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About KapStone Paper and Packaging (NYSE:KS)
KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation produces and sells a range of containerboards, corrugated products, and specialty paper products in the United States and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Paper and Packaging, and Distribution. The Paper and Packaging segment offers containerboards consisting of linerboard and corrugated medium to manufacture corrugated containers for packaging products; and corrugated products. It also offers specialty paper products, including kraft paper, such as multiwall paper used to produce bags for agricultural products, pet food, baking products, cement and chemicals; specialty products comprising shingle wraps, end caps, roll wraps, and dunnage bags; and lightweight paper. In addition, this segment provides saturating kraft paper under the Durasorb trade name for use in construction, electronics manufacturing, and furniture manufacturing industries; and unbleached folding carton board under the Kraftpak trade name to integrated and independent converters in the folding carton industry. The Distribution segment distributes corrugated and other specialty packaging products consisting of stretch films, void fills, carton sealing tapes, and other specialty tapes. KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Paper mills
Sub-IndustryPaper Products
SectorBasic Materials
SymbolNYSE:KS
CUSIP48562P10
Phone847-239-8800
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.26
Current Ratio2.07
Quick Ratio1.24
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio26.11
Forward P/E Ratio15.52
P/E Growth1.11
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$3.32 billion
Price / Sales1.02
Cash Flow$3.2976 per share
Price / Cash10.45
Book Value$11.95 per share
Price / Book2.88
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.32
Net Income$243.50 million
Net Margins8.07%
Return on Equity15.10%
Return on Assets4.70%
Miscellaneous
Employees6,400
Outstanding Shares97,790,000
KapStone Paper and Packaging (NYSE:KS) Frequently Asked Questions
What is KapStone Paper and Packaging's stock symbol?
KapStone Paper and Packaging trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "KS."
How often does KapStone Paper and Packaging pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for KapStone Paper and Packaging?
KapStone Paper and Packaging declared a None dividend on Friday, February 23rd. Investors of record on Wednesday, March 28th will be given a dividend of $0.10 per share on Wednesday, April 11th. This represents a yield of 1.14%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 27th. View KapStone Paper and Packaging's Dividend History.
How were KapStone Paper and Packaging's earnings last quarter?
KapStone Paper and Packaging Corp. (NYSE:KS) released its earnings results on Wednesday, April, 18th. The basic materials company reported $0.43 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.36 by $0.07. The basic materials company had revenue of $799.20 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $810.80 million. KapStone Paper and Packaging had a return on equity of 15.10% and a net margin of 8.07%. The company's revenue was up 4.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $0.15 EPS. View KapStone Paper and Packaging's Earnings History.
When is KapStone Paper and Packaging's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for KS?
8 analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for KapStone Paper and Packaging's stock. Their forecasts range from $26.00 to $35.00. On average, they expect KapStone Paper and Packaging's share price to reach $30.80 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for KapStone Paper and Packaging.
Who are some of KapStone Paper and Packaging's key competitors?
Who are KapStone Paper and Packaging's key executives?
KapStone Paper and Packaging's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Roger Warren Stone, Exec. Chairman (Age 83)
- Mr. Matthew Kaplan, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 61)
- Ms. Andrea K. Tarbox, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 67)
- Mr. Randy J. Nebel, Exec. VP of Integrated Packaging (Age 61)
- Mr. Wilbur G Kessinger Jr., VP & GM of Mill System (Age 56)
Has KapStone Paper and Packaging been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media headlines about KS stock have trended somewhat positive on Saturday, according to Accern. The research group identifies negative and positive media coverage by monitoring more than twenty million blog and news sources in real time. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. KapStone Paper and Packaging earned a coverage optimism score of 0.13 on Accern's scale. They also gave headlines about the basic materials company an impact score of 46.97 out of 100, meaning that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the immediate future.
Who are KapStone Paper and Packaging's major shareholders?
