Gael Touya Sells 3,740 Shares of AptarGroup (NYSE:ATR) Stock

AptarGroup, Inc. (NYSE:ATR) CEO Gael Touya sold 3,740 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, August 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $133.76, for a total transaction of $500,262.40. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 29,102 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,892,683.52. This trade represents a 11.39% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink.

AptarGroup Trading Up 0.1%

Shares of NYSE:ATR opened at $133.04 on Friday. AptarGroup, Inc. has a 52 week low of $103.23 and a 52 week high of $146.91. The company’s 50 day moving average is $130.63 and its two-hundred day moving average is $127.89. The company has a market cap of $8.46 billion, a PE ratio of 24.06, a P/E/G ratio of 3.39 and a beta of 0.39. The company has a current ratio of 1.61, a quick ratio of 1.10 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.42.

AptarGroup (NYSE:ATR) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 30th. The industrial products company reported $1.42 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.35 by $0.07. The business had revenue of $1.03 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.01 billion. AptarGroup had a net margin of 9.22% and a return on equity of 13.31%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $1.66 EPS. AptarGroup has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 1.450-1.530 EPS. Equities analysts predict that AptarGroup, Inc. will post 5.48 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

AptarGroup Dividend Announcement

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

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research firms have recently commented on ATR. Bank of America upgraded AptarGroup from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $173.00 price objective on the stock in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. Raymond James Financial reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $160.00 price target on shares of AptarGroup in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price target on shares of AptarGroup from $145.00 to $155.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of AptarGroup in a report on Wednesday, June 24th. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded shares of AptarGroup from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, May 4th. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $172.80.

Institutional Trading of AptarGroup

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. boosted its position in shares of AptarGroup by 28.6% in the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 2,399 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $356,000 after purchasing an additional 534 shares during the period. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. lifted its stake in AptarGroup by 22.2% in the first quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 88,716 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $13,164,000 after buying an additional 16,145 shares during the last quarter. Empowered Funds LLC boosted its holdings in shares of AptarGroup by 31.0% in the first quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 2,835 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $421,000 after acquiring an additional 671 shares during the period. Cetera Investment Advisers grew its position in shares of AptarGroup by 29.3% during the second quarter. Cetera Investment Advisers now owns 3,402 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $532,000 after acquiring an additional 770 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. grew its position in shares of AptarGroup by 135.6% during the second quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 747 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $117,000 after acquiring an additional 430 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 88.52% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting AptarGroup

Here are the key news stories impacting AptarGroup this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised multiple earnings estimates: Forecasts increased for Q1 2027 EPS to $1.33 from $1.32, Q2 2027 EPS to $1.52 from $1.51, FY2027 EPS to $5.87 from $5.84, Q4 2027 EPS to $1.49 from $1.48, Q1 2028 EPS to $1.63 from $1.62, and Q2 2028 EPS to $1.66 from $1.65. The revisions suggest slightly improved expectations for AptarGroup’s future profitability, although Zacks maintained a “Hold” rating.
• Positive Sentiment: Broker sentiment remains constructive. AptarGroup has received a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating from analysts, with five Buy ratings and three Holds and an average price target of $172.80. Recent targets include $155 from Wells Fargo, $160 from Raymond James, and $173 from Bank of America. AptarGroup Receives Consensus Recommendation of Moderate Buy
• Positive Sentiment: Recent operating results exceeded expectations. AptarGroup’s latest quarterly report showed EPS of $1.42 versus the $1.35 consensus estimate and revenue of $1.03 billion versus expectations of $1.01 billion. Revenue grew 6.3% year over year, and management issued third-quarter EPS guidance of $1.45 to $1.53.
• Neutral Sentiment: Dividend support remains intact. The company pays a quarterly dividend of $0.48 per share, or $1.92 annualized, representing a yield of approximately 1.4% and a payout ratio of 34.72%.
• Negative Sentiment: CEO-designate Gael Touya sold 3,740 shares for approximately $500,262 at an average price of $133.76, reducing his direct ownership by 11.39%. He still owns 29,102 shares, so the transaction may have limited significance, but insider selling can weigh on sentiment. Gael Touya Sells 3,740 Shares of AptarGroup

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.