La catena delle opzioni mostra i dati chiave delle opzioni azionarie di Graphic Packaging Holding a vari prezzi di esercizio e date di scadenza. I trader utilizzano queste informazioni per analizzare potenziali operazioni e valutare il sentiment del mercato per Graphic Packaging Holding..

Graphic Packaging Holding (NYSE:GPK) Azioni, Catena delle Opzioni

Graphic Packaging Holding

Graphic Packaging Holding Co is a holding company that manufactures and sells a variety of paper-based consumer packaging products through its subsidiaries. The company's reportable segments are; Paperboard Manufacturing, Americas Paperboard Packaging, and Europe Paperboard Packaging. The majority of the revenue is generated from its Americas Paperboard Packaging segment which includes paperboard packaging sold predominantly to consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies and cups, lids and food containers sold to foodservice companies and quick-service restaurants (QSR) serving the food, beverage, and consumer product markets in the Americas. Geographically, the company generates revenue from the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific regions.

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Move over, dividends &#8211; corporate America is in love with itself again. According to JPMorgan strategist Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou, U.S. corporate share buybacks surged in April, marking the strongest monthly pace in years and reinforcing their role as a stabilizing force <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/volatility">in volatile markets</a>.
May has kicked off with a fresh surge of stock buyback announcements, and it's not just a sprinkle &#8211; it's a full-blown cash confetti storm. Repurchase plans announced since April 1 now add up to $262 billion, suggesting companies are favoring ploughing extra cash into buybacks over, say, dividend payments.
Panigirtzoglou notes that this contrarian pattern &#8211; where buybacks ramp up following equity market corrections &#8211; was similarly evident during the Silicon Valley Bank crisis two years ago (the SVB collapsed in March 2023) and the early stages of the Ukraine war.
He notes that corporate repurchases complemented a rebound in equity-focused hedge fund positioning, which had previously de-risked in February and March, further amplifying April&#8217;s V-shaped equity recovery.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Apple, Alphabet, Wells Fargo Leading Corporate Buybacks</h2>
Leading the parade is Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), flexing its financial muscles with a jaw-dropping $100 billion buyback—because, apparently, having a $2.7 trillion market cap wasn't enough self-confidence. This is no fluke; it's an "additional" buyback, which means Apple's just topping off a long-standing habit of hoarding its own stock like it&#8217;s going out of style.
Hot on its heels is Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) with a $70 billion share repurchase. Google may have axed cookies, but it's still baking up returns for shareholders in bulk.
Not to be outdone, Wells Fargo &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>) is pouring $40 billion into its own stock. After years of reputational rehab, the bank seems ready to bet on itself &#8211; in a very big way.
And it&#8217;s not just the mega-caps feeling themselves. KLA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>) dropped a $5 billion mic, Dick's Sporting Goods Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKS#NYSE">DKS</a>) entered the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44246625/dicks-sporting-beats-q4-earnings-stock-falls-amid-soft-outlook">game with $3 billion</a>, and Shell PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHEL#NYSE">SHEL</a>) is scooping up $3.5 billion of its shares &#8211; proving oil profits aren't just for gas stations and exec bonuses.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tech&#8217;s Buyback Binge</h2>
Tech is clearly in a buyback binge: Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/buybacks/25/04/44674899/broadcom-stock-jumps-on-10-billion-buyback-authorization">announced $10 billion</a> in early April, and Applied Materials Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) followed suit with its own <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/buybacks/25/03/44218819/applied-materials-hikes-dividend-for-8th-year-greenlights-10-billion-buyback-to-reward-investors">$10 billion plan</a>. 
Meanwhile, Align Technology Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALGN#NASDAQ">ALGN</a>) flashed its smile with a fresh $1 billion authorization, maybe to offset Invisalign's market volatility.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Consumer Stocks &#8211; Not Far Behind</h2>
There's also action in the consumer and industrial space. Graphic Packaging Holding Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPK#NYSE">GPK</a>), Ingersoll Rand Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IR#NYSE">IR</a>), and Cirrus Logic Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRUS#NASDAQ">CRUS</a>) all made $500 million–$1.5 billion commitments. 
Even MGM Resorts International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGM#NYSE">MGM</a>) got in on the game with a $2 billion plan &#8211; perhaps betting on itself while its visitors bet on the slots.
The pattern is clear: buybacks are back with a vengeance. Whether it&#8217;s to boost EPS, signal confidence, or fend off activist investors, companies are scooping up shares at a pace that has investors sitting up &#8211; and short sellers sweating.
Bottom line? When the biggest names in business are buying their own stock, it might be time for investors to take notice—before the buyback wave pushes prices even higher.
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RBC Capital analyst Arun Viswanathan maintains Graphic Packaging Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPK#NYSE">GPK</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $32 to $26.

