Graphic Packaging (NYSE:GPK) Issues FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Graphic Packaging (NYSE:GPK) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Tuesday. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 0.650-0.900 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 0.830. The company issued revenue guidance of $8.6 billion-$8.6 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $8.6 billion.

Graphic Packaging Stock Up 3.0%

GPK stock traded up $0.34 during trading on Tuesday, hitting $11.70. 3,677,145 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 6,742,503. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $10.77 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $11.09. The stock has a market capitalization of $3.46 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.72 and a beta of 0.66. Graphic Packaging has a 52-week low of $8.78 and a 52-week high of $23.47. The company has a current ratio of 1.41, a quick ratio of 0.59 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.60.

Graphic Packaging (NYSE:GPK) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The industrial products company reported $0.14 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.12 by $0.02. Graphic Packaging had a net margin of 3.17% and a return on equity of 12.62%. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.42 EPS. Graphic Packaging’s revenue was down .7% on a year-over-year basis. Graphic Packaging has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.650-0.900 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts expect that Graphic Packaging will post 0.75 EPS for the current year.

Graphic Packaging Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, October 6th. Investors of record on Tuesday, September 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.11 per share. This represents a $0.44 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.8%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 15th. Graphic Packaging’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 47.83%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

GPK has been the subject of a number of research reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. assumed coverage on shares of Graphic Packaging in a research report on Monday, June 29th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $11.70 price target for the company. Bank of America began coverage on Graphic Packaging in a research report on Tuesday, July 14th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $12.00 target price on the stock. Zacks Research raised Graphic Packaging from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, June 1st. Truist Financial dropped their price target on Graphic Packaging from $14.00 to $11.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, April 15th. Finally, Citigroup boosted their price objective on Graphic Packaging from $10.00 to $11.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Nine research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Graphic Packaging presently has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average target price of $11.03.

Insider Activity at Graphic Packaging

In related news, Director Jeffrey Stafeil purchased 17,878 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 7th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $11.19 per share, with a total value of $200,054.82. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director directly owned 17,878 shares in the company, valued at $200,054.82. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. 1.50% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Trending Headlines about Graphic Packaging

Here are the key news stories impacting Graphic Packaging this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Graphic Packaging reported second-quarter adjusted earnings of $0.14 per share, exceeding analyst estimates of $0.11–$0.12. The result suggests execution was better than expected despite inflationary pressure. Graphic Packaging Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Second-quarter adjusted EBITDA was $247 million, while innovation-related sales growth contributed $40 million. Management characterized the quarter as strong execution despite elevated inflation. Graphic Packaging Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Revenue was $2.188 billion, broadly consistent with expectations and nearly flat year over year, indicating stable demand but limited top-line growth.
• Negative Sentiment: Net income was $24 million, and quarterly EPS declined sharply from $0.42 in the prior-year period to $0.14, highlighting continued profitability pressure. Quarterly revenue also decreased 0.7% year over year. Graphic Packaging Earnings Press Release
• Negative Sentiment: Fiscal 2026 EPS guidance of $0.65–$0.90 has a midpoint of $0.775, below the $0.83 consensus estimate. Revenue guidance of approximately $8.6 billion is in line with expectations, but the broad EPS range signals uncertainty around costs and earnings momentum.

Institutional Trading of Graphic Packaging

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in GPK. AQR Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in Graphic Packaging by 36.6% during the first quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 171,608 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $4,453,000 after purchasing an additional 45,944 shares in the last quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. increased its position in Graphic Packaging by 9.9% during the 1st quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 1,471,519 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $38,201,000 after purchasing an additional 132,692 shares during the period. Hsbc Holdings PLC raised its stake in shares of Graphic Packaging by 5.4% during the 2nd quarter. Hsbc Holdings PLC now owns 15,485 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $326,000 after buying an additional 791 shares in the last quarter. Invesco Ltd. raised its stake in shares of Graphic Packaging by 28.8% during the 2nd quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 2,130,941 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $44,899,000 after buying an additional 477,085 shares in the last quarter. Finally, First Trust Advisors LP lifted its holdings in shares of Graphic Packaging by 3.6% in the 2nd quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 1,002,964 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $21,133,000 after buying an additional 34,790 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 99.67% of the company’s stock.

Graphic Packaging Company Profile

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.