Graphic Packaging: The Exit Was Polite

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So, Atlantic Investment Management decided Graphic Packaging (GPK 2.98%) wasn’t its jam. They dumped $12.63 million worth of stock. It’s like realizing you’ve been dating a guy who only talks about cardboard boxes. You gotta cut your losses.

Let’s Unpack This

Apparently, Atlantic made a clean sweep of its 645,584 shares in the last quarter of 2025. That’s a lot of boxes to walk away from. It used to be 7.3% of their 13F portfolio, which, let’s be honest, is a weird thing to measure in percentages. Like, “Oh, I’m 18% invested in regret.”

What Else You Need To Know (Besides They’re Not Big On Boxes)

  • Their top holdings now? AXTA, KEX, FLS, APTV, and OSK. Sounds like a password to a really boring server.
  • Graphic Packaging stock is down 53.2% over the past year. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 is doing its little victory dance. It’s a good reminder that sometimes, the market is just a really judgmental dance club.

The Lowdown on Graphic Packaging

Metric Value
Price (Feb 17, 2026) $12.37
Market Cap $3.65 Billion
Revenue (TTM) $8.62 Billion
Net Income (TTM) $444.00 Million

They make fiber-based packaging. Boxes, basically. They serve the food, beverage, and consumer goods industries. It’s a solid business, if you’re into…solidity. They’re all about innovation and operational efficiency, which is corporate-speak for “We’re trying really hard to make more boxes faster.”

What This Means (Or Doesn’t)

Look, Graphic Packaging had a rough year. Sales slipped 2%, net income took a tumble, and leverage is creeping up. They’re promising $700-$800 million in free cash flow next year, but also warning about lower earnings. It’s the corporate equivalent of saying, “I’m on a diet, but I’m also eating a whole cake.”

Atlantic’s exit isn’t necessarily a panic move. It’s capital discipline. When things are getting messy, it’s smart to reallocate to companies with a little more…oomph. It’s like realizing your favorite pair of jeans doesn’t fit anymore. You don’t try to squeeze into them; you buy new ones. And maybe a bigger size. Just in case.

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2026-02-23 00:53