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Headquartered in Crystal Lake, Illinois, AptarGroup is a leading global supplier of dispensing systems such as aerosol valves, pumps, closures, and elastomer packaging components to the consumer goods and pharmaceutical markets. With the bulk of its annual net sales coming from Europe (50% of sales) and the United States (33%), Aptar aims to increase its presence in Asia (10%) and Latin America (7%). It operates three business segments, Pharma, Beauty, and Closures. Pharma generates over two thirds of group profits.

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Regarding Aptar's outlook, CEO stated, "We anticipate 2025 to be another strong year for Aptar. Having said that, in the first quarter we expect significant negative impacts from foreign currencies and a higher effective tax rate compared to the prior year quarter, as well as softer demand in certain end markets."

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Aptar Expects Q1 EPS, Ex. Any Restructuring Expenses, Changes In Fair Value Of Equity Investments And Acquisition Costs, Of $1.11 - $1.19, Est $1.29

AptarGroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATR#NYSE">ATR</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.52 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.27 by 19.69 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $848.09 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $852.26 million by 0.49 percent. This is a 1.15 percent increase over sales of $838.48 million the same period last year.

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AptarGroup Q4 2024 Adj EPS $1.52 Beats $1.27 Estimate, Sales $848.09M Miss $852.26M Estimate

