Pactiv Evergreen reports Q2 EPS (78c) vs (76c) last year

Reports Q2 revenue $1.426B, consensus $1.2B. Michael King, President and Chief Executive Officer of Pactiv Evergreen, said, “The Company delivered strong results that reflect the inherent resilience of our business as well as decisive actions to maintain cost discipline. Overall volumes continue to be impacted by inflationary headwinds on consumer spending; however, the Company has successfully positioned its portfolio to emphasize value over volume and deliver on behalf of its customers. Further, the Company’s focus on operational excellence and waste elimination continue to yield improvements in controllable costs. The Company also successfully ceased operations at its Canton mill on May 24, ahead of previous guidance, which is a testament to the integrity, hard work and diligent planning of the entire Pactiv Evergreen organization. The Company remains well-positioned to capitalize on the positive long-term fundamentals in the industry, and we are confident that the actions we have taken this year will not only strengthen that position but enhance our ability to deliver attractive returns and enhance shareholder value in the future.”