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U.S. Packaging Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 22, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies22
  • 7D1.3%
  • 3M4.8%
  • 1Y-4.8%
  • YTD-0.1%

The Packaging industry is up 1.3% in the last week, with International Paper up 1.2%. In contrast, the industry has lost 4.8% in the last 12 months. 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
Mon, 22 Jun 2026US$149.2bUS$161.9bUS$3.0b17.6x49.6x0.9x
Wed, 20 May 2026US$135.4bUS$161.9bUS$3.0b17.1x45x0.8x
Fri, 17 Apr 2026US$148.2bUS$156.8bUS$3.1b19.4x47.2x0.9x
Sun, 15 Mar 2026US$154.4bUS$162.6bUS$3.8b18.7x41.2x0.9x
Tue, 10 Feb 2026US$174.9bUS$162.5bUS$3.3b22.7x53x1.1x
Thu, 08 Jan 2026US$158.9bUS$159.8bUS$5.7b20.5x28.1x1x
Sat, 06 Dec 2025US$149.7bUS$159.8bUS$5.7b19.9x26.5x0.9x
Mon, 03 Nov 2025US$146.2bUS$158.3bUS$5.4b19.6x27x0.9x
Wed, 01 Oct 2025US$160.5bUS$154.2bUS$5.0b22.1x31.9x1x
Fri, 29 Aug 2025US$165.2bUS$154.2bUS$5.0b23x32.8x1.1x
Sun, 27 Jul 2025US$178.7bUS$145.2bUS$6.1b27.9x29.4x1.2x
Tue, 24 Jun 2025US$164.3bUS$144.4bUS$6.0b25.7x27.3x1.1x
Thu, 22 May 2025US$169.4bUS$144.3bUS$6.0b26.1x28.2x1.2x
Sat, 19 Apr 2025US$156.9bUS$149.9bUS$6.3b20.9x24.9x1x
Mon, 17 Mar 2025US$170.6bUS$155.1bUS$6.2b22.3x27.6x1.1x
Wed, 12 Feb 2025US$180.8bUS$151.6bUS$6.5b21.9x28x1.2x
Fri, 10 Jan 2025US$171.3bUS$153.4bUS$5.9b21.8x28.8x1.1x
Sun, 08 Dec 2024US$182.9bUS$153.4bUS$5.9b23.4x30.8x1.2x
Tue, 05 Nov 2024US$179.5bUS$153.3bUS$6.2b23.6x28.9x1.2x
Thu, 03 Oct 2024US$181.2bUS$148.6bUS$7.0b26.7x25.9x1.2x
Sat, 31 Aug 2024US$175.7bUS$148.6bUS$7.0b25.3x25.1x1.2x
Mon, 29 Jul 2024US$172.9bUS$149.5bUS$6.8b23.4x25.2x1.2x
Wed, 26 Jun 2024US$157.7bUS$156.8bUS$6.1b22.3x26x1x
Fri, 24 May 2024US$161.0bUS$156.7bUS$6.1b23.2x26.3x1x
Sun, 21 Apr 2024US$150.3bUS$159.1bUS$4.4b18.2x33.9x0.9x
Tue, 19 Mar 2024US$151.1bUS$159.1bUS$4.4b18.2x34.1x0.9x
Thu, 15 Feb 2024US$138.0bUS$154.1bUS$4.1b19.4x33.5x0.9x
Sat, 13 Jan 2024US$141.3bUS$155.9bUS$5.4b15.4x26.1x0.9x
Mon, 11 Dec 2023US$138.8bUS$155.9bUS$5.4b15.1x25.7x0.9x
Wed, 08 Nov 2023US$129.7bUS$156.0bUS$5.6b15.4x23.3x0.8x
Fri, 06 Oct 2023US$129.0bUS$159.5bUS$7.0b12.7x18.3x0.8x
Sun, 03 Sep 2023US$136.3bUS$159.5bUS$7.0b13.9x19.4x0.9x
Tue, 01 Aug 2023US$138.8bUS$161.8bUS$7.2b14x19.3x0.9x
Thu, 29 Jun 2023US$130.6bUS$168.2bUS$7.9b12.3x16.5x0.8x
Price to Earnings Ratio

