RBC Capital adjusts its rating for NYSE:GPK to "Sector Perform" and lowers its price target from $17 to $15.GPK announces cost-cutting initiatives and inventory reduction plans, aiming for $60 million in savings by 2026.The company revises its 2025 EBITDA and EPS outlook downward but maintains net sales expectations.Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE:GPK) is a key player in the packaging industry, providing paper-based packaging solutions to a variety of sectors. On December 10, 2025, RBC Capital adjus ...

Key Takeaways GPK is pushing ahead with cost cuts and moving planned 2026 inventory reductions into late 2025.GPK expects $60M in 2026 savings but sees added severance and production impacts on the results.GPK lowered its 2025 EBITDA and EPS guidance while keeping net sales expectations unchanged.Graphic Packaging Holding Company (GPK) is moving forward with its support function and production optimization plans. GPK announced that it would take additional actions to reduce inventory in the fourth quarter o ...

Graphic Packaging Holding Company (GPK) on Monday released further details on its support function restructuring and production optimization initiatives, and lowered its full-year core earnings and profit outlook due to ongoing production curtailments. Adjusted EBITDA is now expected to be ...

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ATLANTA, Dec. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK) ("Graphic Packaging" or the "Company"), a global leader in sustainable consumer packaging, today announced additional details on its support function and production optimization plans.  As disclosed on the Company's third quarter 2025 earnings conference call, Graphic Packaging has undertaken a review of support functions and corporate expenses and now expects savings of approximately $60 million in staffing and other cost ...

One detail in the latest earnings suggests why some deep-value investors may see more upside than the stock chart implies.New York City-based Atlantic Investment Management initiated a new position in Graphic Packaging Holding Company (GPK), adding 645,584 shares valued at approximately $12.6 million, according to a November 14 SEC filing.What HappenedAccording to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission dated November 14, Atlantic Investment Management disclosed a new stake in Graphic Packaging ...

Core Insights - The materials sector is experiencing a trend of oversold stocks, presenting potential buying opportunities for undervalued companies [1] Group 1: Oversold Stocks - TriMas Corp (NASDAQ:TRS) has an RSI of 29.9, with a stock price decline of approximately 17% over the past month, closing at $31.77 [7] - Packaging Corp of America (NYSE:PKG) has an RSI of 29.1, with an 8% stock price drop over the past month, closing at $191.68 [7] - Graphic Packaging Holding Co (NYSE:GPK) has an RSI of 28.5, with a 14% decline in stock price over the past month, closing at $15.17 [7] Group 2: Company Performance - TriMas Corp increased its share repurchase authorization to $150 million, indicating confidence despite recent stock price declines [7] - Packaging Corp of America reported downbeat quarterly earnings, with CEO Mark W. Kowlzan noting cautious ordering patterns and low export containerboard sales volume [7] - Graphic Packaging Holding reported strong third-quarter results but cut its FY25 adjusted EPS guidance below estimates, with CEO Michael Doss highlighting effective execution amid sluggish consumer volumes [7]

Core Insights - The materials sector is experiencing a trend of oversold stocks, presenting potential buying opportunities for undervalued companies [1] - The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a key indicator used to identify oversold conditions, with a value below 30 indicating potential buying opportunities [1] Company Summaries - **TriMas Corp (NASDAQ:TRS)**: Recently increased share repurchase authorization to $150 million. The stock has fallen approximately 17% over the past month, with a 52-week low of $19.33. Current RSI value is 29.9, and shares closed at $31.77, down 1.1% [7] - **Packaging Corp of America (NYSE:PKG)**: Reported disappointing quarterly earnings, with a stock decline of around 8% in the past month and a 52-week low of $172.72. The current RSI value is 29.1, and shares closed at $191.68, down 1.4% [7] - **Graphic Packaging Holding Co (NYSE:GPK)**: Despite reporting strong third-quarter results, the stock has decreased about 14% over the past month, reaching a 52-week low of $14.90. The current RSI value is 28.5, and shares closed at $15.17, down 0.9% [7]

Core Insights - Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE:GPK) experienced a significant stock price increase of 8.88% to close at $17.05, breaking a five-day losing streak, as investors reacted positively to its maintained revenue guidance for the full year despite a disappointing third-quarter earnings report [1][3]. Financial Performance - The company's net income for the third quarter decreased by 14% to $142 million, down from $165 million in the same period last year [2]. - Net sales also saw a slight decline of 1%, totaling $2.19 billion compared to $2.2 billion year-on-year [2]. Guidance and Outlook - Graphic Packaging reaffirmed its full-year net sales guidance for 2025, projecting between $8.4 billion and $8.6 billion, but adjusted its outlook for adjusted EBITDA to a range of $1.40 billion to $1.45 billion and adjusted EPS to between $1.80 and $2 [3]. - The revisions in guidance were attributed to year-to-date performance, adjustments to match production with orders (approximately $15 million), and a broader range of potential outcomes for the fourth quarter due to high volume and market uncertainty [4]. Operational Developments - The company announced the early commencement of commercial operations at its new recycled paperboard manufacturing facility in Waco, Texas, with full production expected within the next 12 to 18 months [5]. - The Waco facility is projected to be the world's most efficient producer of recycled paperboard, offering the highest quality outside of its Kalamazoo, Michigan facility, marking a significant step in the company's Vision 2025 transformation [6].

