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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Altra Industrial Motion Corp. stock logo
AIMC
Altra Industrial Motion
$61.98
$61.75
$32.18
$62.01
$4.05B2.141.26 million shsN/A
ESAB Co. stock logo
ESAB
ESAB
$107.40
-0.8%
$103.29
$55.37
$114.77
$6.49B1.54237,162 shs189,765 shs
Nordson Co. stock logo
NDSN
Nordson
$260.06
-0.8%
$266.63
$208.90
$278.00
$14.87B1210,947 shs162,543 shs
Packaging Co. of America stock logo
PKG
Packaging Co. of America
$173.92
+1.8%
$181.56
$122.20
$191.27
$15.61B0.78701,101 shs870,835 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Altra Industrial Motion Corp. stock logo
AIMC
Altra Industrial Motion
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
ESAB Co. stock logo
ESAB
ESAB
-0.79%+0.87%-0.15%+23.96%+86.04%
Nordson Co. stock logo
NDSN
Nordson
-0.77%-0.28%-2.65%+2.37%+21.44%
Packaging Co. of America stock logo
PKG
Packaging Co. of America
+1.78%-2.57%-7.16%+1.63%+29.42%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Altra Industrial Motion Corp. stock logo
AIMC
Altra Industrial Motion
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
ESAB Co. stock logo
ESAB
ESAB
2.2758 of 5 stars
1.33.01.70.03.82.51.9
Nordson Co. stock logo
NDSN
Nordson
3.7469 of 5 stars
1.33.04.22.52.31.71.9
Packaging Co. of America stock logo
PKG
Packaging Co. of America
4.4422 of 5 stars
2.25.02.52.42.62.51.9

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Altra Industrial Motion Corp. stock logo
AIMC
Altra Industrial Motion
N/AN/AN/AN/A
ESAB Co. stock logo
ESAB
ESAB
2.63
Moderate Buy$93.75-12.71% Downside
Nordson Co. stock logo
NDSN
Nordson
2.67
Moderate Buy$278.006.90% Upside
Packaging Co. of America stock logo
PKG
Packaging Co. of America
2.43
Hold$173.86-0.04% Downside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest NDSN, AIMC, ESAB, and PKG Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/24/2024
Packaging Co. of America stock logo
PKG
Packaging Co. of America
Wells Fargo & Company
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UpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$187.00 ➝ $191.00
4/12/2024
Packaging Co. of America stock logo
PKG
Packaging Co. of America
BNP Paribas
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DowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$182.00
4/4/2024
Packaging Co. of America stock logo
PKG
Packaging Co. of America
Citigroup
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Boost Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$172.00 ➝ $183.00
3/18/2024
ESAB Co. stock logo
ESAB
ESAB
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$111.00 ➝ $125.00
3/5/2024
ESAB Co. stock logo
ESAB
ESAB
Evercore ISI
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Boost Price TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$93.00 ➝ $100.00
3/4/2024
Packaging Co. of America stock logo
PKG
Packaging Co. of America
Bank of America
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$172.00 ➝ $202.00
3/1/2024
ESAB Co. stock logo
ESAB
ESAB
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Boost Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$84.00 ➝ $111.00
3/1/2024
ESAB Co. stock logo
ESAB
ESAB
Stifel Nicolaus
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$106.00 ➝ $114.00
2/27/2024
Nordson Co. stock logo
NDSN
Nordson
DA Davidson
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$290.00 ➝ $315.00
2/26/2024
Nordson Co. stock logo
NDSN
Nordson
KeyCorp
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Sector Weight
2/23/2024
Nordson Co. stock logo
NDSN
Nordson
Wells Fargo & Company
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$290.00 ➝ $315.00
(Data available from 4/25/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Altra Industrial Motion Corp. stock logo
AIMC
Altra Industrial Motion
$1.95B2.08$4.80 per share12.92$30.72 per share2.02
ESAB Co. stock logo
ESAB
ESAB
$2.77B2.34$5.88 per share18.28$27.34 per share3.93
Nordson Co. stock logo
NDSN
Nordson
$2.63B5.66$11.07 per share23.50$45.57 per share5.71
Packaging Co. of America stock logo
PKG
Packaging Co. of America
$7.80B2.00$14.12 per share12.32$44.60 per share3.90

