Amcor (NYSE:AMCR) Issues FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Amcor (NYSE:AMCR) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Tuesday morning. The company provided EPS guidance of 4.000-4.150 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 4.020. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities research analysts recently issued reports on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price objective on shares of Amcor from $9.00 to $48.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 20th. Morgan Stanley lowered shares of Amcor from an “overweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating and set a $46.00 price target on the stock. in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Amcor in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Robert W. Baird upgraded Amcor from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 7th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus upgraded Amcor from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $51.00 price target for the company in a report on Friday, October 10th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have issued a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $52.14.

Amcor Trading Up 2.7%

Shares of NYSE AMCR traded up $1.20 during trading on Tuesday, reaching $44.95. The stock had a trading volume of 8,934,555 shares, compared to its average volume of 5,945,019. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.09, a quick ratio of 0.62 and a current ratio of 1.04. The company has a market cap of $20.72 billion, a P/E ratio of 11.99, a PEG ratio of 1.02 and a beta of 0.67. Amcor has a fifty-two week low of $38.33 and a fifty-two week high of $52.25. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $42.38 and its 200-day moving average price is $42.61.

Amcor (NYSE:AMCR) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The company reported $0.86 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.17 by $0.69. Amcor had a return on equity of 17.35% and a net margin of 3.34%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up 68.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $0.80 earnings per share. Amcor has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.000-4.150 EPS. On average, equities research analysts predict that Amcor will post 0.74 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Amcor Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 17th. Shareholders of record on Friday, November 28th were given a $0.65 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, November 28th. This represents a $2.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 5.8%. This is a boost from Amcor’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.13. Amcor’s dividend payout ratio is 152.94%.

Amcor News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Amcor this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 results beat consensus — Adjusted EPS of $0.86 (up 7% YoY) and sizable revenue growth driven by the Berry acquisition, with adjusted EBITDA and EBIT up materially. Management emphasized disciplined execution and synergy capture. Amcor (AMCR) Tops Q2 Earnings Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Operational performance and cash: Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded, acquisition synergies hit the upper end of expectations (~$55M) and free cash flow remained strong (~$289M for the quarter). The company also declared a $0.65 quarterly dividend — all supportive for valuation and investor confidence. Amcor Reports Solid Second Quarter Results and Reaffirms Fiscal 2026 Guidance
• Neutral Sentiment: Guidance reaffirmed for FY2026: management reiterated adjusted EPS guidance of $4.00–$4.15 (12–17% constant‑currency growth) and FCF guidance of $1.8–$1.9B — broadly in line with consensus, so there’s limited surprise but it removes near‑term downside risk. Amcor Reports Solid Second Quarter Results and Reaffirms Fiscal 2026 Guidance
• Neutral Sentiment: Regulatory/filing update: Amcor notified the ASX of an updated Form 8‑K filing — a routine compliance disclosure that is technical rather than directional for fundamentals. Amcor Notifies ASX of Latest Form 8-K Filing with US Regulator
• Negative Sentiment: Industry headwinds persist — analysts and previews warned of weak volumes, soft consumer demand and tariff risks in the packaging sector; Amcor’s top-line strength is largely acquisition‑driven rather than organic volume recovery, which could limit upside if end‑market demand stays weak. 3 Packaging Stocks to Watch Amid Industry Challenges

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of AMCR. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. lifted its position in shares of Amcor by 8.4% during the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 268,381 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,596,000 after buying an additional 20,757 shares during the last quarter. Focus Partners Wealth increased its position in shares of Amcor by 11.3% during the first quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 43,137 shares of the company’s stock worth $418,000 after purchasing an additional 4,396 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Amcor in the 2nd quarter valued at about $138,000. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership acquired a new stake in shares of Amcor in the 2nd quarter valued at about $6,426,000. Finally, CW Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Amcor during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $228,000. 45.14% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Amcor Company Profile

Amcor (NYSE: AMCR) is a global packaging company specializing in the design, development and production of flexible and rigid packaging solutions for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home and personal care, and other consumer and industrial products. The company’s product portfolio encompasses flexible films, pouches, specialty cartons, rigid containers, metal closures and dispensing systems. Amcor’s packaging solutions are engineered to preserve product quality, extend shelf life and meet the specific requirements of a wide range of end markets.

Founded in its current form in 2005 following a spin-off from a mining conglomerate, Amcor expanded its capabilities and geographic footprint through organic investments and strategic acquisitions.