Amcor Reports Q3 Results, Updates FY26 Guidance with Reduced Free Cash Flow

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Amcor plc reported Q3 FY26 financial results, including strong sales growth driven by the Berry acquisition, and updated its full-year 2026 guidance with a positive adjusted EPS outlook but a notable reduction in Free Cash Flow.

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• Q3 FY26 Financial Results

  Net sales increased 77% to $5.914 billion, and adjusted EPS rose 6% to $0.96, largely driven by the Berry acquisition. GAAP diluted EPS declined to $0.60.

• FY26 Adjusted EPS Guidance

  Company projects adjusted EPS of $3.98 to $4.03 for fiscal year 2026, representing approximately 12% growth at the midpoint.

• Free Cash Flow Guidance Reduced

  Fiscal year 2026 Free Cash Flow guidance was revised downwards from $1.8-1.9 billion to $1.5-1.6 billion, citing higher inventory levels due to the Middle East conflict.

• Quarterly Dividend Increase

  Amcor declared a quarterly cash dividend of 65.0 cents per share, an increase from 63.75 cents in the prior year (adjusted for reverse stock split).

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This 8-K provides the full details of Amcor's third-quarter performance and revised fiscal year 2026 guidance. While the company reported significant sales and adjusted EBITDA growth, largely attributed to the Berry acquisition, GAAP diluted EPS declined. The updated guidance projects adjusted EPS growth of approximately 12% at the midpoint, which is a positive outlook. However, the Free Cash Flow guidance was notably reduced from $1.8-1.9 billion to $1.5-1.6 billion, primarily due to higher inventory levels influenced by the Middle East conflict. This reduction in cash flow expectations is a material negative signal, especially as the company is trading near its 52-week low. Investors will likely weigh the positive EPS outlook against the lower cash flow generation. The declared quarterly dividend increase reflects management's confidence despite the mixed financial signals.