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Altra Industrial Motion Corp. stock logo
AIMC
Altra Industrial Motion
$127M$1.9431.9516.751.526.53%10.93%5.68%N/A
ESAB Co. stock logo
ESAB
ESAB
$205.29M$3.3631.9620.112.157.40%17.57%7.11%5/1/2024 (Confirmed)
Nordson Co. stock logo
NDSN
Nordson
$487.49M$8.5530.4223.301.9618.59%20.59%11.34%5/27/2024 (Estimated)
Packaging Co. of America stock logo
PKG
Packaging Co. of America
$765.20M$8.0021.7418.544.359.25%18.94%8.90%7/22/2024 (Estimated)

Latest NDSN, AIMC, ESAB, and PKG Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/1/2024N/A
ESAB Co. stock logo
ESAB
ESAB
$1.09N/A-$1.09N/AN/AN/A  
4/23/2024Q1 24
Packaging Co. of America stock logo
PKG
Packaging Co. of America
$1.63$1.72+$0.09$1.81$1.91 billion$1.98 billion    
2/29/202412/31/2023
ESAB Co. stock logo
ESAB
ESAB
$1.05$1.13+$0.08$1.43$644.51 million$689.40 million      
2/21/2024Q1 2024
Nordson Co. stock logo
NDSN
Nordson
$2.03$2.21+$0.18$2.52$630.77 million$633.20 million      
1/25/2024Q4 23
Packaging Co. of America stock logo
PKG
Packaging Co. of America
$1.83$2.13+$0.30$2.16$1.90 billion$1.94 billion    

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Altra Industrial Motion Corp. stock logo
AIMC
Altra Industrial Motion
$0.360.58%N/A18.56%2 Years
ESAB Co. stock logo
ESAB
ESAB
$0.240.22%N/A7.14%1 Years
Nordson Co. stock logo
NDSN
Nordson
$2.721.05%+19.98%31.81%61 Years
Packaging Co. of America stock logo
PKG
Packaging Co. of America
$5.002.87%+14.05%62.50%N/A

Latest NDSN, AIMC, ESAB, and PKG Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
2/28/2024
Packaging Co. of America stock logo
PKG
Packaging Co. of America
quarterly$1.252.84%3/14/20243/15/20244/15/2024
2/22/2024
ESAB Co. stock logo
ESAB
ESAB
Quarterly$0.060.25%3/27/20243/29/20244/12/2024
2/7/2024
Nordson Co. stock logo
NDSN
Nordson
Quarterly$0.681.06%2/16/20242/20/20243/5/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Altra Industrial Motion Corp. stock logo
AIMC
Altra Industrial Motion
0.51
2.22
1.32
ESAB Co. stock logo
ESAB
ESAB
0.62
1.61
0.98
Nordson Co. stock logo
NDSN
Nordson
0.56
2.19
1.37
Packaging Co. of America stock logo
PKG
Packaging Co. of America
0.62
2.57
1.77

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Altra Industrial Motion Corp. stock logo
AIMC
Altra Industrial Motion
85.50%
ESAB Co. stock logo
ESAB
ESAB
91.13%
Nordson Co. stock logo
NDSN
Nordson
72.11%
Packaging Co. of America stock logo
PKG
Packaging Co. of America
89.78%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Altra Industrial Motion Corp. stock logo
AIMC
Altra Industrial Motion
0.89%
ESAB Co. stock logo
ESAB
ESAB
7.20%
Nordson Co. stock logo
NDSN
Nordson
0.86%
Packaging Co. of America stock logo
PKG
Packaging Co. of America
1.70%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Altra Industrial Motion Corp. stock logo
AIMC
Altra Industrial Motion
9,30065.36 million64.78 millionOptionable
ESAB Co. stock logo
ESAB
ESAB
9,00060.42 million56.07 millionOptionable
Nordson Co. stock logo
NDSN
Nordson
7,90057.19 million56.70 millionOptionable
Packaging Co. of America stock logo
PKG
Packaging Co. of America
14,90089.75 million88.23 millionOptionable

