Deutsche Bank identifies six U.S. packaging firms poised to outperform despite 2026 macro headwinds of cost inflation, oil prices, tariffs, and weak demand.
The selected companies—Amcor, Avery Dennison, Ball Corp., Crown Holdings, Silgan Holdings, and Sonoco—are praised for diversification, pricing power, and strategic positioning.
Each leverages defensive end‑markets like food, beverage, healthcare and growth segments such as intelligent labeling, sustainable materials, and premium closures.
Recent stock moves show Ball -0.47%, Avery -0.65%, Silgan -0.06%, Sonoco -0.40%, Crown +0.97%, Amcor +1.78%.