KapStone Paper and Packaging's stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (11.99%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (2.94%), Water Island Capital LLC (2.27%), Allianz Asset Management GmbH (1.50%), Allianz Asset Management GmbH (1.50%) and Northern Trust Corp (1.48%). Company insiders that own KapStone Paper and Packaging stock include Andrea K Tarbox, David P Storch, John Chapman, Jonathan R Furer, Paula H Cholmondeley and Randy J Nebel. View Institutional Ownership Trends for KapStone Paper and Packaging.
Which major investors are selling KapStone Paper and Packaging stock?
KS stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Keeley Teton Advisors LLC, New York State Common Retirement Fund, Levin Capital Strategies L.P., Minerva Advisors LLC, OppenheimerFunds Inc., Engineers Gate Manager LP, Municipal Employees Retirement System of Michigan and American International Group Inc.. Company insiders that have sold KapStone Paper and Packaging company stock in the last year include Andrea K Tarbox, John Chapman and Randy J Nebel. View Insider Buying and Selling for KapStone Paper and Packaging.
Which major investors are buying KapStone Paper and Packaging stock?
KS stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Water Island Capital LLC, Allianz Asset Management GmbH, Allianz Asset Management GmbH, Alpine Associates Management Inc., Hsbc Holdings PLC, Gabelli Funds LLC, P Schoenfeld Asset Management LP and Chicago Capital Management LLC. Company insiders that have bought KapStone Paper and Packaging stock in the last two years include David P Storch and Paula H Cholmondeley. View Insider Buying and Selling for KapStone Paper and Packaging.
How do I buy shares of KapStone Paper and Packaging?
Shares of KS 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 KapStone Paper and Packaging's stock price today?
One share of KS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $34.46.
How big of a company is KapStone Paper and Packaging?
KapStone Paper and Packaging has a market capitalization of $3.39 billion and generates $3.32 billion in revenue each year. The basic materials company earns $243.50 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.32 on an earnings per share basis. KapStone Paper and Packaging employs 6,400 workers across the globe.
How can I contact KapStone Paper and Packaging?
KapStone Paper and Packaging's mailing address is 1101 SKOKIE BLVD. SUITE 300, NORTHBROOK IL, 60062. The basic materials company can be reached via phone at 847-239-8800 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for KapStone Paper and Packaging (KS)
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KapStone Paper and Packaging (NYSE:KS) 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.
8 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for KapStone Paper and Packaging in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is $30.80, suggesting that the stock has a possible downside of 10.62%. The high price target for KS is $35.00 and the low price target for KS is $26.00. There are currently 7 hold ratings and 1 buy rating 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 | Buy |
| Consensus Rating Score: | 2.13 | 2.11 | 2.11 | 2.78 |
| Ratings Breakdown: | 0 Sell Rating(s)
7 Hold Rating(s)
1 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
8 Hold Rating(s)
1 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
8 Hold Rating(s)
1 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
2 Hold Rating(s)
7 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
| Consensus Price Target: | $30.80 | $29.3333 | $29.3333 | $26.5714 |
| Price Target Upside: | 10.62% downside | 14.98% downside | 14.98% downside | 21.78% upside |
KapStone Paper and Packaging (NYSE:KS) Consensus Price Target History
KapStone Paper and Packaging (NYSE:KS) Analyst Ratings History
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(Data available from 5/26/2016 forward)
KapStone Paper and Packaging (NYSE:KS) Dividend Information
KapStone Paper and Packaging pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per share, with a dividend yield of 1.16%. KS's most recent quarterly dividend payment was Wednesday, April 11. KapStone Paper and Packaging pays out 30.30% of its earnings out as a dividend.
