Graphic Packaging's Q2 Adjusted EPS of 14 Cents Tops Estimates
GPK sits 30% above its 52-week low of $8.785.
Summary
Graphic Packaging reported Q2 adjusted earnings per share of 14 cents, exceeding expectations. Q2 net sales were $2,188 million, net income $24 million, and adjusted EBITDA $247 million. The company also lowered its outlook, with 2026 guidance for net sales at the high end of $8.4 billion to $8.6 billion, adjusted EBITDA at the low end of $1.05 billion to $1.25 billion, adjusted EPS of $0.65 to $0.90, and adjusted cash flow of $600 million to $700 million. This positive earnings surprise follows a challenging Q1 where the company reported a net loss and disclosed a material weakness in internal controls. The beat could indicate an improvement in operational performance after recent governance changes and financing activities. This is a key update for investors assessing the company's turnaround efforts.
Updated with an SEC 8-K filing · What changed
Updates
· SEC 8-K — Q2 net sales were $2,188 million, net income $24 million, adjusted EBITDA $247 million. 2026 guidance: net sales high end of $8.4B-$8.6B, adjusted EBITDA low end of $1.05B-$1.25B, adjusted EPS $0.65-$0.90, adjusted cash flow $600M-$700M.
At the time of this announcement, GPK was trading at $11.43 on NYSE in the Industrial Applications And Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $3.4B. The 52-week trading range was $8.79 to $23.47. This news item was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10. Source: Dow Jones Newswires.