Graphic Packaging Holding (NYSE: GPK) is expected to report Q2 earnings on July 25. Here's what Wall Street wants to see:

The 10-second takeaway
Comparing the upcoming quarter to the prior-year quarter, average analyst estimates predict Graphic Packaging Holding's revenues will increase 4.9% and EPS will grow 9.1%.

The average estimate for revenue is $1.17 billion. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.12.

Revenue details
Last quarter, Graphic Packaging Holding recorded revenue of $1.10 billion. GAAP reported sales were 3.1% higher than the prior-year quarter's $1.07 billion.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Dollar amounts in millions. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

EPS details
Last quarter, EPS came in at $0.10. GAAP EPS of $0.10 for Q1 were 150% higher than the prior-year quarter's $0.04 per share.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

Recent performance
For the preceding quarter, gross margin was 16.6%, 70 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 7.8%, 80 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 3.2%, 160 basis points better than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead

The full year's average estimate for revenue is $4.58 billion. The average EPS estimate is $0.49.

Investor sentiment

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Graphic Packaging Holding is buy, with an average price target of $8.29.

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