Graphic Packaging Holding Stock (NYSE: GPK)

Graphic Packaging Holding (NYSE:GPK) Stock

Graphic Packaging Holding

Graphic Packaging Holding Co is a holding company that manufactures and sells a variety of paper-based consumer packaging products through its subsidiaries. The company's reportable segments are; Paperboard Manufacturing, Americas Paperboard Packaging, and Europe Paperboard Packaging. The majority of the revenue is generated from its Americas Paperboard Packaging segment which includes paperboard packaging sold predominantly to consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies and cups, lids and food containers sold to foodservice companies and quick-service restaurants (QSR) serving the food, beverage, and consumer product markets in the Americas. Geographically, the company generates revenue from the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific regions.

Graphic Packaging Holding's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPK#NYSE">GPK</a>) short percent of float has fallen 3.13% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 21.17 million shares sold short, which is 8.98% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 7.55 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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>Graphic Packaging Holding Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750773629_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Graphic Packaging Holding 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 Graphic Packaging Holding'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://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Graphic Packaging Holding's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.08%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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How Do Investors Really Feel About Graphic Packaging Holding?

Graphic Packaging Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPK#NYSE">GPK</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 1.22% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.33%. Currently, Graphic Packaging Holding has a market capitalization of $6.42 billion. 
Buying $100 In GPK: If an investor had bought $100 of GPK stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $649.55 today based on a price of $21.26 for GPK at the time of writing.
<h3>Graphic Packaging Holding's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750428912_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.

News

$100 Invested In This Stock 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

RBC Capital analyst Arun Viswanathan maintains Graphic Packaging Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPK#NYSE">GPK</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $26 to $25.

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RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on Graphic Packaging Holding, Lowers Price Target to $25

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Graphic Packaging Holding Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPK#NYSE">GPK</a>)</h3>
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<li>On May 1, Graphic Packaging Holding reported worse-than-expected first-quarter financial results and cut its FY25 guidance below estimates. Michael Doss, the Company&#8217;s President and CEO said, &#8220;First quarter results fell short of our expectations in a challenging economic and consumer environment. Consumers are redoubling their efforts to find value as food prices continue to rise. Meanwhile, promotional activity is driving mix and brand switching, rather than incremental foot traffic and volume gains. Against that backdrop, we saw a small volume decline in the Americas business, but continued improvement in our International business. Leveraging our growing cost and quality advantage and the strength of our innovation portfolio, we continue to gain market position as we partner with customers in a rapidly changing market.&#8221; The company's stock fell around 10% over the past month and has a 52-week low of $20.86.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 28</li>
<li>GPK Price Action: Shares of Graphic Packaging fell 2.1% to close at $21.10 on Friday.</li>
<li>Edge Stock Ratings: 18.25 Momentum score with Value at 51.14. </li>
</ul>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/gpk"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="430" height="185" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/16075547/image-235.png" alt="" class="wp-image-950630" style="width:309px;height:auto" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/16075547/image-235.png 430w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/16075547/image-235-300x129.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 430px) 100vw, 430px" /></a></figure>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Sherwin-Williams Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHW#NYSE">SHW</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>
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<li>On June 13, Citigroup analyst Patrick Cunningham downgraded Sherwin-Williams from Buy to Neutral and lowered the price target from $405 to $385. The company's stock fell around 8% over the past month and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SHW">has a 52-week low</a> of $292.27.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 24.1</li>
<li>SHW Price Action: Shares of Sherwin-Williams fell 5.7% to close at $335.88 on Friday.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Cementos Pacasmayo SAA &#8211; ADR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPAC#NYSE">CPAC</a>)</h3>
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<li>On April 28, Cementos Pacasmayo posted first-quarter earnings of 16 cents per share. The company's stock fell around 5% over the past month and has a 52-week <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CPAC">low of $5.10.</a></li>
<li>RSI Value: 28.4</li>
<li>CPAC Ltd Price Action: Shares of CPAC fell 1.4% to close at $5.88 on Friday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s signals feature notified of a potential breakout in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0616">CPAC shares</a>. </li>
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6 analysts have shared their evaluations of Graphic Packaging Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPK#NYSE">GPK</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $27.33, with a high estimate of $30.00 and a low estimate of $24.00. This current average has decreased by 11.84% from the previous average price target of $31.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749042028_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Graphic Packaging Holding. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Anojja Shah</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arun Viswanathan</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matt Roberts</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matt Roberts</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Roxland</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Roxland</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Graphic Packaging Holding. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Graphic Packaging Holding compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Graphic Packaging Holding's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Graphic Packaging Holding's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GPK/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Graphic Packaging Holding analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Graphic Packaging Holding's Background</h2>
Graphic Packaging Holding Co is a holding company that manufactures and sells a variety of paper-based consumer packaging products through its subsidiaries. The company's reportable segments are; Paperboard Manufacturing, Americas Paperboard Packaging, and Europe Paperboard Packaging. The majority of the revenue is generated from its Americas Paperboard Packaging segment which includes paperboard packaging sold predominantly to consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies and cups, lids and food containers sold to foodservice companies and quick-service restaurants (QSR) serving the food, beverage, and consumer product markets in the Americas. Geographically, the company generates revenue from the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific regions.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Graphic Packaging Holding's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Graphic Packaging Holding's financials over 3M reveals challenges. As of 31 March, 2025, the company experienced a decline of approximately -6.15% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Materials sector.
Net Margin: Graphic Packaging Holding's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 5.99%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Graphic Packaging Holding's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 4.12%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 1.12%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 1.81.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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What 6 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About Graphic Packaging Holding

