NYSE$GPK
Graphic Packaging Holding Co · Q4 2024 earnings
Q4 2024 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations
Briefing
Graphic Packaging reported a decrease in net sales and net income compared to the previous year, but highlighted strategic investments and innovation for long-term value creation.
Graphic Packaging Holding Company reported fourth quarter 2024 results, with net sales decreasing by 7% to $2,095 million and net income at $138 million, or $0.46 per share. The company is focusing on driving competitive advantage in recycled paperboard and expanding innovation capabilities.
- Net sales decreased by 7% to $2,095 million in Q4 2024.
- Net income for Q4 2024 was $138 million, or $0.46 per share.
- Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2024 was $404 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 19.3%.
- The company announced a 10% increase in the quarterly dividend, to $0.11 per common share, effective for the first quarter 2025.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Graphic Packaging · Revenue · Quarterly
$2.1B
Forward guidance
The Company currently expects 2025 Net Sales, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EPS, excluding foreign exchange impact, of $8.7 billion to $8.9 billion, $1.68 billion to $1.78 billion, and $2.53 to $2.78, respectively.
Tailwinds
- Expected Net Sales of $8.6 billion to $8.8 billion.
- Adjusted EBITDA expected to be $1.66 billion to $1.76 billion.
- Adjusted EPS expected to be $2.48 to $2.73.
- Capital spending is currently expected to be in the range of $700 million.
- Company's Waco, Texas recycled paperboard investment moves toward completion.
Headwinds
- Estimates current foreign exchange headwinds to Net Sales of approximately $120 million.
- Estimates current foreign exchange headwinds to Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $20 million.
- Estimates current foreign exchange headwinds to Adjusted EPS of approximately $0.05.
- Inflation of and volatility in raw material and energy costs
- Changes in consumer buying habits and product preferences
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 Q4 2024
+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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