Amcor (NYSE:AMCR) Issues FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Amcor (NYSE:AMCR) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Tuesday. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 4.000-4.150 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 4.020. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

AMCR has been the subject of several analyst reports. Robert W. Baird raised shares of Amcor from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 7th. Morgan Stanley downgraded shares of Amcor from an “overweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating and set a $46.00 price objective on the stock. in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their target price on shares of Amcor from $9.00 to $48.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 20th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Amcor in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus upgraded Amcor from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $51.00 price objective for the company in a report on Friday, October 10th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have assigned a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Amcor presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $52.14.

Amcor Stock Performance

AMCR stock traded up $1.20 during midday trading on Tuesday, reaching $44.95. 8,934,555 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 5,945,019. Amcor has a one year low of $38.33 and a one year high of $52.25. The firm has a market capitalization of $20.72 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.44, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.02 and a beta of 0.67. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $42.43 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $42.59. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.09, a current ratio of 1.04 and a quick ratio of 0.62.

Amcor (NYSE:AMCR) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The company reported $0.86 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.17 by $0.69. Amcor had a return on equity of 17.35% and a net margin of 3.34%.During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $0.80 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 68.1% on a year-over-year basis. Amcor has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.000-4.150 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that Amcor will post 0.74 EPS for the current year.

Amcor Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 17th. Shareholders of record on Friday, November 28th were paid a dividend of $0.65 per share. This is a boost from Amcor’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.13. The ex-dividend date was Friday, November 28th. This represents a $2.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 5.8%. Amcor’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 152.94%.

Trending Headlines about Amcor

Here are the key news stories impacting Amcor this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 results beat consensus — Adjusted EPS of $0.86 (up 7% YoY) and sizable revenue growth driven by the Berry acquisition, with adjusted EBITDA and EBIT up materially. Management emphasized disciplined execution and synergy capture. Amcor (AMCR) Tops Q2 Earnings Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Operational performance and cash: Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded, acquisition synergies hit the upper end of expectations (~$55M) and free cash flow remained strong (~$289M for the quarter). The company also declared a $0.65 quarterly dividend — all supportive for valuation and investor confidence. Amcor Reports Solid Second Quarter Results and Reaffirms Fiscal 2026 Guidance
• Neutral Sentiment: Guidance reaffirmed for FY2026: management reiterated adjusted EPS guidance of $4.00–$4.15 (12–17% constant‑currency growth) and FCF guidance of $1.8–$1.9B — broadly in line with consensus, so there’s limited surprise but it removes near‑term downside risk. Amcor Reports Solid Second Quarter Results and Reaffirms Fiscal 2026 Guidance
• Neutral Sentiment: Regulatory/filing update: Amcor notified the ASX of an updated Form 8‑K filing — a routine compliance disclosure that is technical rather than directional for fundamentals. Amcor Notifies ASX of Latest Form 8-K Filing with US Regulator
• Negative Sentiment: Industry headwinds persist — analysts and previews warned of weak volumes, soft consumer demand and tariff risks in the packaging sector; Amcor’s top-line strength is largely acquisition‑driven rather than organic volume recovery, which could limit upside if end‑market demand stays weak. 3 Packaging Stocks to Watch Amid Industry Challenges

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Amcor

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. lifted its stake in shares of Amcor by 8.4% in the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 268,381 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,596,000 after purchasing an additional 20,757 shares during the period. Focus Partners Wealth boosted its position in shares of Amcor by 11.3% in the 1st quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 43,137 shares of the company’s stock worth $418,000 after purchasing an additional 4,396 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC bought a new position in Amcor during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $138,000. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership purchased a new position in Amcor during the second quarter valued at $6,426,000. Finally, CW Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Amcor in the second quarter worth $228,000. 45.14% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

About Amcor

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.