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Sonoco Invests Over $25 Million To Expand Wood Reel Manufacturing Capacity

Sonoco Products Company has invested over $25 million since 2024 to expand its wood reel manufacturing capacity and footprint by more than 30%. This expansion, driven by increased demand for power and communications cable packaging due to AI data center construction and power grid …

UBS Adjusts Price Target on Smurfit Westrock to $57 From $56, Maintains Buy Rating

UBS has increased its price target for Smurfit Westrock (SW) to $57 from $56, while reiterating a "Buy" rating on the stock. This adjustment reflects a positive outlook from the analyst firm on the paper packaging company. Other financial institutions like Barclays, Citigroup, RBC, …

International Paper, Niagara Bottling announced closures in July

In July, several packaging companies announced facility closures and operational changes. International Paper temporarily suspended operations at a mill in Alabama due to storm damage and permanently closed a box plant in Texas, leading to layoffs. Niagara Bottling is closing a plant in Illinois, …

Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF) SVP Benner Gaylord sells 2,653 shares

Benner Gaylord, Senior Vice President of Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF), sold 2,653 shares of Class A Common Stock on August 3, 2026, at a price of $86.6053 per share. Following this transaction, Gaylord directly holds 4,584.661 shares and indirectly holds 1,348.982 shares through a …

Myers Industries Announces 2026 Second Quarter Results

Myers Industries Inc. (NYSE: MYE) announced its second-quarter 2026 results, highlighting outstanding revenue growth and expanded profitability driven by its Focused Transformation initiatives. The company reported a 13% increase in net sales, strong cash flow generation, and significant improvements in its balance sheet and …

A Quick Look at Today's Ratings for Ball Corp(BALL.US), With a Forecast Between $65 to $78

This article provides an overview of current analyst ratings for Ball Corp (BALL.US), highlighting recent analyst actions and price targets. The forecast for Ball Corp's stock price ranges from $65 to $78, reflecting various expert opinions on its market performance.

Amcor (AMCR) to Release Earnings on Wednesday

Truist raises Ball stock price target on volume growth outlook

Truist Securities has raised its price target for Ball Corp (NYSE:BALL) to $78 from $77, maintaining a Buy rating after the company reported strong second-quarter earnings. Ball exceeded operating leverage expectations in its beverage business and anticipates over 10% year-over-year growth in comparable operating …

Ball Corp (BALL) PT Raised to $78 at Truist Securities

Truist Securities analyst Michael Roxland has raised the price target for Ball Corp (NYSE: BALL) to $78.00 from $77.00. The analyst maintained a rating on the company. This article is a premium content piece from StreetInsider.com.

Be Sure To Check Out Sonoco Products Company (NYSE:SON) Before It Goes Ex-Dividend

Sonoco Products Company (NYSE:SON) is set to trade ex-dividend shortly, with a next dividend payment of US$0.54 per share. The company has a trailing dividend yield of 3.7% and has demonstrated strong earnings growth of 26% per annum over the past five years. Its …

Weyerhaeuser (WY) Receives a Buy from Citi

Citi analyst Anthony Pettinari maintained a Buy rating for Weyerhaeuser (WY) with a price target of $29.00, citing his 5-star analyst status and strong track record. This positive outlook follows Weyerhaeuser's Q2 earnings, where the company reported a significant increase in net profit to …

President of Aptar Closures Of AptarGroup Sold 37% Of Their Shares

Hedi Tlili, the President of Aptar Closures at AptarGroup, recently sold shares worth US$1.2 million, reducing his holding by 37%. While this is the largest insider sale within the last year for AptarGroup, it doesn't necessarily indicate a negative outlook on the company, as …

Karat Packaging Raises Dividend to 47c >KRT

Karat Packaging (KRT) has announced a significant increase in its quarterly dividend, raising it to $0.47 per share. This increase reflects the company's strong financial performance and its commitment to returning value to shareholders. The new dividend rate is notably higher than previous payouts, …

Deutsche Bank Adjusts Graphic Packaging Price Target to $11.90 From $11.10, Maintains Hold Rating

Deutsche Bank has increased its price target for Graphic Packaging Holding Company (GPK) to $11.90 from $11.10, while maintaining a Hold rating on the stock. This adjustment comes amidst recent company activities including plans to close a facility in Lebanon, Tennessee, and an evaluation …

This Best Buy Analyst Is No Longer Bullish; Here Are Top 5 Downgrades For Wednesday

This article highlights several significant analyst downgrades for prominent companies, including Best Buy Co Inc (BBY), Aptiv PLC (APTV), Ball Corp (BALL), Burlington Stores Inc (BURL), and Fidelity National Information Services Inc (FIS). Analysts from Jefferies, Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan, Citigroup, and UBS have …

BALL Downgraded by JP Morgan -- Price Target Raised to $65.00

JP Morgan has downgraded Ball (BALL) from Overweight to Neutral, while simultaneously raising its price target from $60.00 to $65.00. Despite the downgrade, GuruFocus indicates that BALL is currently undervalued by 14.3% with a GF Value™ of $74.37 and has a strong GF Score™ …

Graphic Packaging Holding Company Stock 12‑Month Price Target Raised to $12.05, Implies 1% Upside

The average 12-month price target for Graphic Packaging Holding Company (GPK) stock has been raised from $11.96 to $12.05 by 11 analysts, with forecasts ranging from $10 to $18 per share. This new target implies approximately 1% potential upside based on the Aug. 4 …

Packaging Corp of America President Thomas A. Hassfurther disposes of USD 5.39 million in common shares

Packaging Corp of America President Thomas A. Hassfurther sold 21,328 common shares between August 3rd and 5th, with transaction prices ranging from $250 to $257. Following these sales, his directly held stake in the company decreased to 209,954 shares. This news brief was generated …

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP Raises Stake in Myers Industries, Inc. $MYE

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increased its stake in Myers Industries, Inc. ($MYE) by 2.6% in the first quarter, now holding 1.59 million shares valued at approximately $33.7 million. Institutional investors collectively own 90.82% of the company. Myers Industries recently reported strong quarterly earnings, beating …

Myers Industries (NYSE:MYE) Hits New 12-Month High - Still a Buy?

