Kodak

Name

Kodak

Legal name

Eastman Kodak Company

Website

https://kodak.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1888

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing and Imaging Technology

NAICS

Printing and Related Support Activities (3231), Printing Ink Manufacturing (325910), Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing (334)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555), Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081)

akta.pro primary industry

Production & High-Volume Printing Systems (HDACAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Inkjet Printers (HDACAEAA), Packaging Inks (IMAEAHAH), Polyester & Nylon Films (PET/BOPET, PA/BOPA) (IMALABAB)

Keywords

• Commercial printing equipment
• Offset printing plates
• Specialty chemicals manufacturing
• Motion picture film
• Consumer digital cameras

Headquarters

HQ city

Rochester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Print (Commercial Printing Equipment, Plates, Workflow Software, Inks): Kodak's largest segment encompassing digital printing presses (inkjet PROSPER series, NEXPRESS sheetfed), offset printing solutions (plates, platesetters), workflow software (PRINERGY), imprinting systems, and associated inks and consumables. Revenue is generated through equipment sales, consumables (perpetual and recurring), software subscriptions (Prinergy On Demand cloud services), and service/maintenance contracts. The Print segment generated $195M in Q4 2025 with 4% growth.
2. Advanced Materials & Chemicals (AMC): Second-largest and fastest-growing segment including specialty chemicals (custom synthesis, heterocycles, specialty polymers), functional printing, ESTAR-PET films, fabric inks, pharmaceutical products (KSMs, PBS, WFI), and coating services. AMC grew 25% to $85M in Q4 2025. Revenue includes toll manufacturing, reagent sales, and cGMP pharmaceutical product sales. Kodak manufactures 500+ different final chemicals annually.
3. Motion Picture and Still Film: Traditional film business covering camera films for motion picture (KODAK VISION3, KODAK VERITA 200D) and still photography (consumer and professional film including Kodacolor 100 and 200, Ektar). Revenue from film product sales, camera films, post-production services, and film awards/events. Recently launched new film products including Kodacolor 100 and 200 35mm color negative films.
4. Licensing and Brand Royalties (Consumer Electronics): Kodak licenses its brand to third parties for consumer products including TVs (SPPL in India), digital cameras (Reto Project's Charmera), WiFi photo frames, projectors, battery-powered devices, and family technology products (Hubble Connected). Revenue generated as royalties with minimal operational investment.
5. Professional Services and Training: Kodak generates service revenue through CTP service plans (Premier, Plus, Remote tiers), equipment relocation services, training and education programs, and customer portal/shop operations. Service contracts offer remote support (resolving over 50% of issues remotely) and on-site maintenance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Kodak is a diversified technology company operating in three primary segments: Print (digital inkjet presses, sheetfed presses, offset plates, CTP platesetters, PRINERGY workflow software, inks and consumables), Advanced Materials & Chemicals (custom synthesis, specialty polymers, cGMP pharmaceutical buffers and KSMs, ESTAR-PET films, and the RaiCore battery electrode platform), and Film (motion picture and still photography film). Kodak also licenses its brand for consumer electronics (TVs, keychain cameras, smart frames, family tech) and sells consumer cameras and accessories.

