Aptargroup
ATR on NYSE. Aptar sells dosing and dispensing systems to drug and consumer product makers. Market value $7.7bn.
Price checks use the past 12 months to June 2026. Quality checks use five annual reports, the latest for the year to December 2025.
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What to watch out for
Nothing stood out in the numbers we check.
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For every $100 of what the whole company costs, it produced $4.05 of spare cash in the past 12 months. A savings account pays about $4.
You pay 18.5 years of operating profit for the business. The average large US company costs around 18.
Each dollar kept in the business earns 10 cents a year. Above 10 is good.
Quality score: 88 of 100. Price score: 69 of 100. Our list needs 70 on quality and 60 on price.
$120.61 a share, 17% above its 1-year low
Over the past year the price has ranged from $103.23 to $146.91.
Dividend: 1.6% a year
Paid every year for at least 5 years
Prices from Monday’s close (5 October).
Five years of cash, in billions
| Revenue | |||||
| Revenue | $3.2bn | $3.3bn | $3.5bn | $3.6bn | $3.8bn |
| Operating margin | |||||
| Operating margin | 10.8% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 13.9% | 13.3% |
| Debt to equity | |||||
| Debt to equity | 0.61 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 0.42 | 0.56 |
| Shares outstanding | |||||
| Shares outstanding | 0.07bn | 0.07bn | 0.07bn | 0.07bn | 0.06bn |
Health checks
- Free cash flow positive5 of 5 years
- Accounting looks honest (Beneish)Not enough data
- Financial strength (Piotroski)5 of 8 checks we could run
- Profit backed by cash (accruals)Yes
- Debt0.56× equity
- Revenue growth, five yearsSlow, 5.2% a year
- Buying back its own sharesYes, 3% fewer since 2021
The quarter to June 2026
How the business did, compared with the same quarter a year earlier.
- Sales: $1 billion last quarter, up 6% on a year ago.
- Profit: $88 million, down 22% on a year ago.
- It keeps 12 cents of each $1 of sales as operating profit, down from 14 cents a year earlier.
- Spare cash over the past 12 months: $310 million, down from $363 million.
- 4% fewer shares than a year ago. Each share owns a bit more of the company.
- Debt is $1.2 billion more than cash, up from $925 million a year ago.
- Sales grew on a year ago in each of the last 4 quarters.
| Quarter to | Amount |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $909m |
| December 2024 | $848m |
| March 2025 | $887m |
| June 2025 | $966m |
| September 2025 | $961m |
| December 2025 | $963m |
| March 2026 | $983m |
| June 2026 | $1.0bn |
| Quarter to | Amount |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $100m |
| December 2024 | $101m |
| March 2025 | $79m |
| June 2025 | $112m |
| September 2025 | $128m |
| December 2025 | $74m |
| March 2026 | $73m |
| June 2026 | $88m |
From the company's quarterly reports to the SEC.
Dates
- Next results (estimated)
- n/a
- Last annual report (10-K)
- 6 February 2026
- Next quarterly (estimated, 10-Q)
- 30 October 2026
Who owns it
6 long-term investors we follow own it, unchanged from 6 last quarter. 553 funds in all.
| Fund | Value | Share of that fund | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiduciary Management (FMI)Pat English | $178m | 2.5% | Added |
| GMOJeremy Grantham | $36m | <0.1% | Added |
| Mawer Investment ManagementMawer team | $24m | 0.2% | Cut |
| Nuance InvestmentsScott Moore | $23m | 3.9% | Added |
| Gotham Asset ManagementJoel Greenblatt | $14m | <0.1% | Added |
| Royce & AssociatesChuck Royce | $7m | <0.1% | Added |
Largest holders overall
- BlackRock$768m
- State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance$594m
- Vanguard Portfolio Management$456mCut
- Morgan Stanley$441mAdded
- Vanguard Capital Management$362m
- State Street$358mAdded
- Victory Capital Management$320mAdded
- Geode Capital Management$219mAdded
- Dimensional Fund Advisors LP$218mAdded
- Neuberger Berman Group$194mAdded
From 13F filings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026.
Big holders and activists
3 investors own more than 5%.
- Vanguard Portfolio ManagementPassive investor5.9%Since 31 March 2026
- Vanguard Capital ManagementPassive investor5.3%Since 31 March 2026
- Morgan StanleyPassive investor5.1%−1.0 ptsSince 30 June 2026
- The Vanguard GroupPassive investorSold down below 5%Since 13 March 2026
| Holder | Stake | Since | |
|---|---|---|---|
Vanguard Portfolio Management Passive investor | 5.9% | 31 March 2026 | |
Vanguard Capital Management Passive investor | 5.3% | 31 March 2026 | |
Morgan Stanley Passive investor | 5.1%−1.0 pts | 30 June 2026 | |
The Vanguard Group Passive investor | Sold down below 5% | 13 March 2026 |
From Schedule 13D and 13G filings: anyone owning more than 5% must file one.
What insiders did
No insider bought shares on the open market in the last 12 months. 8 sold $8m.
