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U.S. Packaging Industry Analysis

UpdatedJul 16, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies23
  • 7D1.8%
  • 3M3.9%
  • 1Y-7.9%
  • YTD2.5%

Over the last 7 days, the Packaging industry has dropped 3.4%, driven by pullbacks in Sonoco Products and Avery Dennison of 1.6% and 0.7%, respectively. However, the industry is down 8.3% over the past year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 24% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 16 Jul 2026US$151.3bUS$161.9bUS$3.0b18.7x50.3x0.9x
Sat, 13 Jun 2026US$145.0bUS$161.9bUS$3.0b17.7x48.2x0.9x
Mon, 11 May 2026US$145.0bUS$161.6bUS$3.1b18.1x47.3x0.9x
Wed, 08 Apr 2026US$150.8bUS$162.2bUS$3.8b18.8x39.6x0.9x
Fri, 06 Mar 2026US$169.4bUS$162.6bUS$3.8b20.3x45.1x1x
Sun, 01 Feb 2026US$161.7bUS$159.3bUS$3.4b21x47.2x1x
Tue, 30 Dec 2025US$155.3bUS$159.8bUS$5.7b20.7x27.5x1x
Thu, 27 Nov 2025US$149.7bUS$159.8bUS$5.7b19.9x26.5x0.9x
Sat, 25 Oct 2025US$162.5bUS$155.1bUS$5.5b21x29.6x1x
Mon, 22 Sep 2025US$162.0bUS$154.2bUS$5.0b21.8x32.2x1.1x
Wed, 20 Aug 2025US$160.7bUS$154.3bUS$5.1b22.1x31.3x1x
Fri, 18 Jul 2025US$172.7bUS$144.3bUS$6.0b27.2x28.7x1.2x
Sun, 15 Jun 2025US$162.3bUS$144.4bUS$6.0b25.8x27x1.1x
Tue, 13 May 2025US$159.5bUS$144.3bUS$6.0b23.5x26.5x1.1x
Thu, 10 Apr 2025US$146.8bUS$149.9bUS$6.3b22x23.3x1x
Sat, 08 Mar 2025US$174.8bUS$155.1bUS$6.2b22.9x28.3x1.1x
Mon, 03 Feb 2025US$184.1bUS$153.8bUS$6.1b21.7x30.1x1.2x
Wed, 01 Jan 2025US$172.3bUS$153.4bUS$5.9b22.1x29x1.1x
Fri, 29 Nov 2024US$187.4bUS$153.3bUS$5.9b24.6x31.6x1.2x
Sun, 27 Oct 2024US$177.1bUS$148.9bUS$6.8b24.7x26.1x1.2x
Tue, 24 Sep 2024US$177.3bUS$148.6bUS$7.0b26.2x25.3x1.2x
Thu, 22 Aug 2024US$168.8bUS$148.4bUS$7.0b22.2x24.1x1.1x
Sat, 20 Jul 2024US$169.4bUS$149.6bUS$6.6b22.4x25.8x1.1x
Mon, 17 Jun 2024US$156.7bUS$156.8bUS$6.1b22.3x25.9x1x
Wed, 15 May 2024US$159.6bUS$156.7bUS$6.1b22.6x26x1x
Fri, 12 Apr 2024US$155.2bUS$159.1bUS$4.4b18.4x35x1x
Sun, 10 Mar 2024US$152.4bUS$159.1bUS$4.4b18.3x34.4x1x
Tue, 06 Feb 2024US$138.1bUS$154.8bUS$5.0b14.2x27.5x0.9x
Thu, 04 Jan 2024US$139.8bUS$155.9bUS$5.4b15.4x25.9x0.9x
Sat, 02 Dec 2023US$138.0bUS$156.1bUS$5.4b15.2x25.4x0.9x
Mon, 30 Oct 2023US$123.3bUS$158.0bUS$6.2b13.3x19.8x0.8x
Wed, 27 Sep 2023US$129.1bUS$159.5bUS$7.0b12.9x18.3x0.8x
Fri, 25 Aug 2023US$130.9bUS$159.8bUS$7.1b13.3x18.4x0.8x
Sun, 23 Jul 2023US$136.2bUS$168.2bUS$7.9b13x17.2x0.8x
Price to Earnings Ratio

17.2x


Total Market Cap: US$136.2bTotal Earnings: US$7.9bTotal Revenue: US$168.2bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Packaging Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 30.1x202420252026
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 50.6x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 30.1x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 1.0x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Packaging industry have declined 28% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues have remained mostly flat.
  • This means that although sales have remained flat, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.

