Myers Industries (NYSE:MYE) Sets New 1-Year High After Earnings Beat

Shares of Myers Industries, Inc. (NYSE:MYE) reached a new 52-week high during mid-day trading on Thursday following a better than expected earnings announcement. The stock traded as high as $23.84 and last traded at $23.76, with a volume of 114969 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at $21.77.

The industrial products company reported $0.31 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.23 by $0.08. Myers Industries had a return on equity of 14.46% and a net margin of 4.23%.The business had revenue of $203.97 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $202.60 million.

Myers Industries Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, April 3rd. Investors of record on Friday, March 13th will be paid a dividend of $0.135 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, March 13th. This represents a $0.54 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.5%. Myers Industries’s payout ratio is currently 72.97%.

Trending Headlines about Myers Industries

Here are the key news stories impacting Myers Industries this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat on both EPS and revenue and showed margin improvement — Company reported $0.31 EPS vs. $0.23 consensus and revenue of $203.97M vs. ~$202.6M, with commentary on margin expansion for 2025. Myers Industries Announces 2025 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
• Positive Sentiment: Market reaction initially modestly positive — some coverage notes the beat pushed shares up intraday before profit-taking. This shows the beat was received as credible but not enough to sustain a rally. Myers Industries beats estimates on earnings and revenue, stock edges up
• Neutral Sentiment: Full materials and transcripts are available — slides and the earnings-call transcript provide detail on segment performance and the company’s narrative on cost/margin drivers. Useful for digging into whether margin gains are sustainable. Myers Industries, Inc. (MYE) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Myers Industries, Inc. 2025 Q4 – Results – Earnings Call Presentation
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and fundamental metrics may cap upside — MYE trades at a mid‑to‑high P/E (~29x) with a modest net margin (~3.4%) and leverage (debt/equity ~1.18), which can prompt profit-taking after a rally toward the 52-week high.
• Negative Sentiment: Stock moved lower on higher volume — the heavier-than-average trading suggests sellers dominated after the release despite the beat; investors may be awaiting clearer forward guidance or sustainability of margin gains.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

MYE has been the subject of several analyst reports. Zacks Research raised shares of Myers Industries from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, December 16th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Myers Industries from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Friday, November 28th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Myers Industries in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Myers Industries currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $21.00.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Myers Industries

Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Semanteon Capital Management LP bought a new stake in shares of Myers Industries in the 3rd quarter valued at about $391,000. Clayton Partners LLC grew its position in Myers Industries by 43.8% during the 3rd quarter. Clayton Partners LLC now owns 115,000 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $1,948,000 after acquiring an additional 35,000 shares during the last quarter. Oliver Luxxe Assets LLC purchased a new position in Myers Industries in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $1,178,000. Barington Capital Group L.P. increased its stake in Myers Industries by 3.4% in the 2nd quarter. Barington Capital Group L.P. now owns 770,100 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $11,159,000 after purchasing an additional 25,000 shares during the period. Finally, Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership lifted its position in Myers Industries by 84.8% in the second quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 512,201 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $7,422,000 after purchasing an additional 235,030 shares during the last quarter. 90.82% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Myers Industries Stock Down 5.2%

The stock has a market cap of $807.68 million, a P/E ratio of 23.22 and a beta of 1.06. The company has a quick ratio of 1.09, a current ratio of 1.67 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.08. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $20.92 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $18.56.

About Myers Industries

Myers Industries, Inc is a diversified manufacturer of polymer products serving industrial, commercial and consumer markets. The company designs, produces and markets a broad range of molded and fabricated plastic components, including pallets, bulk containers, tanks and drums used in material handling and storage applications. Myers Industries leverages proprietary polymer technologies to provide durable, reusable solutions that help customers optimize supply chain efficiency and reduce environmental impact.

Myers operates primarily through two business segments.