Graphic Packaging Holding Co
graphicpkg.comGraphic Packaging Holding Co (NYSE: GPK) is a paperboard packaging company that designs and manufactures consumer packaging and foodservice products primarily from unbleached and recycled paperboard. It makes money by selling packaging to food, beverage, and consumer goods companies on a transactional basis, with revenue tied to packaging volume, pricing, and raw material pass-throughs. The company operates across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America, competing against other paperboard packagers as well as suppliers of plastic, foam, corrugated, and molded fiber packaging. Income from Operations was $804 million in FY2025, down from $1,119 million in FY2024, with the decline driven by lower packaging prices and volumes, commodity inflation, and the 2024 Augusta Divestiture. The company carries significant debt, pays dividends, and repurchases shares. As of March 2, 2026, the CEO is Robbert E. Rietbroek and the Interim CFO is Charles D. Lischer.
Products & Services
Unbleached and recycled paperboard-based consumer packaging, beverage packaging, foodservice packaging, and packaging alternatives to plastic. Products include cartons and containers designed for recyclability, shelf-life extension, heat management, and branded retail display.
Revenue Model
Transactional revenue from selling paperboard packaging products to consumer goods, food, and beverage companies. Pricing reflects raw material costs including pine pulpwood, hardwood pulp, recovered fiber, poly sheeting, plastic resins, and energy. Demand is moderately seasonal, peaking late spring through early fall.
Customers & Markets
Consumer packaged goods companies, food manufacturers, and beverage producers. End markets include food, beverage, and foodservice. No specific customer concentration figures are disclosed in the excerpts reviewed.
Geographic Exposure
North America is the primary base, with packaging facilities across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. International facilities operate in Germany, UK, Spain, France, Sweden, Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, New Zealand, and Indonesia, among others, as listed in the FY2025 10-K filed March 2, 2026.
Financial Snapshot
Loading...