Financial Performance - Net Sales for Q3 2025 decreased by $26 million, or 1%, to $2,190 million from $2,216 million in Q3 2024, primarily due to lower pricing and volumes in the Americas [138]. - Income from Operations for Q3 2025 decreased by $44 million, or 16%, to $234 million from $278 million in Q3 2024, attributed to lower packaging prices and commodity inflation [139]. - Net Income for Q3 2025 was $142 million, compared to $165 million in Q3 2024, reflecting a decrease of $23 million [137]. - For the first nine months of 2025, Net Sales decreased by $198 million, or 3%, to $6,514 million from $6,712 million in the same period of 2024, impacted by the Augusta Divestiture and reduced paperboard volumes [143]. - Income from Operations for the first nine months of 2025 decreased by $232 million, or 26%, to $648 million from $880 million in the same period of 2024, due to the Augusta Divestiture and commodity inflation [144]. - Total net sales for the third quarter of 2025 were $2,190 million, a decrease of 1.2% compared to $2,216 million in the same period of 2024 [153]. - Income from operations for the third quarter of 2025 was $234 million, down 15.8% from $278 million in the third quarter of 2024 [153]. - The company reported net income of $315 million for the first nine months of 2025, with net sales amounting to $4,994 million [170]. Cash Flow and Investments - For the first nine months of 2025, net cash provided by operating activities was $320 million, a decrease from $351 million in the same period of 2024 [164]. - Net cash used in investing activities for the first nine months of 2025 totaled $736 million, significantly higher than $102 million in the same period of 2024 [165]. - Capital spending for the first nine months of 2025 was $808 million, driven by the construction of a new recycled paperboard manufacturing facility in Waco, Texas [165]. - The company completed a $100 million tax-exempt green bond transaction in May 2025, with net proceeds of $99 million used for facility construction [166]. Debt and Interest Expenses - Interest Expense, Net for Q3 2025 was $53 million, down from $58 million in Q3 2024, primarily due to increased capitalized interest related to the Waco project [140]. - Interest Expense, Net for the first nine months of 2025 was $157 million, compared to $177 million in the same period of 2024, also due to increased capitalized interest [145]. - As of September 30, 2025, the Company maintained a maximum Consolidated Total Leverage Ratio of 3.76 to 1.00, compliant with the covenant limit of less than 4.25 to 1.00 [181]. - The Company reported a minimum Consolidated Interest Expense Ratio of 6.93 to 1.00 as of September 30, 2025, exceeding the required minimum of 3.00 to 1.00 [182]. - The Company had active interest rate swap agreements with a combined notional amount of $500 million, expiring on May 1, 2027, to manage interest rate risk [190]. Operational Highlights - Innovation sales growth contributed $52 million in Q3 2025, driven by sustainable consumer packaging solutions [138]. - The Company is focusing on developing innovative packaging products and expanding market share while reducing costs through operational improvements [135]. - The company experienced a decrease in income from operations due to lower pricing and higher commodity costs, partially offset by cost savings and productivity improvements [155]. - Net sales in the Americas Paperboard Packaging segment decreased due to lower pricing and packaging sales, while the International Paperboard Packaging segment saw an increase driven by innovation and higher volumes [154][156]. Receivables and Payables - Receivables sold and derecognized for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, were $2,725 million, compared to $2,687 million in 2024, representing an increase of 1.4% [176]. - The Company sold receivables related to supply chain financing arrangements amounting to $828 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, up from $793 million in 2024, reflecting a growth of 4.4% [177]. - Fees associated with the sale of receivables for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, were $43 million, down from $49 million in 2024, indicating a decrease of 12.2% [178]. - Accounts Payable included $32 million to suppliers participating in the supplier finance program as of September 30, 2025, compared to $30 million at December 31, 2024 [179]. - The deferred purchase price at September 30, 2025, was $47 million, an increase from $35 million in 2024 [176]. - Pledged receivables at September 30, 2025, were $140 million, down from $171 million in 2024, indicating a decrease of 18.1% [176]. Asset Valuation - The Europe reporting unit's fair value exceeded its carrying value by 24%, with goodwill totaling $534 million as of September 30, 2025 [187].