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Silgan (SLGN)


Market Price (12/29/2025): $40.865 | Market Cap: $4.4 Bil
Sector: Materials | Industry: Metal, Glass & Plastic Containers

Silgan (SLGN)


Market Price (12/29/2025): $40.865
Market Cap: $4.4 Bil
Sector: Materials
Industry: Metal, Glass & Plastic Containers

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.


0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 9.2%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 5.0%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -53%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -98%
Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 105%
1 Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -28%
  Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is 0.4%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 31%
  Key risks
SLGN key risks include [1] its significant debt load from strategic acquisitions and [2] challenges in generating organic growth.
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Circular Economy & Recycling, and E-commerce & Digital Retail. Themes include Sustainable Packaging Materials, and Direct-to-Consumer Brands.
  
0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 9.2%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 5.0%
1 Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -28%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 31%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Circular Economy & Recycling, and E-commerce & Digital Retail. Themes include Sustainable Packaging Materials, and Direct-to-Consumer Brands.
4 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -53%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -98%
5 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 105%
6 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is 0.4%
7 Key risks
SLGN key risks include [1] its significant debt load from strategic acquisitions and [2] challenges in generating organic growth.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

SLGN Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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Here are the key points explaining why Silgan (SLGN) stock moved by approximately -12.1% during the period from August 31, 2025, to December 29, 2025:

1. 1. Lowered Full-Year Adjusted EPS Guidance: Silgan significantly lowered its full-year adjusted Earnings Per Share (EPS) guidance for 2025 to a range of $3.66-$3.76, down from a previous forecast of $3.85-$4.05. This revised outlook, suggesting slower growth than initially anticipated, contributed to investor disappointment.

2. 2. Weak Fourth Quarter 2025 EPS Forecast: The company provided a cautious adjusted EPS forecast for the fourth quarter of 2025, projecting between $0.62 and $0.72. This was notably below the $0.85 per share reported in the fourth quarter of 2024, indicating expected headwinds.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -3.3% change in SLGN stock from 9/28/2025 to 12/28/2025 was primarily driven by a -7.8% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
928202512282025Change
Stock Price ($)42.2940.87-3.35%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)6162.116425.734.28%
Net Income Margin (%)4.90%4.91%0.10%
P/E Multiple14.9913.82-7.78%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)107.05106.620.40%
Cumulative Contribution-3.35%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/28/2025 to 12/28/2025
ReturnCorrelation
SLGN-3.3% 
Market (SPY)4.3%5.9%
Sector (XLB)3.8%46.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The -24.2% change in SLGN stock from 6/29/2025 to 12/28/2025 was primarily driven by a -30.6% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
629202512282025Change
Stock Price ($)53.8940.87-24.17%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)6004.326425.737.02%
Net Income Margin (%)4.82%4.91%1.87%
P/E Multiple19.9313.82-30.63%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)106.92106.620.28%
Cumulative Contribution-24.17%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/29/2025 to 12/28/2025
ReturnCorrelation
SLGN-24.2% 
Market (SPY)12.6%11.2%
Sector (XLB)5.4%53.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The -20.9% change in SLGN stock from 12/28/2024 to 12/28/2025 was primarily driven by a -25.9% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
1228202412282025Change
Stock Price ($)51.6640.87-20.89%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5783.626425.7311.10%
Net Income Margin (%)5.11%4.91%-4.05%
P/E Multiple18.6713.82-25.95%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)106.85106.620.21%
Cumulative Contribution-20.89%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/28/2024 to 12/28/2025
ReturnCorrelation
SLGN-20.9% 
Market (SPY)17.0%40.2%
Sector (XLB)10.2%60.9%

Fundamental Drivers

The -18.3% change in SLGN stock from 12/29/2022 to 12/28/2025 was primarily driven by a -21.8% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
1229202212282025Change
Stock Price ($)50.0040.87-18.26%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)6395.386425.730.47%
Net Income Margin (%)6.27%4.91%-21.81%
P/E Multiple13.7413.820.59%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)110.28106.623.32%
Cumulative Contribution-18.35%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/29/2023 to 12/28/2025
ReturnCorrelation
SLGN-6.7% 
Market (SPY)48.4%37.7%
Sector (XLB)11.4%57.5%

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
SLGN Return21%17%23%-11%17%-20%44%
Peers Return16%38%-12%21%26%16%150%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%18%114%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
SLGN Win Rate33%67%50%50%58%50% 
Peers Win Rate52%65%42%68%57%52% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
SLGN Max Drawdown-18%-3%-9%-24%-8%-27% 
Peers Max Drawdown-34%-5%-26%-7%-9%-23% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: HPQ, HPE, IBM, CSCO, AAPL. See SLGN Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/26/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventSLGNS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-29.6%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven42.1%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven393 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-22.3%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven28.6%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven24 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-31.0%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven44.9%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven421 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-33.9%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven51.2%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven498 days1,480 days

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In The Past

Silgan's stock fell -29.6% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 2/2/2023. A -29.6% loss requires a 42.1% gain to breakeven.

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About Silgan (SLGN)

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 Containers, and Custom Containers. The Metal Containers segment manufactures and sells steel and aluminum containers for food products, such as pet food, vegetables, soups, proteins, tomato based products, adult nutritional drinks, fruits, and other miscellaneous food products, as well as general line metal containers primarily for chemicals. The Dispensing and Specialty Closures segment offers a range of metal and plastic closures, and dispensing systems for use in food, beverage, health care, garden, home, personal care, and beauty products, as well as capping/sealing equipment and detection systems. The Custom Containers segment manufactures and sells custom designed and stock plastic containers for use in personal care and health care; food and beverage; household and industrial chemical; pharmaceutical; pet food and care; agricultural; automotive; and marine chemical products. This segment also provides plastic thermoformed barrier and non-barrier bowls, and trays for food products, such as soups, other ready-to-eat meals, and pet food products; and plastic closures, caps, sifters, and fitments, as well as thermoformed tubs for food, household, and personal care products, including soft fabric wipes. The company markets its products primarily through direct sales force, as well as through a network of distributors and an online shopping catalog. Silgan Holdings Inc. was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.

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  • The International Paper for rigid metal and plastic packaging for consumer goods.
  • The YKK for pumps, sprayers, and closures on consumer products.
  • Like Ball Corporation, but manufacturing food cans, bottle caps, and dispensing pumps.

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  • Metal Containers: Primarily used for food, pet food, and general line products.
  • Closures: Provide sealing solutions for food, beverage, health care, and personal care products.
  • Plastic Containers: Manufactured for various applications including food, health care, and personal care products.
  • Dispensing Systems: Advanced pumps and sprayers utilized across personal care, beauty, healthcare, and home care markets.

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Major Customers of Silgan Holdings Inc. (SLGN)

Silgan Holdings Inc. (SLGN) sells primarily to other companies (B2B). As a leading manufacturer of rigid packaging for consumer goods products, Silgan supplies its packaging solutions to other businesses that then fill these containers with their own products and sell them to consumers.

Due to the competitive nature of its business and the fact that no single customer accounts for a material portion (typically less than 10%) of its consolidated net sales, Silgan does not publicly disclose the specific names of its major customers in its financial reports or public statements. This is standard practice for many B2B packaging and component suppliers.

However, based on the types of packaging solutions Silgan provides (metal containers, plastic containers, specialty closures, and dispensing systems), its customer base comprises leading consumer goods companies across various sectors. Below are examples of major public companies in the industries Silgan serves, representing the types of customers that would typically utilize Silgan's packaging solutions:

  • Food & Beverage Industry:
    • Campbell Soup Company (CPB) - A major manufacturer of canned soups and other food products.
    • Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG) - A diversified food company with numerous packaged food brands.
  • Personal Care, Beauty, & Home Care Industry:
    • Procter & Gamble Co. (PG) - A global leader in consumer goods, utilizing extensive packaging for products like shampoos, detergents, and household cleaners.
    • Unilever PLC (UL / UN) - Another major multinational consumer goods company, requiring diverse packaging solutions for personal care, home care, and food products.
  • Healthcare & Pharmaceutical (Over-the-Counter) Industry:
    • Haleon plc (HLN) - A global consumer health company, manufacturing popular over-the-counter medicines and oral care products that require specialized dispensing and container solutions.

Please note that these companies are presented as representative examples of the types of customers Silgan likely serves, rather than a confirmed list of direct clients, as Silgan maintains confidentiality regarding its specific customer relationships.

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Adam J. Greenlee, President and Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Greenlee has been Silgan's Chief Executive Officer since September 2021 and President since April 2019. He joined Silgan in 2005 and served as Chief Operating Officer from August 2009 to August 2021. Prior to that, he was an Executive Vice President of the company and President of the North American operations of Silgan White Cap. Before joining Silgan, Mr. Greenlee was Vice President & General Manager of ATI Allegheny Rodney.

