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ATLANTA - Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE:GPK) reported second quarter earnings that met Wall Street expectations while revenue exceeded analyst forecasts.
The company’s shares were up 2.33% in pre-market trading following the release.
The global sustainable consumer packaging company reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.42 for the second quarter, matching analyst estimates. Revenue came in at $2.2 billion, surpassing the consensus estimate of $2.15 billion, though still down 1% compared to $2.37 billion in the same quarter last year.
The company’s packaging volumes increased 1% during the quarter, helping to offset modest price pressure. However, Adjusted EBITDA fell to $336 million from $402 million in the prior-year period, with Adjusted EBITDA margin declining to 15.3% from 18.0% a year ago.
"Promotional activity drove modestly better than expected volumes in the second quarter," said Michael Doss, the Company’s President and CEO. "Conversations with our customers suggest potential for increased emphasis on volume growth and protecting share in the year ahead."
For the full year 2025, Graphic Packaging maintained its revenue guidance of $8.4-8.6 billion, in line with the consensus estimate of $8.53 billion. The company also reaffirmed its adjusted EPS forecast of $1.90-$2.20, compared to analyst expectations of $2.05.
The company reported that its Waco, Texas recycled paperboard investment remains on track for startup in the fourth quarter of 2025. During the quarter, Graphic Packaging repurchased approximately 5 million shares of its common stock for $111 million, reducing outstanding shares by 1.6%.
Capital expenditures for the second quarter were $228 million, down from $249 million in the same period last year, as the company progresses toward completion of its major investment projects.
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