Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. $AMBP Stock Bought by State of Alaska Department of Revenue

State of Alaska Department of Revenue lifted its position in Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. (NYSE:AMBP) by 715.9% in the third quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 188,047 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 165,000 shares during the period. State of Alaska Department of Revenue’s holdings in Ardagh Metal Packaging were worth $816,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in AMBP. Venture Visionary Partners LLC bought a new position in shares of Ardagh Metal Packaging during the 3rd quarter valued at about $55,000. WINTON GROUP Ltd acquired a new position in shares of Ardagh Metal Packaging in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $309,000. Engineers Gate Manager LP increased its stake in Ardagh Metal Packaging by 651.0% during the 2nd quarter. Engineers Gate Manager LP now owns 126,157 shares of the company’s stock worth $598,000 after purchasing an additional 109,358 shares in the last quarter. Squarepoint Ops LLC increased its stake in Ardagh Metal Packaging by 59.6% during the 2nd quarter. Squarepoint Ops LLC now owns 379,994 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,801,000 after purchasing an additional 141,877 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Waverly Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Ardagh Metal Packaging during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $190,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 16.93% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities analysts recently weighed in on AMBP shares. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Ardagh Metal Packaging from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, October 17th. Weiss Ratings raised Ardagh Metal Packaging from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Friday, August 7th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft began coverage on Ardagh Metal Packaging in a report on Thursday, August 20th. They issued a “hold” rating and a $5.20 price target on the stock. Citigroup restated a “buy” rating on shares of Ardagh Metal Packaging in a report on Friday, July 24th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company lifted their target price on Ardagh Metal Packaging from $4.00 to $5.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $4.83.

Ardagh Metal Packaging Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:AMBP opened at $4.73 on Friday. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $4.76 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $4.50. Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. has a one year low of $3.29 and a one year high of $5.47. The stock has a market capitalization of $2.83 billion, a PE ratio of 78.91, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.83 and a beta of 0.50.

Ardagh Metal Packaging (NYSE:AMBP) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October 22nd. The company reported $0.08 earnings per share for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of $0.08. The company had revenue of $1.69 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.52 billion. Ardagh Metal Packaging had a negative return on equity of 27.93% and a net margin of 0.68%. Ardagh Metal Packaging’s revenue for the quarter was up 18.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.08 EPS. On average, analysts anticipate that Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. will post 0.27 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Ardagh Metal Packaging Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, December 10th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, November 26th will be given a dividend of $0.10 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, November 25th. This represents a $0.40 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 8.4%. Ardagh Metal Packaging’s payout ratio is 666.67%.

Ardagh Metal Packaging News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Ardagh Metal Packaging this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Revenue significantly exceeded estimates: Third-quarter revenue rose 18.6% year over year to $1.69 billion, above the $1.52 billion analyst consensus. The growth indicates continued demand for the company’s sustainable metal beverage cans. Ardagh Metal Packaging Third Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend maintained: Ardagh declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share, payable December 10 to shareholders of record on November 26. The annualized payout is $0.40 per share, representing an approximately 8.4% yield based on the provided share price, which may appeal to income-focused investors. The ex-dividend date is November 25. Ardagh Metal Packaging Declares Quarterly Dividend
• Neutral Sentiment: EPS met expectations: Third-quarter earnings were $0.08 per share, matching the consensus estimate and the year-ago result. The absence of an earnings beat limits the upside surprise, despite the strong revenue growth. Ardagh Metal Packaging Meets Q3 Earnings Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Profitability remains a concern: Ardagh reported a net margin of just 0.68% and negative return on equity of 27.93%, suggesting that revenue gains have not yet translated into strong shareholder returns.

Ardagh Metal Packaging Company Profile

Ardagh Metal Packaging SA (NYSE: AMBP) is a global manufacturer of beverage cans and related metal packaging. The company produces aluminum and steel cans, ends and other components used for beer, soft drinks, energy drinks, sparkling water, juices and other beverages. Its products are supplied to major beverage companies, regional brands and contract manufacturers.

The company operates production and design facilities across Europe, North America and South America, including Brazil. Its packaging is designed to support brand presentation, product protection and efficient distribution, while metal cans can be recycled repeatedly without losing their basic properties.

Ardagh Metal Packaging became a separately listed public company in 2021 through a business combination involving Ardagh Group’s metal packaging business and Gores Holdings V.