Graphic Packaging (NYSE:GPK – Free Report) had its price target lifted by Royal Bank Of Canada from $9.00 to $12.00 in a research report report published on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a sector perform rating on the industrial products company’s stock.
A number of other research firms also recently weighed in on GPK. Raymond James Financial restated an “underperform” rating on shares of Graphic Packaging in a research report on Wednesday. Citigroup decreased their price target on Graphic Packaging from $13.00 to $9.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, October 2nd. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Graphic Packaging in a research report on Monday, September 21st. Truist Financial set a $9.00 price objective on Graphic Packaging in a research report on Wednesday. Finally, UBS Group dropped their price objective on Graphic Packaging from $12.00 to $9.50 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Monday, October 5th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and a consensus price target of $11.01.
Graphic Packaging Stock Performance
Shares of Graphic Packaging stock opened at $11.76 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, a current ratio of 1.19 and a quick ratio of 0.60. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $9.43 and a 200 day simple moving average of $10.66. Graphic Packaging has a fifty-two week low of $8.15 and a fifty-two week high of $17.22. The firm has a market cap of $3.48 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.08 and a beta of 0.65.
Graphic Packaging (NYSE:GPK – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, November 3rd. The industrial products company reported $0.23 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.22 by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $2.19 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.17 billion. Graphic Packaging had a return on equity of 6.78% and a net margin of 0.86%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up .1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $0.58 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that Graphic Packaging will post 0.69 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. AlphaCore Capital LLC increased its stake in Graphic Packaging by 21.2% in the third quarter. AlphaCore Capital LLC now owns 23,953 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $219,000 after purchasing an additional 4,182 shares in the last quarter. Private Management Group Inc. raised its holdings in Graphic Packaging by 10.4% in the third quarter. Private Management Group Inc. now owns 1,917,440 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $17,353,000 after purchasing an additional 181,228 shares during the period. Fulcrum Asset Management LLP boosted its position in shares of Graphic Packaging by 285.9% during the third quarter. Fulcrum Asset Management LLP now owns 112,425 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $1,035,000 after purchasing an additional 83,289 shares in the last quarter. CenterBook Partners LP boosted its position in shares of Graphic Packaging by 45.3% during the third quarter. CenterBook Partners LP now owns 61,200 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $554,000 after purchasing an additional 19,089 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Heritage Family Offices LLP bought a new position in shares of Graphic Packaging during the third quarter worth $34,000. Institutional investors own 99.67% of the company’s stock.
Graphic Packaging News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Graphic Packaging this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q3 results slightly topped expectations: Graphic Packaging reported adjusted earnings of $0.23 per share versus the $0.22 consensus and revenue of $2.19 billion versus estimates of $2.17 billion. Sales were slightly higher year over year, volumes rose 1%, and adjusted EBITDA margin improved sequentially for a second straight quarter—supporting the positive reaction to results. Third-quarter 2026 financial results
- Positive Sentiment: Several analysts lifted their targets: JPMorgan raised its target to $12 and maintained an overweight rating; RBC also raised its target to $12, with a sector-perform rating. The higher targets signal improved expectations, though the indicated upside is limited at the cited share price. Read More. · Read More.
- Positive Sentiment: New packaging offering: The company is making its Boardio paperboard canister available to North American nutraceutical brands through a co-packing partner, potentially broadening its sustainable packaging reach. No financial contribution was disclosed. Boardio packaging announcement
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst views remain mixed: UBS raised its target to $11.50 but kept a neutral rating, while Truist raised its target to $10 and reaffirmed hold. These targets remain below the cited share price and temper the more constructive calls. Read More. · Read More.
- Negative Sentiment: Year-over-year earnings declined sharply: Quarterly EPS was $0.23, down from $0.58 a year earlier, and net income was $22 million. The small beat against analyst estimates may therefore be weighed against weaker year-over-year profitability. Q3 earnings report
Graphic Packaging Company Profile
Graphic Packaging Holding Company, through its subsidiary Graphic Packaging International, develops and manufactures fiber-based packaging products for consumer goods companies. Its offerings include paperboard folding cartons, beverage carriers, cups, foodservice packaging, and other packaging solutions designed for products sold in grocery, foodservice, beverage, and household markets.
The company serves brand owners and manufacturers across a range of end markets, including food, beverage, consumer packaged goods, and foodservice.
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