Graphic Packaging Sees 2025 Earnings Decline Amid Rising Costs
Paper Recycling | 2026-02-05 06:57:31
Adjusted net income for the year declined to $539 million, or $1.80 per diluted share, compared with $759 million, or $2.49 per diluted share previously.
By Paul Ploumis
SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Graphic Packaging Holding Company, a global leader in sustainable consumer packaging solutions, reported weaker earnings for the fourth quarter and full year ended 2025, reflecting challenging market conditions and continued cost pressures.
Net income for the fourth quarter of 2025 totaled $71 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, compared with $138 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, in the corresponding quarter of 2024. After excluding non-recurring and special items and amortization of purchased intangibles, adjusted net income stood at $85 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, down from $179 million, or $0.59 per diluted share a year earlier.
For the full year 2025, Graphic Packaging reported net income of $444 million, or $1.48 per diluted share, versus $658 million, or $2.16 per diluted share in 2024. Adjusted net income for the year declined to $539 million, or $1.80 per diluted share, compared with $759 million, or $2.49 per diluted share previously.
Fourth-quarter net sales were largely flat at $2.10 billion, while full-year sales fell 2% to $8.62 billion. EBITDA declined 19% in the quarter and 20% for the year. CEO Robbert Rietbroek said the company is prioritizing cost discipline, operational efficiency, and free cash flow generation heading into 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How did Graphic Packaging perform in Q4 2025?
Q4 net income declined to $71 million, with adjusted net income falling to $85 million compared with $179 million a year earlier.
- What were the full-year 2025 results?
Full-year net income dropped to $444 million, while adjusted net income declined to $539 million, reflecting cost pressures and softer demand.
- What is management’s strategy for 2026?
The company plans to prioritize cost control, improve operational efficiency, and generate stronger free cash flow.