Myers Industries (NYSE:MYE) recently hit a new 52-week high of $37.45, fueled by strong Q2 earnings that surpassed analyst estimates and an upgraded price target from KeyCorp. The company reported EPS of $0.53 and revenue of $179.2 million, significantly beating expectations. Despite a consensus …

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Initiates an Investigation into Allegations Against O-I Glass, Inc. (OI) And Encourages Stockholders to Reach Out

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is investigating potential claims against O-I Glass, Inc. (NYSE: OI) following a significant drop in its stock price. The investigation stems from the company's lowered full-year 2026 adjusted earnings guidance and a substantial decline in its Europe segment's operating …

Silgan Holdings (SLGN) Could Be 23% Undervalued Following Its Dividend Reaffirmation

Silgan Holdings (SLGN) has reaffirmed its quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per share despite recent short-term share price pressure. The company is considered undervalued, with a fair value estimated at $54.77 against its current price of $42.32, suggesting a 22.7% undervaluation. This valuation is …

IP reports loss in Q2 2026

International Paper (IP) reported a $12 million loss in Q2 2026, a significant drop from the $60 million net income in the prior quarter. Despite the loss, primarily attributed to conversion costs at the Riverdale mill and higher raw material costs, the company notes …

Karat Packaging (KRT) Reports Earnings Tomorrow: What To Expect

JPMorgan downgrades Ball stock rating on valuation concerns

JPMorgan downgraded Ball Corp (NYSE:BALL) to Neutral from Overweight, while raising its price target to $65.00 from $60.00, citing valuation concerns despite solid second-quarter 2026 results. The company reported accelerated global beverage can volume growth and operating income that exceeded JPMorgan's estimates, prompting an …

Bank of America Corp DE Grows Holdings in Sonoco Products Company $SON

Bank of America Corp DE significantly increased its stake in Sonoco Products Company by 19% in the first quarter of 2026, acquiring an additional 528,292 shares to reach a total of 3.31 million shares valued at approximately $179.2 million. Despite a slight year-over-year revenue …

OI Investors Have Opportunity to Join O-I Glass, Inc. Fraud Investigation with SBS Law

Schall, Brown & Schwartz LLP (SBS) has launched an investigation into O-I Glass, Inc. (NYSE: OI) on behalf of investors for potential securities law violations. The investigation follows O-I Glass's Q2 2026 financial results, where the company lowered its full-year earnings guidance and reported …

Graphic Packaging Holding (GPK) Stock Jumps As Margin Repair Counters Cost Inflation

Graphic Packaging Holding (GPK) saw its stock jump 4.8% after reporting Q2 earnings that highlighted margin repair and improved profitability. While revenue and net income saw slight declines, adjusted EBITDA margin significantly increased, and the company provided strong guidance for cash flow and debt …

O-I Glass, Inc. (OI) Stock Price, News, Quote & History

This article provides a detailed financial overview of O-I Glass, Inc. (OI), including its current stock price, performance charts

Ball Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Ball Corporation reported strong Q2 2026 earnings, with global beverage-can volumes up 4.3%, comparable operating earnings increasing 7.7%, and comparable diluted EPS growing 14.4%. The company maintained its full-year 2026 outlook, including over $900 million in free cash flow and $800 million in shareholder …

JPMorgan Downgrades Ball Corp (BALL) to Neutral

JPMorgan analyst Jeffrey J. Zekauskas downgraded Ball Corp (NYSE: BALL) from Overweight to Neutral, setting a price target of $65.00. The article is premium content, requiring a subscription to StreetInsider.com for full access.

Karat Packaging Stock And 2 U.S. Small Caps With Pricing Power on Import Costs

Silgan Holdings’s Q2 Earnings Call: Our Top 5 Analyst Questions

Silgan Holdings (SLGN) reported Q2 2026 results with revenue of $1.64 billion and adjusted EPS of $0.98, beating analyst estimates. Despite strong performance in fine fragrance, the company faced challenges from lower operating margins and soft conditions in Brazil. Analysts questioned management on volume …

Ball Q2 2026 Earnings: Shipments Rise as Operating Margin Narrows

Ball Corporation (NYSE: BALL) reported a 19.7% increase in Q2 2026 net sales to $3.997 billion, with global aluminum packaging shipments up 4.3% and comparable diluted EPS rising 14.4%. Despite higher sales, the comparable operating margin narrowed from 12.0% to 10.8% due to sales …

Amcor Updates CDI and Equity Balances Across ASX and NYSE

Amcor PLC has released updated figures for its Chess Depository Interests (CDIs) for July 2026, showing a decrease in ASX-listed CDIs due to transfers to NYSE ordinary shares. Concurrently, common shares without CDIs increased, while outstanding options and share rights slightly declined. These changes …

BALL CORP : JP MORGAN CUTS TO NEUTRAL FROM OVERWEIGHT; RAISES TARGET PRICE TO $65 FROM $60

J.P. Morgan has adjusted its rating for BALL CORP (BALL.N), cutting it from "Overweight" to "Neutral." Despite the downgrade, the financial institution simultaneously raised its target price for the company's stock to $65 from the previous $60. This decision reflects a change in J.P. …