LUXEMBOURG, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. (NYSE: AMBP) today announced results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026.
Three months ended | ||||||||
September 30, 2026 | September 30, 2025 | Change | Constant Currency | |||||
($'m except per share data) | ||||||||
Revenue | 1,694 | 1,428 | 19 % | 19 % | ||||
Profit for the period | 44 | 27 | ||||||
Adjusted EBITDA (1) | 213 | 208 | 2 % | 2 % | ||||
Earnings per share | 0.07 | 0.04 | ||||||
Adjusted earnings per share (1) | 0.08 | 0.08 | ||||||
Dividend per ordinary share | 0.10 | 0.10 | ||||||
Oliver Graham, CEO of Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP), said:
"AMP delivered a strong performance in the third quarter, with growth in global shipments and Adjusted EBITDA, ahead of our guidance. Beverage can shipments increased by 2%, driven by strong performance in Europe with growth of 6%, partly offset by a shipments decline of 1% in the Americas - which represented a sequential quarterly improvement, supported by the strength of our customer portfolio.
Our Adjusted EBITDA outperformance in the quarter reflected a good performance in both segments. Europe continued to benefit from robust volume growth and the Americas were supported by favorable volume/mix effects driven by continued demand for speciality cans in North America, helping to negate the expected impact of contract resets.
Beverage can industry demand remains resilient across each of our markets, driven by strength in key categories and continued share gains in the packaging mix. Given this demand strength we are pleased to announce that we are accelerating and upscaling our previously outlined growth investment plans in Europe, to capture this growth and to support our customers, by building two new can lines in existing facilities in the attractive markets of the UK and Spain."
- Global beverage can shipments grew by 2% in the quarter versus the prior year quarter. Global shipments growth reflected an increase of 6% in Europe, partly offset by a 1% decline in the Americas, driven by a 1% decline in North America - a strong sequential improvement from Q2 - and a 5% decline in Brazil, due to customer mix and a contract reset.
- Adjusted EBITDA of $213 million for the quarter was ahead of our guidance range of $200-210 million, representing a 2% increase, on both a reported and constant currency basis, versus the prior year quarter.
- In Europe Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter increased by 11%, on both a reported and constant currency basis, to $91 million, mainly driven by higher input cost recovery and strong volume growth, partly offset by the impact of the IFRS 15 contract asset, as well as slightly higher operations and overhead costs.
- In the Americas Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter decreased by 3% to $122 million, resulting from higher operations and overhead costs, as well as lower input cost recovery versus the prior year quarter, partly offset by favorable volume/mix.
- Strong total liquidity position of $736 million at September 30, 2026. Net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio of 5.1x, below the 5.2x in the prior year quarter. On a comparable like for like basis, pro-forma for the Q4 2025 refinancing of the preferred shares, leverage has reduced from 5.6x in the prior year quarter.
- Regular quarterly ordinary dividend of 10c announced. No change to capital allocation priorities.
- 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance raised: Full year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance range raised to between $785-795 million, assuming modest global shipments growth.
- Fourth quarter Adjusted EBITDA expected to be in the range of $153-163 million. This compares with Q4 2025 Adjusted EBITDA of $166 million ($164 million at constant currency) and reflects current foreign exchange rates, some inflationary headwinds and also laps strong prior year shipments growth of 4%.
