Zacks Research Brokers Cut Earnings Estimates for AptarGroup

AptarGroup, Inc. (NYSE:ATR) – Stock analysts at Zacks Research lowered their FY2026 EPS estimates for AptarGroup in a research report issued on Wednesday, February 18th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the industrial products company will earn $5.42 per share for the year, down from their previous estimate of $5.63. Zacks Research currently 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 posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 5th. The industrial products company reported $1.25 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.24 by $0.01. AptarGroup had a net margin of 10.40% and a return on equity of 14.25%. The firm had revenue of $962.74 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $878.58 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $1.52 EPS. AptarGroup’s revenue was up 13.5% on a year-over-year basis. AptarGroup has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 1.130-1.210 EPS.

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

AptarGroup Price Performance

NYSE ATR opened at $144.99 on Monday. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $127.45 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $128.72. The firm has a market capitalization 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. 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.

AptarGroup announced that its Board of Directors has approved a stock buyback program on Thursday, February 5th that authorizes the company to buyback $600.00 million in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization authorizes the industrial products company to purchase up to 7.1% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are often a sign that the company’s board of directors believes its shares are undervalued.

AptarGroup Dividend Announcement

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

Insider Buying and Selling

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

Institutional Trading of AptarGroup

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in ATR. Hall Laurie J Trustee increased its stake in AptarGroup by 0.3% during the 3rd quarter. Hall Laurie J Trustee now owns 26,885 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $3,593,000 after buying an additional 85 shares during the period. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of AptarGroup by 11.0% in the 3rd quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 898 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $119,000 after acquiring an additional 89 shares during the last quarter. Meiji Yasuda Asset Management Co Ltd. lifted its stake in AptarGroup by 0.5% during the third quarter. Meiji Yasuda Asset Management Co Ltd. now owns 19,496 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $2,606,000 after purchasing an additional 89 shares during the last quarter. Bridge Creek Capital Management LLC increased its stake in AptarGroup by 0.3% in the third quarter. Bridge Creek Capital Management LLC now owns 26,402 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $3,529,000 after purchasing an additional 91 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. lifted its position in shares of AptarGroup by 20.1% during the 4th quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 543 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $66,000 after buying an additional 91 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: 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

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.