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RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on Graphic Packaging Holding, Lowers Price Target to $26

Raymond James analyst Matt Roberts reiterates Graphic Packaging Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPK#NYSE">GPK</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $30 to $26.

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Raymond James Reiterates Outperform on Graphic Packaging Holding, Lowers Price Target to $26

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Graphic Packaging Holding shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q1 financial results and cut its FY25 guidance below estimates.

Graphic Packaging Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPK#NYSE">GPK</a>) lowers FY2025 Adj EPS guidance from $2.48-$2.73 to $1.75-$2.25 vs $2.52 analyst estimate. Lowers FY2025 sales outlook from $8.60 billion-$8.80 billion to $8.20 billion-$8.50 billion vs $8.68 billion estimate.

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Graphic Packaging Holding Lowers FY2025 Adj EPS Guidance from $2.48-$2.73 to $1.75-$2.25 vs $2.52 Est; Lowers FY2025 Sales Guidance from $8.60B-$8.80B to $8.20B-$8.50B vs $8.68B Est

Graphic Packaging Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPK#NYSE">GPK</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.51 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.59 by 13.56 percent. This is a 22.73 percent decrease over earnings of $0.66 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $2.12 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $2.14 billion by 0.83 percent. This is a 6.15 percent decrease over sales of $2.26 billion the same period last year.

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Graphic Packaging Holding Q1 Adj. EPS $0.51 Misses $0.59 Estimate, Sales $2.12B Miss $2.14B Estimate

Graphic Packaging Holding Company Board Approves $1.5B Share Repurchase Authorization

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Earnings Scheduled For May 1, 2025

Raymond James analyst Matt Roberts maintains Graphic Packaging Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPK#NYSE">GPK</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $32 to $30.

Raymond James Maintains Outperform on Graphic Packaging Holding, Lowers Price Target to $30

Truist Securities analyst Michael Roxland maintains Graphic Packaging Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPK#NYSE">GPK</a>) with a Hold and lowers the price target from $30 to $28.

Truist Securities Maintains Hold on Graphic Packaging Holding, Lowers Price Target to $28

Graphic Packaging Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPK#NYSE">GPK</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 3.17% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 11.02%. Currently, Graphic Packaging Holding has a market capitalization of $7.51 billion. 
Buying $100 In GPK: If an investor had bought $100 of GPK stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $725.51 today based on a price of $24.90 for GPK at the time of writing.
<h3>Graphic Packaging Holding's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745245812_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Graphic Packaging Holding Stock In The Last 20 Years

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Graphic Packaging To Permanently Close Middletown, Ohio, Coated Recycled Paperboard Manufacturing Facility On June 1

Graphic Packaging Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPK#NYSE">GPK</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 2.26% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.42%. Currently, Graphic Packaging Holding has a market capitalization of $7.60 billion. 
Buying $100 In GPK: If an investor had bought $100 of GPK stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $670.11 today based on a price of $25.33 for GPK at the time of writing.
<h3>Graphic Packaging Holding's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742850908_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Graphic Packaging Holding Stock In The Last 15 Years

Throughout the last three months, 5 analysts have evaluated Graphic Packaging Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPK#NYSE">GPK</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
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<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
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<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
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<td align="right">0</td>
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<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $30.2, a high estimate of $32.00, and a low estimate of $27.00. A 1.95% drop is evident in the current average compared to the previous average price target of $30.80. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742824845_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Graphic Packaging Holding. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<td>Michael Roxland</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
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<td>Ghansham Panjabi</td>
<td>Baird</td>
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<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
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<td>Michael Roxland</td>
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<td>Raises</td>
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<td>Gabe Hajde</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
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<td>Anthony Pettinari</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
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<td>$30.00</td>
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<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Graphic Packaging Holding. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Graphic Packaging Holding compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Graphic Packaging Holding's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
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For valuable insights into Graphic Packaging Holding's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GPK/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Graphic Packaging Holding analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Graphic Packaging Holding's Background</h2>
Graphic Packaging Holding Co is a holding company that manufactures and sells a variety of paper-based consumer packaging products through its subsidiaries. The company's reportable segments are; Paperboard Manufacturing, Americas Paperboard Packaging, and Europe Paperboard Packaging. The majority of the revenue is generated from its Americas Paperboard Packaging segment which includes paperboard packaging sold predominantly to consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies and cups, lids and food containers sold to foodservice companies and quick-service restaurants (QSR) serving the food, beverage, and consumer product markets in the Americas. Geographically, the company generates revenue from the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific regions.
<h3>Graphic Packaging Holding's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Graphic Packaging Holding's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 31 December, 2024, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -6.85%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Materials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Graphic Packaging Holding's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 6.59%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 4.58%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Graphic Packaging Holding's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 1.23%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 1.74, Graphic Packaging Holding adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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What 5 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About Graphic Packaging Holding

Truist Securities analyst Michael Roxland maintains Graphic Packaging Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPK#NYSE">GPK</a>) with a Hold and lowers the price target from $31 to $30.

