Zacks Research Has Bearish Estimate for BERY Q2 Earnings

Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE:BERY) – Zacks Research reduced their Q2 2025 earnings estimates for shares of Berry Global Group in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday, February 25th. Zacks Research analyst S. Roy now forecasts that the industrial products company will earn $1.41 per share for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $1.65. The consensus estimate for Berry Global Group’s current full-year earnings is $6.25 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Berry Global Group’s Q3 2025 earnings at $1.75 EPS, Q4 2025 earnings at $1.84 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $6.10 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $1.68 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $2.13 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $6.57 EPS.

Several other analysts also recently issued reports on the stock. UBS Group lifted their price target on shares of Berry Global Group from $72.00 to $73.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, February 7th. Truist Financial lifted their price target on shares of Berry Global Group from $74.00 to $76.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, February 10th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $76.00 price target (up previously from $70.00) on shares of Berry Global Group in a research report on Monday, November 25th. Barclays lifted their price target 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. Finally, Royal Bank of Canada lifted their price target on shares of Berry Global Group from $69.00 to $73.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a research report on Thursday, November 21st. Eight investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and three have issued a buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $74.56.

Berry Global Group Stock Performance

Shares of BERY stock opened at $71.76 on Thursday. The company has a market cap of $8.31 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.89, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.54 and a beta of 1.15. Berry Global Group has a 52 week low of $55.24 and a 52 week high of $73.31. The company has a quick ratio of 1.09, a current ratio of 1.61 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.35. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $67.94 and a 200-day moving average of $67.94.

Berry Global Group (NYSE:BERY) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 4th. The industrial products company reported $1.09 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.00 by $0.09. The company had revenue of $2.39 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.35 billion. Berry Global Group had a net margin of 3.99% and a return on equity of 28.26%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 2.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $1.22 EPS.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Berry Global Group

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. UMB Bank n.a. increased its holdings in Berry Global Group by 89.0% in the 4th 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 during the last quarter. Quadrant Capital Group LLC increased its holdings in Berry Global Group by 28.8% in the 4th quarter. Quadrant Capital Group LLC now owns 738 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $48,000 after acquiring an additional 165 shares during the last quarter. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC increased its holdings in Berry Global Group by 3,569.6% in the 4th quarter. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC now owns 844 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $55,000 after acquiring an additional 821 shares during the last quarter. Venturi Wealth Management LLC increased its holdings in 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 worth $69,000 after acquiring an additional 876 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Capital Performance Advisors LLP purchased a new stake in Berry Global Group in the 3rd quarter worth about $75,000. 95.36% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Berry Global Group Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 17th. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 3rd will be paid a dividend of $0.31 per share. This represents a $1.24 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.73%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 3rd. Berry Global Group’s payout ratio is 30.92%.

About Berry Global Group

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.