Bemis Company, Inc. manufactures and sells packaging products in the United States, Brazil, other Americas, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific. It operates through three segments: U.S. Packaging, Latin America Packaging, and Rest of World Packaging. The company offers multilayer polymer, blown, and cast film structures; and injection molded plastic, thermoformed plastic, and folding carton packaging products. Its products are used to produce packaging for food, medical, pharmaceutical, personal care, electronics, and industrial applications. The company was formerly known as Bemis Bro. Bag Company and changed its name to Bemis Company, Inc. in 1965. Bemis Company, Inc. was founded in 1858 and is based in Neenah, Wisconsin.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Converted paper & paperboard products, except containers & box
Sub-IndustryPaper Packaging
SectorIndustrial Products
SymbolNYSE:BMS
CUSIP08143710
Phone920-527-5000
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.28%
Current Ratio1.86%
Quick Ratio0.93%
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio18.63
Forward P/E Ratio15.90
P/E Growth2.27
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$4.05 billion
Price / Sales1.00
Cash Flow$6.4522 per share
Price / Cash6.90
Book Value$13.23 per share
Price / Book3.37
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.39
Net Income$94 million
Net Margins2.32%
Return on Equity17.52%
Return on Assets5.77%
Miscellaneous
Employees16,582
Outstanding Shares90,980,000
Bemis (NYSE:BMS) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bemis' stock symbol?
Bemis trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "BMS."
How often does Bemis pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Bemis?
Bemis announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, February 8th. Investors of record on Tuesday, February 20th will be paid a dividend of $0.30 per share on Thursday, March 1st. This represents a $1.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.70%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 16th. View Bemis' Dividend History.
How were Bemis' earnings last quarter?
Bemis Company, Inc. (NYSE:BMS) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February, 1st. The industrial products company reported $0.63 EPS for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.61 by $0.02. The industrial products company earned $1 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $978.34 million. Bemis had a net margin of 2.32% and a return on equity of 17.52%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 1.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.67 EPS. View Bemis' Earnings History.
When is Bemis' next earnings date?
What guidance has Bemis issued on next quarter's earnings?
Bemis issued an update on its FY18 earnings guidance on Thursday, February, 1st. The company provided EPS guidance of $2.75-2.90 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus earnings per share estimate of $2.75.
What price target have analysts set for BMS?
12 analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for Bemis' stock. Their predictions range from $41.00 to $55.00. On average, they anticipate Bemis' share price to reach $47.9091 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for Bemis.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Bemis stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Bemis stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Bemis projects earnings per share in fiscal 2018 will be in the range of $2.75-$2.90 which includes an expected 31 cents benefit related to the U.S. tax reform. The mid-point of the range reflects an 18% year-over-year rise in earnings. The guidance reflects the benefit from the U.S. tax reform and the company’s initiatives to improve cost structure through the Agility plan. The plan includes optimizing manufacturing capacity, consolidating office space, and reducing SG&A cost structure and other costs. Further, Bemis's focus on capital expenditures will drive growth. Moreover, the company outperformed the industry over the past three months driven by these actions. However, Bemis’ performance might be impacted by the escalating raw material prices in the near term. The company is also facing challenges in its Latin American operations." (4/9/2018)
- 2. KeyCorp analysts commented, "We are slightly increasing our 2017 adjusted EPS estimate from $2.32 to $2.36 (at the lower end of guidance of $2.35-$2.40) and our 2018 EPS estimate from $2.32 to $2.38 on modestly higher EBITDA estimates. We are assuming adjusted EBITDA of $550 million in both 2018 and 2019. BMS’s EBITDA will be down ~8% in 2017 and is down over the past five years; we have difficulty believing that 2018 will be a major snap back as consensus appears to. Consensus expects ~$35 million of EBITDA growth next year, presumably because they think the restructuring savings will far outweigh any continued volume, price, and/or input cost pressure. We think otherwise." (10/24/2017)
Who are some of Bemis' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Bemis include Allegion (ALLE), Graco (GGG), Alstom (ALO), Zebra Technologies (ZBRA), Berry Global Group (BERY), Sealed Air (SEE), HD Supply (HDS), Middleby (MIDD), ADT (ADT), NSK (NPSKY), Crown (CCK), Halma (HLMAF), Hubbell (HUBB), Reliance Steel & Aluminum (RS), CAE (CAE), PrairieSky Royalty (PSK), Smiths Group (SMIN) and Flowserve (FLS).
Who are Bemis' key executives?
