Mondi reports strong packaging demand

6th May 2021 07:43

(Sharecast News) - Mondi said demand was strong for its packaging as online shopping surged and customers looked for more eco-friendly products in the first quarter.

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Buy DS Smith and Smurfit Kappa, Berenberg says

17th Mar 2021 09:16

(Sharecast News) - Berenberg upgraded DS Smith to 'buy' and initiated coverage of Smurfit Kappa with the same rating in an upbeat note on prospects for the paper and packaging sector.

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Thursday broker round-up

4th Mar 2021 13:25

(Sharecast News) - Weir: Deutsche Bank downgrades to hold with a target price of 2,000p.

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Friday broker round-up

26th Feb 2021 13:47

(Sharecast News) - Reckitt Benckiser: Credit Suisse reiterates outperform with a target price of 7,800p.

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DS Smith shares soar as Mondi reportedly mulls bid

25th Feb 2021 09:43

(Sharecast News) - Shares in UK paper and packaging firm DS Smith spiked on Thursday on reports rival group Mondi is considering a bid in what would be one of the largest British deals this year.

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BofA says 'buy' Mondi, cuts Smurfit and DS Smith

8th Feb 2021 10:51

(Sharecast News) - Bank of America upgraded Mondi to 'buy' and cut Smurfit Kappa and DS Smith to 'hold' to take account of rising costs.

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Jefferies says 'buy' DS Smith and Smurfit Kappa

7th Jan 2021 10:03

(Sharecast News) - Jefferies upgraded its ratings for DS Smith and Smurfit Kappa shares to 'buy' as the broker predicted positive trading for packaging companies helped by ecommerce and environmental pressures.

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Mondi buys Turkish packaging firm Olmuksan for €66m

5th Jan 2021 08:06

(Sharecast News) - Paper and packaging firm Mondi said it was buying 90.38% of the outstanding shares in Turkish peer Olmuksan International Paper for €66m (£60m).

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Earnings slip at Mondi despite lower costs

15th Oct 2020 07:25

(Sharecast News) - Mondi said its underlying EBITDA for the third quarter was 20% lower year-on-year at €306m (£276.55m), despite lower costs.

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Sector movers: Forestry and Paper stocks bid higher after upbeat industry forecasts

23rd Sep 2020 12:25

(Sharecast News) - Cyclicals were at the fore on Wednesday, with Forestry and Paper stocks topping the leaderboard on the back of upbeat medium-term projections from two trade groups.

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Mondi restarts dividends after 'robust' trading

6th Aug 2020 07:47

(Sharecast News) - Mondi restarted paying dividends as the paper and packaging company reported a 26% decline in first-half profit after the Covid-19 crisis reduced demand for its products.

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Ferguson CFO Powell stepping down to join Mondi

26th May 2020 07:45

(Sharecast News) - Plumbing and heating parts distributor Ferguson said on Tuesday that chief financial officer Mike Powell has resigned to take up the same role at paper and packaging company Mondi.

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Tuesday broker round-up

14th Apr 2020 13:25

(Sharecast News) - Smith & Nephew: Citigroup downgrades to neutral with a target price of 1,700p.

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Mondi pulls dividend, cuts capex spend

9th Apr 2020 07:32

(Sharecast News) - Paper and packaging maker Mondi pulled its dividend and cut capital expenditure by up to €200m as plant closures forced by the coronavirus crisis hit production.

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Mondi FY revenues dip as average selling prices, volumes decline

27th Feb 2020 07:26

(Sharecast News) - Packaging and paper manufacturer Mondi reported a decline in full-year revenue on Thursday amid "challenging" trading conditions.

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