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U.S. Packaging Industry Analysis

UpdatedNov 11, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies25
  • 7D2.1%
  • 3M-12.1%
  • 1Y-21.2%
  • YTD-15.6%

Over the last 7 days, the Packaging industry has risen 2.1%, driven by gains from Amcor of 7.5%. During this same period, the Graphic Packaging Holding underperformed, falling 5.4%. In the past year, the industry is down 21%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 20% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 12 Nov 2025US$147.6bUS$159.8bUS$5.7b19.7x26x0.9x
Fri, 10 Oct 2025US$159.5bUS$154.2bUS$5.0b21.5x31.7x1x
Sun, 07 Sep 2025US$162.6bUS$154.2bUS$5.0b22.6x32.3x1.1x
Tue, 05 Aug 2025US$162.8bUS$152.3bUS$5.4b21.9x30.2x1.1x
Thu, 03 Jul 2025US$172.3bUS$144.3bUS$6.0b27.5x28.7x1.2x
Sat, 31 May 2025US$165.5bUS$144.3bUS$6.0b25.9x27.6x1.1x
Mon, 28 Apr 2025US$161.0bUS$150.1bUS$6.4b19.9x25.3x1.1x
Wed, 26 Mar 2025US$171.0bUS$155.1bUS$6.2b22.3x27.7x1.1x
Fri, 21 Feb 2025US$183.6bUS$155.0bUS$6.3b23.4x29x1.2x
Sun, 19 Jan 2025US$175.9bUS$153.4bUS$5.9b22.2x29.6x1.1x
Tue, 17 Dec 2024US$180.8bUS$153.4bUS$5.9b23x30.5x1.2x
Thu, 14 Nov 2024US$181.7bUS$153.3bUS$6.0b24.5x30.4x1.2x
Sat, 12 Oct 2024US$175.0bUS$148.6bUS$7.0b26.7x25x1.2x
Mon, 09 Sep 2024US$173.2bUS$148.6bUS$7.0b25.2x24.7x1.2x
Wed, 07 Aug 2024US$162.4bUS$148.6bUS$6.9b23.3x23.4x1.1x
Fri, 05 Jul 2024US$149.8bUS$156.8bUS$6.1b20.2x24.7x1x
Sun, 02 Jun 2024US$162.3bUS$156.7bUS$6.1b23.5x26.5x1x
Tue, 30 Apr 2024US$152.0bUS$158.7bUS$4.3b18.6x35.3x1x
Thu, 28 Mar 2024US$157.9bUS$159.1bUS$4.4b19.2x35.6x1x
Sat, 24 Feb 2024US$144.1bUS$153.9bUS$4.1b20.5x34.8x0.9x
Mon, 22 Jan 2024US$140.3bUS$155.9bUS$5.4b15.1x26x0.9x
Wed, 20 Dec 2023US$142.4bUS$155.9bUS$5.4b15.8x26.3x0.9x
Fri, 17 Nov 2023US$132.3bUS$156.1bUS$5.3b14.7x24.8x0.8x
Sun, 15 Oct 2023US$125.5bUS$159.5bUS$7.0b12.4x17.8x0.8x
Tue, 12 Sep 2023US$131.2bUS$159.5bUS$7.0b12.9x18.6x0.8x
Thu, 10 Aug 2023US$135.1bUS$160.5bUS$7.1b14.3x19.1x0.8x
Sat, 08 Jul 2023US$132.8bUS$168.2bUS$7.9b12.8x16.8x0.8x
Mon, 05 Jun 2023US$129.8bUS$168.6bUS$7.9b12.7x16.4x0.8x
Wed, 03 May 2023US$133.3bUS$169.5bUS$10.6b12.5x12.6x0.8x
Fri, 31 Mar 2023US$136.4bUS$170.0bUS$10.8b12.8x12.7x0.8x
Sun, 26 Feb 2023US$140.8bUS$170.3bUS$10.7b14x13.1x0.8x
Tue, 24 Jan 2023US$144.6bUS$170.4bUS$10.0b14x14.5x0.8x
Thu, 22 Dec 2022US$137.9bUS$170.4bUS$10.0b13.4x13.8x0.8x
Sat, 19 Nov 2022US$138.7bUS$170.4bUS$10.0b13.5x13.9x0.8x
Price to Earnings Ratio

