SLGN

Silgan Holdings (SLGN), a leading rigid packaging supplier, is highlighted as a stock to watch with a #3 (Hold) Zacks Rank and a Value Style Score of A. The company benefits from attractive valuation metrics including a forward P/E ratio of 9.18, and has seen recent upward earnings estimate revisions for fiscal 2026.

Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) reported Q3 2026 adjusted EPS of $3.04, beating consensus estimates and guidance, driven by favorable pricing in the Packaging segment and contributions from the Greif acquisition. Net sales rose 12.5% year-over-year to $2.6B with gross margin expansion to 23.2%.

However, the company faces headwinds from higher labor, operating, and freight costs. Q4 guidance of $2.81 EPS reflects anticipated maintenance expenses and seasonal pressures.