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Graphic Packaging Holding Co · Q2 2023 earnings

Q2 2023 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Graphic Packaging's financial performance increased in Q2 2023, driven by pricing and strategic initiatives.

Graphic Packaging Holding Company reported a 1% increase in net sales to $2,392 million and a 127% increase in net income to $150 million in the second quarter of 2023. The company reiterated its full-year 2023 guidance and announced a definitive agreement to acquire Bell Incorporated.

  • Net sales increased by 1% to $2,392 million compared to the prior year quarter.
  • Net income increased by 127% to $150 million compared to the prior year quarter.
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased by 14% to $453 million compared to the prior year quarter.
  • Earnings per diluted share increased by 133% to $0.49 compared to the prior year quarter.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$2.39B

Previous: $2.36B+1.4%
EPS (adj)

$0.66

Previous: $0.60+10.0%
Adjusted EBITDA

$453M

Previous: $396M+14.4%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin

18.9%

No prior period
Net Leverage Ratio

3

Previous: 4.36-31.2%
Capital Expenditures

-$13M

Previous: -$10M-30.0%
Free Cash Flow

$137M

Previous: $56M+144.6%
Net Income

$150M

Previous: $66M+127.3%
Operating Income

$267M

Previous: $152M+75.7%
Gross Profit

$506M

Previous: $441M+14.7%
Cash & Equivalents

$125M

Previous: $108M+15.7%
Total Assets

$10.7B

Previous: $10.4B+3.3%

Revenue & EPS history

Graphic Packaging · Revenue · Quarterly

$2.39B

Q2 2023+1.4%vs Q2 2022
Beat estimate in 8 of 15 quarters(53%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

The company is reiterating its full-year 2023 guidance, expecting net sales of approximately $10 billion, adjusted EBITDA between $1.8 and $2.0 billion, adjusted cash flow between $600 and $800 million, and adjusted earnings per diluted share between $2.70 and $3.10. The guidance excludes the pending acquisition of Bell Incorporated.

Tailwinds

  • Net Sales are expected to be approximately $10 billion.
  • Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $1.8 and $2.0 billion.
  • Adjusted Cash Flow is expected to be between $600 and $800 million.
  • Net Leverage Ratio at year-end is expected to be at or below 2.5x Adjusted EBITDA.
  • Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share (Excluding Amortization of Purchased Intangibles) is expected to be between $2.70 and $3.10.

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

+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

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (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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