It's a mixed session on Wall Street, with major indices struggling for direction as investors hold their breath ahead of a key jobs report <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">set for Friday morning.</a>
The S&amp;P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 edged up 0.3%, while the Dow Jones slipped 0.1% and small caps held steady.
Among the leading sectors, financial stocks outperformed after the Fed released the framework for 2025 bank stress test. The big six banks — JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), Wells Fargo &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>), and Citigroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) — all climbed more than 1%, with Citigroup surging 2.9%.
Eli Lilly Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) jumped 3.2% after topping earnings estimates, while Tapestry Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPR#NYSE">TPR</a>) surged 12% and Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>) skyrocketed nearly 10% on strong revenue figures. In contrast, Qualcomm (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) slid 4.3% on concerns over slowing smartphone demand.
Shares of Palantir Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) surged 6.5%, extending its weekly gains to 30.8%, the stock's best weekly rally since early November.
Oil prices had a volatile session. Crude initially dipped as speculation mounted over a potential Trump-Putin meeting as early as this month or next, raising hopes for possible peace talks in Ukraine. Prices rebounded after the U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on Iran's oil network.
Gold softened, dropping 0.6% from record highs and snapping a five-session winning streak.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) remained stable, hovering just below $97,000.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h2>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,742.18</td>
<td>0.4%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,082.15</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,316.14</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,811.50</td>
<td>-0.1%</td>
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According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent020325&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.3% to $605.83.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) eased 0.2% to $447.73.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;inched 0.3% up to $528.47.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) flattened at $229.55.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>) outperformed, up 1.6%; the&nbsp;Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) lagged, down 1.7%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
Stocks reacting to corporate earnings, ordered by market capitalization, are:
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<li>Eli Lilly &amp; Co.: up 3.11%</li>
<li>Linde Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LIN#NYSE">LIN</a>): up 0.34%</li>
<li>Philip Morris International Inc.: up 9.97%</li>
<li>Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>): down 5.33%</li>
<li>ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>): down 0.71%</li>
<li>Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLT#NYSE">HLT</a>): up 4.65%</li>
<li>Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>): down 2.04%</li>
<li>Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICE#NYSE">ICE</a>): up 4.95%</li>
<li>IQVIA Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IQV#NYSE">IQV</a>): up 2.95%</li>
<li>Yum! Brands Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YUM#NYSE">YUM</a>): up 8.49%</li>
<li>Hershey Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>): up 5.16%</li>
<li>McKesson Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCK#NYSE">MCK</a>): down 2.56%</li>
<li>Qualcomm Inc.: down 4.41%</li>
<li>Molina Healthcare Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOH#NYSE">MOH</a>): down 8.68%</li>
<li>O&#8217;Reilly Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORLY#NASDAQ">ORLY</a>): down 1.87%</li>
<li>MetLife Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MET#NYSE">MET</a>): down 1.39%</li>
<li>Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTSH#NASDAQ">CTSH</a>): up 3.64%</li>
<li>Corteva Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTVA#NYSE">CTVA</a>): down 3.92%</li>
<li>Allstate Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALL#NYSE">ALL</a>): down 0.07%</li>
<li>Skyworks Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWKS#NASDAQ">SWKS</a>): down 23.74%</li>
<li>Aflac Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFL#NYSE">AFL</a>): down 3.64%</li>
<li>Align Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALGN#NASDAQ">ALGN</a>): down 0.66%</li>
<li>Equifax Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFX#NYSE">EFX</a>): down 6.24%</li>
<li>Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZBH#NYSE">ZBH</a>): down 3.02%</li>
<li>Aptiv Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APTV#NYSE">APTV</a>): up 4.18%</li>
<li>Air Products &amp; Chemicals Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APD#NYSE">APD</a>): down 1.75%</li>
<li>Kellanova (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/K#NYSE">K</a>): up 0.12%</li>
<li>Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>): down 6.74%</li>
</ul>
Stocks reporting after the close include: 
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<li>Amazon.com Inc. </li>
<li>Illumina Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ILMN#NASDAQ">ILMN</a>)</li>
<li>Fortinet Inc.</li>
<li>Expedia Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>)</li>
<li>Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTWO#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>)</li>
<li>Monolithic Power Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>)</li>
<li>Pinterest Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PINS#NYSE">PINS</a>)</li>
<li>SS&amp;C Technologies Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNC#NASDAQ">SSNC</a>)</li>
<li>Principal Financial Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFG#NASDAQ">PFG</a>)</li>
<li>Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTD#NYSE">MTD</a>)</li>
<li>AptarGroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATR#NYSE">ATR</a>)</li>
<li>Post Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POST#NYSE">POST</a>)</li>
<li>Mohawk Industries Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MHK#NYSE">MHK</a>)</li>
<li>Boyd Gaming Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYD#NYSE">BYD</a>)</li>
<li>Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EHC#NYSE">EHC</a>)</li>
<li>VeriSign Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSN#NASDAQ">VRSN</a>)</li>
<li>Cloudflare Inc. </li>
<li>Skechers USA Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SKX#NYSE">SKX</a>)</li>
<li>Affirm Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>)</li>
<li>Elf Beauty Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELF#NYSE">ELF</a>)</li>
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AptarGroup's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATR#NYSE">ATR</a>) short percent of float has fallen 3.74% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 606 thousand shares sold short, which is 1.03% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.14 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>AptarGroup Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738345518_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for AptarGroup has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing AptarGroup's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, AptarGroup's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.24%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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AptarGroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATR#NYSE">ATR</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.36% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 9.87%. Currently, AptarGroup has a market capitalization of $10.64 billion. 
Buying $100 In ATR: If an investor had bought $100 of ATR stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $670.49 today based on a price of $159.83 for ATR at the time of writing.
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<li>On Dec. 9, MP Materials announced exchanges of a portion of its 0.25% green convertible senior notes due 2026, representing a net reduction of $25 million of outstanding indebtedness. The company' stock fell around 1% over the past month and has a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MP"> 52-week low of $10.02</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 29.9&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>MP Price Action: Shares of MP closed at $19.38 on Wednesday.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Aptargroup Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATR#NYSE">ATR</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>
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<li>On Jan. 7, Raymond James analyst Matt Roberts initiated coverage on AptarGroup with an Outperform rating and announced a price target of $200. The company's stock fell around 10% over the past month and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ATR">has a 52-week low</a> of $124.94.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 28.6</li>
<li>ATR Price Action: Shares of Aptargroup closed at $154.15 on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s charting tool helped identify the trend in <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent011025&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">ATR stock</a>. </li>
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<li>RSI Value: 19.8</li>
<li>WLK Price Action: Shares of Westlake fell 0.1% to close at $110.54 on Wednesday.</li>
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Wells Fargo analyst Gabe Hajde maintains AptarGroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATR#NYSE">ATR</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $185 to $180.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on AptarGroup, Lowers Price Target to $180

AptarGroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATR#NYSE">ATR</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.37% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 9.67%. Currently, AptarGroup has a market capitalization of $10.47 billion. 
Buying $100 In ATR: If an investor had bought $100 of ATR stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $641.22 today based on a price of $157.40 for ATR at the time of writing.
<h3>AptarGroup's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1735773308_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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AptarGroup's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATR#NYSE">ATR</a>) short percent of float has fallen 17.24% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 422 thousand shares sold short, which is 0.72% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.87 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>AptarGroup Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735055110_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for AptarGroup has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing AptarGroup's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, AptarGroup's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.77%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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AptarGroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATR#NYSE">ATR</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.04% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 9.37%. Currently, AptarGroup has a market capitalization of $10.55 billion. 
Buying $1000 In ATR: If an investor had bought $1000 of ATR stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $5,916.03 today based on a price of $158.52 for ATR at the time of writing.
<h3>AptarGroup's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735055109_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$1000 Invested In AptarGroup 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Baird analyst Ghansham Panjabi maintains AptarGroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATR#NYSE">ATR</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $170 to $185.

Baird Maintains Outperform on AptarGroup, Raises Price Target to $185

Share Repurchase Authorization and Cash Dividend
As previously reported, Aptar's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of $500 million of the Company's common stock. This new authorization replaces all previous authorizations. Aptar may repurchase shares through the open market, privately negotiated transactions or other programs, subject to market conditions. The Board also approved the quarterly cash dividend of $0.45 per share. The payment date is November 14, 2024, to stockholders of record as of October 24, 2024. During the third quarter, Aptar repurchased 95 thousand shares for approximately $14 million.

Buybacks

Aptar's Board Of Directors Authorized The Repurchase Of $500M Of Common Stock; This New Authorization Replaces All Previous Authorizations

Aptar currently expects earnings per share for the fourth quarter of 2024, excluding any restructuring expenses, changes in the fair value of equity investments and acquisition costs, to be in the range of $1.22 to $1.30. This guidance is based on an effective tax rate range of 20% to 22% with a comparable adjusted prior year effective tax rate of 24%. The earnings per share guidance range is based on spot rates at the end of September for all currencies. Based on the fourth quarter guidance, full year adjusted EPS would be in the range of $5.34 to $5.42, a double-digit increase over full year 2023.

AptarGroup Sees Q4 EPS $1.22-$1.30 Vs $1.31 Est.; FY24 EPS $5.34-$5.42 Vs $5.36 Est.

AptarGroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATR#NYSE">ATR</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.49 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.42 by 4.93 percent. This is a 6.43 percent increase over earnings of $1.40 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $909.29 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $922.32 million by 1.41 percent. This is a 1.82 percent increase over sales of $893.00 million the same period last year.

AptarGroup Q3 Adj $1.49 Beats $1.42 Estimate, Sales $909.29M Miss $922.32M Estimate

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AptarGroup Bags $4.8M, 5-Year Contract From US Federal Government To Advance Development Of Its ActivShield Technology

Wells Fargo analyst Gabe Hajde maintains AptarGroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATR#NYSE">ATR</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $168 to $185.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on AptarGroup, Raises Price Target to $185

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AptarGroup shares are trading higher after Jefferies upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy and raised its price target from $155 to $215.