13.9x


Total Market Cap: US$138.7bTotal Earnings: US$10.0bTotal Revenue: US$170.4bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Packaging Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 24.2x202320242025
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the American Packaging industry at the moment, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates to remain steady.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 24.2x.
  • 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 2.1% 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 Market0.93%
Materials3.60%
Packaging2.13%
Paper Packaging2.35%
Metal and Glass Containers1.59%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Paper Packaging industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 27.4x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 22.2%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 3.3% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Metal and Glass Containers industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 21.9x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Paper Packaging industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 22% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 3.3% per year.
  • In contrast, the Metal and Glass Containers industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 14% 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
AMCR AmcorUS$8.467.5%
+US$1.3b		-17.0%PE33.5x
IP International PaperUS$38.505.3%
+US$1.0b		-32.8%PS0.8x
PKG Packaging Corporation of AmericaUS$203.023.0%
+US$524.5m		-15.3%PE20.4x
CCK Crown HoldingsUS$100.163.0%
+US$328.4m		6.6%PE12.1x
ATR AptarGroupUS$118.273.6%
+US$268.4m		-32.7%PE18.5x

Latest News

SEE
US$37.33
Sealed Air
7D
4.4%
1Y
4.9%
OI
US$13.07
O-I Glass
7D
10.8%
1Y
0.5%
BALL
US$47.25
Ball
7D
-1.2%
1Y
-22.1%
SON
US$40.65
Sonoco Products
7D
-0.5%
1Y
-19.8%

SON: Future Earnings Guidance And Reorganization Will Drive Share Performance

Analysts have maintained their price target for Sonoco Products at $53.75 per share. They cite consistent financial projections, with only slight adjustments in key forecast assumptions.
PACK
US$5.10
Ranpak Holdings
7D
-3.4%
1Y
-26.2%

PACK: Expanded Walmart Partnership And Automation Rollout Will Drive Upside

Analysts have raised their price target for Ranpak Holdings from $7.17 to $7.75 per share, citing revisions to valuation models and updated projections for future company performance. What's in the News Ranpak has introduced the FillPak Mini, its smallest powered paper void fill converter to date.
AMCR
US$8.46
Amcor
7D
7.5%
1Y
-17.0%
SW
US$35.84
Smurfit Westrock
7D
-1.3%
1Y
-29.3%
GPK
US$16.13
Graphic Packaging Holding
7D
-5.4%
1Y
-44.6%
SLGN
US$38.95
Silgan Holdings
7D
-1.0%
1Y
-29.3%
GEF
US$59.93
Greif
7D
5.7%
1Y
-13.1%
IP
US$38.50
International Paper
7D
5.3%
1Y
-32.8%
TRS
US$31.54
TriMas
7D
-6.4%
1Y
16.5%
ATR
US$118.27
AptarGroup
7D
3.6%
1Y
-32.7%
CCK
US$100.16
Crown Holdings
7D
3.0%
1Y
6.6%

CCK: Lower Discount Rate And Expanding Margins Will Drive Future Upside

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Crown Holdings to $121.13 from $117.13. This change is due to adjustments in discount rates and updated expectations for revenue growth and profit margins.
PKG
US$203.02
Packaging Corporation of America
7D
3.0%
1Y
-15.3%

PKG: Recent Acquisition And Anticipated Price Increases Will Drive Upside

Analysts have slightly raised their average price target for Packaging Corporation of America. Updated forecasts reflect improved revenue growth projections and anticipated benefits from recent acquisitions, resulting in an increase of approximately $0.70 to $224.90 per share.
ORBS
US$3.60
Eightco Holdings
7D
-16.3%
1Y
88.5%