AptarGroup, Inc. reported a strong 14% increase in reported sales and 5% core sales growth in the fourth quarter of 2025, with all three segments contributing to core sales growth. However, reported net income decreased by 26% to $74 million, and adjusted EBITDA margin was 19.8%, down from 23.0% in the prior year, primarily due to product mix and higher production costs.
Reported sales increased 14% to $963 million, with core sales up 5% across all segments.
Reported net income decreased 26% to $74 million, and reported earnings per share fell 24% to $1.13.
Adjusted EBITDA margin was 19.8%, a decrease from 23.0% in the prior year, impacted by product mix and production costs.
The company returned $206 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends and approved a new $600 million share repurchase authorization.
Aptar expects adjusted earnings per share for the first quarter of 2026 to be in the range of $1.13 to $1.21, assuming an effective tax rate of 21.0% to 23.0% and a 1.18 Euro to USD exchange rate. Capital investments are projected to be between $260 million and $280 million.
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