Loading...
SLGN logo

Silgan Holdings Inc.NYSE:SLGN Stock Report

Market Cap US$4.3b
Share Price
US$40.26
US$53.33
24.5% undervalued intrinsic discount
1Y-25.2%
7D-0.7%
Portfolio Value
View

Silgan Holdings Inc.

NYSE:SLGN Stock Report

Market Cap: US$4.3b

Silgan Holdings (SLGN) Stock Overview

Manufactures and sells rigid packaging solutions for consumer goods products in the United States and internationally. More details

SLGN fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation6/6
Future Growth1/6
Past Performance1/6
Financial Health3/6
Dividends5/6

SLGN Community Fair Values

Create Narrative

See what 7 others think this stock is worth. Follow their fair value or set your own to get alerts.

Materials opportunity

Silgan Holdings Inc. Competitors

Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for Silgan Holdings
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUS$40.26
52 Week HighUS$57.04
52 Week LowUS$36.15
Beta0.74
1 Month Change2.23%
3 Month Change-17.65%
1 Year Change-25.18%
3 Year Change-16.54%
5 Year Change-7.58%
Change since IPO1,355.73%

Recent News & Updates

Narrative Update May 05

SLGN: Dividend Strength And Mixed Sentiment Should Support Future P E Re Rating

Silgan Holdings' updated analyst price target edges slightly lower to about $53.33, as analysts fine tune their models in light of several recent target cuts from UBS, Truist, JPMorgan, RBC Capital and BofA, partly offset by increases and a bullish initiation from Wells Fargo, Citi, UBS and Baird. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Silgan Holdings reflects a split view, with some analysts trimming price targets while others are still comfortable setting higher levels or initiating with a positive stance.
Narrative Update Apr 21

SLGN: Dividend Momentum And Mixed Sentiment Should Support Future P E Re Rating

Analysts have trimmed the overall price target on Silgan Holdings by about $1, reflecting updated views on its fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E following a series of recent target cuts and initiations across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent price target changes on Silgan Holdings have sent mixed signals, with several cuts offset by a few meaningful upward revisions and a fresh, supportive initiation.
Narrative Update Apr 07

SLGN: Dividend Consistency And Margin Execution Will Support Earnings Through 2026 Headwinds

Silgan Holdings' updated analyst price target has been adjusted to reflect mixed recent Street research, including one $3 target cut and several target increases ranging from $6 to $12. Analysts cited updated expectations for growth, margins and valuation multiples.

Recent updates

Narrative Update May 05

SLGN: Dividend Strength And Mixed Sentiment Should Support Future P E Re Rating

Silgan Holdings' updated analyst price target edges slightly lower to about $53.33, as analysts fine tune their models in light of several recent target cuts from UBS, Truist, JPMorgan, RBC Capital and BofA, partly offset by increases and a bullish initiation from Wells Fargo, Citi, UBS and Baird. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Silgan Holdings reflects a split view, with some analysts trimming price targets while others are still comfortable setting higher levels or initiating with a positive stance.
Narrative Update Apr 21

SLGN: Dividend Momentum And Mixed Sentiment Should Support Future P E Re Rating

Analysts have trimmed the overall price target on Silgan Holdings by about $1, reflecting updated views on its fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E following a series of recent target cuts and initiations across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent price target changes on Silgan Holdings have sent mixed signals, with several cuts offset by a few meaningful upward revisions and a fresh, supportive initiation.
Narrative Update Apr 07

SLGN: Dividend Consistency And Margin Execution Will Support Earnings Through 2026 Headwinds

Silgan Holdings' updated analyst price target has been adjusted to reflect mixed recent Street research, including one $3 target cut and several target increases ranging from $6 to $12. Analysts cited updated expectations for growth, margins and valuation multiples.
Seeking Alpha Apr 02