Truist Securities Maintains Hold on Graphic Packaging Holding, Lowers Price Target to $30

Graphic Packaging Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPK#NYSE">GPK</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.24% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 9.33%. Currently, Graphic Packaging Holding has a market capitalization of $7.88 billion. 
Buying $1000 In GPK: If an investor had bought $1000 of GPK stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $5,618.84 today based on a price of $26.24 for GPK at the time of writing.
<h3>Graphic Packaging Holding's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741814238_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

U.S. stock futures were higher this morning, with the Dow futures gaining around 50 points on Tuesday.
Shares of Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) fell in today's pre-market trading after the company reported a 2% decline in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BIDU">fourth-quarter revenue.</a>
For the three months through December, Baidu reported a revenue of 34.12 billion yuan ($4.69 billion), versus market expectations of 33.32 billion yuan.
Baidu shares fell 2.2% to $95.35 in the pre-market trading session.
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<li>Matrix Service Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTRX#NASDAQ">MTRX</a>) shares dipped 30.2% to $10.61 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>LiveWire Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVWR#NASDAQ">LVWR</a>) tumbled 22.5% to $2.02 in pre-market trading.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Emerald Holding, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EEX#NYSE">EEX</a>) shares fell 10.7% to $3.9100 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>AirJoule Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIRJ#NASDAQ">AIRJ</a>) fell 6.8% to $7.42 in pre-market trading following a 4% decline on Friday.</li>
<li>WideOpenWest, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOW#NYSE">WOW</a>) fell 6.7% to $4.19 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Celldex Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLDX#NASDAQ">CLDX</a>) declined 6.6% to $21.20 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GGAL#NASDAQ">GGAL</a>) fell 6.4% to $55.05 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPK#NYSE">GPK</a>) declined 6% to $25.11 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Informatica Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INFA#NASDAQ">INFA</a>) slipped 2.9% to $19.18 in pre-market trading. Informatica shares dipped around 22% on Friday after the company reported worse-than-expected fourth-quarter sales results and issued FY25 revenue guidance below estimates. Multiple analysts downgraded the stock following the report.</li>
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Graphic Packaging Holding's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPK#NYSE">GPK</a>) short percent of float has risen 3.41% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 17.78 million shares sold short, which is 7.59% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 7.44 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Graphic Packaging Holding Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Graphic Packaging Holding has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Graphic Packaging Holding's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Graphic Packaging Holding's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.69%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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How Is The Market Feeling About Graphic Packaging Holding?

Graphic Packaging Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPK#NYSE">GPK</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 2.61% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 14.63%. Currently, Graphic Packaging Holding has a market capitalization of $7.83 billion. 
Buying $100 In GPK: If an investor had bought $100 of GPK stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $803.59 today based on a price of $26.09 for GPK at the time of writing.
<h3>Graphic Packaging Holding's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739291412_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$100 Invested In This Stock 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

In the last three months, 4 analysts have published ratings on Graphic Packaging Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPK#NYSE">GPK</a>), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Graphic Packaging Holding, revealing an average target of $30.25, a high estimate of $32.00, and a low estimate of $27.00. This current average represents a 1.63% decrease from the previous average price target of $30.75. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738778433_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Graphic Packaging Holding is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Ghansham Panjabi</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Roxland</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gabe Hajde</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Anthony Pettinari</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Graphic Packaging Holding. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of Graphic Packaging Holding compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Graphic Packaging Holding's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GPK/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Graphic Packaging Holding analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Graphic Packaging Holding: A Closer Look</h2>
Graphic Packaging Holding Co is a holding company that manufactures and sells a variety of paper-based consumer packaging products through its subsidiaries. The company's reportable segments are; Paperboard Manufacturing, Americas Paperboard Packaging, and Europe Paperboard Packaging. The majority of the revenue is generated from its Americas Paperboard Packaging segment which includes paperboard packaging sold predominantly to consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies and cups, lids and food containers sold to foodservice companies and quick-service restaurants (QSR) serving the food, beverage, and consumer product markets in the Americas. Geographically, the company generates revenue from the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific regions.
<h3>Graphic Packaging Holding: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
Revenue Challenges: Graphic Packaging Holding's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 30 September, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -5.66%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Materials sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Graphic Packaging Holding's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 7.45%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Graphic Packaging Holding's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 5.67%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Graphic Packaging Holding's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 1.5% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: Graphic Packaging Holding's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 1.8, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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