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Earnings analysis · 10-Q

SLGN earnings analysis

Filed May 6, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report

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Silgan Holdings Inc. reported Q1 2026 results with revenue of $1.56 billion, up 6.4% year-over-year, and EPS of $0.78, exceeding analyst expectations. Segment performance varied, with growth in Metal Containers offset…

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Silgan Holdings Inc. reported Q1 2026 results with revenue of $1.56 billion, up 6.4% year-over-year, and EPS of $0.78, exceeding analyst expectations. Segment performance varied, with growth in Metal Containers offset by declines in Custom Containers, leading to a modest decrease in gross margin due to higher costs and product mix issues.

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Gross and operating margin

How much of each revenue dollar the business keeps.

19% Gross margin Operating margin May 2023 May 2026

One point per quarterly or annual filing. Both margins are shares of that report's revenue.

From revenue to operating profit

Where each $100 of revenue went in this report.

Of every $100 of revenue Cost of sales $83 Operating expenses $9 Left as operating profit $8

Cost of sales, operating expenses, and what remained. Figures are rounded to whole dollars.

Where revenue came from

The business segments reported by the company.

Metal Containers 46.4% Dispensing and Specialty Closures 43.9% Custom Containers 9.7%

Shares of the segments disclosed in this filing, largest first.

How we read each report

Our analysis across the last few reports.

Read as bullish Read as bearish May 2023 May 2026

Our model's reading of each filing, not the share price or the market's reaction. Annual and quarterly reports each occupy one position.

Reported figures

Earnings per share
$0.78

What stood out

  • Revenue Growth of 6.4%

    Consolidated net sales increased to $1.56 billion, up $94.6 million compared to Q1 2025.

  • EPS Surprise

    Reported diluted EPS of $0.78, exceeding estimates of $0.74.

  • Strong Performance in Metal Containers

    Net sales grew 15.4% to $724.9 million, driven by higher unit volumes and foreign currency effects.

  • Increased Free Cash Flow Guidance

    Management confirmed free cash flow guidance for 2026 at approximately $450 million.

  • Reduction in SG&A as % of Sales

    SG&A expenses fell to 8.4% of sales from 8.8% compared to last year.

  • Stable Capital Allocation

    Management continues to evaluate acquisition opportunities while maintaining shareholder returns.

What to watch

  • Raw Material Inflation

    The company noted inflation in raw materials impacting cost structures and margins.

  • Volume Declines in Key Segments

    Custom Containers experienced a 9.6% decline in sales due to lower demand and customer destocking.

  • Geographical Profit Mix Risk

    Changes in geographic profit distribution increased the effective tax rate to 26.5%, up from 23.8%.

Management's outlook

Management raised full-year adjusted EPS guidance range to $3.73-$3.93.

Earlier filings 4

10-K · February 26, 2026

Silgan reports consolidated net sales of approximately $6.5 billion in 2025, driven by strength in metal containers ($3.1 billion) and dispensing & specialty closures ($2.7 billion). Management completed a $50 million…

10-Q · November 5, 2025

Silgan reported Q3 net sales of $2,008,739 (thousands) and diluted EPS of $1.06, both up year-over-year. Revenue grew across all reportable segments (notably Europe/Other) while gross margin tightened slightly to 16.3%…

10-Q · August 7, 2025

Silgan reported Q2 net sales of $1,539,161,000 (up $157,796,000 or ~11.4% YoY) with gross profit of $299,091,000 (gross margin ~19.4%) and operating income of $167,531,000 (operating margin ~10.9%). Diluted EPS rose to…

10-Q · May 8, 2025

Silgan reported Q1 net sales of $1,466,661,000, up $149,623,000 (11.4%) versus $1,317,038,000 a year ago, with gross margin expanding to 18.4% and diluted EPS rising to $0.63 from $0.52. Adjusted EBIT increased to…

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