Financial Performance Review Bridge of 2025 to 2026 Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA | ||||||
Three months ended September 30, 2026 | ||||||
Revenue | Europe | Americas | Group | |||
$'m | $'m | $'m | ||||
Revenue 2025 | 625 | 803 | 1,428 | |||
Organic | 75 | 198 | 273 | |||
FX translation | (7) | - | (7) | |||
Revenue 2026 | 693 | 1,001 | 1,694 | |||
Adjusted EBITDA | Europe | Americas | Group | |||
$'m | $'m | $'m | ||||
Adjusted EBITDA 2025 | 82 | 126 | 208 | |||
Organic | 9 | (4) | 5 | |||
FX translation | - | - | - | |||
Adjusted EBITDA 2026 | 91 | 122 | 213 | |||
2026 Adjusted EBITDA margin % | 13.1 % | 12.2 % | 12.6 % | |||
2025 Adjusted EBITDA margin % | 13.1 % | 15.7 % | 14.6 % | |||
Nine months ended September 30, 2026 | ||||||
Revenue | Europe | Americas | Group | |||
$'m | $'m | $'m | ||||
Revenue 2025 | 1,768 | 2,383 | 4,151 | |||
Organic | 170 | 512 | 682 | |||
FX translation | 78 | - | 78 | |||
Revenue 2026 | 2,016 | 2,895 | 4,911 | |||
Adjusted EBITDA | Europe | Americas | Group | |||
$'m | $'m | $'m | ||||
Adjusted EBITDA 2025 | 208 | 365 | 573 | |||
Organic | 55 | (4) | 51 | |||
FX translation | 8 | - | 8 | |||
Adjusted EBITDA 2026 | 271 | 361 | 632 | |||
2026 Adjusted EBITDA margin % | 13.4 % | 12.5 % | 12.9 % | |||
2025 Adjusted EBITDA margin % | 11.8 % | 15.3 % | 13.8 % | |||
Group Performance
Group
Revenue increased by $266 million, or 19% on both a reported and constant currency basis, to $1,694 million in the three months ended September 30, 2026, compared with $1,428 million in the same period last year, principally reflecting the pass through of higher input costs to customers and favorable volume/mix effects.
Adjusted EBITDA increased by $5 million, or 2% on both a reported and constant currency basis, to $213 million in the three months ended September 30, 2026, compared with $208 million in the same period last year, principally due to higher input cost recovery and favorable volume/mix effects, partly offset by higher operations and overhead costs.
Europe
Revenue increased by $68 million, or 11%, to $693 million in the three months ended September 30, 2026, compared with $625 million in the same period last year. On a constant currency basis revenue increased by 12%, principally due to the pass through of higher input costs to customers and favorable volume/mix effects.
Adjusted EBITDA increased by $9 million, or 11% on both a reported and constant currency basis, to $91 million in the three months ended September 30, 2026, compared with $82 million in the same period last year, principally due to higher input cost recovery, partly offset by unfavorable volume/mix effects (impact of IFRS 15 contract asset) and higher operations and overhead costs.
Americas
Revenue increased by $198?million, or 25% on both a reported and constant currency basis, to $1,001 million in the three months ended September 30, 2026, compared with $803 million in the same period last year, principally reflecting the pass through of higher input costs to customers and favorable volume/mix effects.
Adjusted EBITDA decreased by $4 million, or 3%, to $122 million in the three months ended September 30, 2026, compared with $126 million in the same period last year, principally driven by higher operations and overhead costs and lower input cost recovery, partly offset by favorable volume/mix effects.
Earnings Webcast and Conference Call Details
Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. (NYSE: AMBP) will hold its third quarter 2026 earnings webcast and conference call for investors at 9.00 a.m. EDT (2.00 p.m. BST) on Thursday October 22, 2026. Please use the following webcast link to register for this call:
Webcast registration and access:
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Conference call dial in:
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International: +44 020 7769 6464
Participant pin code: 4670396
An investor earnings presentation to accompany this release is available at https://ir.ardaghmetalpackaging.com/.
About Ardagh Metal Packaging
Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) is a leading global supplier of sustainable and infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners globally. An operating business of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group, AMP is a leading industry player across Europe and the Americas with innovative production capabilities. AMP operates 23 production facilities in nine countries, employing approximately 6,500 people with sales of approximately $5.5 billion in 2025.
