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Berry Global Group Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 0/6
Berry Global Group's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -1.6%, while the Packaging industry saw earnings growing at 3.4% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 0.3% per year. Berry Global Group's return on equity is 24.3%, and it has net margins of 4.3%.
Key information
-1.63%
Earnings growth rate
1.76%
EPS growth rate
| Packaging Industry Growth | 12.01% |
| Revenue growth rate | 0.29% |
| Return on equity | 24.25% |
| Net Margin | 4.35% |
| Last Earnings Update | 29 Mar 2025 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Berry Global: Middle Innings Of A Turnaround (Rating Upgrade)
Summary Berry Global Group (BERY) is in the middle of a turnaround, with significant actions unlocking shareholder value. The HHNF spinoff helped BERY de-leverage debt, align with its long-term strategy, and rewarded shareholders with a 8% special dividend. The merger with Amcor values BERY at $73.59 per share, presenting a 5% discount opportunity, with potential upside if AMCR's stock increases. Despite potential risks, BERY's initiatives under new CEO Kevin Kwilinski, including debt reduction and margin improvement, make it a STRONG BUY. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Critical Overhaul And Innovation To Propel Growth Amid Market Challenges
Strategic moves including portfolio repositioning and divestitures aim to improve operational efficiency and focus on high-growth consumer products, boosting margins and revenue.Berry Global: Trading At A 10% Free Cash Flow Yield
Summary Berry Global remains a cash flow monster with strong financial performance. The company reported $303M operating income in Q3, with net profit of $193M, translating to EPS of $1.69. BERY stock is trading at an attractive free cash flow yield of around 10%, with potential for debt reduction and EBITDA growth. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaBerry Global: Good Time To Buy Before New CEO's Efforts Pay Off
Summary Since the announcement of new CEO, Kevin Kwilinski, Berry Global has delivered negative returns of double-digits and underperformed its material peers. Kwilinski is implementing a lean transformation program, better utilization of CAPEX, and focusing on portfolio optimization to improve the company's performance. The company's reliable FCF profile and $1bn worth of distributions from a spin-off, put it in a better position to step up buybacks or lift the dividend. Berry Global has delivered positive adjusted EPS growth for 8 years on the trot and this trend looks set to continue for the next 3 years even in the midst of ongoing volume pressures. The stock is trading at a discount to its historical P/E average, and the risk-reward on the standalone and relative strength charts look attractive. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaBerry Global: Selloff Following Glatfelter Deal Creates Buying Opportunity
Summary On February 7, the company announced the spin-off and merger of its Health, Hygiene and Specialties segment with Glatfelter. The value for Berry Group’s shareholders is $1.9 billion at Glatfelter's current share price which is close to the $2 billion price tag estimated by analysts back in September. Some of the 13% drop in Berry Group’s valuation on February 7 and 8 can be attributed to the weak Q1 FY24 financial results but the stock looks oversold here. In my view, the valuation of the company is likely to improve to around 8.5x EV/EBITDA over the coming months. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaBerry Global: At 11% FCF Yield, It Is A High Quality Bargain
Summary Berry Global is a turnaround story with a global leading position, resilient business model, and financial strength. The company has a diverse customer base and derives a significant portion of its sales from stable regions and businesses. Despite challenges such as declining volume and high input costs, Berry Global has managed to generate strong free cash flow and deploy capital effectively. My discounted cash flow analysis implies there is a 23% upside to be realized from the price of $65.15. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaBerry Global FY2023 Results: Annual Report Inspires Confidence
