Silgan (SLGN)
NYSE:SLGN
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Silgan Holdings
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Rating:62Neutral
Price Target:
$42.00
â–²(0.02% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/13/26
The score is driven primarily by steady but not accelerating fundamentals—stabilizing revenue and positive cash flow are offset by margin compression and elevated leverage. Technicals are a meaningful headwind with the stock trading below key moving averages and negative MACD. Valuation is reasonable and the earnings call was modestly positive due to a raised EPS outlook and strong free-cash-flow guidance, though near-term cost pressures temper optimism.
Positive Factors
Stable Revenue Growth
Silgan's return to modest TTM revenue growth reflects durable end‑market demand for essential packaged goods and recurring purchase patterns. Stable top line supports capacity utilization and operating leverage, improving predictability of cash flows and enabling steady reinvestment and customer program continuity.
Negative Factors
Margin Compression
Net and operating margins have drifted lower versus prior years, reducing the company's earnings cushion. Lower margins make earnings and free cash flow more sensitive to input cost spikes or volume softness, constraining the pace of deleveraging and limiting reinvestment capacity during downturns.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Stable Revenue Growth
Silgan's return to modest TTM revenue growth reflects durable end‑market demand for essential packaged goods and recurring purchase patterns. Stable top line supports capacity utilization and operating leverage, improving predictability of cash flows and enabling steady reinvestment and customer program continuity.
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Silgan Holdings Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Silgan Holdings (SLGN) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$4.03B
Dividend Yield1.97%
Average Volume (3M)767.55K
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.3
Beta (1Y)0.66
Revenue Growth9.55%
EPS Growth-1.62%
CountryUS
Employees17,315
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryPackaging & Containers
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.66
Shares Outstanding105,679,756
10 Day Avg. Volume768,395
30 Day Avg. Volume767,553
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio3.22
Price to Book (P/B)1.89
Price to Sales (P/S)0.66
P/FCF Ratio10.18
Enterprise Value/Market Cap2.04
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.25
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.19
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.58
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$51.11Price Target Upside21.72% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)3.8
Revenue Forecast (FY)$6.86B
Silgan Holdings Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Silgan Holdings Inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells rigid packaging for consumer goods products in North America, Europe, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Dispensing and Specialty Closures, Metal Co...
How the Company Makes Money
Silgan makes money by manufacturing and selling rigid packaging products to brand owners and contract packers, generating revenue largely from high-volume, repeat purchase orders tied to customers’ ongoing production of packaged consumer goods.
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Silgan Holdings Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 29, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Jul 29, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call presented a mixed but constructive picture: top-line growth (net sales +6%) and standout category performance (double-digit fragrance & beauty growth; pet food volumes +11%) combined with strong cash flow guidance and a modestly raised full-year EPS range. Offsetting these positives were a 4% decline in adjusted EBIT, a slight drop in adjusted EPS, short-term resin-related cost pressure (Q2 EBIT drag ~ $10M), weather-related volume disruptions, and a 10% decline in Custom Containers sales driven by destocking and exits. Management emphasized confidence in execution, Weener integration, an active M&A pipeline, and the ability to absorb near-term inflation through contractual pass-throughs and pricing over time, supporting a cautiously optimistic outlook.Positive Updates
Revenue Growth
Net sales of $1.6 billion for Q1 2026, up 6% versus the prior year, driven primarily by contractual pass-through of higher raw material costs and favorable foreign currency translation.
Negative Updates
Adjusted EBIT Decline
Total adjusted EBIT for Q1 2026 was $152 million, down 4% year-over-year, with lower adjusted EBIT in Dispensing & Specialty Closures and Custom Containers offsetting higher adjusted EBITDA in Metal Containers.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Revenue Growth
Net sales of $1.6 billion for Q1 2026, up 6% versus the prior year, driven primarily by contractual pass-through of higher raw material costs and favorable foreign currency translation.