For more information, visit https://ir.ardaghmetalpackaging.com/.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Non-IFRS Financial Measures
This release may contain certain financial measures such as Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted operating cash flow, Adjusted free cash flow, net debt and ratios relating thereto that are not calculated in accordance with IFRS® Accounting Standards. Non-IFRS financial measures may be considered in addition to IFRS financial information, but should not be used as substitutes for the corresponding IFRS measures. The non-IFRS financial measures used by Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. may differ from, and not be comparable to, similarly titled measures used by other companies.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Income Statement for the three months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025 | ||||||||||||
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Before | Exceptional | Total | Before | Exceptional | Total | |||||||
$'m | $'m | $'m | $'m | $'m | $'m | |||||||
Revenue | 1,694 | - | 1,694 | 1,428 | - | 1,428 | ||||||
Cost of sales | (1,497) | (1) | (1,498) | (1,233) | (1) | (1,234) | ||||||
Gross profit | 197 | (1) | 196 | 195 | (1) | 194 | ||||||
Sales, general and administration expenses | (69) | (1) | (70) | (71) | (2) | (73) | ||||||
Intangible amortization | (12) | - | (12) | (34) | - | (34) | ||||||
Operating profit | 116 | (2) | 114 | 90 | (3) | 87 | ||||||
Net finance (expense)/income | (61) | 8 | (53) | (56) | 6 | (50) | ||||||
Profit before tax | 55 | 6 | 61 | 34 | 3 | 37 | ||||||
Income tax charge | (17) | - | (17) | (10) | - | (10) | ||||||
Profit for the period | 38 | 6 | 44 | 24 | 3 | 27 | ||||||
Earnings per share: | ||||||||||||
Basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to equity holders | 0.07 | 0.04 | ||||||||||
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Income Statement for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025 | ||||||||||||
Nine months ended September 30, 2026 | Nine months ended September 30, 2025 | |||||||||||
Before | Exceptional | Total | Before | Exceptional | Total | |||||||
$'m | $'m | $'m | $'m | $'m | $'m | |||||||
Revenue | 4,911 | - | 4,911 | 4,151 | - | 4,151 | ||||||
Cost of sales | (4,296) | (3) | (4,299) | (3,606) | (16) | (3,622) | ||||||
Gross profit | 615 | (3) | 612 | 545 | (16) | 529 | ||||||
Sales, general and administration expenses | (236) | (7) | (243) | (213) | (4) | (217) | ||||||
Intangible amortization | (84) | - | (84) | (102) | - | (102) | ||||||
Operating profit | 295 | (10) | 285 | 230 | (20) | 210 | ||||||
Net finance (expense)/income | (180) | 3 | (177) | (171) | 4 | (167) | ||||||
Profit before tax | 115 | (7) | 108 | 59 | (16) | 43 | ||||||
Income tax (charge)/credit | (35) | 1 | (34) | (17) | 1 | (16) | ||||||
Profit for the period | 80 | (6) | 74 | 42 | (15) | 27 | ||||||
Earnings per share: | ||||||||||||
Basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to equity holders | 0.12 | 0.02 | ||||||||||
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position | |||
At September 30, 2026 | At December 31, 2025 | ||
$'m | $'m | ||
Non-current assets | |||
Intangible assets | 1,087 | 1,181 | |
Property, plant and equipment | 2,403 | 2,515 | |
Other non-current assets | 148 | 143 | |
3,638 | 3,839 | ||
Current assets | |||
Inventories | 580 | 509 | |
Trade and other receivables | 676 | 467 | |
Contract assets | 273 | 267 | |
Income tax receivable | 22 | 34 | |
Derivative financial instruments | 30 | 41 | |
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 213 | 522 | |
1,794 | 1,840 | ||
TOTAL ASSETS | 5,432 | 5,679 | |
TOTAL EQUITY | (760) | (675) | |
Non-current liabilities | |||
Borrowings including lease obligations | 4,206 | 4,301 | |
Other non-current liabilities | 316 | 324 | |
4,522 | 4,625 | ||
Current liabilities | |||
Borrowings including lease obligations | 111 | 118 | |
Payables and other current liabilities | 1,559 | 1,611 | |
1,670 | 1,729 | ||
TOTAL LIABILITIES | 6,192 | 6,354 | |
TOTAL EQUITY and LIABILITIES | 5,432 | 5,679 | |
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows | ||||||||
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2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |||||
$'m | $'m | $'m | $'m | |||||
Cash flows from operating activities | ||||||||
Cash generated from operations (2) | 196 | 214 | 273 | 257 | ||||
Net interest paid | (12) | (18) | (122) | (117) | ||||
Settlement of foreign currency derivative financial instruments | - | (8) | (8) | (39) | ||||
Income tax paid | (5) | (7) | (18) | (20) | ||||
Cash flows from operating activities | 179 | 181 | 125 | 81 | ||||