Summary Berry Global operates in the stable and countercyclical plastic packaging sector. The company has been trading at a chronic, well-deserved undervaluation compared to the sector due to shareholder-unfriendly capital allocation. Three activist funds decided to change the course of the company and in the last annual report we can see substantial positive changes in capital allocation. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaBerry Global: Changes In Capital Allocation Gives Hope To Shareholders
Summary Berry Global operates in the stable and countercyclical plastic packaging sector. The company has been trading at a chronic, well-deserved undervaluation compared to the sector due to shareholder-unfriendly capital allocation. Three activist funds have decided to change the course of BERY, and a turnaround situation seems feasible. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaBerry Global Group: A Stellar Year And Weakening Financials Aren't Enough To Change My Stance
Summary Berry Global Group, a global supplier of packaging products, has seen a 25.1% increase in shares over the past 12 months, outperforming the S&P 500's 15.6% upside. Despite a year-over-year decline in revenue for H1 2023 due to a volume decline and decreased selling prices, the company's shares remain cheap compared to similar firms. The company plans to return $700 million to stockholders in 2023 through stock repurchases and dividends, and aims to grow distribution and achieve total returns of 10-15% annually. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaRevenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Berry Global Group makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Dec 24 | 12,310 | 535 | 909 | 0 |
| 28 Sep 24 | 12,258 | 516 | 892 | 0 |
| 29 Jun 24 | 11,657 | 560 | 850 | 0 |
| 30 Mar 24 | 11,725 | 510 | 849 | 0 |
| 30 Dec 23 | 11,937 | 568 | 856 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 12,664 | 609 | 886 | 0 |
| 01 Jul 23 | 12,998 | 656 | 864 | 0 |
| 01 Apr 23 | 13,495 | 720 | 864 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 13,982 | 751 | 851 | 0 |
| 01 Oct 22 | 14,495 | 766 | 850 | 0 |
| 02 Jul 22 | 14,743 | 761 | 838 | 0 |
| 02 Apr 22 | 14,692 | 748 | 830 | 0 |
| 01 Jan 22 | 14,287 | 724 | 843 | 0 |
| 02 Oct 21 | 13,850 | 733 | 867 | 0 |
| 03 Jul 21 | 13,189 | 700 | 872 | 0 |
| 03 Apr 21 | 12,424 | 697 | 863 | 0 |
| 02 Jan 21 | 12,029 | 642 | 847 | 0 |
| 26 Sep 20 | 11,709 | 559 | 835 | 0 |
| 27 Jun 20 | 11,720 | 593 | 816 | 0 |
| 28 Mar 20 | 10,747 | 415 | 743 | 0 |
| 28 Dec 19 | 9,722 | 363 | 682 | 0 |
| 28 Sep 19 | 8,878 | 404 | 577 | 0 |
| 29 Jun 19 | 7,913 | 308 | 502 | 0 |
| 30 Mar 19 | 8,048 | 405 | 496 | 0 |
| 29 Dec 18 | 8,065 | 421 | 483 | 0 |
| 29 Sep 18 | 7,869 | 496 | 476 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 7,696 | 473 | 484 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 7,530 | 470 | 493 | 0 |
| 30 Dec 17 | 7,369 | 452 | 495 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 7,095 | 340 | 491 | 0 |
| 01 Jul 17 | 6,832 | 307 | 483 | 0 |
| 01 Apr 17 | 6,571 | 296 | 484 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 6,379 | 283 | 490 | 0 |
| 01 Oct 16 | 6,489 | 236 | 529 | 0 |
| 02 Jul 16 | 6,067 | 207 | 512 | 0 |
| 02 Apr 16 | 5,663 | 98 | 475 | 0 |
| 02 Jan 16 | 5,273 | 77 | 426 | 0 |
| 26 Sep 15 | 4,881 | 86 | 357 | 0 |
| 27 Jun 15 | 4,995 | 67 | 342 | 0 |
| 28 Mar 15 | 5,052 | 95 | 335 | 0 |
| 27 Dec 14 | 5,038 | 69 | 328 | 0 |
| 27 Sep 14 | 4,958 | 62 | 320 | 0 |
| 28 Jun 14 | 4,852 | 59 | 321 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: BERY has a large one-off loss of $213.0M impacting its last 12 months of financial results to 29th March, 2025.
Growing Profit Margin: BERY's current net profit margins (4.3%) are lower than last year (4.8%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: BERY's earnings have declined by 1.6% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: BERY's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: BERY had negative earnings growth (-6%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Packaging industry average (-10.7%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: Whilst BERY's Return on Equity (24.25%) is high, this metric is skewed due to their high level of debt.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/05/01 02:04 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/04/29 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/03/29 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/09/28 |
Data Sources
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Berry Global Group, Inc. is covered by 8 analysts. 11 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Mark Wilde | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |
| Kyle White | Deutsche Bank |
| Alex Ovshey | Goldman Sachs |