Bemis' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. William F. Austen, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 59)
- Mr. Michael B. Clauer, Sr. VP & CFO (Age 60)
- Ms. Sheri H. Edison, Sr. VP, Chief Legal Officer & Sec. (Age 61)
- Mr. Timothy S. Fliss, Sr. VP & Chief HR Officer (Age 55)
- Mr. Jerry S. Krempa, VP & Chief Accounting Officer (Age 57)
Has Bemis been receiving favorable news coverage?
Headlines about BMS stock have been trending somewhat positive recently, according to Accern. The research group rates the sentiment of media coverage by analyzing more than 20 million news and blog sources. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Bemis earned a news sentiment score of 0.10 on Accern's scale. They also gave news headlines about the industrial products company an impact score of 46.68 out of 100, meaning that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the near future.
How do I buy shares of Bemis?
Shares of BMS can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Bemis' stock price today?
One share of BMS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $44.52.
How big of a company is Bemis?
Bemis has a market capitalization of $4.05 billion and generates $4.05 billion in revenue each year. The industrial products company earns $94 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.39 on an earnings per share basis. Bemis employs 16,582 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Bemis?
Bemis' mailing address is ONE NEENAH CENTER 4TH FLOOR P.O. BOX 669, NEENAH WI, 54957. The industrial products company can be reached via phone at 920-527-5000 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for Bemis (BMS)
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Bemis (NYSE:BMS) Price Target and Consensus Rating
(How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
12 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for Bemis in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is $47.9091, suggesting that the stock has a possible upside of 7.61%. The high price target for BMS is $55.00 and the low price target for BMS is $41.00. There are currently 1 sell rating, 7 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Hold."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
| Consensus Rating: | Hold | Hold | Hold | Hold |
| Consensus Rating Score: | 2.25 | 2.08 | 2.17 | 2.17 |
| Ratings Breakdown: | 1 Sell Rating(s)
7 Hold Rating(s)
4 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 2 Sell Rating(s)
7 Hold Rating(s)
3 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 1 Sell Rating(s)
8 Hold Rating(s)
3 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 1 Sell Rating(s)
8 Hold Rating(s)
3 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
| Consensus Price Target: | $47.9091 | $48.40 | $48.60 | $48.80 |
| Price Target Upside: | 7.61% upside | 7.63% upside | 8.05% upside | 5.35% upside |
Bemis (NYSE:BMS) Consensus Price Target History
Bemis (NYSE:BMS) Analyst Ratings History
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(Data available from 4/22/2016 forward)
Bemis (NYSE:BMS) Dividend Information
Bemis pays an annual dividend of $1.24 per share, with a dividend yield of 2.79%. BMS's most recent quarterly dividend payment was Thursday, March 1. The company has grown its dividend for the last 34 consecutive years and is increasing its dividend by an average of 3.60% each year. Bemis pays out 51.88% of its earnings out as a dividend.
| Most Recent Dividend: | 3/1/2018 |
| Annual Dividend: | $1.24 |
| Dividend Yield: | 2.79% |
| Dividend Growth: | 3.60% (3 Year Average) |
| Payout Ratio: | 51.88% (Trailing 12 Months of Earnings)
44.29% (Based on This Year's Estimates)
40.26% (Based on Next Year's Estimates)
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| Track Record: | 34 Years of Consecutive Dividend Growth |
| Frequency: | Quarterly Dividend |
Bemis (NYSE:BMS) Dividend History by Quarter
| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
|---|
| 2/8/2018 | quarterly | $0.30 | 2.76% | 2/16/2018 | 2/20/2018 | 3/1/2018 |
| 11/2/2017 | quarterly | $0.30 | 2.64% | 11/14/2017 | 11/15/2017 | 12/1/2017 |
| 8/3/2017 | quarterly | $0.30 | 2.82% | 8/15/2017 | 8/17/2017 | 9/1/2017 |
| 5/4/2017 | quarterly | $0.30 | 2.67% | 5/15/2017 | 5/17/2017 | 6/1/2017 |
| 2/9/2017 | quarterly | $0.30 | 2.47% | 2/16/2017 | 2/21/2017 | 3/1/2017 |
| 11/3/2016 | quarterly | $0.29 | 2.39% | 11/14/2016 | 11/16/2016 | 12/1/2016 |
| 8/4/2016 | quarterly | $0.29 | 2.29% | 8/15/2016 | 8/17/2016 | 9/1/2016 |
| 5/5/2016 | quarterly | $0.29 | 2.35% | 5/13/2016 | 5/17/2016 | 6/1/2016 |
| 2/4/2016 | quarterly | $0.29 | 2.41% | 2/12/2016 | 2/17/2016 | 3/1/2016 |
| 11/5/2015 | quarterly | $0.28 | 2.44% | 11/16/2015 | 11/18/2015 | 12/1/2015 |
| 8/6/2015 | quarterly | $0.28 | 2.49% | 8/17/2015 | 8/19/2015 | 9/1/2015 |
| 5/7/2015 | quarterly | $0.28 | 2.44% | 5/15/2015 | 5/19/2015 | 6/1/2015 |