16.5x


Total Market Cap: US$130.6bTotal Earnings: US$7.9bTotal Revenue: US$168.2bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Packaging Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 29.3x202420252026
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 49.6x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 29.3x.
  • 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 Market1.40%
Materials-0.25%
Packaging1.32%
Metal and Glass Containers1.90%
Paper Packaging1.06%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Paper Packaging industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 43.7x.
    • 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 below its 3-year average of 22.6x.
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 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
IP International PaperUS$36.821.2%
+US$227.7m		-20.1%PS0.8x
CCK Crown HoldingsUS$101.541.5%
+US$161.3m		-2.5%PE15.6x
ATR AptarGroupUS$120.321.9%
+US$143.0m		-21.8%PE19.9x
BALL BallUS$57.720.6%
+US$98.5m		1.8%PE16.4x
SLGN Silgan HoldingsUS$41.652.2%
+US$96.2m		-23.9%PE15.5x

Latest News

AMBP
US$4.34
Ardagh Metal Packaging
7D
2.4%
1Y
3.1%
Analysis Article • Jun 20

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CCK
US$101.54
Crown Holdings
7D
1.5%
1Y
-2.5%
Analysis Article • Jun 20

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ATR
US$120.32
AptarGroup
7D
1.9%
1Y
-21.8%
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AVY
US$158.68
Avery Dennison
7D
-0.7%
1Y
-11.5%
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GEF
US$68.91
Greif
7D
-0.6%
1Y
5.8%
Narrative Update • Jun 18

GEF: Pricing Power And Buybacks Will Support Future Capital Returns

Greif's analyst price target has been trimmed slightly by $1, as analysts factor in updated assumptions for discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples following recent research revisions. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Greif reflects a recalibration of valuation models rather than a major shift in overall conviction.
SW
US$44.20
Smurfit Westrock
7D
-0.7%
1Y
4.2%
Narrative Update • Jun 17

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BALL
US$57.72
Ball
7D
0.6%
1Y
1.8%
Narrative Update • Jun 17

BALL: Tighter Can Supply And 2026 Cash Returns Should Support Upside

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AMCR
US$41.08
Amcor
7D
-0.07%
1Y
-9.4%
IP
US$36.82
International Paper
7D
1.2%
1Y
-20.1%
Narrative Update • Jun 17

IP: Packaging Expansion And Mixed Sector Backdrop Will Shape Turnaround Prospects

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OI
US$9.23
O-I Glass
7D
2.7%
1Y
-35.9%
Narrative Update • Jun 17

OI: Cost Program And Reaffirmed 2026 Outlook May Support Future Upside

Analysts kept their $15.00 price target for O-I Glass steady, citing updated assumptions that include a slightly higher discount rate, modestly adjusted revenue growth expectations, a changed profit margin outlook, and a revised future P/E multiple. What’s in the News for O-I Glass O-I Glass reaffirmed its 2026 adjusted EBITDA outlook of $1.125 billion to $1.225 billion and adjusted EPS forecast of $1.00 to $1.50 during a presentation at the Wells Fargo 16th Annual Industrials and Materials Conference on June 10, 2026, according to Wells Fargo conference materials.
PKG
US$229.02
Packaging Corporation of America
7D
-0.4%
1Y
21.4%
Narrative Update • Jun 17

PKG: Cost Pressures And Execution Risks Will Weigh On Stock Price

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GPK
US$10.71
Graphic Packaging Holding
7D
-2.4%
1Y
-50.3%
Narrative Update • Jun 16

GPK: Boxboard Price Increases And Turnaround Actions Will Support Future Repricing

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PACK
US$7.34
Ranpak Holdings
7D
-3.4%
1Y
114.0%
Narrative Update • Jun 14

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SLGN
US$41.65
Silgan Holdings
7D
2.2%
1Y
-23.9%
Narrative Update • Jun 05

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JBDI
US$0.64
JBDI Holdings
7D
-6.9%
1Y
-37.5%
TRS
US$43.77
TriMas
7D
5.9%
1Y
61.0%