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U.S. Packaging Industry Analysis

UpdatedOct 28, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies25
  • 7D2.0%
  • 3M-8.5%
  • 1Y-12.4%
  • YTD-8.8%

Over the last 7 days, the Packaging industry has risen 2.0%, driven by gains from Avery Dennison of 13%. Meanwhile, Eightco Holdings actually underperformed within the industry, shrinking 27% in the last week. However, the industry is down 12% over the past year. 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
Tue, 28 Oct 2025US$160.8bUS$155.2bUS$5.5b20.9x29.3x1x
Thu, 25 Sep 2025US$161.3bUS$154.2bUS$5.0b21.8x32.1x1x
Sat, 23 Aug 2025US$164.7bUS$154.3bUS$5.1b22.5x32.3x1.1x
Mon, 21 Jul 2025US$171.8bUS$144.3bUS$6.0b27.3x28.6x1.2x
Wed, 18 Jun 2025US$164.8bUS$144.4bUS$6.0b25.7x27.4x1.1x
Fri, 16 May 2025US$168.1bUS$144.3bUS$6.0b23.7x27.9x1.2x
Sun, 13 Apr 2025US$156.7bUS$149.9bUS$6.3b22x24.9x1x
Tue, 11 Mar 2025US$177.5bUS$155.1bUS$6.2b22.5x28.7x1.1x
Thu, 06 Feb 2025US$182.2bUS$151.6bUS$6.1b22.4x29.9x1.2x
Sat, 04 Jan 2025US$171.2bUS$153.4bUS$5.9b21.8x28.8x1.1x
Mon, 02 Dec 2024US$188.2bUS$153.3bUS$5.9b24.6x31.7x1.2x
Wed, 30 Oct 2024US$178.2bUS$148.8bUS$6.8b24.6x26.3x1.2x
Fri, 27 Sep 2024US$177.9bUS$148.6bUS$7.0b26.5x25.4x1.2x
Sun, 25 Aug 2024US$174.6bUS$148.4bUS$7.0b22.2x24.9x1.2x
Tue, 23 Jul 2024US$167.6bUS$149.6bUS$6.6b22.4x25.5x1.1x
Thu, 20 Jun 2024US$156.6bUS$156.8bUS$6.1b22.1x25.8x1x
Sat, 18 May 2024US$161.0bUS$156.7bUS$6.1b22.8x26.3x1x
Mon, 15 Apr 2024US$151.2bUS$159.1bUS$4.4b18.2x34.1x1x
Wed, 13 Mar 2024US$153.6bUS$159.1bUS$4.4b18.3x34.6x1x
Fri, 09 Feb 2024US$137.4bUS$154.1bUS$4.6b17x29.9x0.9x
Sun, 07 Jan 2024US$142.1bUS$155.9bUS$5.4b15.7x26.3x0.9x
Tue, 05 Dec 2023US$139.9bUS$156.1bUS$5.4b15.2x25.7x0.9x
Thu, 02 Nov 2023US$125.4bUS$157.5bUS$5.9b14.3x21.1x0.8x
Sat, 30 Sep 2023US$130.9bUS$159.5bUS$7.0b13x18.6x0.8x
Mon, 28 Aug 2023US$131.8bUS$159.8bUS$7.1b13.4x18.6x0.8x
Wed, 26 Jul 2023US$140.5bUS$167.2bUS$7.6b14.4x18.6x0.8x
Fri, 23 Jun 2023US$131.5bUS$168.2bUS$7.9b12.7x16.6x0.8x
Sun, 21 May 2023US$131.3bUS$168.6bUS$7.9b12.8x16.6x0.8x
Tue, 18 Apr 2023US$136.5bUS$170.0bUS$10.8b12.8x12.7x0.8x
Thu, 16 Mar 2023US$130.5bUS$170.0bUS$10.8b12.1x12.1x0.8x
Sat, 11 Feb 2023US$141.9bUS$170.2bUS$10.5b13.8x13.6x0.8x
Mon, 09 Jan 2023US$142.4bUS$170.4bUS$10.0b13.9x14.3x0.8x
Wed, 07 Dec 2022US$141.8bUS$170.4bUS$10.0b13.5x14.2x0.8x
Fri, 04 Nov 2022US$125.2bUS$169.8bUS$9.6b12.6x13x0.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

13x


Total Market Cap: US$125.2bTotal Earnings: US$9.6bTotal Revenue: US$169.8bTotal 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 29.3x 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 Market1.99%
Materials-2.60%
Packaging1.96%
Metal and Glass Containers2.18%
Paper Packaging1.88%
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$180.4712.6%
+US$1.6b		-12.8%PE20.2x
SW Smurfit WestrockUS$43.402.8%
+US$609.2m		-4.2%PE64.2x
CCK Crown HoldingsUS$99.084.9%
+US$532.5m		4.2%PE11.9x
BALL BallUS$49.852.3%
+US$310.2m		-22.8%PE23.4x
AMCR AmcorUS$8.271.5%
+US$276.9m		-25.4%PE37.4x

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SEE
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Sealed Air
7D
-0.3%
1Y
-5.1%

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AVY
US$180.47
Avery Dennison
7D
12.6%
1Y
-12.8%
SLGN
US$44.74
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7D
2.8%
1Y
-12.5%

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CCK
US$99.08
Crown Holdings
7D
4.9%
1Y
4.2%
PKG
US$206.61
Packaging Corporation of America
7D
0.4%
1Y
-9.2%
SON
US$39.46
Sonoco Products
7D
-2.6%
1Y
-25.9%
AMCR
US$8.27
Amcor
7D
1.5%
1Y
-25.4%
GPK
US$17.37
Graphic Packaging Holding
7D
-0.2%
1Y
-42.8%

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IP
US$48.19
International Paper
7D
0.6%
1Y
-0.9%

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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$49.85
Ball
7D
2.3%
1Y
-22.8%

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ATR
US$128.78
AptarGroup
7D
-0.9%
1Y
-23.8%

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GEF
US$59.22
Greif
7D
-0.2%
1Y
-6.0%

Cost Optimization And Polymer Packaging Will Build Future Efficiency

Greif's analyst price target has been revised downward from $75.80 to $73.80, reflecting tempered expectations following recent asset sales and ongoing sector headwinds cited by analysts. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst coverage of Greif has reflected a mix of optimism and caution regarding the company’s valuation and future prospects following recent asset sales and shifting sector trends.
SW
US$43.40
Smurfit Westrock
7D
2.8%
1Y
-4.2%

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.
JBDI
US$1.49
JBDI Holdings
7D
-13.4%
1Y
38.0%
ORBS
US$6.42
Eightco Holdings
7D
-26.6%
1Y
198.6%
MGIH
US$1.88
Millennium Group International Holdings
7D
-5.1%
1Y
12.6%

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