Overview

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Graphic Packaging Holding Company (“Graphic Packaging” or the “Company”) (NYSE: GPK) and certain of the Company’s senior executives (collectively, “Defendants”) alleging violations of the federal securities laws. The Graphic Packaging lawsuit is brought on behalf of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Graphic Packaging securities between February 4, 2025, and February 2, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Investors have until July 6, 2026, to seek appointment as lead plaintiff of the Graphic Packaging class action lawsuit.

Graphic Packaging designs, produces, and sells consumer packaging products. Its customers include businesses in the food, foodservice, beverage, household, and other consumer product industries in the Americas, Europe, and the Asia Pacific.

The complaint alleges that during the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company’s business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Graphic Packaging was experiencing significant inventory management issues, as well as significantly reduced demand and volumes and increased costs; (ii) Defendants downplayed the true scope and severity of the foregoing issues, which were likely to, and did, have a material negative impact on the Company’s business and financial results; and (iii) Defendants overstated the strength and sustainability of the Company’s business model and operations, as well as its ability to weather ongoing macroeconomic headwinds. 

The truth began to emerge on May 1, 2025, when Graphic Packaging reported disappointing first-quarter 2025 results, including earnings and revenue that missed analyst expectations, and lowered its full-year 2025 guidance. The Company cited volume declines, cost inflation, and economic uncertainty. Following this disclosure, Graphic Packaging’s stock price fell approximately 15.6%.

Then, on December 8, 2025, the Company announced accelerated inventory reduction plans, disclosed that production curtailments would negatively affect fourth-quarter results, lowered its financial outlook again, and revealed that its Chief Executive Officer would step down. On this news, Graphic Packaging’s stock price declined nearly 9%.

Then, on February 3, 2026, Graphic Packaging reported disappointing fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, attributing weaker performance to lower volumes, increased costs, and inventory reduction efforts. The Company also forecasted a significant decline in 2026 adjusted EBITDA and announced a comprehensive review of its operations and organizational structure. Following these disclosures, Graphic Packaging’s stock price fell nearly 16%.

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If you purchased or otherwise acquired Graphic Packaging securities between February 4, 2025, and February 2, 2026, and you wish to serve as lead plaintiff in this lawsuit, you are encouraged to submit your information to DiCello Levitt LLP via the form on this page. 

You can also contact DiCello Levitt attorneys Brian O’Mara and Hani Farah by calling (888) 287-9005 or at investors@dicellolevitt.com. 

The deadline to apply to the Court to serve as a lead plaintiff in the Graphic Packaging class action lawsuit is July 6, 2026.