| Most Recent Dividend: | 4/11/2018 |
| Annual Dividend: | $0.40 |
| Dividend Yield: | 1.16% |
| Dividend Growth: | 0.00% (3 Year Average) |
| Payout Ratio(s): | 30.30% (Trailing 12 Months of Earnings)
18.02% (Based on This Year's Estimates)
15.21% (Based on Next Year's Estimates)
12.13% (Based on Cash Flow)
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| Frequency: | Quarterly Dividend |
KapStone Paper and Packaging (NYSE:KS) Dividend History by Quarter
| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
|---|
| 2/23/2018 | None | $0.10 | 1.14% | 3/27/2018 | 3/28/2018 | 4/11/2018 |
| 12/18/2017 | quarterly | $0.10 | 1.78% | 12/28/2017 | 12/29/2017 | 1/12/2018 |
| 8/11/2017 | quarterly | $0.10 | 1.84% | 9/28/2017 | 9/29/2017 | 10/12/2017 |
| 5/17/2017 | quarterly | $0.10 | 1.97% | 6/27/2017 | 6/29/2017 | 7/12/2017 |
| 3/9/2017 | quarterly | $0.10 | 1.83% | 3/27/2017 | 3/29/2017 | 4/12/2017 |
| 10/28/2016 | Quarterly | $0.10 | | 12/28/2016 | 12/30/2016 | 1/12/2017 |
| 8/18/2016 | Quarterly | $0.10 | | 9/28/2016 | 9/30/2016 | 10/13/2016 |
| 5/12/2016 | Quarterly | $0.10 | | 6/28/2016 | 6/30/2016 | 7/13/2016 |
| 3/11/2016 | Quarterly | $0.10 | | 3/28/2016 | 3/30/2016 | 4/13/2016 |
| 12/11/2015 | Quarterly | $0.10 | | 12/28/2015 | 12/30/2015 | 1/12/2016 |
| 8/13/2015 | | $0.10 | | 9/28/2015 | 9/30/2015 | 10/13/2015 |
| 5/15/2015 | quarterly | $0.10 | 1.46% | 6/26/2015 | 6/30/2015 | 7/13/2015 |
| 3/12/2015 | quarterly | $0.10 | 1.23% | 3/26/2015 | 3/30/2015 | 4/13/2015 |
| 12/17/2014 | quarterly | $0.10 | 1.38% | 12/26/2014 | 12/30/2014 | 1/12/2015 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
KapStone Paper and Packaging (NYSE KS) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Insider Ownership Percentage: 13.40%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 82.89%
KapStone Paper and Packaging (NYSE KS) Insider Trading History
| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
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| 11/22/2017 | Andrea K Tarbox | VP | Sell | 32,486 | $20.95 | $680,581.70 | 157,336 |  |
| 11/16/2017 | John Chapman | Director | Sell | 70,765 | $20.80 | $1,471,912.00 | 445,056 | |
| 7/27/2017 | Randy J Nebel | VP | Sell | 10,000 | $24.00 | $240,000.00 | 47,404 | |
| 5/18/2017 | David P Storch | Director | Buy | 5,000 | $20.00 | $100,000.00 | 45,127 | |
| 5/11/2017 | Jonathan R Furer | Director | Sell | 12,484 | $21.23 | $265,035.32 | 1,178,915 | |
| 5/3/2017 | Paula H Cholmondeley | Director | Buy | 972 | $20.20 | $19,634.40 | 29,752 | |
| 8/4/2016 | Jonathan R Furer | Director | Sell | 25,000 | $15.09 | $377,250.00 | 1,189,400 | |
| 5/16/2016 | Maurice S Reznik | Director | Buy | 10,000 | $14.68 | $146,800.00 | 18,338 | |
| 2/25/2016 | Robert J Bahash | Director | Buy | 20,000 | $9.21 | $184,200.00 | 26,905 | |
| 2/24/2016 | Matthew H Paull | Director | Buy | 10,000 | $9.16 | $91,600.00 | 38,517 | |