Silgan Holdings: Strong Cash Flows Will Reduce Net Debt Fast

Summary Silgan Holdings delivered robust 2025 results, with revenue up over 10% and EBIT rising 15% to nearly $600 million, driven by the Weener Plastics acquisition. SLGN generated about $400 million in free cash flow, comfortably covering its dividend and supporting rapid net debt reduction, despite net debt standing at 3.5x EBITDA. Guidance for 2026 targets $450 million in free cash flow and adjusted EPS of $3.7–$3.9, with a $500 million buyback program activated but not yet utilized. SLGN is considering a bid for Gerresheimer at a 7–7.5x EV/EBITDA multiple, potentially capitalizing on Gerresheimer’s pressured valuation and recent challenges. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update Mar 24

SLGN: Dividend Momentum And Margin Resilience Should Support Future Re Rating

Silgan Holdings' analyst price targets have shifted, with several firms recently raising their views by $6 to $12 while others made modest trims, as analysts reassessed the packaging group's 2026 volume setup, beverage can demand, and containerboard pricing power. Analyst Commentary Analysts are updating their models on Silgan Holdings, with some lifting price targets and others trimming them as they reset expectations around 2026 volumes, beverage can trends, and pricing in containerboard and other packaging segments.
Narrative Update Mar 10

SLGN: Higher Multiple And Dividend Progress Should Support Ongoing Margin Expansion

The analyst price target for Silgan Holdings has been raised from $49.64 to $55.27. Analysts cited updated assumptions on discount rates, revenue growth, margins and future P/E multiples following recent Street research that adjusted price targets across the packaging group.
Narrative Update Feb 24

SLGN: Dispensing Expansion And Pricing Discipline Will Support Earnings Through 2026 Headwinds

Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Silgan Holdings to $61 from $54. This reflects updated assumptions for discount rate, modestly different revenue growth and profit margin expectations, and a higher future P/E, in line with a series of recent price target increases across the Street.
Narrative Update Feb 08

SLGN: Fair Outlook Balances Softer 2026 Volumes With Pricing Power

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Silgan Holdings to $49 from $47. This change reflects higher Street price targets and updated views on packaging volume trends, beverage can demand, and pricing power across the group.
Narrative Update Jan 25

SLGN: Dispensing Expansion And Cost Discipline Will Support Earnings Through 2026 Headwinds

Analysts have kept their average price target for Silgan Holdings broadly steady, around the mid US$40s to low US$50s range after recent trims and one upward revision. This reflects expectations for modestly pressured packaging volumes in 2026, ongoing growth in beverage cans, and disciplined pricing by containerboard producers.
Narrative Update Jan 11

SLGN: Dispensing Focus And Cost Discipline Will Support Earnings Resilience Ahead

Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Silgan Holdings by single digits to a range of about $42 to $53, citing a tougher 2026 volume setup for packaging, lingering destocking, and caution around recent guidance cuts, while also highlighting pockets of growth in beverage cans and higher margin dispensing products. Analyst Commentary Recent research has centered on a reset of expectations for Silgan Holdings, with several price targets now clustered in the low to mid US$40s and low US$50s.
Narrative Update Dec 25

SLGN Dispensing Mix And Cost Actions Will Support Earnings Resilience Ahead

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Silgan Holdings significantly, cutting fair value from approximately $75 to about $54 per share. They are factoring in lower growth expectations, a higher perceived risk profile, and lingering consumer and destocking headwinds, despite ongoing margin support from the higher value dispensing portfolio.
Narrative Update Dec 11

SLGN: Margin Expansion Will Continue As Destocking Headwinds Gradually Ease

Analysts have modestly reduced their price target on Silgan Holdings by a few dollars per share, citing slower expected growth, lingering destocking headwinds through 2026, and a more cautious view on U.S. consumer discretionary spending, even as the company continues to shift toward higher margin dispensing products. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research paints a mixed picture for Silgan Holdings, with price targets reset lower but ratings largely supportive, reflecting confidence in the long term earnings power even as near term execution and demand risks rise.
Narrative Update Nov 27

SLGN: Margin Expansion Will Continue Despite Cautious Guidance And Ongoing Destocking

Analysts have modestly reduced their price targets for Silgan Holdings, with the consensus fair value estimate decreasing by $0.76 to $49.64. This change is attributed to revised earnings guidance and persistent growth headwinds.
Narrative Update Nov 13

