Amcor (NYSE:AMCR – Get Free Report) posted its earnings results on Tuesday. The company reported $0.96 earnings per share for the quarter, hitting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.96, FiscalAI reports. Amcor had a net margin of 3.04% and a return on equity of 15.57%. The firm had revenue of $5.91 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $5.71 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.90 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up 77.4% on a year-over-year basis.
Amcor Stock Up 0.3%
Shares of AMCR traded up $0.14 on Thursday, reaching $40.35. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 329,113 shares, compared to its average volume of 5,825,472. Amcor has a twelve month low of $36.67 and a twelve month high of $50.94. The stock has a market capitalization of $18.64 billion, a PE ratio of 26.50, a PEG ratio of 1.05 and a beta of 0.63. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $41.34 and a 200-day moving average of $42.50. The company has a current ratio of 1.30, a quick ratio of 0.77 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.26.
Amcor Announces Dividend
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, June 17th. Investors of record on Thursday, May 28th will be issued a $0.65 dividend. This represents a $2.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 6.4%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 28th. Amcor’s dividend payout ratio is currently 169.93%.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Amcor
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
AMCR has been the topic of several analyst reports. Weiss Ratings cut shares of Amcor from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Citigroup reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Amcor in a research report on Thursday, February 12th. Robert W. Baird set a $54.00 price objective on shares of Amcor in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Wells Fargo & Company lowered shares of Amcor from an “overweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating and dropped their price objective for the company from $48.00 to $43.00 in a report on Friday, March 20th. Finally, Truist Financial dropped their price objective on shares of Amcor from $60.00 to $50.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, April 15th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have given a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $50.89.
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Key Stories Impacting Amcor
Here are the key news stories impacting Amcor this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Revenue beat and raised FY guidance — Q3 revenue topped estimates and the company raised fiscal‑2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $3.98–$4.03, above consensus, supporting upside to earnings expectations. Amcor (AMCR) rises after revenue beat and higher full-year guidance
- Positive Sentiment: Strong Q3 operating results — Reported adjusted EPS $0.96 (in line) and revenue $5.91B, up ~77% y/y driven by the Berry acquisition; adjusted EBITDA and margins improved and acquisition synergies (~$77M) hit the high end of expectations. Amcor Reports Solid Third Quarter Results and Updates Fiscal 2026 Guidance
- Positive Sentiment: Dividend lift — Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.65/share (ex-div May 28, payable June 17), implying a roughly 6.5% yield, which increases income appeal for yield-focused investors.
- Neutral Sentiment: Portfolio moves — Amcor continues portfolio optimization with divestiture agreements and the sale of two North American closure facilities to Closure Systems International, which reduces focused-capex exposure but trims scale in Rigid Packaging NA. Closure Systems International Acquires Two North American Manufacturing Facilities from Amcor
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst stance — Street sentiment is constructive (average “Moderate Buy”), which supports continuation of positive analyst coverage. Amcor PLC Receives Average Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from Analysts
- Negative Sentiment: Cash-flow pressure and revised FCF outlook — Management flagged strained cash flow on the call and revised FY26 free cash flow to $1.5–$1.6B (impact partly attributed to geopolitical headwinds), which could limit near-term buybacks or M&A optionality. Amcor Earnings Call: Synergies Strong, Cash Flow Strained
Amcor Company Profile
Amcor (NYSE: AMCR) is a global packaging company specializing in the design, development and production of flexible and rigid packaging solutions for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home and personal care, and other consumer and industrial products. The company’s product portfolio encompasses flexible films, pouches, specialty cartons, rigid containers, metal closures and dispensing systems. Amcor’s packaging solutions are engineered to preserve product quality, extend shelf life and meet the specific requirements of a wide range of end markets.
Founded in its current form in 2005 following a spin-off from a mining conglomerate, Amcor expanded its capabilities and geographic footprint through organic investments and strategic acquisitions.
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