORMATION (Details)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Segment
Mar. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Number of Operating Segments | Segment 4    
Sales [Abstract]      
Sales $ 2,290 $ 2,310  
Cost of sales 1,723 1,778  
Earnings (Loss) Before Interest and Taxes [Abstract]      
Earnings before interest and taxes 302 263  
Selling, general and administrative expenses 182 191  
Asset impairments, restructuring, and other charges, net 9 11  
Interest Income (Expense), Net (49) (49)  
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest 253 214  
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization 126 127  
Segment, Expenditure, Addition to Long-Lived Assets 147 185  
Assets by Segment 14,971   $ 15,213
Operating Segments [Member]      
Sales [Abstract]      
Sales 2,285 2,306  
Cost of sales 1,705 1,733  
Earnings (Loss) Before Interest and Taxes [Abstract]      
Selling, general and administrative expenses 167 181  
Segment Reporting, Other Segment Item, Amount 49 46  
Adjusted income (loss) from continuing operations before interest expense, interest income, income taxes, noncontrolling interests, net 364 346  
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization 125 126  
Segment, Expenditure, Addition to Long-Lived Assets 139 178  
Assets by Segment 13,236   13,004
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]      
Sales [Abstract]      
Sales 5 4  
Earnings (Loss) Before Interest and Taxes [Abstract]      
Adjusted income (loss) from continuing operations before interest expense, interest income, income taxes, noncontrolling interests, net (53) (72)  
Asset impairments, restructuring, and other charges, net (9) (11)  
Interest Income (Expense), Net (49) (49)  
Additives And Functional Products [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]      
Sales [Abstract]      
Sales 733 704  
Cost of sales 526 527  
Earnings (Loss) Before Interest and Taxes [Abstract]      
Selling, general and administrative expenses 51 53  
Segment Reporting, Other Segment Item, Amount 15 15  
Adjusted income (loss) from continuing operations before interest expense, interest income, income taxes, noncontrolling interests, net 141 109  
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization 35 36  
Segment, Expenditure, Addition to Long-Lived Assets 15 11  
Assets by Segment 4,660   4,608
Advanced Materials [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]      
Sales [Abstract]      
Sales 719 748  
Cost of sales 511 546  
Earnings (Loss) Before Interest and Taxes [Abstract]      
Selling, general and administrative expenses 69 77  
Segment Reporting, Other Segment Item, Amount 23 21  
Adjusted income (loss) from continuing operations before interest expense, interest income, income taxes, noncontrolling interests, net 116 104  
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization 50 49  
Segment, Expenditure, Addition to Long-Lived Assets 97 150  
Assets by Segment 5,875   5,735
Chemical Intermediates [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]      
Sales [Abstract]      
Sales 545 523  
Cost of sales 492 470  
Earnings (Loss) Before Interest and Taxes [Abstract]      
Selling, general and administrative expenses 28 31  
Segment Reporting, Other Segment Item, Amount 6 6  
Adjusted income (loss) from continuing operations before interest expense, interest income, income taxes, noncontrolling interests, net 19 16  
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization 24 25  
Segment, Expenditure, Addition to Long-Lived Assets 19 11  
Assets by Segment 1,625   1,586
Fibers [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]      
Sales [Abstract]      
Sales 288 331  
Cost of sales 176 190  
Earnings (Loss) Before Interest and Taxes [Abstract]      
Selling, general and administrative expenses 19 20  
Segment Reporting, Other Segment Item, Amount 5 4  
Adjusted income (loss) from continuing operations before interest expense, interest income, income taxes, noncontrolling interests, net 88 117  
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization 16 16  
Segment, Expenditure, Addition to Long-Lived Assets 8 6  
Assets by Segment 1,076   1,075
Corporate Assets      
Earnings (Loss) Before Interest and Taxes [Abstract]      
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization 1 1  
Segment, Expenditure, Addition to Long-Lived Assets 8 $ 7  
Assets by Segment $ 1,735   $ 2,209