Graphic Packaging Holding Co (NYSE: GPK) has reported E.P.S. of $0.54 for its first fiscal quarter (ending March 31) versus $0.67 for the same period a year ago — a decline of -19%. This result fell short of the consensus estimate of $0.69 by $-0.14. For the latest four quarters through March 31, E.P.S. were $2.22 versus $2.02 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 10%.
Recent Price Action
Graphic Packaging Holding Co (NYSE: GPK) stock closed at $25.85 on 4/30/24 after a large decline of -7.1%. Moreover, this decline was accompanied by exceptionally high trading volume at 308% of normal. Relative to the market the stock has been exceptionally strong over the last nine months but has declined -5.6% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
Reflecting future returns on capital that are forecasted to exceed the cost of capital, GPK is expected to continue to be a major Value Builder.
Graphic Packaging Holding has a current Value Trend Rating of A (Highest Rating). The Value Trend Rating reflects complementary signals from PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s attractiveness. Graphic Packaging Holding has a slightly positive Appreciation Score of 62 and a very high Power Rating of 85, leading to the Highest Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of A. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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