Graphic Packaging (NYSE:GPK) Hits New 12-Month Low – Should You Sell?

Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE:GPK) reached a new 52-week low during mid-day trading on Monday . The stock traded as low as $11.82 and last traded at $11.8550, with a volume of 1741065 shares trading hands. The stock had previously closed at $12.52.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts recently commented on GPK shares. Royal Bank Of Canada set a $13.00 target price on shares of Graphic Packaging in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Graphic Packaging in a research note on Monday, December 29th. UBS Group dropped their price objective on shares of Graphic Packaging from $19.00 to $17.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, January 12th. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their target price on shares of Graphic Packaging from $12.00 to $11.00 and set an “underweight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Finally, Robert W. Baird set a $15.00 price target on Graphic Packaging in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average price target of $16.63.

Graphic Packaging Stock Down 3.2%

The stock has a market cap of $3.58 billion, a PE ratio of 8.19 and a beta of 0.62. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.50, a current ratio of 1.30 and a quick ratio of 0.52. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $14.57 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $17.21.

Graphic Packaging (NYSE:GPK) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 3rd. The industrial products company reported $0.29 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.34 by ($0.05). The business had revenue of $2.10 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.04 billion. Graphic Packaging had a return on equity of 16.58% and a net margin of 5.15%.Graphic Packaging’s quarterly revenue was up .4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $0.59 earnings per share. Graphic Packaging has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.750-1.15 EPS. Analysts expect that Graphic Packaging Holding Company will post 2.47 EPS for the current year.

Graphic Packaging Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, January 7th. Investors of record on Monday, December 15th were issued a $0.11 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, December 15th. This represents a $0.44 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.6%. Graphic Packaging’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 29.73%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Graphic Packaging

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Bessemer Group Inc. lifted its holdings in Graphic Packaging by 130.7% in the second quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 1,382 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $29,000 after acquiring an additional 783 shares during the period. Quarry LP lifted its stake in shares of Graphic Packaging by 282.0% in the 3rd quarter. Quarry LP now owns 1,547 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $30,000 after purchasing an additional 1,142 shares during the period. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd lifted its stake in shares of Graphic Packaging by 13,971.4% in the 4th quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 1,970 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $30,000 after purchasing an additional 1,956 shares during the period. Marshall & Sterling Wealth Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Graphic Packaging in the third quarter worth approximately $31,000. Finally, MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB grew its position in Graphic Packaging by 649.6% during the fourth quarter. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB now owns 2,039 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $31,000 after buying an additional 1,767 shares during the period. 99.67% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

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.