AptarGroup lowered Q1 2026 earnings forecast slightly below expectations, despite strong Q4 results and a dividend hike, causing its stock to drop.

AptarGroup (ATR) updated its Q1 2026 earnings guidance to $1.13–$1.21 per share, slightly below the $1.20 consensus. The company reported Q4 2025 earnings of $1.25 per share, meeting expectations, with revenue of $962.74 million, up 13.5% year-over-year and exceeding estimates. It declared a quarterly dividend of $0.48, with a payout ratio of 30.72%. The stock fell $7.07 to $122.16 on high volume, trading at a market cap of $8.02 billion and a P/E ratio of 19.54. Analysts maintain a “Hold” rating with a $167.50 target. The company, a global supplier of packaging and drug delivery systems, emphasized innovation and sustainability. Insider Daniel Ackerman sold 15,000 shares in December.