Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE:GPK) Given Consensus Rating of “Reduce” by Analysts

Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE:GPK) has been given an average recommendation of “Reduce” by the twelve brokerages that are presently covering the company, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating and eight have assigned a hold rating to the company. The average 1-year price objective among analysts that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $12.3250.

A number of research firms recently weighed in on GPK. Royal Bank Of Canada reduced their price objective on shares of Graphic Packaging from $13.00 to $10.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, March 20th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft began coverage on shares of Graphic Packaging in a research report on Wednesday, April 1st. They issued a “hold” rating and a $9.60 price objective on the stock. Raymond James Financial lowered shares of Graphic Packaging from a “market perform” rating to an “underperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 21st. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price objective on shares of Graphic Packaging from $9.00 to $8.00 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, April 14th. Finally, Robert W. Baird set a $13.00 price objective on shares of Graphic Packaging in a research report on Wednesday, May 6th.

Graphic Packaging Stock Performance

Graphic Packaging stock opened at $10.77 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.60, a current ratio of 1.41 and a quick ratio of 0.59. Graphic Packaging has a 1-year low of $8.78 and a 1-year high of $23.76. The firm has a market capitalization of $3.19 billion, a P/E ratio of 11.70 and a beta of 0.66. The company’s 50-day moving average is $9.88 and its 200 day moving average is $12.61.

Graphic Packaging (NYSE:GPK) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May 5th. The industrial products company reported $0.09 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.06 by $0.03. Graphic Packaging had a net margin of 3.17% and a return on equity of 12.62%. The company had revenue of $2.16 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.05 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $0.51 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.7% on a year-over-year basis. Graphic Packaging has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.750-1.150 EPS. Research analysts forecast that Graphic Packaging will post 0.85 EPS for the current year.

Graphic Packaging Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, July 7th. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 15th will be given a dividend of $0.11 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, June 15th. This represents a $0.44 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.1%. Graphic Packaging’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 47.83%.

Insider Activity at Graphic Packaging

In related news, Director Jeffrey Stafeil bought 17,878 shares of Graphic Packaging stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 7th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $11.19 per share, with a total value of $200,054.82. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 17,878 shares in the company, valued at $200,054.82. The trade was a ∞ increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Company insiders own 1.50% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Graphic Packaging

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Eminence Capital LP increased its position in shares of Graphic Packaging by 164.6% during the third quarter. Eminence Capital LP now owns 7,648,135 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $149,674,000 after acquiring an additional 4,758,098 shares during the period. Causeway Capital Management LLC increased its position in shares of Graphic Packaging by 251.3% during the third quarter. Causeway Capital Management LLC now owns 2,601,576 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $50,913,000 after acquiring an additional 1,861,097 shares during the period. Skylands Capital LLC increased its position in shares of Graphic Packaging by 60.3% during the fourth quarter. Skylands Capital LLC now owns 384,900 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $5,797,000 after acquiring an additional 144,850 shares during the period. Tudor Investment Corp ET AL purchased a new position in shares of Graphic Packaging during the third quarter worth approximately $2,360,000. Finally, SG Americas Securities LLC increased its position in shares of Graphic Packaging by 673.5% during the fourth quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC now owns 165,245 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $2,489,000 after acquiring an additional 143,882 shares during the period. 99.67% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Graphic Packaging News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Graphic Packaging this week:

• Positive Sentiment: One market note said Graphic Packaging “shines” in a review of industrial packaging Q1 earnings, suggesting its operating performance still stands out versus peers. Industrial packaging stocks Q1 earnings review: Graphic Packaging Holding (NYSE:GPK) shines
• Positive Sentiment: UBS said Graphic Packaging appears largely insulated from the Nippon mill accident, which could limit any near-term supply-chain or cost impact. Graphic Packaging seen largely insulated from Nippon Mill accident, UBS says
• Neutral Sentiment: Multiple law firms are encouraging investors to join or monitor the securities class action, but these notices largely repeat the same litigation update and deadline rather than adding new facts. Pomerantz Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Class Action Against Graphic Packaging Holding Company and Certain Former Officers – GPK
• Neutral Sentiment: The company’s own earnings backdrop remains mixed but not alarming: last reported EPS and revenue beat estimates, even though profit fell sharply year over year and guidance remains modest.
• Negative Sentiment: The new class-action filing and repeated investor alerts raise the risk of legal costs, management distraction, and potential headline overhang for GPK shares. Pomerantz Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Class Action Against Graphic Packaging Holding Company and Certain Former Officers – GPK

Graphic Packaging Company Profile

Graphic Packaging Holding Company is a leading provider of sustainable paperboard packaging solutions, offering a broad portfolio of products designed for food, beverage and other consumer goods markets. The company specializes in the manufacture of containerboard, folding cartons and engineered fill materials, as well as beverage packaging systems including paperboard cups, carriers and related components.

Through a network of manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe and Latin America, Graphic Packaging serves a diverse customer base that includes major consumer packaged goods companies, quick-service restaurants and retail chains.