10 High Growth Chemical Stocks to Buy

8. Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 37

Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) is one of the 10 High Growth Chemical Stocks to Buy.

Citi lowered its price target on Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) from $84 to $83 on April 16, 2026. Despite the price target cut, the firm maintained a Buy rating on the stock. Citi’s new update was part of price target adjustments on the commodity chemicals following the firm’s first-quarter preview.

Separately, on April 14, 2026, JPMorgan upgraded its rating on Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) from Neutral to Overweight with a price target of $80, up from $70. The firm is surprised that the company’s shares have not yet seen appreciation since the beginning of the ongoing conflict with Iran. It sticks with a bullish outlook for 2026, as it anticipates an upward trend in the June quarter EBITDA, owing to favorable changes in commodity prices. Accordingly, JPMorgan labels Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) as a strong risk/reward vehicle for total returns, suggesting the current valuations as an attractive entry point for investors.

Founded in 1920, Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) is a global specialty chemicals company with headquarters in Tennessee. The company produces an array of advanced materials, functional layers, and specialty additives found in everyday items from transportation to consumables.