NDSN, AIMC, ESAB, and PKG Headlines

SourceHeadline
Members Capital Advisors Inc. Decreases Position in Packaging Co. of America (NYSE:PKG)Members Capital Advisors Inc. Decreases Position in Packaging Co. of America (NYSE:PKG)
marketbeat.com - April 24 at 10:52 PM
Analyst Estimates: Heres What Brokers Think Of Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) After Its First-Quarter ReportAnalyst Estimates: Here's What Brokers Think Of Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) After Its First-Quarter Report
finance.yahoo.com - April 24 at 7:40 AM
Packaging Co. of America (NYSE:PKG) Upgraded to Overweight at Wells Fargo & CompanyPackaging Co. of America (NYSE:PKG) Upgraded to Overweight at Wells Fargo & Company
marketbeat.com - April 24 at 7:09 AM
Packaging Corporation of America: Buy The DipPackaging Corporation of America: Buy The Dip
marketbeat.com - April 24 at 6:25 AM
Packaging Corporation of America: Buy The DipPackaging Corporation of America: Buy The Dip
marketbeat.com - April 24 at 6:25 AM
Q1 2024 Packaging Corp of America Earnings CallQ1 2024 Packaging Corp of America Earnings Call
finance.yahoo.com - April 24 at 2:40 AM
Packaging Corp (PKG) Q1 Earnings Top Estimates, Sales Rise Y/YPackaging Corp (PKG) Q1 Earnings Top Estimates, Sales Rise Y/Y
zacks.com - April 23 at 1:31 PM
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Grows Stock Position in Packaging Co. of America (NYSE:PKG)Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Grows Stock Position in Packaging Co. of America (NYSE:PKG)
marketbeat.com - April 23 at 1:03 PM
Packaging Co. of America (NYSE:PKG) Shares Gap Down to $179.29Packaging Co. of America (NYSE:PKG) Shares Gap Down to $179.29
marketbeat.com - April 23 at 12:30 PM
Packaging Corporation of America Q1 Profit Decreases, but beats estimatesPackaging Corporation of America Q1 Profit Decreases, but beats estimates
markets.businessinsider.com - April 22 at 8:47 PM
Packaging Corp of America beats Q1 expectations, guides Q2 below street viewPackaging Corp of America beats Q1 expectations, guides Q2 below street view
msn.com - April 22 at 8:47 PM
Packaging Corp beats first-quarter results on higher pricingPackaging Corp beats first-quarter results on higher pricing
finance.yahoo.com - April 22 at 8:47 PM
Packaging Corp. (PKG) Reports Q1 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to SayPackaging Corp. (PKG) Reports Q1 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
zacks.com - April 22 at 6:31 PM
Packaging Corp. (PKG) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Top EstimatesPackaging Corp. (PKG) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
zacks.com - April 22 at 6:16 PM
Packaging Co. of America (NYSE:PKG) Updates Q2 2024 Earnings GuidancePackaging Co. of America (NYSE:PKG) Updates Q2 2024 Earnings Guidance
marketbeat.com - April 22 at 5:45 PM
Packaging Co. of America (NYSE:PKG) Releases  Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.09 EPSPackaging Co. of America (NYSE:PKG) Releases Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.09 EPS
marketbeat.com - April 22 at 5:25 PM
Packaging Corporation of America Reports First Quarter 2024 ResultsPackaging Corporation of America Reports First Quarter 2024 Results
businesswire.com - April 22 at 4:01 PM
5 Must-Buy Stocks Poised to Beat on Q1 Earnings This Week5 Must-Buy Stocks Poised to Beat on Q1 Earnings This Week
zacks.com - April 22 at 8:45 AM
Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC Boosts Holdings in Packaging Co. of America (NYSE:PKG)Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC Boosts Holdings in Packaging Co. of America (NYSE:PKG)
marketbeat.com - April 22 at 4:41 AM
Foundry Partners LLC Sells 5,150 Shares of Packaging Co. of America (NYSE:PKG)Foundry Partners LLC Sells 5,150 Shares of Packaging Co. of America (NYSE:PKG)
marketbeat.com - April 21 at 10:44 PM
Packaging Corporation of America: After A Great Run Up, Its Time For A DowngradePackaging Corporation of America: After A Great Run Up, It's Time For A Downgrade
seekingalpha.com - April 21 at 8:07 PM
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. Buys 6,757 Shares of Packaging Co. of America (NYSE:PKG)Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. Buys 6,757 Shares of Packaging Co. of America (NYSE:PKG)
marketbeat.com - April 20 at 5:49 AM
AIA Group Ltd Makes New Investment in Packaging Co. of America (NYSE:PKG)AIA Group Ltd Makes New Investment in Packaging Co. of America (NYSE:PKG)
marketbeat.com - April 19 at 9:53 AM
Kickstart: Greener packagingKickstart: Greener packaging
plasticsnews.com - April 19 at 9:17 AM

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Company Descriptions

Altra Industrial Motion logo

Altra Industrial Motion

NASDAQ:AIMC
Altra Industrial Motion Corp. engages in the design, production, and marketing of electromechanical power transmission motion controls. It operates through the Power Transmission Technologies, and Automation and Specialty segments. The Power Transmission Technologies segment focuses on the production of couplings, clutches, and brakes, electromagnetic clutches and brakes, and gears. The Automation and Specialty segment consists of brands such as Kollmorgen, Portescap, Thomson, and Jacobs Vehicle Systems (JVS). The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Braintree, MA.
ESAB logo

ESAB

NYSE:ESAB
ESAB Corporation engages in the formulation, development, manufacture, and supply of consumable products and equipment for use in cutting, joining, automated welding, and gas control equipment. Its comprehensive range of welding consumables includes electrodes, cored and solid wires, and fluxes using a range of specialty and other materials; and cutting consumables comprising electrodes, nozzles, shields, and tips. The company's equipment ranges from portable welding machines to large customized automated cutting and welding systems. It also offers a range of software and digital solutions to help its customers increase their productivity, remotely monitor their welding operations, and digitize their documentation. The company sells its products under the ESAB brand to various end markets, such as general industry, infrastructure, renewable energy, medical and life sciences, transportation, construction, and energy. It offers its products through independent distributors and direct salespeople. The company operates in North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, India, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. ESAB Corporation was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in North Bethesda, Maryland.
Nordson logo

Nordson

NASDAQ:NDSN
Nordson Corporation engineers, manufactures, and markets products and systems to dispense, apply, and control adhesives, coatings, polymers, sealants, biomaterials, and other fluids worldwide. It operates through three segments: Industrial Precision Solutions; Medical and Fluid Solutions; and Advanced Technology Solutions. The Industrial Precision Solutions segment provides dispensing, coating, and laminating systems for adhesives, lotions, liquids, and fibers to disposable products and roll goods; automated adhesive dispensing systems used in packaged goods industries; components and systems used in the thermoplastic and biopolymer melt stream; precision agriculture spraying solutions; fluid components, such as nozzles, pumps, and filters; and product assembly systems for use in paper and paperboard converting applications, and manufacturing roll goods. It also offers automated and manual dispensing products and systems for cold materials, container coating, liquid finishing, and powder coating, as well as ultraviolet equipment used primarily in curing and drying operations. The Medical and Fluid Solutions segment offers medical devices, including cannulas, catheters, and medical balloons; single-use plastic components; precision manual and semi-automated dispensers; minimally invasive interventional delivery devices; and plastic molded syringes, cartridges, tips, and fluid connection components. The Advanced Technology Solutions segment provides automated dispensing systems for the attachment, protection, and coating of fluids, as well as related gas plasma treatment systems for cleaning and conditioning surfaces; and bond testing and automated optical, acoustic microscopy, and x-ray inspection systems for use in semiconductor and printed circuit board industries. The company markets its products through direct sales force, as well as distributors and sales representatives. Nordson Corporation was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Westlake, Ohio.
Packaging Co. of America logo

Packaging Co. of America

NYSE:PKG
Packaging Corporation of America manufactures and sells containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Packaging, Paper, and Corporate and Other. The Packaging segment offers various containerboard and corrugated packaging products, such as conventional shipping containers used to protect and transport manufactured goods; multi-color boxes and displays that help to merchandise the packaged product in retail locations; and honeycomb protective packaging products, as well as packaging for meat, fresh fruit and vegetables, processed food, beverages, and other industrial and consumer products. This segment sells its corrugated products through a direct sales and marketing organization, independent brokers, and distribution partners. The Paper segment manufactures and sells commodity and specialty papers, as well as communication papers, including cut-size office papers, and printing and converting papers. This segment sells white papers through its sales and marketing organization. The Corporate and Other segment includes corporate support staff services and related assets and liabilities; and transportation assets, such as rail cars and trucks for transportation. Packaging Corporation of America was founded in 1867 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois.