Key Highlights

• Graphic Packaging's $0.11 quarterly Dividend trades with a September 15, 2026 record date, payable October 6, yielding approximately 4.63%.

• The dividend has held at $0.11 through three consecutive 2026 declarations.

• Second-quarter adjusted EBITDA fell to $247 million from $336 million, though Capital spending declined to $223 million from $541 million.

• Management targets approximately $85 million of in-year structural cost savings against roughly $150 million of expected 2026 inflation.

Graphic Packaging's (NYSE:GPK) $0.11 quarterly dividend trades with a September 15 Record Date and October 6 payment date. Adjusted EBITDA fell to $247 million from $336 million on input-cost inflation, while capital spending declined to $223 million from $541 million over the first six months.

Dividend Program and Shareholder Returns

Graphic Packaging declared a $0.11 per share quarterly dividend, payable October 6 to shareholders of record September 15. The annualized dividend is $0.44 per share, unchanged across three 2026 declarations in February, May and July.

About the Company

Graphic Packaging is a global producer of paperboard packaging used primarily for food, beverage, foodservice and household products, emphasizing renewable and recycled materials.

Financial Performance Behind the Payout

Graphic Packaging reported second-quarter net sales of $2.188 billion, down 1% from $2.204 billion a year earlier. GAAP Net Income was $24 million, compared with $104 million in Q2 2025, while adjusted EBITDA was $247 million, down from $336 million. Six-month Operating Cash Flow was $45 million, versus $93 million in 2025, though adjusted operating cash flow was $178 million. Capital spending declined to $223 million from $541 million, resulting in adjusted cash flow of negative $45 million for the first six months, versus negative $359 million a year earlier. At June 30, $1.715 billion remained available under the company's share-repurchase programs. Management said it targets approximately $85 million of structural cost savings against roughly $150 million of expected 2026 inflation, and revised full-year adjusted cash-flow guidance to $600-$700 million.

Outlook

Progress on the $85 million structural savings target against the $150 million Inflation headwind, adjusted cash flow relative to the revised $600-$700 million guidance, and whether capital spending stays reduced through the remainder of 2026 are the factors management flagged.