Q1 EPS Forecast for Berry Global Group Decreased by Analyst

Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE:BERY - Free Report) - Equities research analysts at Zacks Research dropped their Q1 2026 earnings estimates for shares of Berry Global Group in a report issued on Tuesday, January 28th. Zacks Research analyst S. Roy now forecasts that the industrial products company will post earnings of $1.20 per share for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $1.30. The consensus estimate for Berry Global Group's current full-year earnings is $6.31 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Berry Global Group's Q2 2026 earnings at $1.56 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $1.72 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $2.23 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $6.71 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $1.35 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $7.17 EPS.

A number of other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports on the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reiterated an "overweight" rating and issued a $76.00 target price (up from $70.00) on shares of Berry Global Group in a research note on Monday, November 25th. Barclays lifted their price objective on shares of Berry Global Group from $64.00 to $75.00 and gave the company an "equal weight" rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 27th. Truist Financial upped their target price on shares of Berry Global Group from $72.00 to $74.00 and gave the stock a "hold" rating in a research report on Monday, January 6th. Citigroup reaffirmed a "neutral" rating and set a $76.00 price target on shares of Berry Global Group in a report on Monday, November 25th. Finally, Royal Bank of Canada increased their price target on Berry Global Group from $69.00 to $73.00 and gave the stock a "sector perform" rating in a research note on Thursday, November 21st. Nine research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and three have issued a buy rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $73.30.

Berry Global Group Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:BERY traded down $0.88 during trading on Thursday, hitting $67.05. 1,058,658 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,146,350. The stock has a market capitalization of $7.76 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.29, a PEG ratio of 1.45 and a beta of 1.15. Berry Global Group has a one year low of $54.06 and a one year high of $73.31. The company has a quick ratio of 0.80, a current ratio of 1.25 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.08. The business's fifty day moving average is $67.56 and its 200-day moving average is $67.09.

Institutional Trading of Berry Global Group

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. UMB Bank n.a. grew its position in Berry Global Group by 89.0% in the fourth quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 650 shares of the industrial products company's stock worth $42,000 after acquiring an additional 306 shares in the last quarter. Venturi Wealth Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Berry Global Group by 463.5% in the 4th quarter. Venturi Wealth Management LLC now owns 1,065 shares of the industrial products company's stock valued at $69,000 after purchasing an additional 876 shares during the last quarter. Capital Performance Advisors LLP bought a new stake in Berry Global Group in the third quarter worth $75,000. GAMMA Investing LLC increased its position in Berry Global Group by 332.6% during the third quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 1,181 shares of the industrial products company's stock worth $80,000 after buying an additional 908 shares during the last quarter. Finally, SG Americas Securities LLC acquired a new position in Berry Global Group during the third quarter worth $152,000. 95.36% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Berry Global Group Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 17th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 3rd will be paid a dividend of $0.31 per share. This represents a $1.24 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.85%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 3rd. Berry Global Group's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 28.25%.

Berry Global Group Company Profile

Berry Global Group, Inc manufactures and supplies non-woven, flexible, and rigid products in consumer and industrial end markets in the United States, Canada, Europe, and internationally. The company operates through Consumer Packaging International; Consumer Packaging North America; Engineered Materials; and Health, Hygiene & Specialties segments.