NYSE$GPK
Graphic Packaging Holding Co · Q1 2020 earnings
Q1 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Reported first quarter 2020 results, actively kept employees safe, served customers in current COVID-19 environment, and accelerated strategic actions.
Graphic Packaging Holding Company reported a strong start to 2020 with a 6.2% increase in net sales to $1,599.1 million and positive net organic volume growth of 5%. Net income was ($12.7) million, impacted by a net $103.9 million of special charges. The company is suspending annual Adjusted EBITDA and cash flow guidance due to the COVID-19 crisis.
- Net Sales were $1,599.1 million versus $1,505.9 million in the prior year period.
- Net Income was ($12.7) million versus $57.9 million in the prior year period, including a net $89.7 million non-cash charge related to the settlement of a U.S. pension plan.
- Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share were $0.31 versus $0.21 in the prior year period.
- Adjusted EBITDA was $294.8 million versus $259.7 million in the prior year period, driven by positive net organic volume growth of 5% and solid productivity.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Graphic Packaging · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.6B
Forward guidance
The company has decided to suspend their annual Adjusted EBITDA and cash flow guidance to allow time to assess potential shifts in consumer behavior and spending patterns related to the COVID-19 crisis.
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 Q1 2020
+0.7%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.3%
Avg return
5 days after
+0.3%
Avg return
30 days after
49%
32 / 65 earnings
Positive
+12.8%
Q3 2011
Best reaction
-15.6%
Q1 2025
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -0.9% | +11.1% | +11.2% | |
| Q4 2025 | -8.1% | -10.3% | -24.8% | |
| Q3 2025 | +9.0% | +4.9% | +0.9% | |
| Q1 2025 | -15.6% | -12.8% | -12.2% | |
| Q4 2024 | -2.5% | -2.9% | -1.9% | |
| Q3 2024 | -6.9% | -6.8% | -1.1% | |
| Q2 2024 | +7.5% | +3.2% | +5.1% | |
| Q1 2024 | -6.4% | -2.7% | -1.4% | |
| Q4 2023 | +6.3% | +7.0% | +13.6% | |
| Q3 2023 | +3.1% | +5.8% | +8.6% | |
| Q2 2023 | -3.7% | -4.4% | -8.1% | |
| Q1 2023 | +1.9% | +4.3% | -1.9% | |
| Q4 2022 | -2.2% | -0.6% | +4.1% | |
| Q3 2022 | +8.9% | +7.1% | +5.0% | |
| Q2 2022 | +3.3% | +2.9% | +8.3% | |
| Q1 2022 | -0.3% | +3.4% | +1.8% | |
| Q4 2021 | +7.0% | +6.9% | +6.0% | |
| Q3 2021 | -1.9% | -1.5% | +3.9% | |
| Q2 2021 | +8.1% | +9.6% | +15.3% | |
| Q1 2021 | +0.6% | +1.1% | -3.7% | |
| Q4 2020 | +1.8% | +2.8% | +3.0% | |
| Q3 2020 | -4.7% | -2.4% | +9.4% | |
| Q2 2020 | +0.8% | +1.2% | -1.9% | |
| Q1 2020 | -1.5% | -1.6% | +2.4% | |
| Q4 2019 | -2.1% | -4.8% | -17.6% | |
| Q3 2019 | +5.1% | +4.9% | +7.7% | |
| Q2 2019 | +6.7% | +6.5% | -5.8% | |
| Q1 2019 | +5.5% | +7.2% | -2.2% | |
| Q4 2018 | -1.3% | +0.8% | -0.1% | |
| Q3 2018 | -14.4% | -11.1% | -4.5% | |
| Q2 2018 | -4.0% | -3.6% | -4.6% | |
| Q1 2018 | -7.2% | -9.5% | -5.2% | |
| Q4 2017 | -1.9% | -4.7% | -0.5% | |
| Q3 2017 | +7.3% | +8.9% | +4.4% | |
| Q2 2017 | -4.7% | -4.5% | -5.6% | |
| Q1 2017 | +0.0% | +0.0% | -0.5% | |
| Q4 2016 | +3.8% | +2.9% | +1.3% | |
| Q3 2016 | -9.5% | -9.2% | -5.8% | |
| Q2 2016 | +5.3% | +4.0% | +10.5% | |
| Q1 2016 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +6.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +6.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -1.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +3.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -3.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +6.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +4.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +4.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -2.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -4.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -1.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +2.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +5.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +10.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -2.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -2.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +2.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +2.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +12.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +12.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -8.7% | — | — |
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