| 2/12/2016 | Timothy P. Keneally | VP | Buy | 36,045 | $9.44 | $340,264.80 | 137,570 | |
| 11/4/2015 | John Chapman | Director | Sell | 150,000 | $21.94 | $3,291,000.00 | 511,673 | |
| 9/17/2015 | Mark Gordon Luchinski | Director | Sell | 69,000 | $0.0150 | $1,035.00 | | |
| 8/24/2015 | Roger W Stone | CEO | Buy | 100,000 | $20.91 | $2,091,000.00 | 3,197,147 | |
| 6/8/2015 | Andrea K Tarbox | CFO | Sell | 20,549 | $26.76 | $549,891.24 | | |
| 6/5/2015 | Roger W Stone | CEO | Sell | 100,000 | $26.52 | $2,652,000.00 | | |
| 5/21/2015 | Mark Gordon Luchinski | Director | Sell | 125,000 | $0.0350 | $4,375.00 | | |
| 5/19/2015 | Randy J Nebel | VP | Buy | 1,000 | $27.60 | $27,600.00 | | |
| 3/9/2015 | Mark Gordon Luchinski | Director | Sell | 150,000 | $0.02 | $3,000.00 | | |
| 2/26/2015 | Antionette Meyers | VP | Sell | 4,514 | $35.00 | $157,990.00 | | |
| 12/9/2014 | Andrea K Tarbox | CFO | Sell | 25,000 | $30.00 | $750,000.00 | | |
| 11/18/2014 | Timothy P Keneally | VP | Sell | 23,352 | $30.56 | $713,637.12 | | |
| 9/8/2014 | Matthew S Kaplan | COO | Sell | 350,000 | $32.10 | $11,235,000.00 | | |
| 9/3/2014 | Ronald J Gidwitz | Director | Sell | 10,000 | $32.32 | $323,200.00 | | |
| 9/2/2014 | Andrea K Tarbox | CFO | Sell | 25,000 | $31.34 | $783,500.00 | | |
| 8/12/2014 | Robert J Bahash | Director | Buy | 5,000 | $29.92 | $149,600.00 | | |
| 8/5/2014 | Andrea K Tarbox | CFO | Sell | 69,075 | $31.87 | $2,201,420.25 | | |
| 5/27/2014 | Jonathan R Furer | Director | Sell | 22,750 | $28.51 | $648,602.50 | | |
| 5/13/2014 | Randy Nebel | VP | Buy | 1,000 | $27.52 | $27,520.00 | 16,128 | |
| 3/10/2014 | Jonathan Furer | Director | Sell | 48,500 | $31.99 | $1,551,515.00 | 1,362,586 | |
| 3/10/2014 | Timothy Keneally | VP | Sell | 22,119 | $32.08 | $709,577.52 | 115,104 | |
| 3/7/2014 | Andrea Tarbox | CFO | Sell | 11,510 | $32.10 | $369,471.00 | 203,921 | |
| 2/28/2014 | Roger Stone | CEO | Sell | 136,993 | $31.70 | $4,342,678.10 | 6,834,829 | |
| 2/26/2014 | Andrea Tarbox | CFO | Sell | 20,000 | $31.83 | $636,600.00 | 209,680 | |
| 12/6/2013 | Jonathan Furer | Director | Sell | 19,785 | $52.00 | $1,028,820.00 | 705,543 | |
| 11/25/2013 | Andrea Tarbox | CFO | Sell | 5,000 | $52.63 | $263,150.00 | 114,840 | |
| 11/12/2013 | Randy Nebel | VP | Buy | 1,000 | $50.98 | $50,980.00 | 4,111 | |
| 9/5/2013 | Randy J Nebel | VP | Buy | 1,000 | $42.09 | $42,090.00 | | |
| 8/8/2013 | Andrea Tarbox | CFO | Sell | 2,000 | $45.50 | $91,000.00 | 114,840 | |
| 8/7/2013 | Andrea Tarbox | CFO | Sell | 3,000 | $45.30 | $135,900.00 | 114,840 | |
| 8/5/2013 | Timothy Keneally | VP | Sell | 68,161 | $44.66 | $3,044,070.26 | 75,112 | |
| 2/22/2013 | Andrea K Tarbox | CFO | Sell | 7,500 | $26.05 | $195,375.00 | | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
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KapStone Paper and Packaging (NYSE:KS) Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement
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