- Vinczeller ShielaChief Human Resources OfficerSold
- Date
- 2 September 2026
- Shares
- 765
- Price
- $130.37
- Value
- $99,733
- Touya GaelSegment Pres., CEO DesignateSold
- Date
- 27 August 2026
- Shares
- 3,740
- Price
- $133.76
- Value
- $500,276
- Prieur MarcSegment PresidentSold
- Date
- 4 August 2026
- Shares
- 3,500
- Price
- $136.26
- Value
- $476,897
- Tanda Stephan B.President and CEO, DirectorSold
- Date
- 3 August 2026
- Shares
- 9,838
- Price
- $136.16
- Value
- $1m
- Tlili HediSegment PresidentSold
- Date
- 3 August 2026
- Shares
- 8,854
- Price
- $135.00
- Value
- $1m
- Prieur MarcSegment PresidentSold
- Date
- 9 June 2026
- Shares
- 5,000
- Price
- $115.58
- Value
- $577,896
- Vinczeller ShielaChief Human Resources OfficerSold
- Date
- 4 June 2026
- Shares
- 3,555
- Price
- $112.62
- Value
- $400,349
- Gong XiangweiPresident, AsiaSold
- Date
- 26 May 2026
- Shares
- 4,200
- Price
- $116.13
- Value
- $487,746
- Hudson Irene ElizabethEVP and Chief Legal OfficerSold
- Date
- 7 May 2026
- Shares
- 1,264
- Price
- $123.43
- Value
- $156,011
- Touya GaelSegment PresidentSold
- Date
- 18 February 2026
- Shares
- 3,500
- Price
- $141.35
- Value
- $494,725
| Date | Who | Did | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 September 2026 | Vinczeller Shiela Chief Human Resources Officer | Sold | 765 | $130.37 | $99,733 |
| 27 August 2026 | Touya Gael Segment Pres., CEO Designate | Sold | 3,740 | $133.76 | $500,276 |
| 4 August 2026 | Prieur Marc Segment President | Sold | 3,500 | $136.26 | $476,897 |
| 3 August 2026 | Tanda Stephan B. President and CEO, Director | Sold | 9,838 | $136.16 | $1m |
| 3 August 2026 | Tlili Hedi Segment President | Sold | 8,854 | $135.00 | $1m |
| 9 June 2026 | Prieur Marc Segment President | Sold | 5,000 | $115.58 | $577,896 |
| 4 June 2026 | Vinczeller Shiela Chief Human Resources Officer | Sold | 3,555 | $112.62 | $400,349 |
| 26 May 2026 | Gong Xiangwei President, Asia | Sold | 4,200 | $116.13 | $487,746 |
| 7 May 2026 | Hudson Irene Elizabeth EVP and Chief Legal Officer | Sold | 1,264 | $123.43 | $156,011 |
| 18 February 2026 | Touya Gael Segment President | Sold | 3,500 | $141.35 | $494,725 |
From Form 4 filings: insiders must report trades in their own company's shares within two days.
Warning signs in its filings
Problems the company itself reported to the SEC, in its own words.
None of the warning signs we check for were found.
We look for five warning signs: doubt it can keep going, weak checks on its own accounts, a notice that its past accounts can't be relied on, a change of auditor, and one customer bringing in a big share of sales. We don't check lawsuits, investigations or debt yet.
We checked the auditor's report, internal controls, restatement notices, auditor changes and big customers in the 10-K filed 6 Feb 2026, plus the 10-Q filed 31 Jul 2026 and 8 later 8-Ks.
A 10-K is the yearly report every US company files with the SEC. An 8-K is a short notice of a big event.
What could go wrong
Cheap for a reason is the question the numbers cannot answer.
Whether the price already reflects the risks is what the deep dive is for.
What changed in the risks this year
Companies must list what could hurt them each year. These are the parts that changed since last year’s report.
Risks Related to Financial, Legal and Regulatory Matters
Could happen13/ATR 2025 Form 10-K We are exposed to risks from lawsuits and claims, including product liability claims, as well as investigations, audits and other proceedings, which may result in substantial costs and expenses or interruption of our normal business operations. We are subject to a number of lawsuits and claims that arise in the ordinary course of our business, which include intellectual property infringement, product liability, commercial, employment, tort, business interruption and other litigation. For example, in May 2025, Nemera filed patent infringement actions against us in France and Germany relating to certain of our ophthalmic products. In October 2025, an EPO hearing invalidated Nemera’s main patent claim while allowing an amended claim to continue. In addition, in September 2025, ARS Pharmaceuticals Operations, Inc. filed an antitrust lawsuit against us in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California, alleging violations of U.S. competition laws related to supply of certain components and are seeking injunctive relief and damages. Refer to Note 13 – Commitments and Contingencies of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding these actions We are also subject to indemnification claims under various contracts. Further, the failure of our products to operate as intended may result in a product liability claim against us. We believe we maintain adequate levels of product liability insurance coverage and robust quality control systems at our facilities. However, a product liability claim in excess of our insurance coverage or not covered by existing insurance may materially adversely affect our business, results of operations or cash flows.
Read moreRisks Related to Financial, Legal and Regulatory Matters
Could happenWe are also from time to time subject to claims from third parties suggesting that we may be infringing on their intellectual property rights. For example, in May 2025, Nemera filed patent infringement actions against us in France and Germany relating to certain of our ophthalmic products. In October 2025, an EPO hearing invalidated Nemera’s main patent claim while allowing an amended claim to continue. Refer to Note 13 – Commitments and Contingencies of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Read moreRisks Related to Our Operations and Industry
Could happen11/ATR 2025 Form 10-K A material failure or disruption at one or more of our manufacturing facilities could adversely affect our ability to generate sales and meet customer demand. Our ability to generate sales and meet customer demand depends on the continued operation of our manufacturing facilities, many of which involve complex, specialized, and highly regulated manufacturing environments, including clean-room operations. A material failure or disruption at one or more of these facilities could occur for a variety of reasons, including significant equipment or mechanical failures, information technology or systems outages, cybersecurity incidents, power interruptions, fires, explosions, natural disasters, extreme weather events, labor disruptions, public health events, or other causes beyond our control.
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The deep dive
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