Product overview

Kodak operates as a diversified technology company organized into three primary segments: Print, Advanced Materials & Chemicals, and Film. The Print segment encompasses digital printing solutions (including the PROSPER inkjet presses, NEXFINITY/NEXPRESS digital presses, DIGIMASTER production systems), offset printing solutions (plates, platesetters, SONORA process-free plates, SQUARESPOT imaging technology), workflow software (PRINERGY platform, PRINERGY INSITE Portals web-based collaboration), and printing inks (EKTACOLOR inks, KODACOLOR Dispersions nanoparticle pigments). The Advanced Materials & Chemicals segment covers specialty chemicals manufacturing (over 500 chemicals annually), pharmaceuticals (PBS, WFI, Key Starting Materials for APIs), and industrial films (ESTAR-PET). The Film segment includes motion picture films and still/consumer film products. Consumer products are largely licensed through partners, including Kodak-branded cameras (PIXPRO, Charmera keychain cameras, Slide N Scan scanners), smart digital frames, projectors, and licensed TVs in India. Kodak also has partnerships in battery technology (RaiCore with Ateios Systems) and family technology (Hubble Connected). The portfolio operates on a platform-plus-modules architecture where core hardware systems (presses, platesetters) are supported by workflow software, consumables (inks, plates), and services (maintenance, training).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• KODAK PROSPER Presses High-speed inkjet printing presses for commercial print applications, including the PROSPER ULTRA 520 and PROSPER 7000 Turbo models for print shops transitioning to digital.
• KODAK NEXPRESS/NEXFINITY Digital Presses Versatile digital sheetfed printing platforms offering optimization of productivity and profit potential for commercial printing operations.
• KODAK DIGIMASTER HD Digital Production System High-volume black and white production printing system for demanding corporate and data center environments.
• KODAK PRINERGY Workflow Platform Comprehensive workflow software platform for commercial print operations providing automation, prepress management, job tracking, and integration capabilities.
• KODAK Platesetters (CTP Systems) Computer-to-plate (CTP) imaging systems including ACHIEVE, TRENDSETTER, and MAGNUS platesetters for offset printing plate production.
• KODAK Printing Plates Offset printing plates including thermal, violet CTP, UV CTP, chemistry-free, and process-free plates (SONORA) for various commercial printing applications.
• KODAK Specialty Chemicals U.S.-based custom chemical manufacturing and tolling services serving pharmaceutical, personal care, industrial specialties, electronics, and emerging energy technology markets, with over 500 different chemicals manufactured annually.
• KODAK Pharmaceutical Products (PBS, WFI, KSMs) cGMP-manufactured pharmaceutical products including Phosphate Buffered Saline (PBS), Water for Injection (WFI), and Key Starting Materials (KSMs) for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, produced at FDA-regulated facility in Rochester, NY.
• KODAK ESTAR-PET Films Polyester film products for industrial applications including imaging, electronics, and specialty coating services.
• KODAK Motion Picture Films Film stocks for professional motion picture production including camera films, post-production solutions, and lab services for the filmmaking industry.
• Kodacolor 100 and 200 35mm Color Negative Films Color negative films in 35mm format for still photography (Kodacolor 100 ISO 100 low-speed fine grain and Kodacolor 200 ISO 200 versatile), sold directly to distributors for the first time in over a decade at approximately $9 per roll for 36 exposures.
• KODAK PIXPRO Digital Cameras
• Kodak Charmera Keychain Camera Nostalgic digital keychain camera inspired by classic Kodak Fling, featuring low-resolution sensor, creative filters, and collectible blind-box format sales targeting Gen Z nostalgia enthusiasts at $34.99 per unit.
• Kodak Smart Digital Photo Frames (RWF-109V and RWF-141) Wi-Fi enabled digital frames (RWF-109V and RWF-141) for displaying photos and videos with transfer options, weather and calendar integration.
• Kodak Slide N Scan Film and slide scanner supporting 35mm, 110, and 126 formats with 14MP sensor and LCD display for home digitization of old film and slides.
• Kodak Projectors Home entertainment projectors contributing to the global projector market competing with brands including BenQ, TCL, Epson, Sony, and LG.
• Kodak Matrix QLED Google TVs Licensed television lineup in India with QLED displays in 32, 40, and 43-inch sizes, Google TV 5.0 platform, ARM Cortex A55 processor, supporting major streaming services, priced starting at Rs 10,999.
• Kodak QD-Mini LED 4K TV Licensed television product featuring Mini LED backlighting with Quantum Dot technology, 1500 nits peak brightness, six built-in 108W speakers, Google TV platform, and gaming features; priced at Rs 54,999.
• Kodak-Hubble Connected Family Technology Ecosystem Licensed family technology ecosystem including baby monitoring, pet care, and children's communication devices, managed through the Kodak HubbleClub app.
• RaiCore Battery Electrode Platform Battery electrode technology platform developed with Ateios Systems supporting LCO, LFP, and NMC chemistries with PFAS-free certification (total organic fluorine below 20 ppm) and over 98% active material loading; compatible with existing gigafactory manufacturing lines.
• Kodak CTP Service Plans (Premier, Plus, Remote) Three-tiered service plans for CTP equipment: Premier (full-coverage including onsite labor, all parts, proactive maintenance), Plus (comprehensive remote support, parts coverage, discounted onsite service), and Remote (cost-efficient remote experts, diagnostics, software updates, service discounts).

Quantifiable outcome

• Operational EBITDA increased 138% to $62 million in FY 2025 from $26 million in 2024
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered growth, minor and core.

