FY2026 EPS Estimates for AptarGroup Cut by Zacks Research

AptarGroup, Inc. (NYSE:ATR) – Investment analysts at Zacks Research decreased their FY2026 earnings estimates for AptarGroup in a report issued on Wednesday, February 18th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the industrial products company will post earnings of $5.42 per share for the year, down from their previous estimate of $5.63. Zacks Research has a “Strong Sell” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for AptarGroup’s current full-year earnings is $5.57 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for AptarGroup’s Q3 2027 earnings at $1.63 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $6.23 EPS.

AptarGroup (NYSE:ATR) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 5th. The industrial products company reported $1.25 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.24 by $0.01. The business had revenue of $962.74 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $878.58 million. AptarGroup had a net margin of 10.40% and a return on equity of 14.25%. The business’s revenue was up 13.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company posted $1.52 EPS. AptarGroup has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 1.130-1.210 EPS.

A number of other brokerages have also recently commented on ATR. Robert W. Baird set a $156.00 target price on AptarGroup in a report on Monday, February 9th. KeyCorp restated an “overweight” rating and issued a $220.00 price target on shares of AptarGroup in a research report on Friday, January 9th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of AptarGroup in a research report on Monday, December 29th. William Blair downgraded shares of AptarGroup from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a research note on Monday, November 3rd. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company restated an “equal weight” rating and issued a $133.00 target price on shares of AptarGroup in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, AptarGroup currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $170.25.

AptarGroup Trading Up 1.3%

ATR opened at $144.99 on Monday. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $127.45 and a 200 day moving average of $128.72. The company has a current ratio of 1.62, a quick ratio of 1.16 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.42. AptarGroup has a 12 month low of $103.23 and a 12 month high of $164.28. The firm has a market cap of $9.33 billion, a P/E ratio of 24.62, a P/E/G ratio of 5.46 and a beta of 0.48.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On AptarGroup

Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Rothschild Investment LLC boosted its stake in shares of AptarGroup by 231.1% during the fourth quarter. Rothschild Investment LLC now owns 202 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 141 shares in the last quarter. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC purchased a new stake in AptarGroup during the third quarter worth $32,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd bought a new stake in AptarGroup during the 3rd quarter valued at $36,000. Mather Group LLC. bought a new stake in AptarGroup during the 3rd quarter valued at $36,000. Finally, Ameriflex Group Inc. bought a new stake in AptarGroup during the 4th quarter valued at $35,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 88.52% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, CAO Daniel Ackerman sold 15,000 shares of AptarGroup stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, December 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $121.23, for a total transaction of $1,818,450.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer owned 29,607 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,589,256.61. The trade was a 33.63% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, insider Gael Touya sold 3,500 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, February 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $141.35, for a total value of $494,725.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 27,963 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,952,570.05. This trade represents a 11.12% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Company insiders own 0.68% of the company’s stock.

AptarGroup Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, February 25th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, February 4th will be paid a $0.48 dividend. This represents a $1.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.3%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, February 4th. AptarGroup’s dividend payout ratio is currently 32.60%.

AptarGroup declared that its Board of Directors has initiated a share buyback plan on Thursday, February 5th that authorizes the company to repurchase $600.00 million in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the industrial products company to repurchase up to 7.1% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are generally a sign that the company’s management believes its stock is undervalued.

Key AptarGroup News

Here are the key news stories impacting AptarGroup this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Board authorized a $600M share repurchase program (up to ~7.1% of shares) — supports buyback-driven earnings per‑share support and signals management confidence. MarketBeat: AptarGroup Report
• Positive Sentiment: Company announced a quarterly cash dividend ($0.48 per share; payable Feb 25) — provides income support and raises the cash-return profile. MarketBeat: AptarGroup Report
• Positive Sentiment: Management will participate in upcoming investor conferences, increasing visibility with investors and analysts. Aptar investor conferences
• Neutral Sentiment: Insider sale: Gael Touya sold 3,500 shares at $141.35 (~$495k), reducing his stake by ~11% but leaving a substantial holding — a routine liquidity event but worth monitoring for follow‑ups. SEC Form 4
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks issued multiple downward revisions to near‑term EPS (Q1–Q3 2026 and early 2027 quarters) and maintains a “Strong Sell” rating — these cuts weaken short‑term growth expectations and likely explain some selling pressure despite later‑year estimate increases. MarketBeat: Analyst updates

About AptarGroup

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.