Industry Trends

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

US Market0.81%
Materials1.08%
Packaging1.80%
Metal and Glass Containers1.89%
Paper Packaging1.76%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Paper Packaging industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 47.0x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 28.5%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 14.9% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Metal and Glass Containers industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average of 22.7x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Paper Packaging industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 28% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 15% 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
SW Smurfit WestrockUS$43.593.6%
+US$791.0m		-5.0%PE60.1x
AMCR AmcorUS$43.403.5%
+US$670.1m		-8.2%PE29.6x
ATR AptarGroupUS$129.113.9%
+US$312.7m		-16.7%PE21.3x
PKG Packaging Corporation of AmericaUS$227.861.5%
+US$301.1m		12.5%PE27.4x
CCK Crown HoldingsUS$111.552.1%
+US$254.1m		4.9%PE17.1x

Latest News

SON
US$53.73
Sonoco Products
7D
-1.6%
1Y
17.6%
SW
US$43.59
Smurfit Westrock
7D
3.6%
1Y
-5.0%
AMBP
US$4.52
Ardagh Metal Packaging
7D
-0.2%
1Y
-1.7%
Narrative Update • Jul 14

AMBP: Fair Value View Balances Raised Expectations With Persistent Demand Concerns

Analysts have nudged their price target for Ardagh Metal Packaging to about $4.74, up from $4.50, citing updated views on fair value, discount rate, growth, profitability and future P/E assumptions, along with recent Street research that lifted the stock's target to $4.70 despite mixed demand commentary across the packaging group. Analyst Commentary Street research on Ardagh Metal Packaging highlights a split view, with some bullish analysts adjusting targets higher while more cautious voices point to muted demand trends across the broader packaging group.
GPK
US$10.50
Graphic Packaging Holding
7D
3.7%
1Y
-52.3%
CCK
US$111.55
Crown Holdings
7D
2.1%
1Y
4.9%
OI
US$9.39
O-I Glass
7D
-1.4%
1Y
-35.0%
SLGN
US$45.58
Silgan Holdings
7D
3.6%
1Y
-16.8%
AMCR
US$43.40
Amcor
7D
3.5%
1Y
-8.2%
MYE
US$30.66
Myers Industries
7D
-0.2%
1Y
106.2%
Narrative Update • Jul 09

MYE: Higher Assumed P/E Multiple Will Drive Future Upside Potential

Analysts have raised their price target on Myers Industries from $26 to $37, citing updated assumptions around revenue trends, profit margins, the discount rate applied to future cash flows and a higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News for Myers Industries Myers Industries, Inc.
BALL
US$60.80
Ball
7D
0.8%
1Y
4.3%
PKG
US$227.86
Packaging Corporation of America
7D
1.5%
1Y
12.5%
TRS
US$40.39
TriMas
7D
-1.1%
1Y
37.3%
AVY
US$156.79
Avery Dennison
7D
-0.7%
1Y
-12.0%
ATR
US$129.11
AptarGroup
7D
3.9%
1Y
-16.7%
Seeking Alpha • Jun 29

AptarGroup Has Fallen Enough (Rating Upgrade)

Summary AptarGroup is upgraded from 'sell' to 'hold' as valuation improves after a significant share price decline. ATR's Q1 revenue rose 10.8% to $982.9M, but most growth was driven by FX and acquisitions, not organic expansion. Cash flows and EBITDA improved despite margin compression and net profit declines, particularly due to Beauty segment strength. ATR trades at a premium to peers, justified by its niche positioning, but not enough for a 'buy' rating. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha