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    Matt Roberts

    Managing Director and Equity Research Analyst at Raymond James Financial

    Matt Roberts is a Managing Director and Equity Research Analyst at Raymond James Financial, specializing in the packaging and containers sector. He covers a range of companies including Silgan Holdings, Sealed Air, Sonoco Products, and Avery Dennison, and has issued research notes and recommendations on these stocks. Roberts has maintained a consistent track record with research and buy recommendations on leading packaging firms, and his performance metrics such as 12-month ROI and analyst ranking are tracked by platforms like MarketBeat and TipRanks. With a robust career at Raymond James, Roberts brings expertise and insight supported by relevant securities credentials and industry recognition.

    Matt Roberts's questions to GREIF (GEF) leadership

    Matt Roberts's questions to GREIF (GEF) leadership • Q3 2025

    Question

    Matt Roberts of Raymond James Financial asked about the upper leverage range Greif would consider for a potential deal and the appetite for a transformative acquisition. He also requested color on the remaining Fiber business post-divestiture and the cause of margin variance in the Integrated Solutions segment.

    Answer

    EVP & CFO Larry Hilsheimer stated that while the company targets 2-2.5x leverage, it would exceed that for the right strategic deal, given its ability to deleverage quickly. He noted no transformative deals are currently on the market. Both Hilsheimer and President, CEO & Director Ole Rosgaard emphasized Greif's strong market leadership in the remaining Fiber businesses. Hilsheimer attributed the Integrated Solutions margin pressure to higher OCC costs impacting the recycled fiber business.

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    Matt Roberts's questions to SILGAN HOLDINGS (SLGN) leadership

    Matt Roberts's questions to SILGAN HOLDINGS (SLGN) leadership • Q2 2025

    Question

    Matt Roberts inquired about the financial and operational impact of a customer bankruptcy on the Metal Containers segment, including the potential revenue loss and long-term outlook for 2026. He also sought clarification on the revised EBIT guidance for the Dispensing and Specialty Closures segment and the performance of legacy dispensing volumes versus the newly acquired Vayner business.

    Answer

    President & CEO Adam Greenlee explained that the company mitigated financial risk from the bankruptcy filing but expects a $10M EBIT impact in 2025 due to the customer shifting volume to co-packers Silgan doesn't supply. He noted Silgan's competitively advantaged on-site facilities and readiness to right-size capacity if needed. SVP & CFO Kim Ulmer clarified the DSC EBIT guidance revision was solely due to a $10M headwind from hot-fill beverage closures, not other performance issues. Greenlee added that legacy dispensing growth remains strong, and the Vayner integration is uncovering new commercial synergies, particularly in the high-end fragrance and beauty markets.

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    Matt Roberts's questions to Avery Dennison (AVY) leadership

    Matt Roberts's questions to Avery Dennison (AVY) leadership • Q2 2025

    Question

    Matt Roberts of Raymond James Financial asked about the strategy for free cash flow and share repurchases for the remainder of 2025, noting the stock's valuation. He also questioned at what point the company might pivot to M&A to drive growth if Intelligent Label rollouts continue to be slower than expected.

    Answer

    SVP & CFO Greg Lovins affirmed the continuation of their disciplined capital allocation strategy, including share buybacks, and stated the balance sheet has ample capacity for organic investments, dividends, and M&A. He noted they are actively pursuing M&A across all high-value categories. President & CEO Deon Stander added that the current leverage ratio of 2.3x provides flexibility and that the M&A pipeline remains robust.

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    Matt Roberts's questions to Avery Dennison (AVY) leadership • Q2 2025

    Question

    Matt Roberts of Raymond James Financial questioned the capital allocation strategy, focusing on the high level of share repurchases, the 2025 free cash flow outlook, and at what point the company might pivot to M&A for growth if Intelligent Labels (IL) rollouts remain slow.

    Answer

    SVP & CFO Greg Lovins reiterated the company's disciplined capital allocation strategy, confirming that share buybacks continued in Q2. He emphasized the balance sheet provides capacity for organic investment, dividends, buybacks, and M&A. President & CEO Deon Stander added that with a leverage ratio of 2.3, the company has the flexibility to pursue strategic M&A opportunities from its robust pipeline when they align with strategy and market conditions are favorable.

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    Matt Roberts's questions to Avery Dennison (AVY) leadership • Q2 2025

    Question

    Matt Roberts from Raymond James Financial inquired about the company's strategy for free cash flow and share repurchases, given the near-record buyback levels. He also asked at what point the company might pivot to inorganic growth if Intelligent Labels (IL) growth continues to be slower than expected.

    Answer

    SVP & CFO Greg Lovins affirmed the continuation of their disciplined capital allocation strategy, including share buybacks, while the stock price remains attractive. He emphasized that the strong balance sheet provides capacity for organic investments, dividends, buybacks, and M&A. President & CEO Deon Stander added that with a leverage ratio of 2.3x and a robust M&A pipeline, the company has the flexibility to act on strategic opportunities.

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    Matt Roberts's questions to BERY leadership

    Matt Roberts's questions to BERY leadership • Q2 2024

    Question

    Asked for clarification on the April volume trends, checking for potential distortions and seeking confirmation on Q3 consensus expectations. Also inquired about the cash proceeds from recent divestitures and the nature of future portfolio optimization transactions.

    Answer

    Industrial categories that had a bigger headwind from destocking last year will provide a nice tailwind in H2. The expected $80 million H2 improvement over H1 will be spread slightly more to Q4, which is in line with the analyst's numbers. The proceeds from the two divestitures in the quarter were very similar to the purchase price for F&S Tool. Future opportunities are expected to be cash transactions.

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