Packaging

Space-age pouches, AI support for packaging leaders, breakthrough barrier technology, a major corporate merger, and EPR ramifications headlined in April 2026.

Amcor is reaffirmed as a Strong Buy, supported by robust fundamentals, an attractive ~6.9% dividend yield, and an undervalued share price despite a recent jump. Q3 FY26 results exceeded expectations, with 6% Adj. EPS growth and a solid 15.1% Adj. EBITDA margin, while portfolio optimization and divestitures show $2.5 billion in potential proceeds. Revised guidance anticipates $1.5–$1.6 billion FCF

Amcor's Q3 sales surge 77% y/y on the Berry deal, beating estimates as margins improve, but softer demand and lower FY26 outlook temper the momentum.

Amcor plc (AMCR) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Amcor (AMCR) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended March 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

Amcor (AMCR) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.96 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate . This compares to earnings of $0.9 per share a year ago.

ZURICH, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Highlights - Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 Net sales $5,914 million, up 77% driven by the Berry acquisition GAAP Net income $278 million including acquisition related costs and GAAP diluted EPS of $0.60 Acquisition synergies of $77 million, at upper end of expectations Adjusted EBITDA $892 million, up 87% and adjusted EBIT $687 million, up 79% Adjusted EBITD

However … verbatim comments from an exclusive survey of young adults show a more nuanced understanding of who is responsible for packaging’s end of life.

Investors were cheered by management's rationalization measures.

INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Closure Systems International (“CSI”), a global leader in closure solutions, today announced the acquisition of two beverage closure compression molding facilities from Amcor (NYSE: AMCR, ASX:AMC), a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions. The facilities were part of Amcor's Rigid Packaging Solutions North America business. These in

Graphic Packaging Holding Company (GPK) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Be careful how you execute it though. Chaos packaging may push buyers away.

BALL tops Q1 estimates with strong revenue and earnings growth, but rising costs squeeze margins despite higher volumes and favorable pricing across regions.

Ball Corporation (BALL) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Although the revenue and EPS for Ball (BALL) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended March 2026, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

Graphic Packaging (GPK) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.09 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.06 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.51 per share a year ago.

Ball (BALL) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.94 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.85 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.76 per share a year ago.

Increased Net Sales by 2% with volumes up 1% year-over-year Reduced inventory by $48 million during the quarter Completed 90-day comprehensive business review; advancing near-term strategic priorities Executed cost reduction and operational efficiency initiatives Reaffirming guidance for full year 2026, including delivering Adjusted Cash Flow in the range of $700 million to $800 million ATLANTA, M

Highlights First quarter U.S. GAAP total diluted earnings per share of 77 cents vs. 63 cents in 2025 First quarter comparable diluted earnings per share of 94 cents vs.

Limited-edition packaging, including 16-ounce aluminum bottles, honors the newly unveiled US Soccer jersey for the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament.

EPA’s proposed revisions may reduce capital burdens and simplify operations — if updated monitoring and enclosure rules stick.

Roots and Leaves pairs sustainable packaging materials with apothecary-inspired design to reflect its commitment to clean, plant-based...

Farmgirl Flowers turns deliveries into devoted loyal customers by prioritizing thoughtful packaging that enhances the joyful unboxing experience.

Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, Big Foot, and sustainability claims. One of them is not like the others (or at...

AMCR heads into Q3 earnings release with strong y/y revenue growth forecasts, but weak demand, cost pressures and a negative ESP cloud the outlook.

CCI closes the $8.5B sale of small cells and fiber units, boosting the 2026 AFFO outlook and sharpening its focus as a pure-play U.S. tower company.

See a few examples of packaging designed to reduce materials from Adidas, Himalaya Wellness Company, and Kellanova from ThePackHub’s...

Orion's semi-automatic Flex Legion brings competitive capability, quality, and speed upgrades while mitigating overseas supply chain and tariff pressures.

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zayo (“the Company”), a leading digital infrastructure provider, today announced the successful closing of its acquisition of Crown Castle's Fiber Solutions business, significantly expanding its metro fiber footprint and enterprise reach across key U.S. markets. As demand for AI and cloud infrastructure accelerates, this transaction further scales one of the industry's mos

HOUSTON, May 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crown Castle Inc. (NYSE: CCI) ("Crown Castle") today announced the successful close of the transaction to sell its Fiber Solutions business to Zayo Group Holdings Inc. ("Zayo") and its Small Cell business to Arium Networks, an EQT Active Core Infrastructure fund ("EQT") company for $8.5 billion, or approximately $8.4 billion net of preliminary adjustments

BALL heads into Q1 earnings with sales and profit growth expected, but the model signals no clear beat as tariff costs and mixed segment outlook weigh.

In a U.K. pilot on Heinz Beanz and Heinz Ketchup packaging, Kraft Heinz is using Polytag UV Tag technology to gather practical...

As AI hardware grows heavier, denser, and more fragile, packaging can move from passive protection to active deployment tool.

An early rush of interest from category buyers indicates a successful reimagining of Duckhorn’s premium wine brand through an upstyling of the already iconic packaging.

Vertiv’s TempSafe PalletShield is said to be the first pre-qualified pallet shipper made with curbside-recyclable components.

At the fall meeting, the group will discuss medical device packaging standards and guidance for usability evaluations, minimum seal strength, and real-time aging, as well as test methods for aseptic presentations and nondestructive leak detection.

Limited-edition packaging marks 10 years of collaboration with 7-oz bottles and 7.5-oz cans.

DPPs begin in 2027, requiring standardized identifiers, secure data systems, and lifecycle tracking for goods sold in European markets.

With paperboard packs designed to ship, store, organize, and recycle what it describes as ‘the only zero-waste batteries on the...

TAMPA, Fla., April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.35 per share payable May 28, 2026, to shareholders of record as of May 14, 2026.

Shares of this global packaging manufacturer were acquired in a recent insider buy, following a year of double-digit stock gains.

As distribution expanded beyond regional retail into national grocery and hospitality channels, Prospector Popcorn replaced its...

Sonoco Products is rated a Buy, offering a 4.3% yield and trading at a 20% discount to fair value. SON's 43-year dividend growth streak and strong customer retention underpin reliable, inflation-beating income. Despite near-term margin pressure and cautious guidance, I expect 7% EPS growth and 4.5% dividend CAGR over five years.

Sonoco Products Company delivers packaging solutions to global consumer and industrial markets, with a reported dividend yield of 4.2%.

Silgan Holdings Inc. (SLGN) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

An exclusive Packaging Digest survey uncovers Gen Z’s non-negotiable sustainable packaging priorities — including what they’ll pay extra for and what’s a deal-breaker.

Natural Light lager leftovers are upcycled and bagged as Lawn Brew, courtesy of Anheuser-Busch.

WESTMINSTER, Colo., April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ball Corporation 's (NYSE: BALL) board of directors (the "Board") today declared a cash dividend of 20 cents per share, payable June 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of June 1, 2026.

Two high-profile lawsuits—one in California targeting ultraprocessed foods, the other challenging Texas labeling rules—may be...

As mindful eating rises, food and beverage consumers are ditching buzzwords for balance. Here are the packaging elements that earn trust and communicate real value.