Graphic Packaging (NYSE:GPK) Stock Price Target Raised at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Graphic Packaging (NYSE:GPK) had its target price lifted by research analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $11.50 to $12.00 in a report released on Wednesday, Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an “overweight” rating on the industrial products company’s stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s target price suggests a potential upside of 2.26% from the company’s current price.

A number of other research firms have also weighed in on GPK. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Graphic Packaging in a report on Monday, September 21st. Truist Financial set a $9.00 price target on Graphic Packaging in a report on Wednesday. Citigroup dropped their price objective on Graphic Packaging from $13.00 to $9.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Friday, October 2nd. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their price objective on Graphic Packaging from $9.00 to $12.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Finally, Bank of America cut their price objective on Graphic Packaging from $14.00 to $13.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, September 11th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have issued a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and an average target price of $10.79.

Graphic Packaging Trading Up 3.8%

NYSE GPK traded up $0.42 during trading on Wednesday, hitting $11.73. 12,640,244 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 6,725,887. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $9.42 and a two-hundred day moving average of $10.68. Graphic Packaging has a 12-month low of $8.15 and a 12-month high of $17.22. The firm has a market cap of $3.47 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.75 and a beta of 0.65. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.58, a current ratio of 1.38 and a quick ratio of 0.60.

Graphic Packaging (NYSE:GPK) last issued its earnings results 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. Graphic Packaging had a net margin of 2.25% and a return on equity of 9.95%. The firm had revenue of $2.19 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.17 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $0.58 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up .1% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, sell-side analysts expect that Graphic Packaging will post 0.69 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Graphic Packaging

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Bell Investment Advisors Inc purchased a new position in Graphic Packaging in the second quarter worth about $25,000. Versant Capital Management Inc lifted its stake in shares of Graphic Packaging by 1,075.7% in the second quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 3,480 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $37,000 after buying an additional 3,184 shares in the last quarter. Heritage Family Offices LLP bought a new position in shares of Graphic Packaging in the third quarter worth approximately $34,000. Bessemer Group Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Graphic Packaging by 259.4% during the first quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 4,148 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $41,000 after buying an additional 2,994 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Nykredit A S purchased a new stake in shares of Graphic Packaging during the second quarter valued at approximately $50,000. 99.67% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Headlines Impacting Graphic Packaging

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

• Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter adjusted EPS was $0.23 versus the $0.22 consensus, while net sales of $2.192 billion topped estimates of $2.17 billion. Volumes rose 1%, and adjusted EBITDA margins expanded for a second consecutive quarter. Graphic Packaging third-quarter 2026 financial results
• Positive Sentiment: The company’s Boardio paperboard canister is now available to North American nutraceutical brands through a co-packing partner, adding a sustainable packaging option with potential to support product adoption. Boardio paperboard packaging announcement
• Neutral Sentiment: Royal Bank of Canada raised its price target from $9 to $12 but maintained a “sector perform” rating; the new target is roughly in line with the recently quoted share price. Royal Bank of Canada rating and price target
• Neutral Sentiment: CEO Robbert Rietbroek and Interim CFO Charles Lischer are scheduled to present at the Baird Global Industrial Conference on November 10. Baird Global Industrial Conference announcement
• Negative Sentiment: Despite the slight earnings beat, EPS fell from $0.58 a year earlier to $0.23, and net income was $22 million—evidence that year-over-year profitability remains under pressure.
• Negative Sentiment: Truist reaffirmed its “hold” rating and raised its target from $9 to $10, still below the recently quoted share price, signaling limited upside in its view. Truist rating and price target

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.