Eastman Kodak Co.

What Eastman Kodak Co. does

Eastman Kodak Company is a publicly traded (NYSE: KODK) diversified technology company founded in 1888 by George Eastman and headquartered at 343 State Street, Rochester, New York. It operates five business divisions — Print, Advanced Materials & Chemicals, Motion Picture, Still Film, and Consumer Products — producing industrial digital and offset printing systems (KODAK PROSPER Plus Imprinting Systems, KODAK Inkjet Printing Presses, KODAK SQUARESPOT Imaging Technology, KODAK Printing Plates, Prinergy Workflow Solutions, environmentally friendly inks and primers), specialty chemicals and advanced materials (ESTAR-PET films, KODALUX fabric coating, fabric inks, solvent recovery, analytical sciences, printed circuit board films), cGMP-compliant pharmaceutical products (phosphate buffered saline and water for injection), professional and consumer film (KODAK VERITA 200D Color Negative Film in 65mm/35mm/16mm, consumer film), and licensed consumer goods (eyewear through EssilorLuxottica, film cameras through Reto Production, connected family products through Hubble Connected).

The company generates revenue across hardware sales, consumables, licensing royalties, and direct e-commerce. Commercial print equipment is sold through an enterprise field sales motion with territory-based Field Service Technicians handling installation, multi-vendor service, and consumables replenishment under quote-based multi-year contracts; consumer products flow through Kodak.com and authorized retailers at standard retail pricing; brand licensing generates high-margin royalty income across eyewear, cameras, and connected products. FY2025 revenue was $1.069 billion (up 2% YoY) with operational EBITDA of $62 million (up 138% YoY), and Q1 2026 revenue of $265 million was up 7% YoY with operational EBITDA of $15 million (up 650% YoY). The customer base spans commercial printers and packaging converters, motion picture studios (e.g., HBO's Euphoria Season 3), pharmaceutical and life sciences buyers, and consumer photography enthusiasts.

Under Executive Chairman and CEO Jim Continenza since 2019, Kodak has executed a turnaround that includes the 2025 KRIP pension reversion (reducing long-term debt by more than half, cutting annual interest expense by ~$40 million, and moving the company to a net cash positive position with $337 million in cash), aggressive growth in Advanced Materials & Chemicals (+25% in Q4 2025), pharmaceutical portfolio expansion, and continued brand licensing monetization of the 137-year-old Kodak brand. The company maintains wholly-owned subsidiaries across Europe (Germany, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Poland) and pursues certifications including ISO 13485 for medical device quality management. A June 2026 cybersecurity incident claimed by the ShinyHunters extortion group (alleged 2.2 million customer records) is an unresolved operational risk.

Name

Eastman Kodak Co.

Legal name

Eastman Kodak Company

Website

https://kodak.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1888

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE: KODK) is a Rochester, NY-based diversified technology company operating Print, Advanced Materials & Chemicals, Motion Picture, Still Film, and Consumer Products divisions, serving commercial printers, motion picture studios, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and consumer photography markets via direct enterprise sales, e-commerce, and brand licensing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing Solutions

NAICS

Printing and Related Support Activities (3231), Photographic Film, Paper, Plate, Chemical, and Copy Toner Manufacturing (325992), Printing Ink Manufacturing (325910), Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (3341), Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555), Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081), Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820), Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860)

akta.pro primary industry

Production & High-Volume Printing Systems (HDACAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Inkjet Printers (HDACAEAA), Printing Inks (IMAEAHAG), Direct-to-Container & Digital Printing (Inkjet/Laser) (IMALAKAF), Electrical & Electronics Film/Sheet Extrusion (Insulating Films, Display/Optical Films) (IMANACAE)

Keywords

• Commercial printing solutions
• Motion picture film
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Specialty chemicals
• Consumer film products

