Investors often look at insider trades to gauge potential stock movements. On August 25, 2025, Yost Joseph P sold 30,000 shares of Graphic Packaging Holding Co (GPK), totaling $681,600 at $22.72 per share. Following this transaction, his holdings decreased to 255,203 shares, worth approximately $4.12 million. Interestingly, Yost Joseph P also purchased 30,000 shares recently, generating over $681,544 in proceeds.
Before this, Director Martens Philip R sold 56,737 shares at $21.84 each, valuing the transaction at $1,239,136. This sale reduced his holdings to 56,737 shares, worth roughly $0.55 million.
Analyst Ratings
The sentiment around Graphic Packaging Holding Co has shifted downward recently. Raymond James downgraded the stock from Outperform to Market Perform on October 17, 2025. RBC Capital Markets followed suit, changing its rating from Outperform to Sector Perform in early October. BofA Securities decreased its rating from Buy to Neutral as of October 9, 2025, and BNP Paribas Exane also downgraded the stock to Neutral on June 25, 2025.
Analyzing Stock Performance
During the last trading session, GPK rose 0.12% to $16.13. The stock fluctuated between $16.025 and $16.22 in the session. Over the past five days, the stock surged approximately 5.42%, but year-to-date, it has fallen about -44.91%. The 52-week high was $28.62 on January 21, 2025, and the 52-week low hit $14.90 on November 4, 2025.
Support and Resistance
GPK’s 24-hour chart shows a support level at $16.03, with a further drop potentially reaching $15.93. Resistance lies at $16.22, with the next level at $16.32. The 14-day RSI stands at 45.61, indicating a neutral technical outlook.
Short Interest
Short interest in GPK rose sharply on November 14, 2025, increasing by 2.71 million shares to 26.73 million. This represents a 10.14% increase from 24.02 million shares on October 15, 2025. Short shares account for 4.64% of the overall float, and the days-to-cover ratio also jumped to 4.64, reflecting growing negative sentiment.
Major Shareholders
FactSet analysts project GPK stock could reach $20 over the next 12 months, a potential 24.15% increase from the previous close of $16.11. The highest forecasted price is $21, with the lowest at $20. Despite the stock’s struggles, 8 analysts still maintain a Buy rating. On June 4, 2025, UBS initiated coverage with a Neutral rating and a $24 price target.
