NYSE$AMCR

Amcor PLC · Q2 2023 earnings

Q2 2023 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Reported strong financial performance for the first half of fiscal year 2023, demonstrating excellent operating leverage amid ongoing macroeconomic challenges.

Amcor delivered a strong first half of fiscal 2023, with net sales up 6% to $7,354 million and GAAP net income up 62% to $691 million. Adjusted EPS increased by 8% on a comparable constant currency basis. The company is maintaining its full-year adjusted EPS and free cash flow outlook.

  • Net sales increased by 6% to $7,354 million.
  • GAAP net income increased by 62% to $691 million.
  • Adjusted EPS increased by 8% on a comparable constant currency basis.
  • The company is maintaining adjusted EPS and Free Cash Flow ranges at 77-81 cps and $1-1.1 billion, respectively.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$3.64B

Previous: $3.51B+3.8%
EPS (adj)

$0.19

Previous: $0.18+5.6%
Free Cash Flow

-$61M

No prior period
Net Income

$459M

Previous: $225M+104.0%
Operating Income

$559M

Previous: $322M+73.6%
Gross Profit

$662M

Previous: $645M+2.6%
Cash & Equivalents

$837M

Previous: $626M+33.7%
Total Assets

$17.5B

Previous: $17.1B+2.0%
Stock-Based Comp

$13M

Previous: $16M-18.8%

Revenue & EPS history

Amcor · Revenue · Quarterly

$3.64B

Q2 2023+3.8%vs Q2 2022
Beat estimate in 5 of 14 quarters(36%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Amcor · $7.35B total across 2 segments · Q2 2023

  • Flexible Packaging
    $5.59B+4.6%
  • Rigid Packaging
    $1.76B+11.6%

Forward guidance

For the twelve month period ending June 30, 2023, assuming current foreign exchange rates prevail through the balance of the year, the Company expects: Adjusted EPS on a reported basis of 77 to 81 cents per share and Adjusted Free Cash Flow of approximately $1.0 billion to $1.1 billion.

Tailwinds

  • Growth of approximately 3-8% on a comparable constant currency basis comprising approximately 5-10% growth from the underlying business performance
  • Benefit of approximately 2% from share repurchases
  • Adjusted Free Cash Flow of approximately $1.0 billion to $1.1 billion.
  • Up to $500 million of cash to be allocated towards share repurchases
  • Maintaining adjusted EPS and Free Cash Flow ranges at 77-81 cps and $1-1.1 billion, respectively.

Headwinds

  • A more cautious near term outlook
  • Negative impact of approximately 4% related to higher combined interest and tax expense
  • Negative impact of approximately 3% related to the sale of the Company's three plants in Russia on December 23, 2022
  • Negative impact of approximately 4% related to a stronger US dollar
  • Greater than usual volatility in demand.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q2 2023

Historical avgQ2 2023

+6.3%

Avg return

Earnings day

+0.3%

Avg return

5 days after

-1.9%

Avg return

30 days after

37%

21 / 57 earnings

Positive

+356.4%

Q3 2023

Best reaction

-10.9%

Q4 2024

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q3 2026-0.7%-2.7%-5.2%
Q2 2026+8.1%+7.8%-3.7%
Q1 2026+1.5%+4.8%+2.9%
Q3 2025+0.0%-0.2%-1.0%
Q2 2025+0.0%+4.8%+5.8%
Q1 2025+0.0%-7.2%-3.8%
Q4 2024-10.9%+1.2%+3.1%
Q3 2024+0.0%+10.6%+9.2%
Q2 2024+1.6%-1.3%+2.2%
Q1 2024-1.7%+2.8%+7.0%
Q4 2023+1.2%-0.3%-1.4%
Q3 2023+356.4%-5.8%-12.1%
Q2 2023-5.5%-5.0%-9.1%
Q1 2023+0.1%-3.6%+6.9%
Q4 2022-2.1%-6.1%-12.3%
Q3 2022+2.3%+9.5%+15.0%
Q2 2022+1.6%-3.7%-5.5%
Q1 2022+1.2%+1.7%-3.9%
Q4 2021-1.0%+4.7%-0.7%
Q3 2021+0.0%+5.6%+1.3%
Q2 2021-0.9%+5.3%+3.5%
Q1 2021+3.8%+6.9%+4.1%
Q4 2020-2.0%-1.8%+0.1%
Q3 2020-1.6%+1.4%+9.5%
Q2 2019-3.8%-5.6%-38.0%
Q2 2020-3.8%-5.6%-38.0%
Q1 2019+3.2%-1.4%+5.0%
Q1 2020+3.2%-1.4%+5.0%
Q2 2018+2.1%+0.5%-2.7%
Q1 2018+2.1%+0.5%-2.7%
Q3 2018+2.1%+0.5%-2.7%
Q4 2017+2.1%+0.5%-2.7%
Q4 2018+2.1%+0.5%-2.7%
Q4 2019-1.4%-6.6%-3.2%
Q3 2019+0.0%+0.0%-4.6%
Q3 2017+0.0%+0.0%+0.4%
Q2 2017+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%
Q1 2017+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%
Q4 2016-0.7%-0.7%+0.6%
Q3 2016+0.0%
Q2 2016+1.3%
Q1 2016+0.0%
Q4 2015+0.0%
Q3 2015-1.8%
Q2 2015+0.0%
Q1 2015+0.0%
Q4 2014+0.0%
Q3 2014+0.0%
Q2 2014+2.4%
Q1 2014+1.5%
Q4 2013+0.7%
Q3 2013-2.0%
Q2 2012+0.0%
Q1 2012+0.0%
Q4 2012+0.0%
Q4 2011+0.0%
Q4 2010+0.0%

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