Eastman Kodak Co. (KODK)
NYSEIndustrialsIndustrial - MachinerySnapshot 2026-09-09
$9.01-2.91%
Close 2026-09-09 · 1-day change
NYSEIndustrialsIndustrial - MachinerySnapshot 2026-09-09
Intact: The reason to own it still holds.
Kodak is restructuring and improving after losses. The company completed acquisitions that could boost growth. It trades cheaply with a price about 31% below analyst consensus. Analysts expect modest 1.3% revenue growth next year.
Kodak remains loss-making with elevated risk. Revenue growth is weak and expected to decline over three to five years. The recent sharp selloff shows investor doubts. Key leadership retirements may hurt innovation.
The market prices in slow revenue growth near 1% and a continuation of losses. The stock trades about 31% below analyst consensus valuation, reflecting elevated risk and weak outlook.
Breaks if: significant deterioration in leverage or liquidity
Breaks if: acquisitions fail to improve revenue or margins
net income remains negative beyond next 4 quarters
This is not a price target or investment advice.
A long-form read on the 1–3 year hold thesis. It updates when the weekly evidence changes.
This investment represents a turnaround play with a medium confidence level. KODK is working on improving its financial performance, but it faces challenges in a tough sector environment.
The market currently prices KODK as cheap compared to its peers, reflecting a justified valuation despite its fragile earnings quality. There is an expectations gap, suggesting that investors may not fully anticipate potential challenges ahead.
Management is on track with priorities to drive revenue and improve Operational EBITDA, showing strong year-over-year growth. However, there is an elevated risk of a next-quarter earnings miss, as KODK has struggled with consistent performance in recent quarters.
The future performance of KODK hinges on the results of sector bellwethers and the potential for inflation to impact interest rates. Positive momentum in the Industrials sector could provide support, while any signs of weakness could pose risks.
The most important moves since the prior daily snapshot.
Yes, our read has strengthened. Kodak's revenue grew 18% in Q2 2026. This supports management's goal for revenue and profit growth. The company also made an acquisition that enhances its market position. There are no new threats to the thesis at this time.
as of 2026-09-09
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Breaks if: annual revenue growth falls below 0%
Over the next 1 to 3 years, KODK's performance will depend on its ability to navigate sector challenges and execute on its growth strategies. Not investment advice.