AptarGroup (NYSE:ATR) Issues Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.07 EPS

AptarGroup (NYSE:ATR) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday. The industrial products company reported $1.42 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.35 by $0.07, Zacks reports. The company had revenue of $1.03 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.01 billion. AptarGroup had a return on equity of 13.23% and a net margin of 9.22%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $1.66 earnings per share. AptarGroup updated its Q3 2026 guidance to 1.450-1.530 EPS.

AptarGroup Stock Up 0.2%

Shares of ATR traded up $0.26 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $134.13. 886,504 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 437,478. AptarGroup has a twelve month low of $103.23 and a twelve month high of $158.12. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $123.41 and a two-hundred day moving average of $126.68. The company has a quick ratio of 1.14, a current ratio of 1.66 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43. The stock has a market cap of $8.56 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.25, a P/E/G ratio of 3.34 and a beta of 0.39.

AptarGroup Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, August 20th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, July 30th will be paid a $0.48 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, July 30th. This represents a $1.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.4%. AptarGroup’s payout ratio is 34.72%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, EVP Irene Elizabeth Hudson sold 1,264 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $123.43, for a total value of $156,015.52. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 1,480 shares in the company, valued at approximately $182,676.40. This trade represents a 46.06% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, insider Shiela Vinczeller sold 3,555 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, June 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $112.61, for a total value of $400,328.55. Following the transaction, the insider owned 27,078 shares in the company, valued at $3,049,253.58. This represents a 11.61% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Company insiders own 0.73% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of AptarGroup

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC bought a new position in shares of AptarGroup in the third quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Ameriflex Group Inc. bought a new position in shares of AptarGroup in the fourth quarter valued at about $35,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd acquired a new position in AptarGroup during the 3rd quarter worth about $36,000. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC bought a new position in shares of AptarGroup in the fourth quarter worth about $39,000. Finally, Quarry LP acquired a new position in shares of AptarGroup during the third quarter worth approximately $46,000. 88.52% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

More AptarGroup News

Here are the key news stories impacting AptarGroup this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 results exceeded expectations. AptarGroup reported adjusted earnings of $1.42 per share, above the $1.34–$1.35 analyst consensus, while revenue rose 6.3% year over year to approximately $1.03 billion, also topping estimates. The earnings and revenue outperformance is likely supporting the stock. AptarGroup Tops Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Revenue momentum remained healthy. Management’s earnings presentation and conference call provided additional detail on the quarter and highlighted the company’s operating performance, with revenue growth helping offset pressure on profitability. AptarGroup 2026 Q2 Results Presentation AptarGroup Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Third-quarter guidance was broadly in line. AptarGroup forecast EPS of $1.45 to $1.53, compared with the $1.46 consensus estimate. The outlook avoids a major negative surprise but does not provide a clear upside catalyst. AptarGroup Earnings Report
• Negative Sentiment: Profitability declined year over year. Q2 EPS fell from $1.66 a year earlier to $1.42, despite revenue growth. That decline may limit investor enthusiasm and reflects continued pressure on margins, which stood at approximately 10%. AptarGroup Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Analyst Ratings Changes

ATR has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of AptarGroup in a report on Wednesday, June 24th. Raymond James Financial reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $160.00 price target on shares of AptarGroup in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their target price on shares of AptarGroup from $144.00 to $145.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, May 4th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of AptarGroup from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, May 4th. Finally, Bank of America upgraded AptarGroup from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $173.00 price objective for the company in a research report on Tuesday, July 14th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $170.80.

AptarGroup Company Profile

AptarGroup, Inc is a global provider of advanced dispensing, sealing and protection solutions for consumer and pharmaceutical markets. The company designs and manufactures a broad portfolio of products that enable the controlled delivery of liquids, gels, powders and aerosols. Its customer base spans beauty and personal care, home care, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors, where innovation in packaging and drug?delivery devices drives brand differentiation and regulatory compliance.

In the consumer markets, AptarGroup offers pumps, actuators, valves, closures and specialized bottles engineered for precision, convenience and sustainability.