Shawn C. Fabry, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Fabry has served as Silgan's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since November 2025. He joined Silgan in 2010 following the company's acquisition of IPEC Closures, where he was Chief Financial Officer of IPEC Global, Inc. Within Silgan, he held CFO positions for Silgan Containers and Silgan Plastics, and most recently, as Senior Vice President, Corporate Development, he led the acquisition of Weener Packaging in 2023. Before IPEC, Mr. Fabry worked in public accounting at Arthur Andersen.

Philippe Chevrier, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Mr. Chevrier has been Silgan's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer since February 2025. From January 2023 to January 2025, he was President of the Americas and Global Fibers business at Hexcel Corporation. Before Hexcel, Mr. Chevrier held various management positions at Honeywell International Inc. from August 2003 to January 2023, including President of the Honeywell Aerospace Software, Services and Connectivity Strategic Business Unit. He also held management positions at ABB Group and Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Kimberly I. Ulmer, Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer

Ms. Ulmer has been Silgan's Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer since November 2025. She previously served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from March 2023. Ms. Ulmer joined Silgan in 2004 as Controller. Her prior experience includes serving as Controller, Accounting Policies and Compliance for General Electric Vendor Financial Services and employment with Quebecor World Inc. She began her career in public accounting with Coopers & Lybrand.

Robert B. Lewis, Executive Vice President, Corporate Development and Administration

Mr. Lewis has been Silgan's Executive Vice President, Corporate Development and Administration since March 2023. He previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Silgan from August 2004 to March 2023. Before joining Silgan, Mr. Lewis was Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Velocity Express Inc. Mr. Lewis plans to retire from his executive role on March 31, 2026, and will continue to serve on Silgan's Board of Directors.

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The key risks to Silgan Holdings (SLGN) are primarily related to raw material cost volatility, its significant debt load from strategic acquisitions, and the intense competitive landscape coupled with challenges in organic growth and evolving consumer and regulatory demands.

  1. Raw Material Cost Volatility and Supply Chain Disruptions: Silgan's operations are highly susceptible to fluctuations in the prices of key raw materials such as steel, aluminum, plastic resins, and natural gas. This persistent volatility creates significant cost uncertainty and can impact gross profit margins and working capital. Although Silgan utilizes established policies to manage this risk, price changes can still lead to considerable cost swings. Additionally, geopolitical tensions and rising costs of materials like aluminum could disrupt supply chains.
  2. High Debt Load and Acquisition-Related Risks: A significant debt load resulting from strategic acquisitions is a key near-term financial risk for Silgan. The company's net leverage ratio, estimated near 3.5x EBITDA, is highlighted as a pressure point. Indebtedness incurred to fund these acquisitions could adversely affect Silgan's liquidity and financial stability. Increased debt expenses, such as those from the acquisition of Weener Packaging, can also impact financial health.
  3. Intense Competition, Challenges in Organic Growth, and Evolving Consumer/Regulatory Demands: The packaging industry is highly competitive, with numerous players vying for market share. This intense competition, combined with market saturation in certain segments, can limit growth prospects and exert pressure on pricing and profitability. Silgan has also faced challenges in generating organic (non-acquisition-related) growth, with recent periods showing declines in organic revenue. Furthermore, the business is sensitive to economic downturns and shifts in consumer discretionary spending, which can lead to reduced demand and customers trading down to lower-cost products. Adding to these challenges are regulatory risks, particularly potential bans or stricter regulations on single-use plastics, which could impact revenue from its Custom Containers and Dispensing and Specialty Closures segments.

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The accelerating global shift by consumer goods companies and regulators towards sustainable packaging solutions that prioritize reusability, refillability, and the significant reduction or elimination of single-use plastics. This trend is driven by increasing environmental concerns, consumer demand for circular economy models, and stringent regulatory pressures worldwide (e.g., bans on specific single-use plastic items, extended producer responsibility schemes). As major customers commit to ambitious sustainability targets involving alternative materials (e.g., fiber-based, bio-based) and new delivery models (e.g., direct-to-consumer refill systems), the fundamental demand for Silgan's traditional single-use plastic and certain metal packaging solutions could diminish over time, disrupting its core manufacturing business model.