Cash flows used in investing activities | ||||||||
Net capital expenditure | (43) | (50) | (138) | (131) | ||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (43) | (50) | (138) | (131) | ||||
Cash flows used in financing activities | ||||||||
Changes in borrowings | (20) | 28 | 3 | 22 | ||||
Deferred debt issue costs paid | - | (3) | (12) | (6) | ||||
Lease payments | (31) | (31) | (105) | (82) | ||||
Dividends paid | (60) | (66) | (180) | (198) | ||||
Net cash used in financing activities | (111) | (72) | (294) | (264) | ||||
Net increase/(decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 25 | 59 | (307) | (314) | ||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period | 189 | 256 | 522 | 610 | ||||
Foreign exchange (losses)/gains on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | (1) | 2 | (2) | 21 | ||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | 213 | 317 | 213 | 317 | ||||
Financial assets and liabilities At September 30, 2026, the Group's net debt and available liquidity was as follows: | ||||
Drawn amount | Available liquidity | |||
$'m | $'m | |||
Senior Secured Green and Senior Green Notes | 3,996 | - | ||
Global Asset Based Loan facility | - | 427 | ||
Bradesco facility | - | 96 | ||
Lease obligations | 320 | - | ||
Other borrowings | 27 | - | ||
Total borrowings / undrawn facilities | 4,343 | 523 | ||
Deferred debt issue costs | (26) | - | ||
Net borrowings / undrawn facilities | 4,317 | 523 | ||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | (213) | 213 | ||
Derivative financial instruments used to hedge foreign currency and interest rate risk | - | - | ||
Net debt / available liquidity | 4,104 | 736 | ||
Reconciliation of profit for the period to Adjusted profit for the period | |||
Three months ended September 30, | |||
2026 | 2025 | ||
$'m | $'m | ||
Profit for the period as presented in the income statement | 44 | 27 | |
Less: Dividend on preferred shares | - | (6) | |
Profit for the period used in calculating earnings per share | 44 | 21 | |
Exceptional items, net of tax | (6) | (3) | |
Intangible amortization, net of tax | 9 | 27 | |
Adjusted profit for the period | 47 | 45 | |
Weighted average number of ordinary shares | 597.7 | 597.7 | |
Earnings per share | 0.07 | 0.04 | |
Adjusted earnings per share | 0.08 | 0.08 | |
Reconciliation of profit for the period to Adjusted EBITDA | |||||||
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2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||
$'m | $'m | $'m | $'m | ||||
Profit for the period | 44 | 27 | 74 | 27 | |||
Income tax charge | 17 | 10 | 34 | 16 | |||
Net finance expense | 53 | 50 | 177 | 167 | |||
Depreciation and amortization | 97 | 118 | 337 | 343 | |||
Exceptional operating items | 2 | 3 | 10 | 20 | |||
Adjusted EBITDA | 213 | 208 | 632 | 573 | |||
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Adjusted operating cash flow and Adjusted free cash flow | |||||||
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2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||
$'m | $'m | $'m | $'m | ||||
Adjusted EBITDA | 213 | 208 | 632 | 573 | |||
Movement in working capital | (15) | 10 | (347) | (305) | |||
Maintenance capital expenditure | (34) | (31) | (100) | (82) | |||
Lease payments | (31) | (31) | (105) | (82) | |||
Exceptional restructuring costs paid | (1) | - | (2) | (1) | |||
Adjusted operating cash flow | 132 | 156 | 78 | 103 | |||
Net interest paid | (12) | (18) | (122) | (117) | |||
Settlement of foreign currency derivative financial instruments | - | (8) | (8) | (39) | |||
Income tax paid | (5) | (7) | (18) | (20) | |||
Adjusted free cash flow - pre Growth Investment capital expenditure | 115 | 123 | (70) | (73) | |||
Growth investment capital expenditure | (9) | (19) | (38) | (49) | |||
Adjusted free cash flow - post Growth Investment capital expenditure | 106 | 104 | (108) | (122) | |||
Related Footnotes | |||||||||||
(1) For a reconciliation to the most comparable IFRS measures, see Page 9. | |||||||||||
(2) Cash generated from operations for the three months ended September 30, 2026 is derived from the aggregate of Adjusted EBITDA as presented on Page 9, working capital outflows of $15 million (2025: inflows of $10 million) and other exceptional cash outflows of $2 million (2025: outflows of $4 million). Cash generated from operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 is derived from the aggregate of Adjusted EBITDA as presented on Page 9, working capital outflows of $347 million (2025: $305 million) and other exceptional cash outflows of $12 million (2025: $11 million). | |||||||||||
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