Silgan (NYSE:SLGN – Get Free Report) issued an update on its second quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Wednesday morning. The company provided EPS guidance of 0.920-1.020 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 0.970. The company issued revenue guidance of -. Silgan also updated its FY 2026 guidance to 3.730-3.930 EPS.
Silgan Stock Up 1.6%
Shares of Silgan stock traded up $0.63 on Wednesday, reaching $39.41. 682,356 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 904,951. Silgan has a one year low of $36.15 and a one year high of $57.04. The company has a market capitalization of $4.17 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.65, a PEG ratio of 2.37 and a beta of 0.75. The company has a current ratio of 1.22, a quick ratio of 0.78 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.63. The company has a 50-day moving average of $42.19 and a 200 day moving average of $41.91.
Silgan (NYSE:SLGN – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 29th. The industrial products company reported $0.78 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.74 by $0.04. Silgan had a return on equity of 17.94% and a net margin of 4.45%.During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.69 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.4% on a year-over-year basis. Silgan has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.920-1.020 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 3.730-3.930 EPS. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Silgan will post 3.73 earnings per share for the current year.
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Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
SLGN has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price objective on Silgan from $52.00 to $55.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, February 6th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on Silgan from $44.00 to $53.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, February 9th. UBS Group set a $46.00 price target on Silgan and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, April 10th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft initiated coverage on Silgan in a research note on Wednesday, April 1st. They issued a “buy” rating and a $52.00 price target on the stock. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada restated a “sector perform” rating and issued a $48.00 price target on shares of Silgan in a research note on Friday, April 17th. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $52.67.
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More Silgan News
Here are the key news stories impacting Silgan this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q1 results beat expectations — Silgan reported $0.78 EPS vs. the Zacks/Street consensus of $0.74 and posted year‑over‑year revenue growth (~6.4%), signaling underlying demand and margin stability. Silgan Holdings (SLGN) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
- Positive Sentiment: Revenue beat and company release/conference materials available — the press release and call provide detail on segment performance and contributed to investor confidence. Silgan Announces First Quarter 2026 Results
- Neutral Sentiment: FY 2026 guidance essentially in line with expectations — management set FY EPS at $3.73–3.93 versus a consensus ~$3.75, which limits surprise but doesn’t add upside. Silgan Announces First Quarter 2026 Results
- Neutral Sentiment: Investor materials & analyst notes provide context — coverage pieces and earnings snapshots summarize headwinds and drivers for packaging demand and input costs. Silgan (SLGN) Q1 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
- Negative Sentiment: Q2 guidance is mixed — management’s Q2 EPS range of $0.92–1.02 straddles the consensus (~$0.97) but includes a lower bound below expectations, which could temper enthusiasm if investors focus on the downside of the range. Silgan Announces First Quarter 2026 Results
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in SLGN. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC acquired a new position in Silgan in the 3rd quarter valued at $33,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Silgan by 627.2% in the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 669 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $36,000 after buying an additional 577 shares in the last quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. acquired a new position in Silgan in the 1st quarter valued at $54,000. UMB Bank n.a. grew its holdings in Silgan by 2,609.1% in the 4th quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 2,086 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $84,000 after buying an additional 2,009 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Virtus Advisers LLC acquired a new position in Silgan in the 3rd quarter valued at $137,000. 70.25% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
About Silgan
Silgan Holdings Inc (NYSE: SLGN) is a leading supplier of rigid packaging solutions for consumer goods manufacturers. The company’s core business activities center on the design, production and distribution of metal and plastic containers, closures and dispense systems. Silgan serves a broad array of end markets, including food and beverage, home and personal care, health care and industrial products, providing both standard and custom packaging formats.
Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, Silgan has grown organically and through strategic acquisitions to establish a global manufacturing footprint.
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