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Dec 31, 2023

Graphic Packaging Q4 2023 Earnings Report

Graphic Packaging's financial performance for Q4 2023 was reported with a decrease in net sales but an increase in net income compared to the prior year period.

Key Takeaways

Graphic Packaging Holding Company reported a decrease in net sales for the fourth quarter of 2023, but an increase in net income. Full year results showed flat net sales but significant increases in net income and adjusted EBITDA.

Net Sales decreased 6% to $2,249 million in Q4 2023.

Net Income for Q4 2023 was $196 million, or $0.64 per share.

Adjusted EBITDA was $457 million in Q4 2023, compared to $413 million in Q4 2022.

The company returned $48 million to stockholders through dividends and share repurchases in Q4 2023.

Total Revenue
$2.25B
Previous year: $2.39B
-5.7%
EPS
$0.75
Previous year: $0.59
+27.1%
Net Leverage Ratio
2.8
Gross Profit
$512M
Previous year: $491M
+4.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$162M
Previous year: $150M
+8.0%
Free Cash Flow
$230M
Total Assets
$11.2B
Previous year: $10.3B
+8.2%

Graphic Packaging

Graphic Packaging

Forward Guidance

The Company’s fiscal 2024 guidance, excluding the potential impact of announced Augusta paperboard manufacturing facility sale, is as follows: Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be $1.750 billion to $1.950 billion and Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share is expected to be $2.50 to $3.00.