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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 Ratio1.25
Current Ratio1.88
Quick Ratio0.96
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio18.01
Forward P/E Ratio15.53
P/E Growth2.19
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$4.05 billion
Price / Sales0.98
Cash Flow$6.5270 per share
Price / Cash6.66
Book Value$13.23 per share
Price / Book3.29
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.39
Net Income$94 million
Net Margins2.22%
Return on Equity17.91%
Return on Assets5.88%
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 declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, May 3rd. Shareholders of record on Thursday, May 17th will be given a dividend of $0.31 per share on Friday, June 1st. This represents a $1.24 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.85%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, May 16th. This is a boost from Bemis's previous quarterly dividend of $0.30. View Bemis' Dividend History.
How were Bemis' earnings last quarter?
Bemis Company, Inc. (NYSE:BMS) issued its earnings results on Thursday, April, 26th. The industrial products company reported $0.63 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.60 by $0.03. The industrial products company had revenue of $1.03 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1 billion. Bemis had a net margin of 2.22% and a return on equity of 17.91%. The business's quarterly revenue was up 3.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.58 earnings per share. 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, April, 26th. The company provided EPS guidance of $2.75-$2.90 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $2.80.
What price target have analysts set for BMS?
11 brokerages have issued 1-year price objectives for Bemis' shares. Their forecasts range from $45.00 to $55.00. On average, they anticipate Bemis' stock price to reach $48.8889 in the next twelve months. 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. KeyCorp analysts commented, "We are slightly increasing our 2018 adj. EPS estimate from $2.70 to $2.76 (at the lower end of guidance of $2.75-$2.90) and our 2019 estimate from $2.75 to $2.81 (consensus is much higher at $3.09). We are assuming flat EBIT in 2019, which we consider appropriate given the aforementioned pricing and volume pressures that have put significant pressure on BMS’ EBIT in years past; we don’t think it is right to assume that the incremental cost savings from the Agility program will flow through to the Company’s bottom line because they rarely have." (4/26/2018)
- 2. 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)
Who are some of Bemis' key competitors?
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)
- Dr. William E. Jackson Ph.D., Sr. VP & CTO (Age 56)
- Ms. Sheri H. Edison, Sr. VP, Chief Legal Officer & Sec. (Age 61)
- Mr. Timothy S. Fliss, Sr. VP & Chief HR Officer (Age 55)
Has Bemis been receiving favorable news coverage?
News articles about BMS stock have been trending somewhat positive this week, Accern Sentiment reports. The research firm identifies negative and positive press coverage by reviewing more than twenty million news and blog sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Bemis earned a daily sentiment score of 0.18 on Accern's scale. They also assigned news articles about the industrial products company an impact score of 45.49 out of 100, indicating that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the near term.
Who are Bemis' major shareholders?
Bemis' stock is owned by a variety of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (8.92%), American Century Companies Inc. (6.39%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.44%), Northern Trust Corp (0.96%), Segall Bryant & Hamill LLC (0.78%) and Farallon Capital Management LLC (0.62%). Company insiders that own Bemis stock include Edward N Perry and James W Ransom. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Bemis.
Which institutional investors are selling Bemis stock?
BMS stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including LSV Asset Management, Sei Investments Co., Citigroup Inc., Russell Investments Group Ltd., Flinton Capital Management LLC, Riverhead Capital Management LLC, Tyers Asset Management LLC and Neuburgh Advisers LLC. View Insider Buying and Selling for Bemis.
Which institutional investors are buying Bemis stock?
BMS stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including American Century Companies Inc., Farallon Capital Management LLC, BlackRock Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Segall Bryant & Hamill LLC, Element Capital Management LLC, Echo Street Capital Management LLC and Dimensional Fund Advisors LP. View Insider Buying and Selling for Bemis.
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 $43.47.
How big of a company is Bemis?
Bemis has a market capitalization of $3.91 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.
11 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for Bemis in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is $48.8889, suggesting that the stock has a possible upside of 12.47%. The high price target for BMS is $55.00 and the low price target for BMS is $45.00. There are currently 1 sell rating, 6 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: | 2.27 | 2.25 | 2.08 | 2.17 |
| Ratings Breakdown: | 1 Sell Rating(s)
6 Hold Rating(s)
4 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 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) |
| Consensus Price Target: | $48.8889 | $47.9091 | $48.40 | $48.60 |
| Price Target Upside: | 12.47% upside | 7.85% upside | 7.63% upside | 8.05% upside |
Bemis (NYSE:BMS) Consensus Price Target History
Bemis (NYSE:BMS) Analyst Ratings History
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(Data available from 5/22/2016 forward)
Bemis (NYSE:BMS) Dividend Information
Bemis pays an annual dividend of $1.24 per share, with a dividend yield of 2.85%. BMS's next quarterly dividend payment will be made on Friday, June 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.
