Graphic Packaging (NYSE:GPK) Price Target Raised to $12.00

Graphic Packaging (NYSE:GPK) had its price objective increased by investment analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $11.50 to $12.00 in a report issued on Wednesday, Benzinga reports. The firm presently has an “overweight” rating on the industrial products company’s stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s price target points to a potential upside of 2.26% from the stock’s previous close.

Several other research firms have also recently weighed in on GPK. Bank of America lowered their price objective on shares of Graphic Packaging from $14.00 to $13.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, September 11th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Graphic Packaging in a research report on Monday, September 21st. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price target on shares of Graphic Packaging from $10.00 to $9.00 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, October 19th. Royal Bank Of Canada raised their price target on shares of Graphic Packaging from $9.00 to $12.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a report on Wednesday. Finally, UBS Group dropped their price objective on shares of Graphic Packaging from $12.00 to $9.50 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, October 5th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Graphic Packaging has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $10.79.

Graphic Packaging Price Performance

Shares of GPK stock traded up $0.42 during trading hours on Wednesday, hitting $11.73. 12,640,244 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 6,725,887. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $9.42 and its 200-day moving average is $10.68. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.58, a current ratio of 1.38 and a quick ratio of 0.60. The stock has a market cap of $3.47 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.75 and a beta of 0.65. Graphic Packaging has a 52 week low of $8.15 and a 52 week high of $17.22.

Graphic Packaging (NYSE:GPK) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, November 3rd. The industrial products company reported $0.23 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.22 by $0.01. Graphic Packaging had a return on equity of 9.95% and a net margin of 2.25%. The company had revenue of $2.19 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.17 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.58 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up .1% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, research analysts forecast that Graphic Packaging will post 0.69 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. State of Michigan Retirement System grew its position in shares of Graphic Packaging by 1.9% in the first quarter. State of Michigan Retirement System now owns 71,000 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $706,000 after purchasing an additional 1,300 shares in the last quarter. Bfsg LLC lifted its holdings in Graphic Packaging by 9.1% during the 3rd quarter. Bfsg LLC now owns 15,600 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $141,000 after purchasing an additional 1,300 shares in the last quarter. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB lifted its holdings in Graphic Packaging by 39.3% during the 2nd quarter. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB now owns 5,202 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $55,000 after purchasing an additional 1,468 shares in the last quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust boosted its stake in Graphic Packaging by 44.7% in the 2nd quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 5,644 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $60,000 after purchasing an additional 1,743 shares during the period. Finally, Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund boosted its stake in Graphic Packaging by 3.2% in the 1st quarter. Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund now owns 60,544 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $602,000 after purchasing an additional 1,900 shares during the period. 99.67% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

More Graphic Packaging News

Here are the key news stories impacting Graphic Packaging this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter adjusted EPS was $0.23 versus the $0.22 consensus, while net sales of $2.192 billion topped estimates of $2.17 billion. Volumes rose 1%, and adjusted EBITDA margins expanded for a second consecutive quarter. Graphic Packaging third-quarter 2026 financial results
• Positive Sentiment: The company’s Boardio paperboard canister is now available to North American nutraceutical brands through a co-packing partner, adding a sustainable packaging option with potential to support product adoption. Boardio paperboard packaging announcement
• Neutral Sentiment: Royal Bank of Canada raised its price target from $9 to $12 but maintained a “sector perform” rating; the new target is roughly in line with the recently quoted share price. Royal Bank of Canada rating and price target
• Neutral Sentiment: CEO Robbert Rietbroek and Interim CFO Charles Lischer are scheduled to present at the Baird Global Industrial Conference on November 10. Baird Global Industrial Conference announcement
• Negative Sentiment: Despite the slight earnings beat, EPS fell from $0.58 a year earlier to $0.23, and net income was $22 million—evidence that year-over-year profitability remains under pressure.
• Negative Sentiment: Truist reaffirmed its “hold” rating and raised its target from $9 to $10, still below the recently quoted share price, signaling limited upside in its view. Truist rating and price target

About Graphic Packaging

Graphic Packaging Holding Company, through its subsidiary Graphic Packaging International, develops and manufactures fiber-based packaging products for consumer goods companies. Its offerings include paperboard folding cartons, beverage carriers, cups, foodservice packaging, and other packaging solutions designed for products sold in grocery, foodservice, beverage, and household markets.

The company serves brand owners and manufacturers across a range of end markets, including food, beverage, consumer packaged goods, and foodservice.