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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/63c6ba8b5750940001b7cb04/jake-roberge">William Blair analyst Jake Roberge</a> upgraded the rating for Elastic N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESTC#NYSE">ESTC</a>) from Market Perform to Outperform. Elastic shares gained 1.2% to close at $83.00 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ESTC/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Piper Sandler analyst Rob Owens upgraded SentinelOne, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/S#NYSE">S</a>) from Neutral to Overweight and raises the price target from $25 to $32. SentinelOne shares fell 0.5% to close at $25.71 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Daniel Rizzo upgraded AptarGroup, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATR#NYSE">ATR</a>) from Hold to Buy and raised the price target from $155 to $215. AptarGroup shares gained 1.5% to close at $161.55 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ATR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Evercore ISI Group analyst Chris McNally upgraded the rating for BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BWA#NYSE">BWA</a>) from In-Line to Outperform and boosted the price target from $39 to $43. BorgWarner shares gained 0.5% to close at $35.05 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BWA/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Peter Abramowitz upgraded Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DEA#NYSE">DEA</a>) from Hold to Buy and raised the price target from $13 to $15. Easterly Government Properties shares gained 0.8% to close at $13.27 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DEA/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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From eco-friendly materials to smart packaging solutions, specialized packaging companies are redefining the e-commerce experience. Hence, keeping a close watch on fundamentally stable specialized packaging stocks Crown Holdings (CCK), Packaging Corporation of America (PKG), and AptarGroup (ATR) could be beneficial. Read on… The rapid expansion of e-commerce has significantly boosted the demand for specialized packaging solutions. As online shopping becomes the preferred retail mode, companies focus on innovative, durable, and sustainable packaging to enhance customer experience and reduce environmental impact.
Given the industry's tailwinds, it could be wise to look into fundamentally sound specialized packaging stocks Crown Holdings, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CCK/">CCK</a>), Packaging Corporation of America (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PKG/">PKG</a>), and AptarGroup, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ATR/">ATR</a>) for substantial returns. 
The sector is increasingly emphasizing protective and functional packaging. With fragile and perishable goods being shipped globally, <a href="https://www.radix-vc.com/news/functional-packaging">companies are investing in advanced materials and smart packaging technologies</a> that ensure product safety while minimizing costs. Also, active and intelligent packaging innovations are one of the functional packaging applications that enhance product performance.
Furthermore, businesses are leveraging unique packaging designs to <a href="https://disk.com/resources/innovative-packaging-designs/">strengthen brand identity and improve customer engagement</a>, creating new revenue streams for packaging firms. Eco-friendly materials and innovative, eye-catching packaging design create brand loyalty as well as a positive brand image.
As per research, 72% of consumers base their buying choices on packaging alone. Thus, the demand for innovative and visually appealing solutions continues to rise, driving further growth in the sector.
With companies shifting to sustainable packaging and turning away from traditional plastics is another driving force behind specialized packaging growth. Consumers and regulatory bodies are pushing for eco-friendly alternatives, leading to the adoption of biodegradable and recyclable materials. The global sustainable packaging market size is forecasted to nearly double, reaching $490.73 billion by 2032, growing at a <a href="https://www.towardspackaging.com/insights/sustainable-packaging-market-sizing">CAGR of 6.6%</a>.
Moreover, the specialty packaging market is anticipated <a href="https://virtuemarketresearch.com/report/speciality-packaging-market">to reach $8.72 billion by 2030</a>, exhibiting a CAGR of 7%.
Considering these factors, let's evaluate the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/industrial-packaging/">Industrial - Packaging</a> stocks in detail, starting with the third choice:
Stock #3: Crown Holdings, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CCK/">CCK</a>)
CCK operates globally in the packaging industry through four segments: Americas Beverage; European Beverage; Asia Pacific; and Transit Packaging. The company produces and sells recyclable aluminum beverage cans and ends, aerosol cans, glass bottles, steel crowns, and closures.
On November 27, the company paid a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share. CCK pays an annual dividend of $1, which translates to a yield of 1.14% at the current share price. Its four-year average dividend yield is 0.89%. Also, the company's dividend payouts have increased at a CAGR of 7.7% over the past three years.
In terms of the trailing-12-month <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/ebit.asp">EBIT</a> margin, CCK's 11.76% is 11.3% higher than the 10.56% industry average. Similarly, its 10.12% trailing-12-month levered FCF margin is 95.3% higher than the industry average of 5.18%. Also, its trailing-12-month ROTC of 8.27% compares to the industry average of 4.97%.
CCK's total net sales for the fiscal third quarter that ended September 30, 2024, increased marginally year-over-year, amounting to $3.04 billion, while its adjusted EBITDA stood at $1.44 billion, up 1.8% over the prior-year period. The company's adjusted net income and earnings per share increased by 15% year-over-year to $238 million and $1.99, respectively.