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Silgan Holdings Inc. (SLGN) operates in three primary business segments: Dispensing and Specialty Closures, Metal Containers, and Custom Containers. The addressable markets for these main products and services are substantial and predominantly global.

For its **Dispensing and Specialty Closures** segment, which includes dispensing systems, metal closures, and plastic closures:

  • The global dispensing system market was projected to grow from USD 56.5 billion in 2025 to USD 108.1 billion by 2035. Another estimate valued the dispensing systems market at USD 32 billion in 2023, with a projection to reach USD 48.76 billion by the end of 2030.
  • The global caps and closures market was estimated at USD 74.64 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 103.87 billion by 2030. The Asia Pacific region held the largest revenue share in this market in 2023.
  • Specifically, the global plastic caps and closures market was valued at USD 68.7 billion in 2023 and is poised to grow to USD 111.23 billion by 2032. Another report projected the global plastic closure market size at USD 17.51 billion in 2024, anticipated to reach USD 28.59 billion by 2033.

For its **Metal Containers** segment, which manufactures steel and aluminum containers primarily for food and other consumer goods:

  • The global metal packaging market was valued at USD 136.22 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 157.37 billion by 2030. Other estimates include USD 141.70 billion in 2025, growing to USD 199.94 billion by 2034, and USD 145.2 billion in 2025, reaching USD 238.8 billion by 2035.
  • The global food and beverage metal cans industry is expected to increase from USD 57.79 billion in 2025 to USD 108.96 billion by 2034. North America holds the largest share in this market, with Asia Pacific being the fastest-growing region.

For its **Custom Containers** segment, which involves custom-designed plastic containers for various markets:

  • The global plastic packaging market was valued at USD 395.7 billion in 2024 and is estimated to grow. Other figures indicate a market size of USD 389.7 billion in 2024, projected to reach USD 534.8 billion by 2033, and USD 493.42 billion in 2025, projected to attain USD 579.95 billion by 2030. The Asia Pacific region is a dominant force in the plastic packaging market.
  • The broader global food packaging market, which utilizes various materials including plastic, was estimated at USD 400.29 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 562.38 billion in 2030. The global food packaging market was valued at USD 505.27 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 815.51 billion by 2032. Asia Pacific dominates the global food packaging market.
  • The global beverage packaging market was valued at USD 154.30 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 243.50 billion by 2032.

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For the public company Silgan (SLGN), several key drivers are expected to fuel future revenue growth over the next two to three years:

  1. Strategic Acquisitions and Integration: Silgan's revenue growth is significantly driven by strategic acquisitions, most notably the successful integration of Weener Packaging. This acquisition has been instrumental in expanding the company's market share, product offerings, and geographic presence, particularly within the Dispensing and Specialty Closures segment.
  2. Organic Volume Growth in Key Segments:
    • Dispensing Products: The company anticipates continued high single-digit organic volume growth in its dispensing products, especially in fragrance and personal care markets.
    • Pet Food Markets: Silgan expects its Metal Containers segment to achieve mid-single-digit to double-digit volume increases in the pet food sector, identified as a resilient market.
    • Custom Containers: New business awards and a recovery in market demand are projected to contribute to mid-single-digit volume growth in the custom containers segment.
  3. Innovation and Expansion into High-Value Solutions: Silgan emphasizes innovation and meeting evolving customer needs, which includes expanding its product portfolio and geographic reach. A strategic focus on high-value dispensing solutions is expected to drive margin expansion and leverage circular economy principles for sustainable packaging.
  4. Favorable Price/Mix and Cost Management: Revenue and profitability are also bolstered by favorable price/cost dynamics, including an improved product mix, and the contractual pass-through of higher raw material and manufacturing costs. The company's ongoing cost reduction and efficiency improvement programs further contribute to its financial performance.

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Share Repurchases

  • Silgan authorized a new $500 million stock repurchase program through December 31, 2029, replacing a prior authorization that had approximately $25 million remaining.
  • In March 2022, the company authorized a $300 million stock repurchase program through December 31, 2026, which replaced a previous program.
  • Year-to-date in 2025, Silgan returned over $120 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends.

Share Issuance

  • During the first nine months of 2025, Silgan issued 325,808 treasury shares due to the vesting of restricted stock units.

Outbound Investments

  • On October 15, 2024, Silgan acquired Weener Plastics Group.
  • On September 30, 2021, the company completed the acquisition of Silgan Unicep.

