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U.S. Packaging Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 10, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies23
  • 7D0.8%
  • 3M-6.4%
  • 1Y-11.3%
  • YTD-4.6%

Over the last 7 days, the Packaging industry has remained flat, although notably AptarGroup gained 3.3%. As for the longer term, the industry has declined 11% in the last year. Looking forward, 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, 11 Jun 2026US$137.8bUS$161.9bUS$3.0b17.7x45.8x0.9x
Sat, 09 May 2026US$145.3bUS$161.6bUS$3.1b18.1x47.4x0.9x
Mon, 06 Apr 2026US$150.5bUS$162.2bUS$3.8b18.9x39.5x0.9x
Wed, 04 Mar 2026US$173.9bUS$162.6bUS$3.7b20.6x46.4x1.1x
Fri, 30 Jan 2026US$161.9bUS$159.3bUS$3.4b20.9x47.3x1x
Sun, 28 Dec 2025US$155.2bUS$159.8bUS$5.7b20.7x27.5x1x
Tue, 25 Nov 2025US$147.4bUS$159.8bUS$5.7b19.4x26x0.9x
Thu, 23 Oct 2025US$158.9bUS$154.3bUS$5.4b21.3x29.3x1x
Sat, 20 Sep 2025US$163.4bUS$154.2bUS$5.0b21.8x32.5x1.1x
Mon, 18 Aug 2025US$162.1bUS$154.3bUS$5.1b22.1x31.6x1.1x
Wed, 16 Jul 2025US$174.5bUS$144.3bUS$6.0b26.8x29.1x1.2x
Fri, 13 Jun 2025US$165.5bUS$144.4bUS$6.0b26.3x27.5x1.1x
Sun, 11 May 2025US$159.5bUS$144.3bUS$6.0b23.1x26.5x1.1x
Tue, 08 Apr 2025US$156.5bUS$149.9bUS$6.3b21.2x24.8x1x
Thu, 06 Mar 2025US$172.1bUS$155.0bUS$6.2b22.8x27.8x1.1x
Sat, 01 Feb 2025US$175.5bUS$153.8bUS$6.1b21.7x28.7x1.1x
Mon, 30 Dec 2024US$174.3bUS$153.4bUS$5.9b22.3x29.3x1.1x
Wed, 27 Nov 2024US$188.8bUS$153.3bUS$5.9b24.6x31.8x1.2x
Fri, 25 Oct 2024US$178.8bUS$148.9bUS$6.8b24.5x26.4x1.2x
Sun, 22 Sep 2024US$177.3bUS$148.6bUS$7.0b26.2x25.3x1.2x
Tue, 20 Aug 2024US$168.3bUS$148.4bUS$7.0b22.2x24x1.1x
Thu, 18 Jul 2024US$170.0bUS$149.6bUS$6.6b21x25.8x1.1x
Sat, 15 Jun 2024US$158.3bUS$156.8bUS$6.1b22.3x26.1x1x
Mon, 13 May 2024US$159.0bUS$156.7bUS$6.1b22.3x26x1x
Wed, 10 Apr 2024US$155.5bUS$159.1bUS$4.4b19x35.1x1x
Fri, 08 Mar 2024US$151.9bUS$159.1bUS$4.4b18.4x34.2x1x
Sun, 04 Feb 2024US$139.3bUS$154.8bUS$5.0b14.5x27.8x0.9x
Tue, 02 Jan 2024US$141.3bUS$155.9bUS$5.4b15.5x26.2x0.9x
Thu, 30 Nov 2023US$133.1bUS$156.1bUS$5.4b14.8x24.5x0.9x
Sat, 28 Oct 2023US$123.3bUS$158.0bUS$6.2b13.3x19.8x0.8x
Mon, 25 Sep 2023US$129.6bUS$159.5bUS$7.0b13.2x18.4x0.8x
Wed, 23 Aug 2023US$130.0bUS$159.8bUS$7.1b13.5x18.3x0.8x
Fri, 21 Jul 2023US$135.8bUS$168.2bUS$7.9b13x17.2x0.8x
Sun, 18 Jun 2023US$135.4bUS$168.2bUS$7.9b13x17.1x0.8x
Price to Earnings Ratio

17.1x


Total Market Cap: US$135.4bTotal Earnings: US$7.9bTotal Revenue: US$168.2bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Packaging Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 29x202420252026
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 45.8x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 29.0x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.0x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 0.85x.
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 Market-3.33%
Materials-4.26%
Packaging0.81%
Metal and Glass Containers1.87%
Paper Packaging0.35%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Paper Packaging industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 42.1x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 28.1%, 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 below its 3-year average of 22.5x.
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
BALL BallUS$54.723.6%
+US$503.2m		-0.4%PE15.6x
SLGN Silgan HoldingsUS$39.368.6%
+US$329.7m		-27.8%PE14.7x
ATR AptarGroupUS$114.671.9%
+US$136.6m		-24.5%PE18.9x
AMCR AmcorUS$38.170.8%
+US$134.0m		-16.7%PE26x
CCK Crown HoldingsUS$95.451.0%
+US$105.0m		-5.2%PE14.6x

