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Mark Costa

Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Eastman Chemical Company

Search every verified Mark Costa interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Mark Costa, chairman and CEO of Eastman Chemical, discussed the company's second-quarter 2026 results during an earnings call on July 30, 2026. He stated that the company does not expect improvement in weak discretionary end markets such as automotive, building and construction, and consumer durables, while noting modest growth in stable markets across the portfolio. Costa also said Eastman has not yet seen a material impact on end market demand from the war in the region. Costa highlighted the company's discipline around price and cost management, citing its track record of responding to raw material increases and maintaining pricing during market softening. He also mentioned that Eastman's commercial team had managed prices, costs, and volumes effectively, with revenue expected to be $500 million higher due to pricing actions taken during the year. Regarding mergers and acquisitions, Costa said the M&A market has picked up activity and valuations have become more rational, but declined to provide specifics on potential deals.

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