Street expects CCK's revenue for the fourth quarter (ended December 2024) to increase marginally year-over-year to $2.89 billion. Its EPS for the third quarter is expected to grow by 21.8% from the previous year, settling at $1.51. In addition, it surpassed the EPS estimates in three of the trailing four quarters, which is promising.
Over the past nine months, the stock has surged 8.9%, closing the last trading session at $87.84.
CCK's stance is apparent in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. The stock has an A grade for Growth and a B for Momentum. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, each weighted to an optimal degree.
Among the 17 stocks in the B-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/industrial-packaging/">Industrial - Packaging</a> industry, it is ranked #7. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CCK/">Click here</a> to see the additional CCK ratings (Value, Stability, Sentiment, and Quality).
Stock #2: Packaging Corporation of America (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PKG/">PKG</a>)
PKG manufactures and sells containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Packaging; Paper; and Corporate and Other.
On January 15, demonstrating its commitment to returning value to shareholders, the company paid a quarterly dividend of $1.25 per common share. PKG pays an annual dividend of $5, which translates to a yield of 2.32% at the current share price. Its four-year average dividend yield is 2.94%. Moreover, its dividend payouts have increased at a CAGR of 9.6% over the past five years.
The stock's trailing-12-month net income margin of 9.46% is 96.9% higher than the industry average of 4.80%. Similarly, its 18.84% trailing-12-month ROCE is 225.5% above the industry average of 5.79%. Also, its trailing-12-month asset turnover ratio of 0.97x compares favorably to the industry average of 0.66x.
For the fourth quarter of 2024, which ended on December 31, PKG's net sales increased 10.7% year-over-year to $2.15 billion. It posted an income from operations of $302.2 million, indicating a 15.6% increase from the prior-year quarter.
The company's net income and EPS for the quarter stood at $221.1 million and $2.45, up 16.9% and 16.7% year-over-year, respectively. Also, EBITDA grew 11.7% from the year-ago value to $438.2 million.
The consensus revenue estimate of $2.17 billion for the fiscal first quarter (ending March 2025) represents a 9.4% increase year-over-year. The consensus EPS estimate of $2.41 for the same quarter indicates a 40% improvement year-over-year. The company has an impressive surprise history; it surpassed the consensus revenue estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
PKG shares have surged 27.1% over the past year and 8.7% over the past six months to close the last trading session at $215.12.
PKG's bright prospects are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It has a B grade for Momentum, Stability, Sentiment, and Quality. Within the same B-rated industry, PKG is ranked #5 out of 17 stocks. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PKG/">Click here</a> to see the additional ratings for PKG (Growth and Value).
Stock #1: AptarGroup, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ATR/">ATR</a>)
ATR designs and manufactures a range of drug delivery, consumer product dispensing, and active material science solutions and services for the pharmaceutical, beauty, personal care, home care, and food and beverage markets. It operates through three segments: Aptar Pharma; Aptar Beauty; and Aptar Closures.
On October 22, ATR secured an award of a five-year contract from the U.S. Federal Government to advance the development of its ActivShield&#x2122; technology. This innovative solution is a versatile choice for numerous environments, including rural areas, military settings, and healthcare facilities with limited or no current sterilization capability.
ATR's trailing-12-month ROCE and ROTA of 14.18% and 7.26% are 144.9% and 201.4% higher than their respective industry averages of 5.79% and 2.41%. Likewise, its trailing-12-month net income margin of 9.40% is 95.8% above the industry average of 4.80%.
During the third quarter that ended September 30, 2024, ATR's net sales increased marginally year-over-year to $909.29 million. Its operating income was $138.29 million, up 15.9% year-over-year. The company's adjusted net income attributable rose 7.3% and 6.4% from the prior year's quarter to $100.73 million and $1.49 per share, respectively.
In addition, the company's free cash flow came in at $162.71 million, an increase of 72.5% from the previous year's period. ATR's adjusted EBITDA amounted to $208.38 million, reflecting a growth of 7.8% from the year-ago value.
Analysts expect ATR's revenue and EPS for the first quarter (ended December 2024) to increase marginally and 3.9% year-over-year to $852.26 million and $1.26, respectively. Furthermore, the company has surpassed the consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
The stock has gained 19.4% over the past year and 7.9% over the past nine months to close the last trading session at $157.11.
It's no surprise that ATR has an overall rating of B, equating to a Buy in our POWR Ratings system. It also has a B grade for Growth, Momentum, Stability, and Quality. It is ranked #4 in the Industrial - Packaging industry.
Beyond what is stated above, we've also rated ATR for Value and Sentiment. Get all ATR ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ATR/">here</a>.
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PKG shares were trading at $215.92 per share on Thursday afternoon, up $0.80 (+0.37%). Year-to-date, PKG has declined -4.09%, versus a 3.16% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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AptarGroup sees Q1 EPS $1.11-$1.19, consensus $1.28

Reports Q4 revenue $848M, consensus $852.26M. "Aptar achieved another strong quarter and year, delivering back-to-back years of double-digit earnin...

AptarGroup reports Q4 adjusted EPS $1.52, consensus $1.26

AptarGroup GAAP EPS of $1.49 beats by $0.24, revenue of $848.09M misses by $4.17M

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