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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.
Graphic Packaging
Graphic Packaging
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.
- Inflation of and volatility in raw material and energy costs
- Changes in consumer buying habits and product preferences