• Eastman forecast Q2 adjusted EPS of $1.70-$1.90, assuming stable consumer demand.
• Guidance reflects expectation for substantially higher Chemical Intermediates spreads, offset by about $45 million of planned maintenance costs.
• Price actions target about $500 million of increases for remainder of 2026 to offset higher raw material and distribution costs.
• Capital spending expected at about $400 million in 2026, about $150 million below 2025.
• Operating cash flow still seen approaching 2025 levels, despite working-capital pressure from raw material inflation.

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