UBS analyst Anojja Shah initiates coverage on Graphic Packaging Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPK#NYSE">GPK</a>) with a Neutral rating and announces Price Target of $24.

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UBS Initiates Coverage On Graphic Packaging Holding with Neutral Rating, Announces Price Target of $24

Graphic Packaging Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPK#NYSE">GPK</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 2.03% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 14.16%. Currently, Graphic Packaging Holding has a market capitalization of $6.73 billion. 
Buying $100 In GPK: If an investor had bought $100 of GPK stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $712.86 today based on a price of $22.30 for GPK at the time of writing.
<h3>Graphic Packaging Holding's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748613616_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.

Here's How Much $100 Invested In Graphic Packaging Holding 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Graphic Packaging Holding's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPK#NYSE">GPK</a>) short percent of float has risen 12.5% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 21.86 million shares sold short, which is 9.27% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.5 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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>Graphic Packaging Holding Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748455229_0_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Graphic Packaging Holding has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Graphic Packaging Holding'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://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Graphic Packaging Holding's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.45%, which means the company has more 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Looking Into Graphic Packaging Holding's Recent Short Interest

Graphic Packaging Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPK#NYSE">GPK</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 2.1% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.7%. Currently, Graphic Packaging Holding has a market capitalization of $6.96 billion. 
Buying $100 In GPK: If an investor had bought $100 of GPK stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $660.74 today based on a price of $23.06 for GPK at the time of writing.
<h3>Graphic Packaging Holding's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747093515_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.

$100 Invested In Graphic Packaging Holding 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Move over, dividends &#8211; corporate America is in love with itself again. According to JPMorgan strategist Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou, U.S. corporate share buybacks surged in April, marking the strongest monthly pace in years and reinforcing their role as a stabilizing force <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/volatility">in volatile markets</a>.
May has kicked off with a fresh surge of stock buyback announcements, and it's not just a sprinkle &#8211; it's a full-blown cash confetti storm. Repurchase plans announced since April 1 now add up to $262 billion, suggesting companies are favoring ploughing extra cash into buybacks over, say, dividend payments.
Panigirtzoglou notes that this contrarian pattern &#8211; where buybacks ramp up following equity market corrections &#8211; was similarly evident during the Silicon Valley Bank crisis two years ago (the SVB collapsed in March 2023) and the early stages of the Ukraine war.
He notes that corporate repurchases complemented a rebound in equity-focused hedge fund positioning, which had previously de-risked in February and March, further amplifying April&#8217;s V-shaped equity recovery.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Apple, Alphabet, Wells Fargo Leading Corporate Buybacks</h2>
Leading the parade is Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), flexing its financial muscles with a jaw-dropping $100 billion buyback—because, apparently, having a $2.7 trillion market cap wasn't enough self-confidence. This is no fluke; it's an "additional" buyback, which means Apple's just topping off a long-standing habit of hoarding its own stock like it&#8217;s going out of style.
Hot on its heels is Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) with a $70 billion share repurchase. Google may have axed cookies, but it's still baking up returns for shareholders in bulk.
Not to be outdone, Wells Fargo &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>) is pouring $40 billion into its own stock. After years of reputational rehab, the bank seems ready to bet on itself &#8211; in a very big way.
And it&#8217;s not just the mega-caps feeling themselves. KLA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>) dropped a $5 billion mic, Dick's Sporting Goods Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKS#NYSE">DKS</a>) entered the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44246625/dicks-sporting-beats-q4-earnings-stock-falls-amid-soft-outlook">game with $3 billion</a>, and Shell PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHEL#NYSE">SHEL</a>) is scooping up $3.5 billion of its shares &#8211; proving oil profits aren't just for gas stations and exec bonuses.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tech&#8217;s Buyback Binge</h2>
Tech is clearly in a buyback binge: Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/buybacks/25/04/44674899/broadcom-stock-jumps-on-10-billion-buyback-authorization">announced $10 billion</a> in early April, and Applied Materials Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) followed suit with its own <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/buybacks/25/03/44218819/applied-materials-hikes-dividend-for-8th-year-greenlights-10-billion-buyback-to-reward-investors">$10 billion plan</a>. 
Meanwhile, Align Technology Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALGN#NASDAQ">ALGN</a>) flashed its smile with a fresh $1 billion authorization, maybe to offset Invisalign's market volatility.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Consumer Stocks &#8211; Not Far Behind</h2>
There's also action in the consumer and industrial space. Graphic Packaging Holding Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPK#NYSE">GPK</a>), Ingersoll Rand Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IR#NYSE">IR</a>), and Cirrus Logic Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRUS#NASDAQ">CRUS</a>) all made $500 million–$1.5 billion commitments. 
Even MGM Resorts International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGM#NYSE">MGM</a>) got in on the game with a $2 billion plan &#8211; perhaps betting on itself while its visitors bet on the slots.
The pattern is clear: buybacks are back with a vengeance. Whether it&#8217;s to boost EPS, signal confidence, or fend off activist investors, companies are scooping up shares at a pace that has investors sitting up &#8211; and short sellers sweating.
Bottom line? When the biggest names in business are buying their own stock, it might be time for investors to take notice—before the buyback wave pushes prices even higher.
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RBC Capital analyst Arun Viswanathan maintains Graphic Packaging Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPK#NYSE">GPK</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $32 to $26.

RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on Graphic Packaging Holding, Lowers Price Target to $26

Raymond James analyst Matt Roberts reiterates Graphic Packaging Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPK#NYSE">GPK</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $30 to $26.

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Raymond James Reiterates Outperform on Graphic Packaging Holding, Lowers Price Target to $26

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Graphic Packaging Holding shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q1 financial results and cut its FY25 guidance below estimates.

Graphic Packaging Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPK#NYSE">GPK</a>) lowers FY2025 Adj EPS guidance from $2.48-$2.73 to $1.75-$2.25 vs $2.52 analyst estimate. Lowers FY2025 sales outlook from $8.60 billion-$8.80 billion to $8.20 billion-$8.50 billion vs $8.68 billion estimate.

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Graphic Packaging Holding Lowers FY2025 Adj EPS Guidance from $2.48-$2.73 to $1.75-$2.25 vs $2.52 Est; Lowers FY2025 Sales Guidance from $8.60B-$8.80B to $8.20B-$8.50B vs $8.68B Est

Graphic Packaging Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPK#NYSE">GPK</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.51 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.59 by 13.56 percent. This is a 22.73 percent decrease over earnings of $0.66 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $2.12 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $2.14 billion by 0.83 percent. This is a 6.15 percent decrease over sales of $2.26 billion the same period last year.

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Graphic Packaging Holding Q1 Adj. EPS $0.51 Misses $0.59 Estimate, Sales $2.12B Miss $2.14B Estimate

Graphic Packaging Holding Company Board Approves $1.5B Share Repurchase Authorization

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Earnings Scheduled For May 1, 2025

Raymond James analyst Matt Roberts maintains Graphic Packaging Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPK#NYSE">GPK</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $32 to $30.

Raymond James Maintains Outperform on Graphic Packaging Holding, Lowers Price Target to $30

Truist Securities analyst Michael Roxland maintains Graphic Packaging Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPK#NYSE">GPK</a>) with a Hold and lowers the price target from $30 to $28.

Truist Securities Maintains Hold on Graphic Packaging Holding, Lowers Price Target to $28

Graphic Packaging Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPK#NYSE">GPK</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 3.17% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 11.02%. Currently, Graphic Packaging Holding has a market capitalization of $7.51 billion. 
Buying $100 In GPK: If an investor had bought $100 of GPK stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $725.51 today based on a price of $24.90 for GPK at the time of writing.
<h3>Graphic Packaging Holding's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
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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.

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Graphic Packaging Holding Company Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conferences

Graphic Packaging Holding Company to Host First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call on May 1

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Graphic Packaging Holding Company to Close Middletown, Ohio Paperboard Manufacturing Facility

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Purcell & Lefkowitz LLP Announces Shareholder Investigation of Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK)

Graphic Packaging Holding Company Announces New Share Repurchase Plan Authorization

Graphic Packaging Holding Company Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

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Graphic Packaging Holding Company Declares Quarterly Dividend

Graphic Packaging Appoints New Board Member Alessandro Maselli

Graphic Packaging to Present at Wells Fargo Industrials and Materials Conference on June 11

Graphic Packaging Holding Company to Host Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call on July 29

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