Eastman Kodak (NYSE:KODK) Shares Gap Up – Should You Buy?

Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:KODK)’s stock price gapped up before the market opened on Friday . The stock had previously closed at $6.89, but opened at $7.53. Eastman Kodak shares last traded at $7.5170, with a volume of 924,658 shares traded.

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

Analysts Set New Price Targets

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

Eastman Kodak Stock Performance

The company has a market capitalization of $674.32 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -3.91 and a beta of 1.49. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $7.44 and its 200 day moving average price is $7.23. The company has a current ratio of 0.79, a quick ratio of 0.48 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01.

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

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Eastman Kodak

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. BNP Paribas Financial Markets boosted its holdings in shares of Eastman Kodak by 78.2% in the 2nd quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets now owns 6,207 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $35,000 after buying an additional 2,723 shares during the last quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Eastman Kodak by 2,394.0% during the fourth quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 7,033 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $59,000 after buying an additional 6,751 shares during the last quarter. Headlands Technologies LLC bought a new stake in Eastman Kodak during the second quarter worth $45,000. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC raised its position in Eastman Kodak by 239.7% during the second quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 8,075 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $46,000 after acquiring an additional 5,698 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new stake in Eastman Kodak in the fourth quarter valued at $71,000. Institutional investors own 33.65% of the company’s stock.

About Eastman Kodak

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.