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Amcor plc: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 6 May 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 raised, 2 lowered. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Sales rose on Berry acquisition: Net sales were $5,914 million, up 77% as reported, including about $2.4 billion of acquired sales net of divestments. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin widened to 15.1%: Adjusted EBITDA was $892 million, up 87%. Adjusted EBIT was $687 million, up 79%, with an adjusted EBIT margin of 11.6%. Source
  • Rigid margin up 280 basis points: Rigid segment sales were $2,664 million, up 187% as reported. Adjusted EBIT was $276 million against $70 million, with margin at 10.4%. Source
  • Synergies at upper end of expectations: Acquisition synergies were $77 million in the quarter, described as at the upper end of expectations. Source
  • Adjusted EBIT rise from synergies and cost actions: Excluding acquired EBIT of about $239 million, adjusted EBIT growth was attributed to synergies and cost and productivity initiatives, partly offset by lower volumes. Source
  • Nine-month free cash outflow: Nine-month free cash outflow was $93 million. Before about $262 million of transaction, restructuring and integration cash costs, cash flow rose about $186 million compared with last year. Source
  • Integration and portfolio progress cited: The CEO said the company had made progress on synergy delivery and portfolio optimization over the first year since the Berry combination. Source

“reflect the resilience of our business as we mark the first anniversary of bringing legacy Amcor and Berry together as One Amcor”

Amcor CEO Peter Konieczny

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Adjusted EPS SourceFiscal year ending June 30, 2026$3.98 to $4.03Lowered from $4.00 to $4.15
Free cash flow SourceFiscal year ending June 30, 2026$1.5 billion to $1.6 billionLowered from $1.8 billion to $1.9 billion
Pre-tax synergy benefits from Berry acquisition SourceFiscal year ending June 30, 2026$270 millionRaised from at least $260 million

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance lowered: Adjusted EPS guidance range moved from $4.00 to $4.15 to $3.98 to $4.03.
  • Guidance lowered: Free cash flow guidance moved from $1.8 billion to $1.9 billion to $1.5 billion to $1.6 billion.
  • Guidance raised: Pre-tax Berry synergy benefit for fiscal 2026 moved from at least $260 million to $270 million.
  • New: Six divestiture agreements were reached under the previously announced portfolio optimization initiative. Source
  • New: Effective January 1, 2026, Latin American flexible operations moved from the flexible segment to the rigid segment. Prior periods were recast to match. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Sales rose on Berry acquisition: Net sales were $5,914 million, up 77% as reported, including about $2.4 billion of acquired sales net of divestments. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin widened to 15.1%: Adjusted EBITDA was $892 million, up 87%. Adjusted EBIT was $687 million, up 79%, with an adjusted EBIT margin of 11.6%. Source
  • Adjusted EPS up, GAAP EPS lower: Adjusted EPS was $0.96 against $0.90 a year earlier, up 6%. GAAP diluted EPS was $0.60 against $0.68, with acquisition-related costs included. Source
  • Nine-month results up on Berry: Nine-month net sales were $17,108 million, up 72%. Nine-month adjusted EPS was $2.79, up 11%, and GAAP diluted EPS was $1.55. Source

Segments, regions and products

  • Flexible sales rose; margin eased: Flexible segment sales were $3,250 million, up 35% as reported. Adjusted EBIT was $452 million, with margin at 13.9% against 14.3%. Source
  • Rigid margin up 280 basis points: Rigid segment sales were $2,664 million, up 187% as reported. Adjusted EBIT was $276 million against $70 million, with margin at 10.4%. Source
  • Regional volumes diverged: Flexible volumes were lower in North America and Europe and higher in Asia. Rigid volumes were higher in Europe and emerging markets, mainly Latin America. Source
  • Category volumes split by segment: Flexible volumes rose in pet food and protein. Rigid volumes rose in liquids, foodservice and beauty and wellness. Both segments saw lower healthcare and other nutrition volumes. Source

“We remain focused on what we can control - ensuring reliable supply, managing costs and pricing responsibly to offset inflation, and supporting our customers.”