| Next Dividend: | 6/1/2018 |
| Annual Dividend: | $1.24 |
| Dividend Yield: | 2.85% |
| Dividend Growth: | 3.60% (3 Year Average) |
| Payout Ratio(s): | 51.88% (Trailing 12 Months of Earnings)
44.29% (Based on This Year's Estimates)
40.13% (Based on Next Year's Estimates)
19.00% (Based on Cash Flow)
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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 |
|---|
| 5/3/2018 | quarterly | $0.31 | 2.9% | 5/16/2018 | 5/17/2018 | 6/1/2018 |
| 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: 0.91%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 75.06%
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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 | Here's Why You Should Hold onto Bemis (BMS) Stock for Now
www.msn.com - May 21 at 5:24 PM |
 | Here's Why You Should Hold onto Bemis (BMS) Stock for Now
finance.yahoo.com - May 21 at 5:24 PM |
| Free Research Report as Bemis’ Sales Rose 4% and Non-GAAP EPS Jumped 9%
finance.yahoo.com - May 21 at 8:01 AM |
 | Equities Analysts Set Expectations for Bemis Company, Inc.'s FY2019 Earnings (BMS)
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 21 at 2:02 AM |
| Bemis (BMS) Receives New Coverage from Analysts at Jefferies Group
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 18 at 3:08 PM |
 | Global Sustainable Packaging Market Growth Opportunities: Bemis Company, Reynolds Group
www.marketwatch.com - May 17 at 8:00 AM |
| Bemis (BMS) vs. Sappi (SPPJY) Critical Contrast
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 11 at 5:32 PM |
| Global Coffee Packaging Market Competitive landscape: Bemis Co Inc, WestRock Company, Shenzhen Packmate Packaging Co Ltd
www.marketwatch.com - May 11 at 8:26 AM |
 | Bemis Banks on Agility Plan, Expenses Continue to Mount
www.zacks.com - May 11 at 8:26 AM |
| Global Medical Packaging Market Competitive landscape: Constantia Flexibles GmbH, Bemis Company Inc
www.marketwatch.com - May 10 at 5:57 PM |
| Financial Contrast: Bemis (BMS) versus Sappi (SPPJY)
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 7 at 9:16 PM |
| Zacks: Brokerages Anticipate Bemis Company, Inc. (BMS) Will Announce Quarterly Sales of $1.03 Billion
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 7 at 4:26 AM |
| Comparing Bemis (BMS) & Sappi (SPPJY)
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 7 at 1:10 AM |
| $0.64 Earnings Per Share Expected for Bemis Company, Inc. (BMS) This Quarter
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 5 at 9:32 AM |
| Bemis (BMS) versus Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Head to Head Survey
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 4 at 11:31 AM |
 | RSI Alert: Bemis Now Oversold
www.nasdaq.com - May 3 at 5:39 PM |
| Bemis Company, Inc. (BMS) Announces Dividend Increase - $0.31 Per Share
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 3 at 12:40 PM |
| Bemis (BMS) Lowered to Sell at ValuEngine
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 2 at 11:35 PM |
| Kimberly-Clark (KMB) and Bemis (BMS) Head to Head Review
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 2 at 1:35 PM |
| Head to Head Comparison: Kimberly-Clark (KMB) versus Bemis (BMS)
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 1 at 9:27 AM |
| KeyCorp Equities Analysts Increase Earnings Estimates for Bemis Company, Inc. (BMS)
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 30 at 2:14 AM |
| Bemis Company, Inc. (BMS) Given Consensus Rating of "Hold" by Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 29 at 5:57 PM |
| Bemis (BMS) Stock Rating Upgraded by TheStreet
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 28 at 9:26 AM |
 | Global $93.4 Billion Fresh Food Packaging Market 2018-2023 Featuring Smurfit Kappa, Sealed Air, Bemis Co, Amcor, Sonoco and LINPAC Packaging
www.bizjournals.com - April 27 at 8:03 AM |
| Edited Transcript of BMS earnings conference call or presentation 26-Apr-18 2:00pm GMT
finance.yahoo.com - April 27 at 8:03 AM |
| How Do Analysts See Bemis Company Inc (NYSE:BMS) Performing Over The Next Few Years?
finance.yahoo.com - April 26 at 5:29 PM |
| Is Bemis Company (BMS) a Great Stock for Value Investors?
finance.yahoo.com - April 26 at 5:29 PM |
 | Bemis (BMS) Q1 2018 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
seekingalpha.com - April 26 at 5:29 PM |
| Bemis (BMS) Given "Hold" Rating at KeyCorp
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 26 at 4:22 PM |
| Bemis (BMS) Releases Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.03 EPS
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 26 at 2:35 PM |
| Bemis (BMS) Updates FY18 Earnings Guidance
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 26 at 11:40 AM |
| Bemis Q1 Net Profit Down, Adj. EPS Tops View; Maintains FY18 Earnings View
www.nasdaq.com - April 26 at 8:01 AM |
| Bemis beats by $0.03, beats on revenue
seekingalpha.com - April 26 at 8:01 AM |
| Bemis: 1Q Earnings Snapshot
finance.yahoo.com - April 26 at 8:01 AM |
| 5 Best Bargains for Dividend Investors (including Retirees)
finance.yahoo.com - April 25 at 5:44 PM |
| BMS June 15th Options Begin Trading
www.nasdaq.com - April 23 at 5:26 PM |
| 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 |
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