The Eastern Company reported earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2023. For the third quarter, the company reported sales was USD 65.64 million compared to USD 71.64 million a year ago. Net income was USD 3.06 million compared to USD 4.86 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.49 compared to USD 0.72 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.49 compared to USD 0.72 a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 0.49 compared to USD 0.78 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 0.49 compared to USD 0.78 a year ago.
For the nine months, sales was USD 206.47 million compared to USD 210.19 million a year ago. Net income was USD 5.07 million compared to USD 11.93 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.81 compared to USD 1.75 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.81 compared to USD 1.74 a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 0.81 compared to USD 1.92 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 0.81 compared to USD 1.91 a year ago.