Ardagh Metal Packaging Price Target Raised to $4.50 by UBS

UBS raised Ardagh Metal Packaging's price target to $4.50 from $3.40 and maintained a Neutral rating. The move follows recent news about tariffs.

UBS has increased the price target for Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMBP) to $4.50 from $3.40, while maintaining a Neutral rating on the shares [1]. This move comes amid recent news regarding tariffs and strong financial performance reported by the company.

Ardagh Metal Packaging, a Luxembourg-based company specializing in metal beverage cans, has been receiving positive analyst attention. Citi reiterated a Buy rating on AMBP and raised the price target from $4 to $5, citing strong Q1 2025 results and an anticipated robust Q2 2025 performance [2]. The company reported total revenue of $1.268 billion, up 11% year-over-year, driven by a 6% global shipments growth and double-digit growth in Adjusted EBITDA. The adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $155 million, representing a 16% increase.

Citigroup maintained its "Buy" rating for AMBP but significantly raised the price target from $4.00 to $5.00, indicating a positive outlook on the company's future performance [3]. The average one-year price target from seven analysts is $3.79, with a high estimate of $4.10 and a low estimate of $3.40. The average brokerage recommendation is "Hold," with an average rating of 2.9.

Ardagh Metal Packaging's strong demand for non-alcoholic beverages has led to increased global shipments, with growth in the Americas, Europe, and North America. The company is expected to report adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter between $195 million and $205 million.

The recent positive analyst reports and strong financial performance suggest that Ardagh Metal Packaging is well-positioned in the metal packaging industry. However, investors should consider the potential risks and the company's specific business environment.

References:
[1] https://www.tipranks.com/news/the-fly/ardagh-metal-packaging-price-target-raised-to-4-50-from-3-40-at-ubs-thefly
[2] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/citi-reiterated-buy-rating-ardagh-050439279.html
[3] https://www.gurufocus.com/news/2959546/ardagh-metal-packaging-ambp-receives-price-target-boost-from-citigroup-ambp-stock-news