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U.S. Packaging Industry Analysis

UpdatedOct 25, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies25
  • 7D3.2%
  • 3M-9.0%
  • 1Y-12.0%
  • YTD-8.8%

Over the last 7 days, the Packaging industry has risen 3.2%, driven by gains from Avery Dennison of 14%. Meanwhile, Eightco Holdings actually underperformed within the industry, shrinking 26% in the last week. In the past year, the industry is down 12%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 22% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sun, 26 Oct 2025US$162.5bUS$155.1bUS$5.5b21x29.6x1x
Tue, 23 Sep 2025US$162.0bUS$154.2bUS$5.0b21.7x32.2x1.1x
Thu, 21 Aug 2025US$162.4bUS$154.3bUS$5.1b22.3x31.7x1.1x
Sat, 19 Jul 2025US$173.3bUS$144.3bUS$6.0b27.3x28.9x1.2x
Mon, 16 Jun 2025US$162.3bUS$144.4bUS$6.0b25.8x27x1.1x
Wed, 14 May 2025US$166.6bUS$144.3bUS$6.0b23.2x27.6x1.2x
Fri, 11 Apr 2025US$157.9bUS$149.9bUS$6.3b21.6x25.1x1.1x
Sun, 09 Mar 2025US$177.5bUS$155.1bUS$6.2b22.9x28.7x1.1x
Tue, 04 Feb 2025US$184.1bUS$153.8bUS$6.1b21.6x30.1x1.2x
Thu, 02 Jan 2025US$173.0bUS$153.4bUS$5.9b22.1x29.1x1.1x
Sat, 30 Nov 2024US$188.2bUS$153.3bUS$5.9b24.6x31.7x1.2x
Mon, 28 Oct 2024US$177.1bUS$148.9bUS$6.8b24.7x26.1x1.2x
Wed, 25 Sep 2024US$177.7bUS$148.6bUS$7.0b26.7x25.4x1.2x
Fri, 23 Aug 2024US$171.4bUS$148.4bUS$7.0b22.2x24.5x1.2x
Sun, 21 Jul 2024US$167.6bUS$149.6bUS$6.6b22.4x25.5x1.1x
Tue, 18 Jun 2024US$156.7bUS$156.8bUS$6.1b22.3x25.9x1x
Thu, 16 May 2024US$160.7bUS$156.7bUS$6.1b22.7x26.2x1x
Sat, 13 Apr 2024US$154.4bUS$159.1bUS$4.4b18.2x34.8x1x
Mon, 11 Mar 2024US$152.4bUS$159.1bUS$4.4b18.3x34.4x1x
Wed, 07 Feb 2024US$136.2bUS$154.7bUS$5.0b14.1x27.5x0.9x
Fri, 05 Jan 2024US$140.3bUS$155.9bUS$5.4b15.5x26x0.9x
Sun, 03 Dec 2023US$139.9bUS$156.1bUS$5.4b15.2x25.7x0.9x
Tue, 31 Oct 2023US$124.8bUS$158.0bUS$6.2b13.3x20.1x0.8x
Thu, 28 Sep 2023US$129.5bUS$159.5bUS$7.0b13.2x18.4x0.8x
Sat, 26 Aug 2023US$131.8bUS$159.8bUS$7.1b13.4x18.6x0.8x
Mon, 24 Jul 2023US$136.2bUS$168.2bUS$7.9b13x17.2x0.8x
Wed, 21 Jun 2023US$132.3bUS$168.2bUS$7.9b12.7x16.7x0.8x
Fri, 19 May 2023US$131.5bUS$168.6bUS$7.9b12.8x16.6x0.8x
Sun, 16 Apr 2023US$135.2bUS$170.0bUS$10.8b12.5x12.5x0.8x
Tue, 14 Mar 2023US$132.0bUS$170.0bUS$10.8b12x12.2x0.8x
Thu, 09 Feb 2023US$143.3bUS$170.0bUS$10.4b13.8x13.7x0.8x
Sat, 07 Jan 2023US$142.5bUS$170.4bUS$10.0b13.9x14.3x0.8x
Mon, 05 Dec 2022US$144.2bUS$170.4bUS$10.0b13.3x14.4x0.8x
Wed, 02 Nov 2022US$129.3bUS$169.4bUS$9.4b12.9x13.7x0.8x
Price to Earnings Ratio

13.7x


Total Market Cap: US$129.3bTotal Earnings: US$9.4bTotal Revenue: US$169.4bTotal 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 29.6x 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 Market1.96%
Materials-0.16%
Packaging3.24%
Paper Packaging3.28%
Metal and Glass Containers3.11%
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$181.5913.9%
+US$1.7b		-12.3%PE20.4x
IP International PaperUS$48.874.9%
+US$1.2b		0.6%PS1.2x
SW Smurfit WestrockUS$43.074.0%
+US$869.6m		-6.0%PE63.7x
CCK Crown HoldingsUS$98.855.3%
+US$474.8m		5.5%PE11.9x
BALL BallUS$49.833.1%
+US$408.2m		-22.2%PE23.3x

Latest News

PKG
US$204.83
Packaging Corporation of America
7D
0.7%
1Y
-9.3%
TRS
US$39.95
TriMas
7D
8.3%
1Y
46.7%
AVY
US$181.59
Avery Dennison
7D
13.9%
1Y
-12.3%
CCK
US$98.85
Crown Holdings
7D
5.3%
1Y
5.5%
AMCR
US$8.14
Amcor
7D
-0.1%
1Y
-26.0%
IP
US$48.87
International Paper
7D
4.9%
1Y
0.6%

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.
BALL
US$49.83
Ball
7D
3.1%
1Y
-22.2%

Analysts Adjust Ball Price Target as Valuation Dips Amid Mixed Growth and Margin Outlook

Analysts have slightly reduced their price target for Ball Corp., lowering it from $61 to $55 due to updated estimates and cautious projections for revenue growth and profit margins. Analyst Commentary Following the recent revision of Ball Corp.'s price target, analysts have provided further insights regarding the company’s current position and future outlook, highlighting both opportunities and risks.
ATR
US$128.88
AptarGroup
7D
-0.4%
1Y
-23.7%

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Oct 18
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SW
US$43.07
Smurfit Westrock
7D
4.0%
1Y
-6.0%

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.
SLGN
US$44.58
Silgan Holdings
7D
3.3%
1Y
-12.4%

Sustainable Packaging Trends Will Unlock Long Term Value

Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for Silgan Holdings from $59.45 to $57.91, citing modest adjustments in growth and profitability expectations. What's in the News Silgan Holdings has concluded the buyback program announced on March 4, 2022.
JBDI
US$1.61
JBDI Holdings
7D
-8.0%
1Y
47.7%
ORBS
US$6.42
Eightco Holdings
7D
-25.9%
1Y
230.9%
MGIH
US$1.88
Millennium Group International Holdings
7D
-5.5%
1Y
11.2%

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Sep 12
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