Shares of AptarGroup, Inc. (NYSE:ATR – Get Free Report) gapped up before the market opened on Friday following a stronger than expected earnings report. The stock had previously closed at $130.64, but opened at $138.59. AptarGroup shares last traded at $138.91, with a volume of 62,550 shares trading hands.
The industrial products company reported $1.52 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.47 by $0.05. AptarGroup had a net margin of 9.22% and a return on equity of 13.31%. The firm had revenue of $1.02 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $980.76 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.62 EPS. AptarGroup’s quarterly revenue was up 6.0% on a year-over-year basis.
AptarGroup Increases Dividend
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, December 3rd. Investors of record on Thursday, November 12th will be issued a dividend of $0.50 per share. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 12th. This is a positive change from AptarGroup’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.48. This represents a $2.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.4%. AptarGroup’s payout ratio is 34.72%.
Trending Headlines about AptarGroup
Here are the key news stories impacting AptarGroup this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Quarterly results exceeded expectations: AptarGroup reported adjusted earnings of $1.52 per share, above the $1.46–$1.47 consensus estimates, while revenue rose 6.0% year over year to approximately $1.02 billion, surpassing forecasts near $981 million. AptarGroup Q3 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates
- Positive Sentiment: Dividend increased: The company raised its quarterly dividend 4.2%, from $0.48 to $0.50 per share. The new annualized payout is $2.00 per share, representing a yield of roughly 1.5% and signaling continued confidence in cash returns. Aptar Increases Quarterly Dividend to $0.50 Per Share
- Neutral Sentiment: Profitability was mixed: Although adjusted earnings beat estimates, reported performance was weaker than last year. Gross profit increased 2.7% to $372.9 million, but operating profit declined 1.4% to $135.0 million, while net income and diluted EPS fell sharply year over year. AptarGroup Releases Q3 2026 Earnings
- Negative Sentiment: Insider selling may weigh on sentiment: Data cited in the report showed 13 insider sales and no purchases during the past six months, including sales by senior executives. This may raise caution about management’s view of the stock’s valuation, although insider transactions do not necessarily reflect operating expectations.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
ATR has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft initiated coverage on AptarGroup in a report on Wednesday, October 7th. They set a “buy” rating and a $150.00 price target on the stock. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of AptarGroup in a research report on Monday, September 21st. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on AptarGroup from $145.00 to $155.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, August 3rd. Raymond James Financial restated an “outperform” rating and set a $160.00 price target on shares of AptarGroup in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. Finally, Bank of America upgraded shares of AptarGroup from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $173.00 price objective for the company in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. Six investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $164.14.
Get Our Latest Stock Analysis on AptarGroup
Insider Buying and Selling
In other AptarGroup news, insider Hedi Tlili sold 8,854 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $135.00, for a total transaction of $1,195,290.00. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 15,379 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,076,165. This represents a 36.54% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, insider Shiela Vinczeller sold 765 shares of AptarGroup stock in a transaction on Wednesday, September 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $130.37, for a total value of $99,733.05. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 26,313 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,430,425.81. This trade represents a 2.83% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 23,197 shares of company stock valued at $3,134,828. 0.73% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of ATR. ProShare Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of AptarGroup by 1.0% during the third quarter. ProShare Advisors LLC now owns 211,926 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $25,677,000 after buying an additional 2,192 shares in the last quarter. Vise Technologies Inc. bought a new position in shares of AptarGroup in the 3rd quarter valued at about $306,000. State of Wyoming bought a new position in AptarGroup in the third quarter valued at approximately $66,000. Choreo LLC increased its holdings in AptarGroup by 23.9% during the third quarter. Choreo LLC now owns 2,699 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $327,000 after buying an additional 520 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Apollon Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in AptarGroup in the third quarter valued at $213,000. Institutional investors own 88.52% of the company’s stock.
AptarGroup Stock Up 6.9%
The company has a current ratio of 1.61, a quick ratio of 1.10 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.42. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $125.79 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $126.95. The company has a market capitalization of $8.88 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.26, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.94 and a beta of 0.34.
About AptarGroup
AptarGroup, Inc (NYSE: ATR) develops and manufactures dispensing, sealing and delivery systems for the pharmaceutical, beauty, personal care, food and beverage markets. Its products are designed to control, protect and dispense a wide range of liquids, creams, lotions, fragrances and other formulations.
The company’s offerings include pumps, valves, closures, aerosol systems and other dispensing components, as well as drug-delivery technologies. Through its pharmaceutical business, Aptar supports nasal, pulmonary, ophthalmic, dermal and injectable applications, serving pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies with components and systems used in prescription, over-the-counter and consumer health products.
Aptar serves customers internationally through manufacturing, research and development and commercial operations across North America, Europe, Asia and other global markets.
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