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

Shares of Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE:GPK) have been assigned a consensus rating of “Reduce” from the twelve brokerages that are covering the firm, Marketbeat.com reports. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating and nine have assigned a hold rating to the company. The average 1-year price target among brokers that have covered the stock in the last year is $12.2556.

Several research analysts recently weighed in on the company. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Graphic Packaging in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. Citigroup upped their price objective on Graphic Packaging from $10.00 to $11.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. Truist Financial dropped their price objective on shares of Graphic Packaging from $14.00 to $11.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, April 15th. Wells Fargo & Company cut their target price on shares of Graphic Packaging from $9.00 to $8.00 and set an “underweight” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, April 14th. Finally, Raymond James Financial cut shares of Graphic Packaging from a “market perform” rating to an “underperform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, April 21st.

Graphic Packaging Price Performance

Shares of GPK opened at $10.88 on Friday. The business’s 50-day moving average is $10.43 and its two-hundred day moving average is $11.79. The company has a market capitalization of $3.22 billion, a P/E ratio of 11.83 and a beta of 0.66. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.60, a quick ratio of 0.59 and a current ratio of 1.41. Graphic Packaging has a fifty-two week low of $8.78 and a fifty-two week high of $23.76.

Graphic Packaging (NYSE:GPK) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May 5th. The industrial products company reported $0.09 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.06 by $0.03. Graphic Packaging had a return on equity of 12.62% and a net margin of 3.17%.The business had revenue of $2.16 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.05 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.51 EPS. The company’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 predict that Graphic Packaging will post 0.78 earnings per share for the current year.

Graphic Packaging Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, July 7th. Shareholders of record on Monday, June 15th will be issued a $0.11 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, June 15th. This represents a $0.44 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.0%. Graphic Packaging’s payout ratio is presently 47.83%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Graphic Packaging

In other news, Director Jeffrey Stafeil bought 17,878 shares of the 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 purchase, the director directly owned 17,878 shares in the company, valued at $200,054.82. The trade was a ∞ increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Company insiders own 1.50% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Graphic Packaging

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Quarry LP grew its holdings in Graphic Packaging by 282.0% in the third quarter. Quarry LP now owns 1,547 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $30,000 after purchasing an additional 1,142 shares during the period. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd lifted its position in shares of Graphic Packaging by 13,971.4% during the 4th quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 1,970 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $30,000 after buying an additional 1,956 shares in the last quarter. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB lifted its position in shares of Graphic Packaging by 649.6% during the 4th quarter. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB now owns 2,039 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $31,000 after buying an additional 1,767 shares in the last quarter. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. grew its stake in Graphic Packaging by 2,321.1% in the 1st quarter. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 3,220 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $32,000 after acquiring an additional 3,087 shares during the period. Finally, Versant Capital Management Inc grew its stake in Graphic Packaging by 1,075.7% in the 2nd quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 3,480 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $37,000 after acquiring an additional 3,184 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 99.67% of the company’s stock.

About Graphic Packaging

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.