• Super Plastronics Pvt Ltd (SPPL)growthOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 21 May 2026SPPL is the official brand licensee for Kodak TVs in India, launching Kodak Matrix QLED Google TV and QD-Mini LED 4K TV lineups. Products are powered by ARM Cortex A55 processors and Google TV platform, available on Flipkart and shopsppl.in. Kodak receives licensing royalties with no operational investment.
• Hubble ConnectedgrowthOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 12 May 2026Hubble Connected partnered with Kodak to launch a line of Kodak-licensed connected products for families across baby monitoring, pet care, and children's communication devices. Products combine Kodak's imaging brand with Hubble Connected's smart nursery and family connectivity platform, managed through the Kodak HubbleClub app. Products debuted at ABC Kids Expo Las Vegas. Hubble Connected's technology is trusted by more than 5 million parents worldwide.
• The Human Made MarkminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 April 2026Kodak Film collaborated with The Human Made Mark certification initiative (which certifies film and TV productions as made without AI) on a Valentine's Day visual tribute that garnered over 200,000 views. The initiative launched at Pech Merle cave paintings in France and has attracted support from Academy Award winners and nominees. Kodak Film's involvement positions it at the intersection of film preservation and human creativity.
• Insight Print CommunicationsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 April 2026Insight Print Communications supported the implementation of Kodak's CtP solution and Sonora process-free plates at Sree Vinayaga Screens, a South Indian printing company. Provided ongoing support for the new technology, helping the customer improve print quality, efficiency, and sustainability.
• Ateios SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 March 2026Kodak and Ateios Systems co-developed and expanded the RaiCore battery electrode platform to three major cathode chemistries (LCO, LFP, NMC), achieving PFAS-free certification (total organic fluorine <20 ppm) and 4th-generation electrodes with >98% active material loading. Supported by NSF Energy Storage Engine grants and non-FEOC domestic supply chain partnerships. LCO and LFP electrodes are in pilot programs with leading battery OEMs worldwide. The platform targets the growing EV and consumer electronics battery market.
• SUNY Geneseo / The Geneseo FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 February 2026Kodak Pharmaceuticals provided a $625,000 gift to The Geneseo Foundation to establish the Kodak Advanced Electrophysiology Lab (AEPL) at SUNY Geneseo's Integrated Science Center. The lab features a Nanion Patchliner Octo automated patch clamp system and three-year Kodak reagent supply. Partnership includes student internships with Kodak and is designed as a regional shared resource for academic and industry collaborations. Facilitated by the National Science Foundation's EPIIC program.
• Reju (Technip Energies subsidiary)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 January 2026Reju selected Eastman Business Park in Rochester, NY for its first U.S. industrial-scale textile regeneration center (18.9 acres) targeting 300 million textile articles annually. Kodak operates the Eastman Business Park and facilitates the partnership as part of its advanced manufacturing hub strategy. The project remains subject to final board investment approval.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Direct peers

• Fujifilm: Fujifilm is the most direct peer: a diversified imaging/photography company that, like Kodak, operates across motion picture film, still photography film, commercial printing (inkjet, offset), and has expanded into healthcare/pharmaceuticals and advanced materials. Both companies share the same heritage in film/photography and the same strategic challenge of monetizing legacy film assets while pivoting to higher-growth chemistry and healthcare businesses.
• HP Inc. HP is a direct competitor in commercial digital printing (PageWide, Indigo) and supplies inkjet presses, workflow software, and consumables to commercial print service providers globally. HP's Indigo and PageWide inkjet presses compete head-to-head with Kodak's PROSPER and NEXPRESS lines in the same enterprise sales motion.
• Canon Inc. Canon directly competes with Kodak in commercial production print (imagePRESS, varioPRINT), workflow software, and offset/inkjet printing plates and consumables. Canon targets the same commercial print service provider customers as Kodak with overlapping product portfolios.
• Xerox Holdings: Xerox is a direct competitor in production printing (iGen, Iridesse), workflow solutions, and printing consumables. Both companies serve enterprise and commercial print customers with similar digital press technology and recurring supplies/service revenue models.
• Ricoh: Ricoh competes directly with Kodak in commercial inkjet (Pro VC series) and offset production print, plus workflow software for the print service provider market. Ricoh's enterprise sales motion and consumables-based revenue model closely mirror Kodak's Print segment.
• Heidelberg Druckmaschinen: Heidelberg is a leading global manufacturer of offset printing presses and platesetters (Speedmaster, Suprasetter) that competes directly with Kodak's offset plates, platesetters (MAGNUS, TRENDSETTER), and workflow software. Both target commercial and packaging printers in the offset and hybrid print markets.
• Komori Corporation: Komori is a Japanese printing press manufacturer offering offset and digital production systems (Lithrone, Impremia IS29) that compete with Kodak's PROSPER, NEXPRESS, and offset platesetter product lines in the commercial print and packaging markets.

Broad incumbents

• Eastman Chemical: Eastman Chemical is a broad incumbent in the specialty chemicals and advanced materials space where Kodak's AMC segment operates. Kodak's specialty chemicals, custom synthesis, and ESTAR-PET film business overlap with Eastman's specialty plastics and chemical manufacturing footprint, including the shared Eastman Business Park heritage in Rochester, NY.
• Umicore: Umicore is a major incumbent in battery materials (cathode active materials for LCO, NMC, LFP) that competes with Kodak's emerging RaiCore battery electrode platform. Both target battery OEMs and serve the EV and energy storage markets with advanced electrode chemistries.

Emerging players

• Catalent (Novo Holdings): Catalent is a major pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that, like Kodak Pharmaceuticals, supplies buffers, APIs, and cGMP manufacturing services. Both target the same CDMO/innovator customer base for pharmaceutical starting materials and finished dosage forms.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/kodaknow

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds6 records

Investors4 records

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M&A12 records

Investments6 records

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