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U.S. Packaging Industry Analysis

UpdatedOct 29, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies25
  • 7D0.3%
  • 3M-7.1%
  • 1Y-11.7%
  • YTD-9.5%

The Packaging industry is up 2.0% in the last week, with Avery Dennison up 13%. Meanwhile, Eightco Holdings actually underperformed within the industry, shrinking 27% in the last week. However, the industry is down 12% over the past year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 22% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Packaging Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 29 Oct 2025US$160.8bUS$155.2bUS$5.5b21.1x29.3x1x
Fri, 26 Sep 2025US$160.9bUS$154.2bUS$5.0b21.6x32x1x
Sun, 24 Aug 2025US$167.7bUS$154.3bUS$5.1b22.5x32.8x1.1x
Tue, 22 Jul 2025US$171.8bUS$144.3bUS$6.0b26.9x28.6x1.2x
Thu, 19 Jun 2025US$162.6bUS$144.4bUS$6.0b25.7x27.1x1.1x
Sat, 17 May 2025US$168.4bUS$144.3bUS$6.0b26.9x28x1.2x
Mon, 14 Apr 2025US$156.7bUS$149.9bUS$6.3b22x24.9x1x
Wed, 12 Mar 2025US$172.9bUS$155.1bUS$6.2b22.4x28x1.1x
Fri, 07 Feb 2025US$183.0bUS$151.6bUS$6.4b22.3x28.5x1.2x
Sun, 05 Jan 2025US$170.4bUS$153.4bUS$5.9b21.8x28.7x1.1x
Tue, 03 Dec 2024US$188.2bUS$153.3bUS$5.9b24.8x31.7x1.2x
Thu, 31 Oct 2024US$175.6bUS$148.7bUS$6.6b24.8x26.4x1.2x
Sat, 28 Sep 2024US$181.0bUS$148.6bUS$7.0b26.6x25.8x1.2x
Mon, 26 Aug 2024US$174.6bUS$148.4bUS$7.0b22.2x24.9x1.2x
Wed, 24 Jul 2024US$169.7bUS$149.5bUS$6.6b22.8x25.8x1.1x
Fri, 21 Jun 2024US$156.6bUS$156.8bUS$6.1b22.1x25.8x1x
Sun, 19 May 2024US$161.1bUS$156.7bUS$6.1b22.8x26.3x1x
Tue, 16 Apr 2024US$151.2bUS$159.1bUS$4.4b18.1x34.1x1x
Thu, 14 Mar 2024US$153.4bUS$159.1bUS$4.4b18.4x34.6x1x
Sat, 10 Feb 2024US$139.6bUS$154.1bUS$4.6b17.2x30.4x0.9x
Mon, 08 Jan 2024US$142.1bUS$155.9bUS$5.4b15.7x26.3x0.9x
Wed, 06 Dec 2023US$140.0bUS$156.1bUS$5.4b14.9x25.8x0.9x
Fri, 03 Nov 2023US$125.5bUS$156.0bUS$5.6b15.6x22.6x0.8x
Sun, 01 Oct 2023US$131.2bUS$159.5bUS$7.0b13x18.6x0.8x
Tue, 29 Aug 2023US$131.8bUS$159.8bUS$7.1b13.4x18.6x0.8x
Thu, 27 Jul 2023US$139.5bUS$167.1bUS$7.5b14.1x18.5x0.8x
Sat, 24 Jun 2023US$129.3bUS$168.2bUS$7.9b12.2x16.4x0.8x
Mon, 22 May 2023US$131.3bUS$168.6bUS$7.9b12.8x16.6x0.8x
Wed, 19 Apr 2023US$136.9bUS$170.1bUS$10.8b12.9x12.7x0.8x
Fri, 17 Mar 2023US$131.2bUS$170.0bUS$10.8b12.1x12.2x0.8x
Sun, 12 Feb 2023US$141.9bUS$170.2bUS$10.5b13.8x13.6x0.8x
Tue, 10 Jan 2023US$143.1bUS$170.4bUS$10.0b14.1x14.3x0.8x
Thu, 08 Dec 2022US$140.4bUS$170.4bUS$10.0b13.5x14.1x0.8x
Sat, 05 Nov 2022US$131.0bUS$169.8bUS$9.8b13x13.4x0.8x
Price to Earnings Ratio

13.4x


Total Market Cap: US$131.0bTotal Earnings: US$9.8bTotal Revenue: US$169.8bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Packaging Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 24x202320242025
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the American Packaging industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 29.3x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 24.0x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.98x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Packaging industry have declined 17% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 2.9% per year.
  • This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the U.S. Materials industry?

