Amcor: A Dividend Aristocrat To Trade Amid Rising Volatility

When markets are up, we often feel like geniuses. But when they turn volatile, investors often ask a different question: “What keeps paying me no matter what?” Amcor Plc could be a name to consider, writes Rick Orford, author at Barchart.

Having a stable income suddenly feels more valuable and can make the sting of volatility hurt a little less. I’m talking about the kind of income that shows up quarter after quarter, even when headlines turn negative and stock prices swing.

That is where companies on the Dividend Aristocrats list stands out. These are S&P 500 Index (SPX) companies that have increased their dividends for at least 25 consecutive years. They have managed not only to pay, but also to increase shareholder payouts.

I screened my Dividend Aristocrats list for annual dividend yield, cash flow growth, EPS growth, analyst ratings, and other criteria using Barchart’s Stock Screener. Amcor Plc was one name that turned up.

It’s a global packaging company that makes flexible and rigid packaging for various industries, including food, healthcare, and consumer products. Its wide product portfolio helps protect products, extend shelf life, and improve sustainability across markets worldwide.

In its recent quarterly financials, Amcor reported that sales rose 68% year-over-year to $5.4 billion. Net income was up 9% to $177 million. But that’s not the whole story. Its operating cash flow grew 5.2% in 2025, and full-year EPS increased 7.5%, which suggests slow, but steady, growth.

Amcor has paid increasing dividends for 27 consecutive years. Today, it pays a forward annual dividend of $2.60, translating to a yield of just over 5%. Meanwhile, 16 analysts have rated the stock a “Moderate Buy.” It has around 20% upside if it achieves its high target of $60.

My recommended action would be to consider purchasing shares of Amcor Plc.

About the Author

Rick Orford is a Wall Street Journal best-selling author with over 20 years of experience trading stocks and options. His work is covered by the most authoritative publications, including Good Morning America, the Washington Post, Yahoo Finance, MSN, Business Insider, NBC, FOX, CBS, and ABC News. 

In 2018, Mr. Orford wrote The Financially Independent Millennial to inspire his readers with his story about becoming financially independent at age 35 despite not learning about money when he was younger. His books are easy to read and often refer to key points that “he would tell his younger self.”