Headquarters

HQ city

Rochester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Print Solutions: Commercial digital and offset printing solutions including digital printing presses, inkjet systems, imprinting systems, workflow solutions, and printing plates for packaging and commercial printers.
2. Advanced Materials & Chemicals (AM&C): Specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, coating services, ESTAR-PET films, fabric inks, functional printing, printed circuit board film, solvent recovery, and analytical sciences.
3. Motion Picture Film: Camera films and post-production products for film production studios, commercials, and music videos. Includes professional motion picture negative films in multiple formats.
4. Consumer Products: Consumer film, cameras, accessories, audio visual, lifestyle products, power solutions, and printing/scanning equipment sold through direct channels and licensed partners.
5. PROSPER Plus Imprinting Systems: Digital imprinting systems integrated into packaging presses, offering flexible, high-speed solutions for packaging printers with digital capabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Eastman Kodak Company is a diversified technology company organized around five core divisions: Print (digital printing presses, inkjet imprinting systems, plates, inks, and Prinergy workflow software), Advanced Materials & Chemicals (cGMP pharmaceutical products, specialty chemicals, ESTAR-PET films, fabric coatings, solvents), Motion Picture (professional camera films and post-production products), Still Film (consumer and professional photographic film), and Consumer Products (cameras, accessories, audio-visual, power solutions, and printing/scanning equipment). The company manufactures physical products and licenses its brand across eyewear, connected family technology, and film cameras.

Product overview

Eastman Kodak Company operates as a diversified technology company organized around several core divisions: Print (including digital printing solutions, inkjet presses, imprinting systems, inks and primers, offset solutions, printing plates, and workflow software via Prinergy), Advanced Materials & Chemicals (encompassing pharmaceuticals, specialty chemicals, coating services, ESTAR-PET films, fabric inks, functional printing, printed circuit board films, KODALUX fabric coating, and aerial imaging), Motion Picture (camera films and post production), Still Film (consumer and professional film), and Consumer Products (cameras, accessories, audio visual, lifestyle, power solutions, printing and scanning). The company is transitioning from its legacy photography business toward commercial print and advanced materials and chemicals, with key products including KODAK PROSPER Plus Imprinting Systems, KODAK VERITA 200D Color Negative Film, KODAK SQUARESPOT Imaging Technology, Prinergy workflow solutions, and pharmaceutical products including PBS and WFI solutions. The portfolio spans industrial printing equipment, imaging consumables, specialty chemicals, and regulated pharmaceutical products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• KODAK PROSPER Plus Imprinting Systems Digital imprinting systems designed for integration into packaging presses and converting machines, offering high-speed, customizable digital printing for various packaging applications using Kodak's advanced inkjet technology and environmentally friendly inks and primers; sold to commercial printers and packaging converters.
• KODAK VERITA 200D Color Negative Film Color negative motion picture film available in 65mm, 35mm, and 16mm formats, developed for professional film productions including high-profile television and commercial projects; targeted at film studios, cinematographers, and entertainment production companies.
• KODAK SQUARESPOT Imaging Technology Imaging technology for commercial printing applications that provides high-quality, consistent output for production studios and packaging printers.
• Prinergy Workflow Solutions Comprehensive workflow management platform for commercial printing operations, including cloud services for workflow automation and management; sold to commercial print service providers and packaging converters.
• KODAK Inkjet Printing Presses Commercial inkjet printing presses for high-speed digital printing applications across various substrates and packaging formats; sold to commercial printers and packaging converters.
• KODAK Printing Plates Printing plates for offset printing solutions, including process-free plates and thermal plates that eliminate or reduce chemical processing requirements; sold to commercial offset printers.
• KODAK Inks & Primers Environmentally friendly inkjet inks and primers for digital printing applications; sold to commercial printers and packaging converters.
• ESTAR-PET Films Polyethylene terephthalate film products for various industrial and imaging applications; sold to industrial customers.
• KODAK Specialty Chemicals Specialty chemical formulations for industrial applications including coating services and solvent recovery; sold to industrial customers.
• KODALUX Fabric Coating Fabric coating solutions for industrial textile applications; sold to industrial textile customers.
• Pharmaceutical Products (PBS and WFI) Regulated pharmaceutical products including phosphate buffered saline formulations and water for injection, manufactured at cGMP-compliant facilities for research laboratories, biopharma developers, and contract manufacturers.
• KODAK Consumer Film Film products for consumer photography including both color and black and white options; sold to individual consumers and photography enthusiasts.
• KODAK Motion Picture Films Camera films and post-production materials for professional motion picture and television production; sold to film studios, cinematographers, and production companies.
• KODAK Consumer Products Consumer products including cameras, audio-visual equipment, accessories, lifestyle products, power solutions, and printing/scanning devices; sold through Kodak.com and licensed retailers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Q1 2026 operational EBITDA improved 650% to $15 million from $2 million in Q1 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 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 core and minor.

