Why Amcor (AMCR) Stock Is Down Today

Amcor (AMCR) is down 3.2% today. Here is some analysis on what might have caused this price movement. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1748790/000174879026000016/amcr-20260331.htm))

Analysis: A clear company-specific catalyst for today’s drop is not obvious from recent filings and company announcements. This could be because investors are focusing on softer underlying packaging volumes, elevated acquisition-related debt, and a lack of fresh near-term earnings catalysts after earlier integration progress and expansion updates. ([assets.ctfassets.net](https://assets.ctfassets.net/f7tuyt85vtoa/6B8duP5WdxT7wFvb1FDY6t/289d6e47d17b2e1604b32e0368db8631/Amcor_3Q26_press_release_FINAL__1_.pdf))

Details:

Amcor’s most recent quarterly update described third-quarter results as in line with expectations and kept fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS guidance at $3.98 to $4.03, with free cash flow guidance of $1.5 billion to $1.6 billion.

That same update also showed estimated volumes were about 1.5% lower year over year in both major packaging segments, pointing to a still-challenging demand backdrop.

Amcor reported net debt of about $14.3 billion at March 31, 2026, and said adjusted net interest expense was higher mainly because of acquisition-related debt tied to the Berry combination.

Recent company news has been broadly constructive, including a July 9 expansion project in Dongguan, China, so today’s weakness may reflect profit-taking or caution rather than a new negative announcement.

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Sources:

Amcor, SEC, PR Newswire

Disclaimer: This price movement analysis was generated with the help of AI. Please double-check the information provided for mistakes.

$AMCR Hedge Fund Activity

We have seen 390 institutional investors add shares of $AMCR stock to their portfolio, and 345 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.

Here are some of the largest recent moves:

PRICE T ROWE ASSOCIATES INC /MD/ removed 26,645,597 shares (-81.7%) from their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $1,059,162,480
FULLER & THALER ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. added 13,686,792 shares (+inf%) to their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $544,049,982
CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC removed 13,554,283 shares (-80.6%) from their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $538,782,749
UBS GROUP AG added 8,023,007 shares (+195.5%) to their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $318,914,528
L1 CAPITAL PTY LTD added 4,400,214 shares (+inf%) to their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $174,908,506
LYRICAL ASSET MANAGEMENT LP removed 2,699,742 shares (-100.0%) from their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $107,314,744
UBS AM, A DISTINCT BUSINESS UNIT OF UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC added 2,545,924 shares (+69428.0%) to their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $101,200,479

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$AMCR Congressional Stock Trading

Members of Congress have traded $AMCR stock 2 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 2 have been purchases and 0 have been sales.

Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $AMCR stock by members of Congress over the last 6 months:

REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS H. KEAN, JR. has traded it 2 times. They made 2 purchases worth up to $30,000 on 05/14, 03/31 and 0 sales.

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$AMCR Analyst Ratings

Wall Street analysts have issued reports on $AMCR in the last several months. We have seen 1 firms issue buy ratings on the stock, and 0 firms issue sell ratings.

Here are some recent analyst ratings:

JP Morgan issued a "Overweight" rating on 05/07/2026

To track analyst ratings and price targets for $AMCR, check out Quiver Quantitative's $AMCR forecast page.

$AMCR Price Targets

Multiple analysts have issued price targets for $AMCR recently. We have seen 5 analysts offer price targets for $AMCR in the last 6 months, with a median target of $47.0.

Here are some recent targets:

Gabe Hajde from Wells Fargo set a target price of $41.0 on 05/20/2026
Anthony Pettinari from Citigroup set a target price of $47.0 on 05/08/2026
Michael Roxland from Truist Securities set a target price of $51.0 on 05/07/2026
Jeffrey Zekauskas from JP Morgan set a target price of $44.0 on 05/07/2026
Hillary Cacanando from Deutsche Bank set a target price of $50.0 on 04/01/2026

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