Amcor (NYSE:AMCR) Issues FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Amcor (NYSE:AMCR) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Wednesday morning. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 3.980-4.030 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 3.930. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

Amcor Stock Performance

Shares of AMCR stock traded up $0.50 during trading on Friday, reaching $40.42. The company had a trading volume of 553,491 shares, compared to its average volume of 5,820,225. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $41.14 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $42.50. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.30, a current ratio of 0.84 and a quick ratio of 0.77. Amcor has a one year low of $36.67 and a one year high of $50.94. The company has a market capitalization of $18.68 billion, a PE ratio of 28.31, a PEG ratio of 1.10 and a beta of 0.63.

Amcor (NYSE:AMCR) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported $0.96 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.96. Amcor had a return on equity of 14.55% and a net margin of 3.06%.The firm had revenue of $5.91 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $5.71 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $0.90 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up 77.4% on a year-over-year basis. Amcor has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.980-4.030 EPS. Sell-side analysts forecast that Amcor will post 4 earnings per share for the current year.

Amcor Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, June 17th. Investors of record on Thursday, May 28th will be issued a dividend of $0.65 per share. This represents a $2.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 6.4%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, May 28th. Amcor’s dividend payout ratio is currently 181.82%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts recently commented on AMCR shares. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Amcor from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a report on Monday, April 27th. Wells Fargo & Company cut shares of Amcor from an “overweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating and decreased their price target for the company from $48.00 to $43.00 in a report on Friday, March 20th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their price target on Amcor from $50.00 to $44.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday. Citigroup reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Amcor in a research report on Thursday, February 12th. Finally, Morgan Stanley downgraded Amcor from an “overweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating and set a $46.00 target price for the company. in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have issued a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $50.33.

Amcor News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Amcor this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 revenue beat and management raised full-year guidance, giving investors confidence in near-term organic performance and the impact of the Berry acquisition. Amcor rises after revenue beat and higher full-year guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Company announced a large quarterly dividend (annualized yield ~6.5%), which supports income-focused demand for the stock and makes the high yield a draw for investors. (Company announcement)
• Positive Sentiment: Truist reaffirmed a “buy” rating and raised its price target to $51, signaling continued analyst conviction and upside potential. Benzinga
• Positive Sentiment: Bullish research and income-focused write-ups highlight Amcor as undervalued given its forward P/E and dividend, attracting value/dividend investors. Amcor: Mispriced At Multi-Year Low
• Neutral Sentiment: JPMorgan lowered its price target from $50 to $44 but kept an overweight rating — a signal of conviction tempered by valuation/near-term concerns. Benzinga
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call highlighted strong cost synergies from deals but noted strained cash flow timing — a mixed operational read that tempers the beat. TipRanks: Earnings Call
• Negative Sentiment: Some coverage flags softer end-market demand and a more conservative FY26 outlook despite the acquisition-related revenue lift, which could limit multiple expansion. Zacks: Q3 Earnings Meet Estimates, Sales Beat

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Amcor

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. lifted its holdings in shares of Amcor by 8.4% during the first quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 268,381 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,596,000 after acquiring an additional 20,757 shares during the period. Focus Partners Wealth increased its position in shares of Amcor by 11.3% during the 1st quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 43,137 shares of the company’s stock worth $418,000 after purchasing an additional 4,396 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Amcor during the 2nd quarter worth about $138,000. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership bought a new position in Amcor during the 2nd quarter valued at about $6,426,000. Finally, CW Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Amcor in the second quarter valued at about $228,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 45.14% of the company’s stock.

Amcor Company Profile

Amcor (NYSE: AMCR) is a global packaging company specializing in the design, development and production of flexible and rigid packaging solutions for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home and personal care, and other consumer and industrial products. The company’s product portfolio encompasses flexible films, pouches, specialty cartons, rigid containers, metal closures and dispensing systems. Amcor’s packaging solutions are engineered to preserve product quality, extend shelf life and meet the specific requirements of a wide range of end markets.

Founded in its current form in 2005 following a spin-off from a mining conglomerate, Amcor expanded its capabilities and geographic footprint through organic investments and strategic acquisitions.