Eastern Co
Ownership
Ownership Structure
Who owns Eastern Co (EML)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 80.9% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 78.0%.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barington Capital Group L P | 10.80 | 650,000 | +0.9 | 06/30/2026 |
| Minerva Advisors LLC | 9.08 | 546,402 | +0.0 | 06/30/2026 |
| Gamco Investors, Inc. Et Al | 8.38 | 504,419 | -1.5 | 06/30/2026 |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. | 6.42 | 386,198 | +0.0 | 06/30/2026 |
| BlackRock Inc | 5.12 | 308,031 | -1.5 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 3.74 | 224,936 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| Tieton Capital Management, LLC | 3.61 | 217,210 | +186.0 | 06/30/2026 |
| Gabelli Funds LLC | 2.69 | 162,000 | -1.8 | 06/30/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1290 VT GAMCO Small Company Value IB | 4.72 | 284,000 | +0.0 | 07/31/2026 |
| Tieton Small Cap Value | 3.61 | 217,210 | +186.0 | 06/30/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Insider holdings
| Person | Role | Shares | Value | As of | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everets John | Director | 143,541 | 3,674,650 $ | Sep 16, 2026 | direct |
| DiSanto Frederick D. | Director | 106,329 | 2,722,022 $ | Sep 15, 2026 | direct |
| Mitarotonda James A | Director | 47,613 | 1,218,893 $ | Sep 16, 2026 | direct |
| Scott Peggy | Director | 27,258 | 697,805 $ | Sep 16, 2026 | direct |
| Galbato Chan | Director | 5,384 | 137,830 $ | Sep 16, 2026 | direct |
Holdings as of each person's most recent SEC Form 4 filing — excluding options and RSUs, which are not shares yet. Holdings may have changed between two filings.
Insiders
Insider Transactions
| Date | Person | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Scott Peggy | Director | Buy | 996 | 25.25 | 25,149 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Mitarotonda James A | Director | Buy | 1,423 | 25.25 | 35,931 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Everets John | Director | Buy | 1,037 | 25.25 | 26,184 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Galbato Chan | Director | Buy | 1,217 | 25.25 | 30,729 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | DiSanto Frederick D. | Director | Other | 905 | 25.25 | 22,851 |
Reportable transactions by officers and major shareholders from SEC Form 4 filings. "Other" includes things like stock grants and option exercises without a buy/sell character. View all insider transactions →
Data as of: September 18, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.