SLGN: Cost-Cutting Efforts Will Drive Margin Expansion Despite Lingering Destocking

Silgan Holdings' analyst price target has been cut from approximately $56.70 to $50.40. This reflects concerns over softer revenue growth, slimmer profit margins, and recent guidance downgrades cited by analysts following the company's latest results.
Analysis Article Nov 06

Silgan Holdings' (NYSE:SLGN) Earnings Offer More Than Meets The Eye

Despite posting healthy earnings, Silgan Holdings Inc.'s ( NYSE:SLGN ) stock has been quite weak. We have done some...
Narrative Update Oct 30

SLGN: Margin Expansion Should Drive Upside Despite Persistent Market Headwinds

Analysts have recently revised their price target for Silgan Holdings downward, cutting it by approximately $6 to a new target around $51. They cited persistent end-market headwinds and recalibrated expectations for earnings growth as the reasons for this adjustment.
Narrative Update Oct 15

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.
Analysis Article Jul 24

Silgan Holdings Inc. (NYSE:SLGN) Could Be Riskier Than It Looks

It's not a stretch to say that Silgan Holdings Inc.'s ( NYSE:SLGN ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 20.7x right...
Analysis Article Jun 18

Here's Why Silgan Holdings (NYSE:SLGN) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...
Analysis Article May 07

Silgan Holdings' (NYSE:SLGN) Conservative Accounting Might Explain Soft Earnings

Soft earnings didn't appear to concern Silgan Holdings Inc.'s ( NYSE:SLGN ) shareholders over the last week. Our...
Analysis Article Apr 22

Slowing Rates Of Return At Silgan Holdings (NYSE:SLGN) Leave Little Room For Excitement

There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Typically, we'll want to notice a...
Analysis Article Mar 19

Market Still Lacking Some Conviction On Silgan Holdings Inc. (NYSE:SLGN)

It's not a stretch to say that Silgan Holdings Inc.'s ( NYSE:SLGN ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 19.2x right...
Analysis Article Mar 01

Silgan Holdings' (NYSE:SLGN) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

Silgan Holdings Inc. ( NYSE:SLGN ) will increase its dividend on the 31st of March to $0.20, which is 5.3% higher than...
Analysis Article Feb 14

Is Silgan Holdings (NYSE:SLGN) A Risky Investment?

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
Analysis Article Jan 21

Returns On Capital At Silgan Holdings (NYSE:SLGN) Have Stalled

If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...
Seeking Alpha Jan 01

Silgan Holdings Expects Record Earnings In 2025

Summary Silgan Holdings has underperformed with a 5% return over 25 months versus the S&P 500's 50% gain, raising concerns about its long-term viability. Despite strong free cash flow, increased SG&A expenses and rationalization charges led to a 10% YoY EBIT decline, impacting net profit. Silgan's net debt is high at $3.5B but expected to decrease to $2.7-2.9B by year-end due to positive free cash flow and working capital changes. Optimism for 2025 with expected double-digit EPS growth and potential to exceed $4.01/share in adjusted net profit justifies a 'buy' rating. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Dec 21

Silgan Holdings Inc.'s (NYSE:SLGN) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 41% Above Its Share Price

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Silgan Holdings fair value estimate is US$73.74 Silgan...
Analysis Article Nov 18

Silgan Holdings Inc. (NYSE:SLGN) Could Be Riskier Than It Looks

It's not a stretch to say that Silgan Holdings Inc.'s ( NYSE:SLGN ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 19.3x right...
Analysis Article Oct 21

Returns On Capital At Silgan Holdings (NYSE:SLGN) Have Stalled

What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Typically...
Seeking Alpha Oct 15

Silgan Holdings: Well-Executed Consolidation Approach, Yet Potential Fully Priced In

Summary Silgan Holdings is a $5.5 billion global manufacturer of rigid packaging for various industries, with strong market positioning and substantial free cash flows to support growth and shareholder value creation. SLGN has achieved significant growth through 40 strategic acquisitions since its founding in 1987, enhancing its market presence and driving shareholder value, all while expanding its profit margins. The company experienced strong volume growth in Q2 despite soft demand, with signs of normalizing destocking trends, improved margins, and an optimistic outlook for future revenue growth. Silgan is fairly valued, with strong fundamentals and growth potential already priced in, leading to a "hold" rating on the stock. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Oct 03

