Eastman Kodak Target of Unusually High Options Trading (NYSE:KODK)

Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:KODK) was the target of some unusual options trading activity on Friday. Traders bought 4,240 call options on the stock. This is an increase of 66% compared to the average volume of 2,553 call options.

Eastman Kodak Price Performance

NYSE:KODK opened at $7.00 on Friday. Eastman Kodak has a 52-week low of $4.93 and a 52-week high of $9.96. The company has a market cap of $674.32 million, a P/E ratio of -3.91 and a beta of 1.49. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, a quick ratio of 0.48 and a current ratio of 0.79. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $7.44 and its 200 day simple moving average is $7.23.

Eastman Kodak (NYSE:KODK) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, March 12th. The technology company reported ($1.23) earnings per share for the quarter. Eastman Kodak had a negative return on equity of 19.96% and a negative net margin of 11.97%.The company had revenue of $290.00 million for the quarter.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Eastman Kodak

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of KODK. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its position in Eastman Kodak by 9.9% during the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 5,712,683 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $48,329,000 after buying an additional 514,558 shares during the last quarter. Marshall Wace LLP lifted its position in shares of Eastman Kodak by 32.8% in the fourth quarter. Marshall Wace LLP now owns 3,817,610 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $32,297,000 after buying an additional 942,413 shares during the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC lifted its position in shares of Eastman Kodak by 3.4% in the second quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 1,636,651 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $9,249,000 after buying an additional 53,959 shares during the last quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Eastman Kodak by 225.8% during the 4th quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 830,732 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $7,028,000 after acquiring an additional 575,733 shares during the period. Finally, Bridgeway Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Eastman Kodak by 3.6% during the 2nd quarter. Bridgeway Capital Management LLC now owns 760,108 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $4,295,000 after acquiring an additional 26,729 shares during the period. 33.65% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several analysts have issued reports on the company. Wall Street Zen raised Eastman Kodak from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, November 15th. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Eastman Kodak in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Sell rating, Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Sell”.

Trending Headlines about Eastman Kodak

Here are the key news stories impacting Eastman Kodak this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 revenue growth and strong segment performance — Kodak reported $290M in Q4 revenue, up about 9% year‑over‑year, and management highlighted strong segment results that spurred after‑hours buying interest. Eastman Kodak stock rallies after-hours as Q4 revenue jumps on strong segment performance
• Positive Sentiment: Big cash and operating‑cash improvement — cash from operations surged and cash & cash equivalents rose materially (Quartr/issuer figures show a sharp increase), which reduces short‑term liquidity risk and gives management more flexibility. Kodak Stock Rises After Q4 Earnings, Cash Surge
• Positive Sentiment: Unusually strong options and volume signal bullish investor positioning — call buying was elevated and share volume outpaced the average, suggesting traders are positioning for further upside today.
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call materials and management remarks are available — the prepared remarks and slide deck provide detail on strategy and capital allocation; investors should review for guidance and margin targets. Eastman Kodak Company (KODK) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Prepared Remarks Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Market reaction context — the stock is trading above recent moving averages with higher-than-normal intraday volume, reflecting short‑term interest that may be sentiment‑driven. Eastman Kodak (KODK) Market data
• Negative Sentiment: GAAP loss and negative EPS — Kodak reported a net loss and diluted EPS of -$1.23 for the quarter, which keeps valuation metrics and long‑term profitability questions in focus for investors. Kodak Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Financial Results
• Negative Sentiment: Mixed profitability and sizable non‑GAAP adjustments — while gross profit improved, headline net losses and one‑time items reduce clarity on sustainable earnings; review the full Quiver/third‑party summary for the details and balance‑sheet shifts. Eastman Kodak Company (KODK) Stock Rises on Q4 2025 Earnings

Eastman Kodak Company Profile

Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE: KODK) is a global technology firm specializing in imaging, printing and advanced materials. The company offers a wide array of products and services that enable customers to create, manage and share visual content across traditional and digital platforms. Its core offerings include graphic communications solutions, enterprise inkjet systems, packaging technologies, functional printing and micro 3D printing systems.

Kodak’s graphic communications segment serves commercial printers, packaging converters and publishing houses with offset plates, digital presses, workflow software and services designed to streamline production.