Amcor stock edges higher after margin progress

Published on 09/19/2026 at 11:31 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Amcor stock closed at USD 42.38 on September 17, 2026, up 0.98 percent on the New York Stock Exchange. Zacks puts the average target at USD 49.74, based on 12 analysts.

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Amcor plc stock (JE00BJ1F6598) closed at USD 42.38 on the New York Stock Exchange on September 17, 2026, up 0.98 percent from the prior session. The move came as the company's recent margin progress and strategic collaboration with Dow kept investor attention on the packaging group.

Margin progress matters

According to ad hoc news, Amcor's EBIT margin in Q4 FY2026 was 9.6 percent, up from 7.2 percent a year earlier, and the company targets USD 650 million in annual run-rate synergies. The same report says the shares were trading close to recent range highs around USD 42.

Analysts still see upside

According to Zacks, the average price target for Amcor comes to USD 49.74 based on 12 analysts, versus a last closing price of USD 44.34 in the portal's model set. That gap implies 12.18 percent upside in the Zacks view.

Trading near range highs

Amcor shares traded at USD 42.38 on September 17, 2026, with a daily gain of 0.41 dollar. The stock also changed hands at USD 42.39 on September 16, 2026, showing how tightly it has traded around the USD 42 area.