| 2/5/2015 | quarterly | $0.28 | 2.42% | 2/13/2015 | 2/18/2015 | 3/2/2015 |
| 11/6/2014 | quarterly | $0.27 | 2.75% | 11/13/2014 | 11/17/2014 | 12/1/2014 |
| 8/7/2014 | quarterly | $0.27 | 2.71% | 8/15/2014 | 8/19/2014 | 9/2/2014 |
| 5/1/2014 | quarterly | $0.27 | 2.69% | 5/15/2014 | 5/19/2014 | 6/2/2014 |
| 2/6/2014 | quarterly | $0.27 | 2.81% | 2/13/2014 | 2/18/2014 | 3/3/2014 |
| 11/7/2013 | quarterly | $0.26 | 2.66% | 11/15/2013 | 11/19/2013 | 12/2/2013 |
| 8/1/2013 | quarterly | $0.26 | 2.46% | 8/16/2013 | 8/20/2013 | 9/3/2013 |
| 5/2/2013 | quarterly | $0.26 | 2.64% | 5/17/2013 | 5/21/2013 | 6/3/2013 |
| 2/7/2013 | quarterly | $0.26 | 2.84% | 2/14/2013 | 2/19/2013 | 3/1/2013 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Bemis (NYSE BMS) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Insider Ownership Percentage: 1.10%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 77.48%
Bemis (NYSE BMS) Insider Trading History
| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
|---|
| 3/3/2017 | James W Ransom | Insider | Sell | 20,000 | $49.21 | $984,200.00 | 75,401 |  |
| 11/22/2016 | Edward N Perry | Director | Sell | 1,561 | $49.40 | $77,113.40 | 96,577 | |
| 6/11/2015 | James W Ransom | VP | Sell | 10,000 | $45.97 | $459,700.00 | | |
| 3/12/2015 | Henry J Theisen | Chairman | Sell | 12,000 | $47.07 | $564,840.00 | | |
| 2/19/2015 | Arun Nayar | Director | Buy | 6,325 | $47.40 | $299,805.00 | | |
| 2/5/2015 | Sheri H Edison | General Counsel | Sell | 1,073 | $46.62 | $50,023.26 | | |
| 11/17/2014 | Edward N Perry | Director | Sell | 1,780 | $38.69 | $68,868.20 | | |
| 9/9/2014 | Ronald J Floto | Director | Buy | 2,000 | $39.85 | $79,700.00 | | |
| 10/31/2013 | William J Bolton | Director | Sell | 8,941 | $40.01 | $357,729.41 | | |
| 7/30/2013 | William J Bolton | Director | Sell | 5,000 | $41.16 | $205,800.00 | | |
| 2/25/2013 | William J Bolton | Director | Sell | 13,000 | $37.08 | $482,040.00 | | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Bemis (NYSE BMS) News Headlines
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| Date | Headline |
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 | Head-To-Head Survey: Bemis (BMS) versus Sappi (SPPJY)
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 22 at 9:32 AM |
| Bemis (BMS) Upgraded by Barclays to "Overweight"
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 20 at 3:37 PM |
| $1.01 Billion in Sales Expected for Bemis Company, Inc. (BMS) This Quarter
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 20 at 4:25 AM |
| Bemis (BMS) Scheduled to Post Quarterly Earnings on Thursday
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 19 at 1:56 AM |
| $0.60 EPS Expected for Bemis Company, Inc. (BMS) This Quarter
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 18 at 9:34 AM |
| BidaskClub Lowers Bemis (BMS) to Strong Sell
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 16 at 7:00 PM |
| Bemis (BMS) Now Covered by Analysts at UBS
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 16 at 2:25 PM |
| Bemis (BMS) Receives Hold Rating from Jefferies Group
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 14 at 2:30 PM |
 | Bemis To Grow On Agility Plan And Tax Reform, But Headwinds Linger
www.benzinga.com - April 12 at 8:00 AM |
 | Bemis to Grow on Agility Plan &Tax Reform, Headwinds Linger
finance.yahoo.com - April 10 at 5:47 PM |
| Financial Comparison: Bemis (BMS) & Nikon (NINOY)
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 10 at 3:14 AM |
| SIG Combibloc picks banks for Zurich flotation -sources
finance.yahoo.com - April 9 at 5:37 PM |
| Zacks Investment Research Downgrades Bemis (BMS) to Hold
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 9 at 1:55 PM |
| Bemis (BMS) Upgraded to Hold by Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 7 at 11:47 AM |
| Bemis (BMS) Upgraded to "Buy" by Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 5 at 2:14 PM |
| Citigroup Trims Bemis (BMS) Target Price to $46.00
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 5 at 1:10 PM |
| Bemis Company, Inc. (BMS) Receives Consensus Rating of "Hold" from Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 4 at 5:38 PM |
| Bemis (BMS) Downgraded by Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 3 at 12:44 PM |
| $1.00 Billion in Sales Expected for Bemis Company, Inc. (BMS) This Quarter
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 3 at 3:57 AM |
 | BofA/Merrill Lynch Double Upgrades Bemis (BMS) to Buy
www.streetinsider.com - April 2 at 5:42 PM |
| Bemis (BMS) Upgraded to "Buy" by Bank of America
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 2 at 8:00 AM |
| Brokerages Expect Bemis Company, Inc. (BMS) Will Announce Earnings of $0.59 Per Share
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 1 at 9:16 AM |
| Was Bemis Company Inc’s (NYSE:BMS) Earnings Decline Part Of A Broader Industry Downturn?
finance.yahoo.com - March 31 at 8:01 AM |
| Bemis Company (BMS) Sees Hammer Chart Pattern: Time to Buy?
finance.yahoo.com - March 28 at 8:06 AM |
| Bemis' (BMS) "Hold" Rating Reaffirmed at SunTrust Banks
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 26 at 10:06 AM |
| TheStreet Downgrades Bemis (BMS) to C
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 25 at 11:20 AM |
 | BRIEF-Bemis Company Inc Says CEO William F. Austen's 2017 Total Compensation Was $6.64 Million
www.reuters.com - March 23 at 6:02 PM |
| Owens-Illinois (OI) vs. Bemis (BMS) Head-To-Head Analysis
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 20 at 9:28 PM |
| Packaging firm Bemis adds four directors in deal with Starboard
finance.yahoo.com - March 16 at 6:45 PM |
| Zacks: Brokerages Anticipate Bemis Company, Inc. (BMS) to Announce $0.59 Earnings Per Share
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 15 at 5:16 AM |
| What Do Analysts Think About Bemis Company Inc’s (NYSE:BMS) Future?
finance.yahoo.com - March 14 at 5:57 PM |
| Bemis Company, Inc. (BMS) Given Consensus Rating of "Hold" by Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 10 at 5:41 PM |
| BlackRock Inc. Cuts Stake in Bemis Company, Inc. (BMS)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 6 at 5:02 AM |
| Bemis Company, Inc. (BMS) Stake Boosted by Arizona State Retirement System
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 4 at 4:22 AM |
| Impax Asset Management LTD Increases Stake in Bemis Company, Inc. (BMS)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 2 at 4:18 PM |
| Zacks: Brokerages Anticipate Bemis Company, Inc. (BMS) Will Post Quarterly Sales of $999.07 Million
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 28 at 12:46 PM |
| American International Group Inc. Raises Stake in Bemis Company, Inc. (BMS)
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 28 at 4:21 AM |
| Bemis Company, Inc. (BMS) Position Lifted by Teacher Retirement System of Texas
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 27 at 3:59 PM |
| Analysts Expect Bemis Company, Inc. (BMS) Will Announce Earnings of $0.59 Per Share
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 26 at 5:14 AM |
| California Public Employees Retirement System Raises Stake in Bemis Company, Inc. (BMS)
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 26 at 4:28 AM |
 | Bemis Company's (BMS) CEO Bill Austen on Q4 2017 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
seekingalpha.com - February 23 at 5:57 PM |
| Bemis Co Inc (BMS) Files 10-K for the Fiscal Year Ended on December 31, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - February 23 at 5:57 PM |
| February Materials Dividend Stock Picks
finance.yahoo.com - February 18 at 5:45 PM |
| Bemis Company, Inc. (BMS) Given Average Recommendation of "Hold" by Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 13 at 5:36 PM |
| Bemis Company, Inc. (BMS) Expected to Announce Quarterly Sales of $999.07 Million
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 11 at 4:14 AM |
| Bemis Company, Inc. (BMS) Announces Quarterly Dividend of $0.30
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 8 at 10:24 AM |
| Bemis Company Announces 35th Consecutive Annual Dividend Increase
finance.yahoo.com - February 8 at 7:39 AM |
| SunTrust Banks Equities Analysts Raise Earnings Estimates for Bemis Company, Inc. (BMS)
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 7 at 11:04 AM |
| Credit Suisse Group Raises Bemis (BMS) Price Target to $45.00
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 6 at 12:12 PM |
| SunTrust Banks Analysts Cut Earnings Estimates for Bemis Company, Inc. (BMS)
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 6 at 8:56 AM |
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