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NEW YORK - On Tuesday, Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE:GPK) reported fourth quarter earnings that fell short of analyst expectations, while also missing on revenue estimates.
Despite the disappointing results, shares of the packaging company edged up 1.21% following the announcement.
The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.46 for the fourth quarter, missing the analyst consensus of $0.62 by $0.16. Revenue came in at $2.1 billion, below the $2.16 billion analysts had forecast. Compared to the same quarter last year, revenue was down, though the exact percentage was not provided in the release.
For the full year 2024, Graphic Packaging achieved an adjusted EBITDA margin of 19.1% and reported innovation sales growth of $205 million. The company also noted a return to positive packaging volume growth in the second half of the year.
Looking ahead, Graphic Packaging provided guidance for fiscal year 2025. The company expects earnings per share between $2.53 and $2.78, with the midpoint of $2.655 slightly below the analyst consensus of $2.69.
Revenue is projected to be in the range of $8.7 billion to $8.9 billion, with the midpoint of $8.8 billion falling short of the $8.931 billion consensus estimate.
Graphic Packaging also reported that it repurchased 2% of common shares outstanding and returned $322 million of capital to stockholders in 2024, demonstrating a commitment to shareholder returns despite the challenging quarter.
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