Brokerages Set Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE:GPK) Target Price at $11.03

Shares of Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE:GPK) have received an average recommendation of “Reduce” from the twelve analysts that are covering the stock, Marketbeat.com reports. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation and nine have issued a hold recommendation on the company. The average 1 year target price among analysts that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $11.0333.

A number of equities research analysts recently issued reports on the stock. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft assumed coverage on shares of Graphic Packaging in a report on Wednesday, April 1st. They issued a “hold” rating and a $9.60 price objective for the company. Bank of America began coverage on shares of Graphic Packaging in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $12.00 target price on the stock. UBS Group increased their price target on shares of Graphic Packaging from $10.00 to $12.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on shares of Graphic Packaging from $8.00 to $9.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. initiated coverage on Graphic Packaging in a report on Monday, June 29th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $11.70 price objective on the stock.

Graphic Packaging Stock Performance

NYSE GPK opened at $11.31 on Thursday. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $10.72 and its two-hundred day moving average is $11.19. The firm has a market capitalization of $3.35 billion, a P/E ratio of 12.30 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 $23.47.

Graphic Packaging (NYSE:GPK) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, May 5th. The industrial products company reported $0.09 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates 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 the consensus estimate of $2.05 billion. During the same period last year, the company earned $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. On average, research analysts anticipate that Graphic Packaging will post 0.75 earnings per share for the current year.

Graphic Packaging Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, October 6th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, September 15th will be given a $0.11 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 15th. This represents a $0.44 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.9%. Graphic Packaging’s payout ratio is currently 47.83%.

Insider Activity at Graphic Packaging

In other Graphic Packaging news, Director Jeffrey Stafeil purchased 17,878 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 7th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $11.19 per share, for a total transaction of $200,054.82. Following the acquisition, the director owned 17,878 shares in the company, valued at $200,054.82. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. 1.50% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Trading of Graphic Packaging

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Family Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new position in Graphic Packaging in the second quarter valued at about $113,000. Nolet Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Graphic Packaging during the second quarter valued at about $144,000. Atlas Brown Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Graphic Packaging in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $264,000. Valeo Financial Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Graphic Packaging in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $114,000. Finally, Gradient Investments LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Graphic Packaging by 20.6% in the 2nd quarter. Gradient Investments LLC now owns 111,943 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $1,183,000 after acquiring an additional 19,129 shares during the last quarter. 99.67% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.