AptarGroup (NYSE:ATR) Issues Q2 2026 Earnings Guidance

AptarGroup (NYSE:ATR) issued an update on its second quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday morning. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 1.320-1.400 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 1.330. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

AptarGroup Stock Performance

NYSE:ATR traded down $4.58 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $119.10. The stock had a trading volume of 989,356 shares, compared to its average volume of 410,518. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.42, a quick ratio of 1.16 and a current ratio of 1.62. The firm has a market capitalization of $7.59 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.22, a PEG ratio of 2.95 and a beta of 0.43. AptarGroup has a twelve month low of $103.23 and a twelve month high of $164.28. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $130.21 and a 200 day simple moving average of $126.67.

AptarGroup (NYSE:ATR) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 30th. The industrial products company reported $1.19 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.15 by $0.04. The firm had revenue of $982.87 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $955.95 million. AptarGroup had a net margin of 9.98% and a return on equity of 13.87%. The firm’s revenue was up 10.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $1.20 earnings per share. AptarGroup has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 1.320-1.400 EPS. On average, analysts expect that AptarGroup will post 5.38 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

AptarGroup Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, May 27th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, May 6th will be given a dividend of $0.48 per share. This represents a $1.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.6%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, May 6th. AptarGroup’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 32.60%.

AptarGroup announced that its board has initiated a share buyback plan on Thursday, February 5th that authorizes the company to buyback $600.00 million in shares. This buyback authorization authorizes the industrial products company to repurchase up to 7.1% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are generally an indication that the company’s management believes its shares are undervalued.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research firms have recently issued reports on ATR. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of AptarGroup in a research report on Friday, March 27th. Robert W. Baird set a $156.00 price objective on AptarGroup in a research report on Monday, February 9th. Wells Fargo & Company upgraded AptarGroup from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and lifted their price objective for the stock from $133.00 to $144.00 in a research report on Friday, March 20th. Finally, KeyCorp restated an “overweight” rating and set a $220.00 price objective on shares of AptarGroup in a research report on Friday, January 9th. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $173.00.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other AptarGroup news, insider Gael Touya sold 3,500 shares of AptarGroup stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, February 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $141.35, for a total value of $494,725.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 27,963 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,952,570.05. The trade was a 11.12% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Insiders own 0.73% of the company’s stock.

AptarGroup News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting AptarGroup this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Revenue beat and solid top-line growth: Q1 revenue rose ~10.8% YoY to about $983M, coming in above Street expectations — a sign demand remains healthy across the business. AptarGroup (ATR) Beats Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Operating cash flow and liquidity improved: cash from operations jumped (~+43% YoY) and cash balances increased materially, which supports capital spending and reduces short-term liquidity risk. AptarGroup Inc. (ATR) Releases Q1 2026 Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Q2 guidance essentially in line with expectations: management set Q2 EPS at $1.32–$1.40 versus a consensus around $1.33 — not a clear upward catalyst but removes surprise downside risk for the quarter. AptarGroup Q2 Guidance / Press Release
• Negative Sentiment: Margin and profitability pressure: cost of sales grew faster than revenue (costs +~14.5% vs revenue +10.8%), operating profit and net income declined YoY, and some reports show diluted EPS comparisons that were weaker — raising concerns about margin sustainability. Revenue Growth but EPS Miss (Quiver)
• Negative Sentiment: Insider and institutional selling flagged: recent disclosures show insiders sold shares and several large institutions trimmed positions in late 2025, which can amplify downward pressure when combined with mixed results. Insider & Institutional Activity (Quiver)
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call commentary available for detail: the management transcript provides more color on cost drivers, product mix and regional demand — useful if you’re assessing whether margin headwinds are temporary. Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript (Seeking Alpha) Earnings Transcript (Yahoo Finance)

Institutional Trading of AptarGroup

Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in ATR. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. grew its stake in shares of AptarGroup by 28.6% during the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 2,399 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $356,000 after buying an additional 534 shares during the period. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of AptarGroup by 22.2% during the 1st quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 88,716 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $13,164,000 after acquiring an additional 16,145 shares in the last quarter. Empowered Funds LLC lifted its holdings in shares of AptarGroup by 31.0% during the 1st quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 2,835 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $421,000 after acquiring an additional 671 shares in the last quarter. Cetera Investment Advisers lifted its holdings in shares of AptarGroup by 29.3% during the 2nd quarter. Cetera Investment Advisers now owns 3,402 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $532,000 after acquiring an additional 770 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. lifted its holdings in shares of AptarGroup by 135.6% during the 2nd quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 747 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $117,000 after acquiring an additional 430 shares in the last quarter. 88.52% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About AptarGroup

AptarGroup, Inc is a global provider of advanced dispensing, sealing and protection solutions for consumer and pharmaceutical markets. The company designs and manufactures a broad portfolio of products that enable the controlled delivery of liquids, gels, powders and aerosols. Its customer base spans beauty and personal care, home care, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors, where innovation in packaging and drug‐delivery devices drives brand differentiation and regulatory compliance.

In the consumer markets, AptarGroup offers pumps, actuators, valves, closures and specialized bottles engineered for precision, convenience and sustainability.