Capital Expenditures

  • Expected capital expenditures for 2025 are approximately $300 million.
  • Actual capital expenditures for 2024 were $262.8 million.
  • The increase in expected capital expenditures for 2025 is primarily attributed to the Weener Packaging acquisition.

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Peer Comparisons for Silgan

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Financials

SLGNHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameSilgan HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Mkt Price40.8723.2624.49305.0978.16273.4059.52
Mkt Cap4.421.932.6284.9309.24,074.4158.8
Rev LTM6,42655,29534,29665,40257,696408,62556,496
Op Inc LTM6403,6241,64411,54412,991130,2147,584
FCF LTM652,80062711,85412,73396,1847,327
FCF 3Y Avg2432,9781,40011,75313,879100,5037,366
CFO LTM3723,6972,91913,48313,744108,5658,590
CFO 3Y Avg5023,6723,89613,49814,736111,5598,697

Growth & Margins

SLGNHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameSilgan HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Rev Chg LTM11.1%3.2%13.8%4.5%8.9%6.0%7.4%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg0.4%-3.9%6.5%2.6%3.7%1.8%2.2%
Rev Chg Q15.1%4.2%14.4%9.1%7.5%9.6%9.4%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM4.3%1.1%3.7%2.1%1.8%2.1%2.1%
Op Mgn LTM10.0%6.6%4.8%17.7%22.5%31.9%13.8%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg10.1%7.4%7.2%16.4%24.2%30.8%13.2%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.1%-0.2%-1.4%0.6%0.4%0.1%-0.0%
CFO/Rev LTM5.8%6.7%8.5%20.6%23.8%26.6%14.6%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg8.4%6.8%12.7%21.4%26.1%28.4%17.1%
FCF/Rev LTM1.0%5.1%1.8%18.1%22.1%23.5%11.6%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg4.1%5.5%4.6%18.6%24.6%25.6%12.1%

Valuation

SLGNHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameSilgan HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Mkt Cap4.421.932.6284.9309.24,074.4158.8
P/S0.70.41.04.45.410.02.7
P/EBIT7.46.819.925.122.531.321.2
P/E13.88.6572.736.029.941.033.0
P/CFO11.75.911.221.122.537.516.4
Total Yield9.2%14.1%2.3%5.0%5.4%2.8%5.2%
Dividend Yield2.0%2.5%2.1%2.2%2.1%0.4%2.1%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg4.5%10.6%5.5%6.4%6.0%3.1%5.7%
D/E1.10.50.70.20.10.00.4
Net D/E1.00.30.60.20.00.00.3

Returns

SLGNHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameSilgan HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
1M Rtn3.1%-3.6%12.7%-1.1%1.6%-2.0%0.2%
3M Rtn-3.3%-11.9%2.7%7.9%17.0%7.1%4.9%
6M Rtn-24.2%-4.0%34.5%6.6%15.2%36.3%10.9%
12M Rtn-20.9%-27.0%16.2%40.5%34.5%7.5%11.8%
3Y Rtn-18.3%-3.7%67.3%141.3%79.6%114.1%73.5%
1M Excs Rtn1.1%-5.6%12.9%-2.2%-0.0%-3.7%-1.1%
3M Excs Rtn-7.7%-16.2%-1.7%3.6%12.7%2.8%0.6%
6M Excs Rtn-36.4%-16.3%22.3%-5.7%3.0%24.0%-1.3%
12M Excs Rtn-36.8%-42.9%-0.7%25.0%19.9%-8.4%-4.6%
3Y Excs Rtn-98.1%-83.5%-11.2%59.6%-1.2%28.4%-6.2%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Metal Containers3,1413,3722,8082,5582,473
Dispensing and Specialty Closures2,2212,3172,1601,7121,406
Custom Containers626723709652611
Corporate00   
Total5,9886,4115,6774,9224,490


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Dispensing and Specialty Closures341360262224 
Metal Containers282282254247 
Custom Containers63879288 
Costs attributed to announced acquisitions0    
Equity in earnings of affiliates, net of tax0    
European Commission settlement0    
Purchase accounting write-up of inventory0    
Other pension (income) for United states (U.S.) pension plans-447   
Corporate-26-22-32-46 
Acquired intangible asset amortization expense-53-53   
Rationalization charges -25   
Total604676576512 