Latest News

ATR
US$114.67
AptarGroup
7D
1.9%
1Y
-24.5%
GPK
US$10.33
Graphic Packaging Holding
7D
-4.4%
1Y
-52.7%
AMCR
US$38.17
Amcor
7D
0.8%
1Y
-16.7%
Narrative Update • Jun 10

AMCR: Future Returns Will Rely On Synergy Capture And Healthcare Capacity Expansion

Amcor's updated analyst price target has been trimmed by $2 to $41, as analysts cite recent target cuts across several firms, reflecting cautious views on volume visibility, synergy execution and regional risks, despite generally balanced risk and reward. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a mixed but generally cautious stance, with several firms trimming price targets while still seeing some offsetting positives in Amcor's execution plans and balance sheet priorities.
IP
US$31.85
International Paper
7D
-4.6%
1Y
-32.3%
PKG
US$216.64
Packaging Corporation of America
7D
-3.5%
1Y
12.1%
MYE
US$24.99
Myers Industries
7D
8.3%
1Y
69.9%
Seeking Alpha • Jun 08

Myers Industries' Upside Isn't Over Just Yet

Summary Myers Industries remains a compelling, undervalued prospect with a soft 'buy' rating despite recent outperformance and a 39.3% share price surge. MYE's Q1 2026 results showed revenue growth, margin expansion, and strong infrastructure and consumer market demand, offsetting industrial and vehicle segment weakness. Management expects robust infrastructure and moderate industrial growth, with vehicle and food/beverage markets likely to remain flat or decline. Geopolitical risks and rising resin costs are being managed through price hikes and operational adjustments, while valuation remains attractive versus peers on several metrics. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
SLGN
US$39.36
Silgan Holdings
7D
8.6%
1Y
-27.8%
Narrative Update • Jun 05

SLGN: Cautious Price Resets May Set Up Future Re Rating Potential

The analyst fair value estimate for Silgan Holdings has been revised from $49.00 to $44.00 as several firms adjusted their price targets, with analysts citing updated assumptions regarding discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent research has tilted more cautious on Silgan Holdings, with several bearish analysts trimming price targets and updating their models to reflect revised assumptions on discount rates, revenue trends, profit margins, and future P/E levels.
GEF
US$64.51
Greif
7D
2.2%
1Y
0.02%
BALL
US$54.72
Ball
7D
3.6%
1Y
-0.4%
Narrative Update • Jun 03

BALL: Tighter Can Supply And Buybacks Are Expected To Support Upside

Analysts have nudged Ball's implied fair value slightly higher to about $60.81, as updated targets factor in tighter beverage can supply, growing aluminum can use by energy drink brands, and expectations for steadier volume momentum supported by South American demand and recent rating and target moves across the Street. Analyst Commentary Street research on Ball has been active, with a mix of rating changes and price target revisions that highlight both optimism and caution around the stock.
CCK
US$95.45
Crown Holdings
7D
1.0%
1Y
-5.2%
Narrative Update • Jun 03

CCK: Asia Beverage Can Expansion And Dividend Increases Will Drive Future Returns

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Crown Holdings to $125.00 from about $125.85, reflecting updated assumptions for slightly different revenue growth, profit margin, discount rate, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News JPMorgan upgraded Crown Holdings' stock rating from Neutral to Overweight, citing tighter supply and demand balances in the beverage can industry.
SW
US$38.95
Smurfit Westrock
7D
-7.5%
1Y
-10.2%
Narrative Update • Jun 02

SW: Single NYSE Listing And Lower P/E Assumptions Will Support Upside

Analysts have adjusted their fair value estimate for Smurfit Westrock to $61.89 from $67.91. This change reflects updated views on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions.
OI
US$8.35
O-I Glass
7D
4.8%
1Y
-40.4%
Narrative Update • Jun 02

OI: Insider Buying And New Debt Raise Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have reset their price target on O-I Glass to $13.11 from $17.89, reflecting updated views on the company’s discount rate, revenue growth outlook, profit margin assumptions, and future P/E multiple. What's in the News Board director Samuel R.
PACK
US$6.72
Ranpak Holdings
7D
-3.3%
1Y
78.2%
Seeking Alpha • Jun 01

Ranpak Holdings: It's Time For A Downgrade

Summary Ranpak Holdings is downgraded from a soft 'Buy' to 'Hold' after strong outperformance and valuation expansion. PACK's automation segment is a key growth driver, with revenue up 112.7% and management targeting $60M this year, and $100M+ soon. Recent quarters show improved profitability and cash flow, aided by cost-cutting and margin efficiencies, but valuation is now less compelling. The company trades at higher multiples than peers, justifying caution despite continued operational momentum and positive near-term guidance. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha