Eastman Kodak Company

Industry: Photography

Fortune Rank: 297

For the nine months ended 30 September 2005, Eastman Kodak Company's revenues increased 3% to $10.07B. Net loss from continuing operations totaled $1.33B, vs. an income of $139M. Revenues reflect strong demand for the offerings from Graphic Communications and consumer digital portfolio. Net loss reflects increase in selling, general and administrative expenses, higher R&D costs and increased interest expense and lower gross margins.

Eastman Kodak Company (Kodak) is engaged primarily in developing, manufacturing and marketing traditional and digital imaging products, services and solutions to consumers, the entertainment industry, professionals, healthcare providers and other customers. As of December 31, 2004, the Company had five business segments: Digital & Film Imaging Systems (D&FIS), Health, Commercial Imaging, Graphic Communications and All Other. In January 2004, Kodak acquired Scitex Digital Printing, renamed Kodak Versamark. In May 2004, Kodak acquired Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's (Heidelberg) 50% interest in NexPress Solutions LLC. Kodak also acquired NexPress GmbH, a German subsidiary of Heidelberg that provides engineering and development support. In August 2004, Kodak sold its Remote Sensing Systems operation. In September 2004, Kodak purchased the imaging business of National Semiconductor Corporation, which develops and manufactures complimentary metal oxide semiconductor image sensor devices.

Eastman Kodak Company

Eastman Kodak Company achieved revenue of $7,606.00 million in 2010 but posted a loss of $-210.00 million.

Eastman Kodak Company's rank changes

The company's ranking in 2010 was a decline from 2009 when it was ranked 284th on the Fortune 500. The Previous ranking was based on its 2009 revenue of $9,416 million (a change of -2 million compared to 2010) and profits of $-442 million (a change of 232 million compared to 2010).

Another point of view

To many investors, profits are more important than revenue a company earns, If the Fortune 500 was ranked by profits instead of revenue then Eastman Kodak Company would be ranked 433rd rather than 297th due to the fact it made a loss of $-210 million in 2010.

Eastman Kodak Company Revenue* Profit* Fortune Ranking
20107,606-210297
20099,416-442284
200811,203676238
200713,274-601182
200614,268-1,362155

* US$ Million

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