Amcor plc

• AMCR Stock Price 24h change: +1.63%. From 8.65 USD to 8.75 USD. The price rose amid positive market sentiment regarding strategic acquisitions and upcoming fiscal targets.
• From a technical perspective, AMCR is in a "short-term bullish" phase within a neutral long-term trend. The price is currently above its 20-day and 50-day moving averages, supported by an RSI of approximately 60.3, indicating positive momentum without being overbought. Key resistance is noted at 8.77 USD, while 8.61 USD acts as immediate support.
• Amcor announced a 1-for-5 reverse stock split effective after the market close on January 14, 2026, to adjust its share count and price optics ahead of its Q2 results.
• Amcor will showcase its cutting-edge flexible packaging solutions and sustainability-focused technologies at the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) 2026 in late January.
• Analysts at Baird recently upgraded Amcor to "Outperform" with a 10 USD price target, citing potential double-digit earnings growth through fiscal 2027 driven by Berry Global synergies.
• Global spout pouch market valuation is projected to reach 55.31 billion USD by 2035, driven by a definitive industry shift from rigid to flexible packaging formats for efficiency and sustainability.
• Industry leaders highlighted at the GTB 2026 exhibition that the global packaging market is hindered by regulatory barriers, calling for policy support to capitalize on an estimated 700 billion USD global sector.

• AMCR Stock Price 24h change: +1.45%. Closed at 8.74 USD. The price rose as investors positioned themselves ahead of the 1-for-5 reverse stock split effective after market close on January 14.
• From a technical perspective, the stock is showing a "Strong Buy" sentiment. Short-term moving averages (MA5, MA10) are trending above long-term averages, and the RSI at 61.7 suggests bullish momentum without being overbought. Key support is seen at 8.60 USD, with resistance near 8.80 USD as it nears the split adjustment date.
• Amcor confirmed that its 1-for-5 reverse stock split will take effect after the close of trading on January 14, 2026; split-adjusted trading begins January 15.
• Amcor presented at the IPPE 2026 (International Production & Processing Expo) on January 12, showcasing new sustainable packaging equipment and material science innovations.
• Analysts at Truist Financial raised the price target for AMCR to 12.00 USD, maintaining a "Buy" rating based on projected synergies from the Berry Global acquisition.
• The packaging industry is facing increased pressure from new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations starting in 2026, which link disposal fees directly to material recyclability.
• Consolidation in the global packaging sector is expected to shift toward smaller-scale M&A in 2026 after a series of "megamergers" (like Amcor-Berry) reduced the number of large-cap players.