Silgan Holdings Inc. (NYSE:SLGN) Receives Consensus Rating of “Moderate Buy” from Brokerages

Shares of Silgan Holdings Inc. (NYSE:SLGN) have earned a consensus recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the ten brokerages that are covering the stock, Marketbeat.com reports. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and five have assigned a buy rating to the company. The average 1-year price target among analysts that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $51.8750.

SLGN has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Truist Financial set a $50.00 target price on Silgan and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. Raymond James Financial reaffirmed a “market perform” rating on shares of Silgan in a report on Thursday, January 15th. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price objective on Silgan from $55.00 to $52.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, October 30th. Zacks Research upgraded Silgan from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Citigroup cut their price target on Silgan from $49.00 to $47.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, January 6th.

Silgan Stock Up 1.9%

Shares of NYSE:SLGN opened at $48.89 on Friday. The company’s fifty day moving average is $41.54 and its 200-day moving average is $43.16. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.68, a quick ratio of 0.85 and a current ratio of 0.49. Silgan has a 52 week low of $36.15 and a 52 week high of $57.04. The company has a market capitalization of $5.17 billion, a PE ratio of 18.17, a P/E/G ratio of 2.14 and a beta of 0.72.

Silgan (NYSE:SLGN) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, February 4th. The industrial products company reported $0.67 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.65 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $1.47 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.46 billion. Silgan had a net margin of 4.45% and a return on equity of 17.94%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.85 EPS. Silgan has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.700-3.900 EPS and its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.700-0.800 EPS. Equities research analysts predict that Silgan will post 4.11 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Silgan

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of SLGN. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd increased its holdings in shares of Silgan by 174.6% in the second quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 497 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 316 shares in the last quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. lifted its holdings in Silgan by 359.4% during the 2nd quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 634 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $34,000 after buying an additional 496 shares in the last quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its position in Silgan by 627.2% in the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 669 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $36,000 after buying an additional 577 shares during the last quarter. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Silgan in the 2nd quarter valued at $40,000. Finally, Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Silgan during the third quarter worth $33,000. 70.25% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Silgan News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Silgan this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat consensus — reported $0.67 EPS vs. $0.65 expected and revenue of $1.47B (up ~4.1% YoY), showing underlying demand and margin resilience. Silgan Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results; Expects Continued Growth in 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Management emphasized record operating cash flow and strategic priorities (investment, margin improvement and shareholder returns), which supports buy-side confidence. Silgan Holdings Inc (SLGN) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Record Cash Flow and Strategic …
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains constructive — brokerages show a consensus “moderate buy” view, supporting further upside if execution continues. Silgan Holdings Inc. (NYSE:SLGN) Given Consensus Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Brokerages
• Neutral Sentiment: FY 2026 guidance provided at $3.70–$3.90 EPS (range includes Street estimates), giving investors a roadmap for the year but little upside surprise. Silgan Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results; Expects Continued Growth in 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent share-price momentum has prompted valuation discussion — some coverage assesses whether the rally leaves limited margin for error. Assessing Silgan Holdings (SLGN) Valuation After Recent Share Price Momentum
• Negative Sentiment: Q1 2026 guidance of $0.70–$0.80 EPS is slightly below the consensus (~$0.78), which could cap near-term upside if investors focus on the conservative start to the year. Silgan Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results; Expects Continued Growth in 2026
• Negative Sentiment: Year-over-year EPS declined from $0.85 to $0.67, reflecting margin pressure vs. last year; sustained margin recovery will be key for longer-term re-rating. Silgan (SLGN) Reports Q4 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

About Silgan

Silgan Holdings Inc (NYSE: SLGN) is a leading supplier of rigid packaging solutions for consumer goods manufacturers. The company’s core business activities center on the design, production and distribution of metal and plastic containers, closures and dispense systems. Silgan serves a broad array of end markets, including food and beverage, home and personal care, health care and industrial products, providing both standard and custom packaging formats.

Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, Silgan has grown organically and through strategic acquisitions to establish a global manufacturing footprint.