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Silgan Holdings (SLGN) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Silgan Holdings gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since May 2, 2024. Of 2 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance once (50%). Tax rate: 1 of 2, on average +1.6 pts against the guided midpoint. Its releases raised guidance 11 times and lowered it 3 times.
Tax rate
Met or beat 1 of 2 periods (1 above, 0 within, 1 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 25.0%–26.0% (Feb 4, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2025 | 24.0% (Jan 29, 2025) → reaffirmed 24.0% (Apr 30, 2025) → reaffirmed 24.0% (Jul 30, 2025) | 29.9% | above the range | +5.9 pts |
| FY2024 | 24.0%–25.0% (May 2, 2024) → reaffirmed 24.0%–25.0% (Jul 31, 2024) → lowered 23.0%–24.0% (Oct 30, 2024) | 20.7% | below the range | -2.8 pts |
Adjusted tax rate
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 24.5% (Oct 29, 2025) | — | — | — |
Free cash flow
The GAAP figure from the filings is shown for each period reported; it is not judged against the guide, which may leave items out (one-off payments, acquisitions).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $450M (Feb 4, 2026) → reaffirmed $450M (Apr 29, 2026) → reaffirmed $450M (Jul 29, 2026) → reaffirmed $450M (Oct 29, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2025 | $450M (Jan 29, 2025) → reaffirmed $450M (Apr 30, 2025) → lowered $430M (Jul 30, 2025) → reaffirmed $430M (Oct 29, 2025) | $423M (GAAP) | not judged | — |
| FY2024 | $375M (May 2, 2024) → reaffirmed $375M (Jul 31, 2024) → reaffirmed $375M (Oct 30, 2024) | $459M (GAAP) | not judged | — |
Capital expenditures
The GAAP figure from the filings is shown for each period reported; it is not judged against the guide, which may leave items out (one-off payments, acquisitions).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $310M (Feb 4, 2026) → reaffirmed $310M (Apr 29, 2026) → reaffirmed $310M (Jul 29, 2026) → reaffirmed $310M (Oct 29, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2025 | $300M (Jan 29, 2025) → reaffirmed $300M (Apr 30, 2025) → reaffirmed $300M (Jul 30, 2025) → reaffirmed $300M (Oct 29, 2025) | $307M (GAAP) | not judged | — |
| FY2024 | $240M (May 2, 2024) → reaffirmed $240M (Jul 31, 2024) → raised $255M (Oct 30, 2024) | $263M (GAAP) | not judged | — |
Adjusted EPS
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | $0.76–$0.86 (Oct 29, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 2026 | $1.21–$1.31 (Jul 29, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2026 | $0.92–$1.02 (Apr 29, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q1 2026 | $0.70–$0.80 (Feb 4, 2026) | — | — | — |
| FY2026 | $3.70–$3.90 (Feb 4, 2026) → raised $3.73–$3.93 (Apr 29, 2026) → reaffirmed $3.73–$3.93 (Jul 29, 2026) → raised $3.83–$3.93 (Oct 29, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q4 2025 | $0.62–$0.72 (Oct 29, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q3 2025 | $1.18–$1.28 (Jul 30, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2025 | $0.98–$1.08 (Apr 30, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q1 2025 | $0.74–$0.84 (Jan 29, 2025) | — | — | — |
| FY2025 | $4.00–$4.20 (Jan 29, 2025) → reaffirmed $4.00–$4.20 (Apr 30, 2025) → lowered $3.85–$4.05 (Jul 30, 2025) → lowered $3.66–$3.76 (Oct 29, 2025) | — | — | — |
The latest quarter
Silgan Holdings, Q3 2026: revenue $2.0B (+2% year over year), operating margin 7.1%, net earnings $105M, operating cash flow $347M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Silgan Holdings beat its guidance?
Silgan Holdings gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since May 2, 2024. Of 2 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance once (50%). Tax rate: 1 of 2, on average +1.6 pts against the guided midpoint.
How often does Silgan Holdings raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance 11 times and lowered it 3 times since May 2, 2024.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.