US Market2.14%
Materials-0.079%
Packaging0.28%
Paper Packaging0.83%
Metal and Glass Containers-1.09%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Paper Packaging industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 27.1x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 24.4%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 17.7% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Metal and Glass Containers industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average of 21.8x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Paper Packaging industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 24% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 18% per year.
  • In contrast, the Metal and Glass Containers industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 15% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
AVY Avery DennisonUS$179.179.6%
+US$1.2b		-13.1%PE20.1x
AMCR AmcorUS$8.352.6%
+US$484.7m		-23.6%PE37.8x
SW Smurfit WestrockUS$43.091.4%
+US$302.0m		-3.6%PE63.7x
SLGN Silgan HoldingsUS$44.731.1%
+US$51.4m		-11.9%PE15.8x
PACK Ranpak HoldingsUS$5.555.7%
+US$25.3m		-5.6%PS1.2x

Latest News

CCK
US$97.69
Crown Holdings
7D
-1.9%
1Y
3.1%

Solid Earnings Reflect Crown Holdings' (NYSE:CCK) Strength As A Business

Oct 28
Solid Earnings Reflect Crown Holdings' (NYSE:CCK) Strength As A Business
PKG
US$206.16
Packaging Corporation of America
7D
-0.9%
1Y
-8.8%

Packaging Corporation of America Just Missed EPS By 12%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

Oct 28
Packaging Corporation of America Just Missed EPS By 12%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
SEE
US$34.41
Sealed Air
7D
-1.7%
1Y
-3.8%

Sealed Air (NYSE:SEE) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.20

Oct 28
Sealed Air (NYSE:SEE) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.20
SON
US$40.15
Sonoco Products
7D
-2.5%
1Y
-23.4%

Future Value Will Arise From Packaging Expansion And Improving Profit Margins

Analysts have lowered their fair value estimate for Sonoco Products from $56.20 to $53.75. They cited more modest revenue growth projections, balanced by slight improvements in profit margins and a decreased discount rate.
MYE
US$17.34
Myers Industries
7D
3.1%
1Y
44.3%
AVY
US$179.17
Avery Dennison
7D
9.6%
1Y
-13.1%
SLGN
US$44.73
Silgan Holdings
7D
1.1%
1Y
-11.9%

Silgan Holdings Looks Better Ahead Of Its Q3 Earnings (Upgrade)

Oct 27
PACK
US$5.55
Ranpak Holdings
7D
5.7%
1Y
-5.6%
AMCR
US$8.35
Amcor
7D
2.6%
1Y
-23.6%
GPK
US$17.26
Graphic Packaging Holding
7D
-1.7%
1Y
-39.8%

Analysts Signal Caution on Graphic Packaging Holding Amid Lowered Price Targets and Softer Market Conditions

Analysts have lowered their price targets for Graphic Packaging Holding by several dollars. This reflects more cautious expectations due to ongoing softer market conditions in the packaging industry.
IP
US$47.13
International Paper
7D
-1.2%
1Y
-0.3%

Analysts Weigh Optimism and Concerns as International Paper Faces Strategic Shifts and Valuation Changes

International Paper's analyst price target has edged lower from $53.35 to $52.20, as analysts cite more measured revenue growth expectations and the need for successful execution of strategic initiatives to support sustained profitability. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research presents a mix of cautious optimism and ongoing concerns regarding International Paper's strategy, valuations, and future growth trajectory.
ATR
US$128.10
AptarGroup
7D
-1.9%
1Y
-24.1%

AptarGroup (NYSE:ATR) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.48

Oct 18
AptarGroup (NYSE:ATR) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.48
SW
US$43.09
Smurfit Westrock
7D
1.4%
1Y
-3.6%

Operational Efficiency And Sustainable Packaging Will Expand Global Markets

Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for Smurfit Westrock to $56.03 from $56.69. They cite updated assumptions for growth rates and profitability as the reason for the change.
ORBS
US$5.72
Eightco Holdings
7D
-22.8%
1Y
177.7%
MGIH
US$1.78
Millennium Group International Holdings
7D
0.6%
1Y
9.2%

Millennium Group International Holdings Limited's (NASDAQ:MGIH) 41% Share Price Surge Not Quite Adding Up

Sep 12
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