AptarGroup, Inc. $ATR Shares Bought by Edgestream Partners L.P.

Edgestream Partners L.P. grew its position in shares of AptarGroup, Inc. (NYSE:ATR) by 66.5% during the first quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 24,308 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after buying an additional 9,706 shares during the period. Edgestream Partners L.P.’s holdings in AptarGroup were worth $3,063,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Rothschild Investment LLC boosted its stake in shares of AptarGroup by 231.1% in the fourth quarter. Rothschild Investment LLC now owns 202 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 141 shares during the period. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. increased its stake in AptarGroup by 214.1% during the 1st quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 201 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 137 shares during the period. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC purchased a new stake in AptarGroup during the 3rd quarter worth $32,000. Ameriflex Group Inc. acquired a new position in AptarGroup in the 4th quarter worth $35,000. Finally, Whittier Trust Co. lifted its holdings in AptarGroup by 169.5% in the 1st quarter. Whittier Trust Co. now owns 283 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $36,000 after buying an additional 178 shares in the last quarter. 88.52% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, insider Shiela Vinczeller sold 3,555 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, June 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $112.61, for a total transaction of $400,328.55. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 27,078 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,049,253.58. This represents a 11.61% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, EVP Irene Elizabeth Hudson sold 1,264 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of $123.43, for a total value of $156,015.52. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 1,480 shares in the company, valued at approximately $182,676.40. This trade represents a 46.06% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders own 0.73% of the company’s stock.

AptarGroup Stock Up 0.2%

ATR stock opened at $134.13 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $8.56 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.25, a PEG ratio of 3.34 and a beta of 0.39. AptarGroup, Inc. has a 1-year low of $103.23 and a 1-year high of $158.12. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $123.41 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $126.68. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a current ratio of 1.66 and a quick ratio of 1.14.

AptarGroup (NYSE:ATR) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The industrial products company reported $1.42 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.35 by $0.07. AptarGroup had a net margin of 9.22% and a return on equity of 13.23%. The company had revenue of $1.03 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.01 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $1.66 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.3% on a year-over-year basis. AptarGroup has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 1.450-1.530 EPS. Research analysts predict that AptarGroup, Inc. will post 5.4 EPS for the current year.

AptarGroup Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, August 20th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, July 30th will be paid a $0.48 dividend. This represents a $1.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.4%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, July 30th. AptarGroup’s payout ratio is presently 34.72%.

Key Headlines Impacting AptarGroup

Here are the key news stories impacting AptarGroup this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 results exceeded expectations. AptarGroup reported adjusted earnings of $1.42 per share, above the $1.34–$1.35 analyst consensus, while revenue rose 6.3% year over year to approximately $1.03 billion, also topping estimates. The earnings and revenue outperformance is likely supporting the stock. AptarGroup Tops Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Revenue momentum remained healthy. Management’s earnings presentation and conference call provided additional detail on the quarter and highlighted the company’s operating performance, with revenue growth helping offset pressure on profitability. AptarGroup 2026 Q2 Results Presentation AptarGroup Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Third-quarter guidance was broadly in line. AptarGroup forecast EPS of $1.45 to $1.53, compared with the $1.46 consensus estimate. The outlook avoids a major negative surprise but does not provide a clear upside catalyst. AptarGroup Earnings Report
• Negative Sentiment: Profitability declined year over year. Q2 EPS fell from $1.66 a year earlier to $1.42, despite revenue growth. That decline may limit investor enthusiasm and reflects continued pressure on margins, which stood at approximately 10%. AptarGroup Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several analysts have recently weighed in on ATR shares. Raymond James Financial restated an “outperform” rating and set a $160.00 target price on shares of AptarGroup in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price target on AptarGroup from $144.00 to $145.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, May 4th. Bank of America raised AptarGroup from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $173.00 price target for the company in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of AptarGroup in a research note on Wednesday, June 24th. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded AptarGroup from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, May 4th. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $170.80.

AptarGroup Profile

AptarGroup, Inc is a global provider of advanced dispensing, sealing and protection solutions for consumer and pharmaceutical markets. The company designs and manufactures a broad portfolio of products that enable the controlled delivery of liquids, gels, powders and aerosols. Its customer base spans beauty and personal care, home care, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors, where innovation in packaging and drug‐delivery devices drives brand differentiation and regulatory compliance.

In the consumer markets, AptarGroup offers pumps, actuators, valves, closures and specialized bottles engineered for precision, convenience and sustainability.