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Company Guidance
Silgan raised its 2026 adjusted EPS outlook to $3.73–$3.93 (up $0.03 versus prior; 2025 adjusted EPS $3.72), after a strong Q1 (net sales $1.6B, +6% YoY; total adjusted EBIT $152M, -4% YoY; Q1 adjusted EPS $0.78, down $0.04). For Q2 management estimates adjusted EPS $0.92–$1.02 (prior-year $1.01), interest expense ≈ $50M and a tax rate of 25–26%, while flagging ~ $50M of incremental resin cost in the Dispensing & Specialty segment in Q2 that is expected to reduce adjusted EBIT by ≈ $10M. Full‑year assumptions include interest expense ≈ $200M (down from prior ~$205M), corporate expense ≈ $50M (up ≈ $5M), weighted‑average shares ≈106M, and free cash flow ≈ $450M including CapEx ≈ $310M. Segment outlook: Dispensing & Specialty volumes up low‑to‑mid single‑digits (driven by mid‑single‑digit dispensing growth) with mid‑single‑digit adjusted EBIT growth; Metal Containers volumes up low single‑digit (pet food mid‑single‑digit growth) with low‑single‑digit EBIT growth; Custom Containers volumes roughly comparable to prior year (above on a like‑for‑like basis) with modest EBIT improvement; overall total adjusted EBIT expected to grow low‑to‑mid single‑digits.Silgan Holdings Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
71
Positive
Balance Sheet
58
Neutral
Cash Flow
62
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 6.58B | 6.48B | 5.85B | 5.99B | 6.41B | 5.68B |
| Gross Profit | 1.14B | 1.15B | 1.01B | 992.56M | 1.05B | 918.42M |
| EBITDA | 959.63M | 917.03M | 789.92M | 858.67M | 863.27M | 825.10M |
| Net Income | 283.44M | 288.40M | 276.38M | 325.96M | 340.85M | 359.08M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 9.32B | 9.40B | 8.58B | 7.61B | 7.35B | 7.77B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 435.43M | 1.08B | 822.85M | 642.92M | 585.62M | 631.44M |
| Total Debt | 4.66B | 4.62B | 4.36B | 3.66B | 3.64B | 4.03B |
| Total Liabilities | 7.00B | 7.12B | 6.60B | 5.72B | 5.63B | 6.21B |
| Stockholders Equity | 2.32B | 2.27B | 1.99B | 1.89B | 1.72B | 1.56B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 307.01M | 422.70M | 459.09M | 255.79M | 532.65M | 324.50M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 613.63M | 729.80M | 721.87M | 482.60M | 748.41M | 556.80M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -294.81M | -297.30M | -1.18B | -223.81M | -215.60M | -976.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -256.70M | -207.50M | 662.52M | -211.39M | -569.59M | 648.60M |
Silgan Holdings Technical Analysis
Negative
41.99
Price Trends
39.71
Negative
42.18
Negative
42.01
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.75
Positive
42.21
Neutral
27.75
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For SLGN, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 41.99 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 39.02, above the 50-day MA of 39.71, and below the 200-day MA of 42.01, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.75 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 42.21 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 27.75 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for SLGN.
Silgan Holdings Risk Analysis
Silgan Holdings disclosed 1 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Silgan Holdings reported the most risks in the "Legal & Regulatory" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Silgan Holdings Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
69 Neutral | $4.56B | 18.90 | 14.88% | 3.97% | 2.75% | -1.89% | |
65 Neutral | $4.81B | 19.61 | 30.14% | 4.33% | 17.41% | 167.71% | |
62 Neutral | $4.03B | 16.26 | 12.47% | 1.97% | 9.55% | -1.62% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
53 Neutral | $2.97B | -17.15 | 8.38% | 2.91% | -0.17% | -55.17% | |
52 Neutral | $2.43B | -121.03 | -2.15% | 9.90% | 13.86% | 74.85% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
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Silgan Holdings Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyDividendsFinancial Disclosures
Silgan Holdings Extends Long-Running Quarterly Dividend Streak
Positive
May 12, 2026
On May 12, 2026, Silgan Holdings Inc., a major global provider of sustainable rigid packaging for essential consumer goods, reported annual net sales of about $6.5 billion in 2025 and operations spanning 121 manufacturing facilities across the Ame...
Business Operations and StrategyDividendsFinancial Disclosures
Silgan Holdings Raises Quarterly Dividend for 22nd Year
Positive
Feb 24, 2026
On February 24, 2026, Silgan Holdings Inc. announced that its board approved a 5 percent increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.21 per share, marking the 22nd consecutive annual dividend increase since cash dividends began in 2004. The divi...
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