Silgan Holdings (NYSE:SLGN) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it might be obvious that you need to...
User avatar
New Narrative Aug 29

Weener Packaging Acquisition And Market Demand Surge Fuel Revenue And Margins Growth

Acquisition of Weener Packaging and expansion in Dispensing and Specialty Closures segment set to enhance earnings and improve margins through robust organic growth.
Analysis Article Aug 18

Investors Aren't Entirely Convinced By Silgan Holdings Inc.'s (NYSE:SLGN) Earnings

With a median price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of close to 18x in the United States, you could be forgiven for...
Analysis Article Jul 30

Silgan Holdings Inc. (NYSE:SLGN) Shares Could Be 43% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Key Insights Silgan Holdings' estimated fair value is US$83.54 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Silgan...
Seeking Alpha Jul 26

Silgan Holdings: Return To Growth And M&A Create Green Shoots

Summary Silgan is a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, delivering on a solid financial performance. Silgan Holdings shares have been stable, trading at non-demanding valuations due to industry volume trends and food price inflation. Despite recent softer performance, Silgan's long-term value proposition looks promising, with potential for growth and solid returns to investors. The company announced an interesting deal for Weener Packaging recently, and while the valuation is compelling, some leverage constrained would be welcomed. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Jun 28

Here's Why Silgan Holdings (NYSE:SLGN) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
Analysis Article Jun 10

Silgan Holdings (NYSE:SLGN) Hasn't Managed To Accelerate Its Returns

To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? Firstly, we'd want to...

Shareholder Returns

SLGNUS PackagingUS Market
7D-0.7%2.6%2.1%
1Y-25.2%-5.5%30.6%

Return vs Industry: SLGN underperformed the US Packaging industry which returned -3.1% over the past year.

Return vs Market: SLGN underperformed the US Market which returned 31% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is SLGN's price volatile compared to industry and market?
SLGN volatility
SLGN Average Weekly Movement3.9%
Packaging Industry Average Movement5.5%
Market Average Movement7.2%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market16.1%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market3.2%

Stable Share Price: SLGN has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.

Volatility Over Time: SLGN's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
198717,320Adam Greenleewww.silganholdings.com

Silgan Holdings Inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells rigid packaging solutions for consumer goods products in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: Dispensing and Specialty Closures, Metal Containers, and Custom Containers. The company offers integrated dispensing packaging solutions, proprietary metal and plastic specialty closures, and capping/sealing equipment and detection systems for fragrance and beauty, food, beverage, personal and health care, home care, and lawn and garden markets.

Silgan Holdings Inc. Fundamentals Summary

How do Silgan Holdings's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
SLGN fundamental statistics
Market capUS$4.28b
Earnings (TTM)US$283.48m
Revenue (TTM)US$6.58b
15.0x
P/E Ratio
0.6x
P/S Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
SLGN income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$6.58b
Cost of RevenueUS$5.43b
Gross ProfitUS$1.14b
Other ExpensesUS$861.32m
EarningsUS$283.48m

Last Reported Earnings

Mar 31, 2026

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)2.68
Gross Margin17.40%
Net Profit Margin4.31%
Debt/Equity Ratio199.2%

How did SLGN perform over the long term?

See historical performance and comparison

Dividends

2.1%
Current Dividend Yield
30%
Payout Ratio

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/07 17:56
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/07 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.

Analysis Model and Snowflake

Details of the analysis model used to generate this report is available on our Github page, we also have guides on how to use our reports and tutorials on Youtube.

Learn about the world class team who designed and built the Simply Wall St analysis model.

Industry and Sector Metrics

Our industry and section metrics are calculated every 6 hours by Simply Wall St, details of our process are available on Github.

Analyst Sources

Silgan Holdings Inc. is covered by 23 analysts. 12 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Ghansham PanjabiBaird
Scott GaffnerBarclays
George StaphosBofA Global Research