• Hubble ConnectedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 May 2026Strategic partnership to launch Kodak-licensed connected products for families across baby, kids, and pet categories. Products combine Kodak's imaging brand with Hubble Connected's smart nursery and family connectivity platform. Debut at ABC Kids Expo in Las Vegas. Hubble's technology currently trusted by more than 5 million parents worldwide.
• Reto Production LtdcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 20 February 2026Brand licensing agreement with film photography company founded in 2019 to produce Kodak-branded film cameras with retro designs, built-in filters, and half-frame photography capabilities. Partnership enabled special edition co-branded camera with BT21 (BTS character brand). US market leads revenue growth since licensing Kodak brand four years ago.
• SUNY GeneseominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 February 2026Kodak Pharmaceuticals provided $625,000 gift to establish Kodak Advanced Electrophysiology Lab (AEPL) at SUNY Geneseo's Integrated Science Center. Lab equipped with Nanion Patchliner Octo automated patch clamp system and Kodak reagents. Partnership includes student internships and serves as pipeline between campus research and Kodak commercial product development. Facilitated by NSF's EPIIC program.
• Ateios SystemsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 January 2026Collaboration with Eastman Kodak Company achieving world-record solvent-free electrode production at 80 meters per minute using Ateios' proprietary RaiCure platform. Kodak's role enabled demonstration of breakthrough sustainable battery electrode manufacturing technology.
• EssilorLuxotticacoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 20 November 2025Exclusive licensing agreement for Kodak eyewear design, production, and global distribution. EssilorLuxottica highlighted Kodak as part of 2023 brand portfolio activities alongside luxury brands Moncler, Jimmy Choo, and Roger Federer/Oliver Peoples.
• EssilorLuxotticacoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 13 November 2025Renewed exclusive licensing agreement for Kodak eyewear under EssilorLuxottica brand portfolio activities for 2024 alongside Moncler, Roger Federer, and Jimmy Choo brands.
• USA Bobsled/SkeletonminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 October 2025Kodak sponsorship of USA Bobsled/Skeleton team with iconic yellow and red logo featured on new four-man bobsled. Team includes athletes Frank Del Duca, Josh Williamson, Boone Niederhofer, and Charlie Volker (fourth at World Championships). Connects to Kodak's century-long history as Olympic sponsor dating back to 1956.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Canon: Canon's production printing business (imagePRESS, varioPRINT) competes directly with Kodak in commercial digital print and packaging converters. Both target print service providers seeking high-quality digital output for short-run and variable-data applications.
• Fujifilm: Fujifilm is the most direct competitor to Kodak across motion picture film, still photography film, and commercial printing/imaging. Both companies originated in analog photography and have pivoted to diversified imaging, materials, and print portfolios with overlapping customer bases in entertainment and commercial print.
• Konica Minolta: Konica Minolta's AccurioPress production systems and MGI digital finishing/print solutions overlap with Kodak's commercial print and packaging offerings. Both serve print service providers and packaging converters.
• Agfa-Gevaert: Agfa is a direct peer in printing plates, inkjet inks, and industrial imaging solutions, competing with Kodak's offset plates and digital print consumables. Both target commercial printers and packaging converters with chemistry and consumable product lines.
• Xerox: Xerox competes with Kodak in commercial and production print via its iGen, Iridesse, and Baltoro platforms. Both serve commercial print shops and corporate print operations with digital press equipment and workflow software.
• HP Inc. HP's PageWide and Indigo commercial presses directly compete with Kodak's PROSPER Plus imprinting and inkjet press systems in packaging and commercial print. Both serve packaging converters, commercial printers, and label producers with digital press technology.
• Ricoh: Ricoh's Pro series production presses (Pro C9200, Pro Z75) compete with Kodak's commercial inkjet portfolio. Both companies target packaging, commercial print, and industrial print segments with digital production equipment.

Emerging players

• Durst Group: Durst is an emerging specialist in digital inkjet printing for packaging, ceramics, and industrial applications, directly competing with Kodak's PROSPER Plus imprinting systems in packaging converters. Both offer high-speed digital solutions for label and packaging printers.
• Polaroid: Polaroid competes with Kodak in consumer film and instant photography, both companies capitalizing on nostalgia-driven demand for analog imaging products. Both license their iconic brands across consumer electronics and lifestyle categories.

Broad incumbents

• 3M: 3M is a broad incumbent in specialty chemicals, films, and advanced materials with overlap to Kodak's ESTAR-PET films, functional printing, and specialty chemicals business. Both serve industrial customers with proprietary film and coating technologies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Kodak
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/Kodak
• Facebookfacebook.com/kodak
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kodakprint
• Instagraminstagram.com/Kodak

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments2 records

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