Why Is Silgan (SLGN) Up 3.4% Since Last Earnings Report?

It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Silgan Holdings (SLGN). Shares have added about 3.4% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Silgan due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the latest earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.Silgan Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates, Trims '25 Outlook on Low VolumesSilgan Holdings reported adjusted earnings of $1.22 per share in third-quarter 2025, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.21. The bottom line increased 1% year over year and was within the company’s guidance of $1.18-$1.28.Including one-time items, earnings were $1.06 per share compared with 93 cents in the prior-year quarter.Total revenues increased year over year to $2.01 billion from the prior-year quarter’s $1.75 billion. The top line beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.93 billion.SLGN’s Q3 Costs & MarginsIn third-quarter 2025, the cost of goods sold increased 15.8% year over year to $1.68 billion. The gross profit increased 11.6% to $327 million. The gross margin was 16.3% compared with the prior-year quarter’s 16.8%.Selling, general and administrative expenses were $122 million, up 14.8% year over year. The company reported an adjusted operating income of $221 million compared with $206 million in the prior-year quarter. The operating margin was 11% compared with the prior-year quarter’s 11.8%.Silgan Holdings’ Q3 Segmental PerformanceRevenues in the Dispensing and Specialty Closures segment rose 22.5% year over year to $690 million. Results were driven by strong performance from the Weener acquisition but partially offset by decline in volumes for the North American beverage markets. The adjusted EBITDA for the segment was $152 million compared with $121 million in third-quarter 2024.The Metal Containers segment’s revenues improved 13.3% year over year to $1.16 billion due to higher volumes. The segment’s adjusted EBITDA was $116 million, a 1% decrease from the prior-year quarter’s figure.In the Custom Containers segment, revenues were $160 million compared with the year-ago quarter’s $159 million. Improved price/mix aided revenues. The segment reported an adjusted EBITDA of $32 million, up from the previous-year quarter’s $29 million.SLGN’s Cash Flow & Cash PositionThe company had cash and cash equivalents of $389 million at the end of the third quarter of 2025 compared with $823 million at the end of 2024. SLGN used $564 million of cash in operating activities compared with an outflow of $214 million in the first nine months of 2024.Silgan Holdings’ 4Q & 2025 OutlookTo reflect lower volumes, the company lowered its 2025 adjusted earnings per share guidance to be between $3.66 and $3.76 from prior stated $3.85-$4.05. For fourth-quarter 2025, SLGN anticipates adjusted EPS between 62 cents and 72 cents. It posted EPS 85 cents in the year ago quarter.How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?Since the earnings release, investors have witnessed a downward trend in estimates review.The consensus estimate has shifted -25.27% due to these changes.VGM ScoresCurrently, Silgan has a subpar Growth Score of D, however its Momentum Score is doing a bit better with a C. Charting a somewhat similar path, the stock has a score of D on the value side, putting it in the bottom 40% for value investors.Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of F. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.OutlookEstimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions indicates a downward shift. It's no surprise Silgan has a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell). We expect a below average return from the stock in the next few months.Performance of an Industry PlayerSilgan belongs to the Zacks Containers - Metal and Glass industry. Another stock from the same industry, Crown Holdings (CCK), has gained 0.9% over the past month. More than a month has passed since the company reported results for the quarter ended September 2025.Crown reported revenues of $3.2 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +4.2%. EPS of $2.24 for the same period compares with $1.99 a year ago.Crown is expected to post earnings of $1.71 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +7.6%. 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