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Dec 31, 2024
Graphic Packaging Q4 2024 Earnings Report
Graphic Packaging reported a decrease in net sales and net income compared to the previous year, but highlighted strategic investments and innovation for long-term value creation.
Key Takeaways
Graphic Packaging Holding Company reported fourth quarter 2024 results, with net sales decreasing by 7% to $2,095 million and net income at $138 million, or $0.46 per share. The company is focusing on driving competitive advantage in recycled paperboard and expanding innovation capabilities.
Net sales decreased by 7% to $2,095 million in Q4 2024.
Net income for Q4 2024 was $138 million, or $0.46 per share.
Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2024 was $404 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 19.3%.
The company announced a 10% increase in the quarterly dividend, to $0.11 per common share, effective for the first quarter 2025.
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Forward Guidance
The Company currently expects 2025 Net Sales, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EPS, excluding foreign exchange impact, of $8.7 billion to $8.9 billion, $1.68 billion to $1.78 billion, and $2.53 to $2.78, respectively.
Positive Outlook
- Expected Net Sales of $8.6 billion to $8.8 billion.
- Adjusted EBITDA expected to be $1.66 billion to $1.76 billion.
- Adjusted EPS expected to be $2.48 to $2.73.
- Capital spending is currently expected to be in the range of $700 million.
- Company's Waco, Texas recycled paperboard investment moves toward completion.
Challenges Ahead
- Estimates current foreign exchange headwinds to Net Sales of approximately $120 million.
- Estimates current foreign exchange headwinds to Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $20 million.
- Estimates current foreign exchange headwinds to Adjusted EPS of approximately $0.05.
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