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Dispensing and Specialty Closures4,4384,3924,4293,6182,263
Metal Containers2,1781,9652,3201,9741,854
Custom Containers899898889814723
Other assets5047987056
Corporate4644343535
Total7,6117,3467,7716,5124,931


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$40.87 
Market Cap ($ Bil)4.4 
First Trading Date02/14/1997 
Distance from 52W High-27.3% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$39.98$47.10
DMA Trenddowndown
Distance from DMA2.2%-13.2%
 3M1YR
Volatility34.3%30.9%
Downside Capture-19.9470.97
Upside Capture-32.0936.60
Correlation (SPY)7.1%40.3%
SLGN Betas & Captures as of 11/30/2025

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.210.240.280.520.650.64
Up Beta-0.301.491.491.050.810.77
Down Beta-1.340.600.410.130.560.57
Up Capture87%-48%-48%-3%22%19%
Bmk +ve Days13263974142427
Stock +ve Days12243159116377
Down Capture39%-7%24%112%85%89%
Bmk -ve Days7162452107323
Stock -ve Days8183166132369

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
 Comparison of SLGN With Other Asset Classes (Last 1Y)
 SLGNSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return-20.3%9.9%17.8%72.1%8.6%4.4%-8.2%
Annualized Volatility30.6%19.9%19.4%19.3%15.2%17.0%35.0%
Sharpe Ratio-0.720.360.722.700.340.09-0.08
Correlation With Other Assets 61.1%40.5%6.5%14.5%54.6%21.4%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLB, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 5-Year Data
 Comparison of SLGN With Other Asset Classes (Last 5Y)
 SLGNSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return3.9%7.2%14.7%18.7%11.5%4.6%30.8%
Annualized Volatility24.9%18.9%17.1%15.5%18.7%18.9%48.6%
Sharpe Ratio0.150.290.700.970.500.160.57
Correlation With Other Assets 56.7%40.5%10.3%10.8%44.7%15.0%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLB, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 10-Year Data
 Comparison of SLGN With Other Asset Classes (Last 10Y)
 SLGNSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return6.0%10.1%14.8%15.3%7.0%5.3%69.2%
Annualized Volatility23.4%20.7%18.0%14.7%17.6%20.8%55.8%
Sharpe Ratio0.250.440.710.860.320.220.90
Correlation With Other Assets 55.7%47.8%6.6%16.0%45.1%10.7%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLB, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date12152025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity8,006,805
Short Interest: % Change Since 11302025-13.4%
Average Daily Volume1,036,859
Days-to-Cover Short Interest7.72
Basic Shares Quantity106,620,000
Short % of Basic Shares7.5%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
10/29/2025-1.0%1.8%2.3%
7/30/2025-1.6%-1.9%-1.1%
4/30/20252.1%4.2%6.6%
1/29/20250.7%-1.4%-2.6%
10/30/2024-1.3%3.0%9.8%
7/31/20242.4%-5.3%0.7%
5/2/20242.0%3.1%3.6%
1/31/20240.9%-4.1%-4.8%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive171515
# Negative799
Median Positive1.5%3.1%4.5%
Median Negative-1.0%-1.6%-2.6%
Max Positive5.2%6.1%13.8%
Max Negative-1.9%-5.3%-7.4%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
09/30/202511/05/202510-Q (09/30/2025)
06/30/202508/07/202510-Q (06/30/2025)
03/31/202505/08/202510-Q (03/31/2025)
12/31/202402/27/202510-K (12/31/2024)
09/30/202411/07/202410-Q (09/30/2024)
06/30/202408/08/202410-Q (06/30/2024)
03/31/202405/08/202410-Q (03/31/2024)
12/31/202302/29/202410-K (12/31/2023)
09/30/202311/02/202310-Q (09/30/2023)
06/30/202308/03/202310-Q (06/30/2023)
03/31/202305/03/202310-Q (03/31/2023)
12/31/202202/23/202310-K (12/31/2022)
09/30/202211/03/202210-Q (09/30/2022)
06/30/202208/04/202210-Q (06/30/2022)
03/31/202205/04/202210-Q (03/31/2022)
12/31/202102/24/202210-K (12/31/2021)

Insider Activity

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 OwnerTitleFiling DateActionPriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
0Ulmer Kimberly IreneSVP & Chief Accounting Officer11102025Buy38.111,00038,1104,013,783Form
1Greenlee Adam JPresident and CEO11032025Buy38.197,000267,29812,531,074Form