Ranpak Holdings Corp Stock Price, News & Analysis

- Adjusted EBITDA decreased 9.9% to $17.3 million - Packaging system placement grew 2.1% to 143,800 machines - Global volumes increased 12.0% - Strong North American performance, particularly in e-commerce - New warrant transaction with Amazon impacted revenue with 0.9% headwind

The company maintains a strong liquidity position with $65.5 million in cash and no borrowings on its $50.0 million Revolving Credit Facility. Revenue growth was driven by increases in void-fill (+33.2%) and wrapping (+24.4%), partially offset by a decrease in cushioning (-19.3%).

Ranpak Holdings Corp. (NYSE: PACK), a leader in sustainable paper-based packaging automation, will showcase new innovations at ProMat 2025 from March 17-20 in Chicago. The company will unveil three groundbreaking products:

1. Print'it!™ - An on-demand printing solution for customizing parcels with branding and messaging
2. PaperWrap - A sustainable paper-based alternative to plastic pallet wrapping
3. Rabot - An AI vision camera system for optimizing pack station efficiency

Additionally, Ranpak's DecisionTower™ with FillPak Trident™ solution is nominated for the 2025 MHI Innovation Awards in the 'Best Innovation in Sustainability' category. The company will also host an educational session on sustainability and packaging automation on March 17.

Ranpak Holdings Corp (NYSE: PACK) reported strong Q4 2024 financial results with net revenue increasing 16% year-over-year to $105.0 million. The company saw a 12% volume growth in paper consumable products, driven by North American e-commerce activity and strategic accounts shifting from plastic to paper packaging.

Key Q4 metrics include: net loss of $8.0 million (improved from $9.3 million loss in prior year), Adjusted EBITDA up 8% to $25.3 million, and packaging system placement up 1% to 142.7 thousand machines. Product performance showed void-fill revenue up 36% to $52.3 million, while cushioning decreased 14% to $30.9 million.

For 2025 outlook, Ranpak forecasts 5-11% net revenue growth and 5-16% AEBITDA growth. The company expects mid to high single-digit volume growth and approximately 50% growth in Automation. The guidance includes a $3-5 million reduction related to Amazon warrant expense.

Ranpak Holdings Corp (NYSE: PACK) has announced the integration of PaperWrap into its sustainable packaging portfolio. This innovative solution replaces traditional plastic stretch film for pallet wrapping, offering a more eco-friendly approach to securing goods for transportation.

PaperWrap will be available in three models: semi-automatic stand-alone units, fully automatic stand-alone machines, and fully automatic line integration systems. The solution utilizes Mondi's Ad/Vantage StretchWrap, a recyclable kraft paper that demonstrates 62% lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to virgin plastic stretch film and 49% lower compared to plastic film with 50% recycled content.

The technology has already been adopted by several European customers, including IKEA. One reel of Ad/Vantage StretchWrap can wrap up to 750 pallets, offering an efficient alternative to plastic stretch film without compromising performance.

Ranpak Holdings Corp. (NYSE: PACK) has scheduled its fourth quarter 2024 financial results release for Thursday, March 6, 2025 at approximately 7:30 a.m. ET. The company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the results at 8:30 a.m. ET on the same day.

Investors can access the live webcast through the provided Q4 Inc. link, or join via telephone by dialing (800) 715-9871 with Conference ID 5813434. A replay of the webcast will be available from 11:30 a.m. ET on March 6 until 11:59 p.m. ET on March 13, 2025, accessible by dialing (800) 770-2030 with passcode 5813434.

Ranpak Holdings Corp. (NYSE: PACK) has unveiled its new Print'it!™ in-line printing solution, designed to enhance automated packaging operations. The system can print full-color customized designs on up to 15 boxes per minute of varying heights, integrating seamlessly with existing automated height reduction technology.

The solution enables personalization for multiple brands and eliminates the need for pre-printed boxes, while working in conjunction with Cut'it! EVO™ height-reduction and box sealing systems. This innovation is particularly valuable for third-party logistics providers (3PLs) and e-commerce businesses, supporting seasonal designs, birthday messages, and -time offers.

The Print'it! solution will be demonstrated at ProMat 2025 and LogiMAT 2025 trade shows, showcasing its capabilities alongside other Ranpak Automation solutions.

Ranpak Holdings Corp. (NYSE: PACK) has announced an exclusive multi-year partnership with Rabot to expand its AI-driven packaging solutions. Rabot's Vision AI platform provides real-time visibility and insights through video recordings and AI models during packing operations.

The technology can improve quality assurance by up to 60% and increase labor efficiency by up to 25% through its subscription-based software platform. The partnership will begin with an accelerated rollout in North America before expanding globally.

This collaboration complements Ranpak's existing AI-powered solutions, including DecisionTower™ quality assurance machine, DecisionTower™ with FillPak Trident™, and their partnership with Pickle Robot. The technology aims to improve pack efficiency, enhance workforce productivity, and provide real-time data insights for optimizing packing operations.

Ranpak Holdings Corp (NYSE: PACK) has introduced three new automated packaging solutions that combine automation technology with sustainable paper-based packaging. The new products include:

1. PadPak® Multi-Station™: Available in Europe, it feeds paper cushioning to up to 10 pack stations from a single central converter, improving efficiency and ergonomics.

2. DecisionTower™ with FillPak Trident™: Uses computer vision to measure and dispense precise amounts of void fill, reducing paper usage by up to 35%.

3. Pad'it!™: Automatically places waved paper cushioning pads at the top, bottom, or both positions in boxes, processing up to 15 boxes per minute.

These solutions aim to enhance productivity, quality, and sustainability while improving labor efficiency and ergonomics in packing operations. All systems use 100% recyclable, biodegradable, and renewable paper materials.