Eastman Credit Union (ECU) announced an Extraordinary Dividend to be distributed to members in January 2026, bringing the total returned to members since 1998 to an impressive $225 million.
“Our members are at the center of everything we do,” said Kelly Price, ECU’s president and CEO. “As a member-owned financial cooperative, we share our success with those who make it possible. This dividend is a tangible way to thank our members for their trust and loyalty.”
The extraordinary dividend is never guaranteed, but the strong financial performance of ECU in 2025 enabled the Board of Directors to approve this year’s $16 million payout.
The Extraordinary Dividend is calculated based on the interest members paid on loans and the dividends they earned on deposits throughout the year. Beyond this dividend, ECU members save money every day through the wide range of products and services the credit union provides.
“Delivering value to our members is important to us, and we approach that with a simple goal in mind: to help every member achieve financial well-being,” said Price.
ECU’s commitment to service extends into communities through contributions, employee volunteer hours, and a commitment to financial education.
Learn more about ECU membership and benefits at ecu.org.
About Eastman Credit Union
Eastman Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee with over 30 locations in Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. ECU is one of the nation’s largest credit unions, with more than 350,000 members and over 1,100 employees serving areas of Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, and East Texas. For more information about ECU, visit ecu.org. Funds are federally insured by NCUA. Member Equal Housing Lender. Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, visit www.ecu.org.