Amcor CEO Peter Konieczny

Costs, margins and pricing

  • Synergies at upper end of expectations: Acquisition synergies were $77 million in the quarter, described as at the upper end of expectations. Source
  • Adjusted EBIT rise from synergies and cost actions: Excluding acquired EBIT of about $239 million, adjusted EBIT growth was attributed to synergies and cost and productivity initiatives, partly offset by lower volumes. Source
  • Raw material pass-through had no effect: Raw material cost pass-through had no material effect on total net sales. The company estimates price/mix had no material impact on net sales either. Source
  • Rigid sales cut by lower raw material pass-through: Lower raw material costs passed through to customers reduced rigid segment sales by about 5% in the quarter. Source
  • Adjusted interest and tax rate: Adjusted net interest expense was $150 million after about $20 million of acquisition-related financial benefits. Adjusted tax expense was $91 million, an effective rate of 17.0%. Source

Demand, volumes and price/mix

  • Nine-month volumes and price/mix: Nine-month net sales growth excluding acquisitions and currency was reduced by volumes and price/mix, a remaining (2%) variation after raw material pass-through. Source
  • Flexible price/mix slightly unfavorable: Flexible segment price/mix had an unfavorable impact of less than 1% on quarterly net sales, alongside lower flexible volumes. Source
  • Rigid nine-month volumes lower: Rigid nine-month net sales rose 164% on a constant currency basis, including about $5.0 billion of acquired sales. The remaining variation reflected lower volumes and price/mix. Source

“With clear visibility to additional synergy benefits and a proven ability to navigate volatility, we are confident in our outlook and the continued strength of our business.”

Amcor CEO Peter Konieczny

Cash, capital and shareholder returns

  • Nine-month free cash outflow: Nine-month free cash outflow was $93 million. Before about $262 million of transaction, restructuring and integration cash costs, cash flow rose about $186 million compared with last year. Source
  • Net debt rose to $14.3 billion: Net debt was $14,266 million at March 31, 2026, up from $14,081 million at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Quarterly dividend up to 65.0 cents: Quarterly dividend declared at 65.0 cents per share, against 63.75 cents a year earlier. The ASX CDI dividend is 91.0 Australian cents, unfranked. Source

Strategy, integration and portfolio

  • Rigid non-core businesses weighed on profit: Rigid adjusted EBIT, excluding acquired EBIT, fell in the nine months from lower volumes and non-core business performance, partly offset by synergies and cost reduction. Source
  • Integration and portfolio progress cited: The CEO said the company had made progress on synergy delivery and portfolio optimization over the first year since the Berry combination. Source
  • Guidance excludes portfolio optimization actions: Fiscal 2026 guidance reflects full twelve months of Berry ownership and excludes potential portfolio optimization actions that may be completed through the year. Source

Coming up, as management said on 6 May 2026

  • Dividend record and payment dates: Record date for all shareholders is May 28, 2026, with payment on June 17, 2026. Source
  • Ex-dividend dates for CDIs and shares: CDI ex-dividend date is May 27, 2026 on the ASX. Share ex-dividend date is May 28, 2026 on the NYSE. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Volumes, total company versus combined legacy Amcor and Berry (March quarter) Sourceapproximately 1.5% lower
Volumes, Global Flexible Packaging Solutions versus combined legacy businesses Sourceapproximately 1.5% lower
Volumes, Global Rigid Packaging Solutions excluding non-core versus combined legacy businesses Sourceapproximately 1.5% lower

Risks management discussed

  • External: Fiscal 2026 guidance reflects ongoing Middle East geopolitical developments, which management said add uncertainty and could cause actual results to vary materially. Source
  • External: Management said the company continues to operate in a challenging market environment. Source
  • Financial: Adjusted net interest expense rose $79 million year on year, mainly because of higher acquisition-related net debt. Source
  • Operational: Rigid North America volumes were lower, including effects of U.S. storm-related disruptions. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: Management said third quarter results were in line with its expectations. Source
  • Met: Free cash outflow was $39 million, which management described as in line with expectations after transaction and integration cash costs. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.