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$SLGN

Silgan Holdings Inc

XNYSIndustrialsMetal Cans

$42.17-1.15%$0.4900Prev $42.66LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Why is SLGN down today? It is at $42.17 (-1.15%), and our scanner flagged it 34 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment SLGN spikes, and full due diligence on SLGN — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.

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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$42.17
Change today
-1.15%
Previous close
$42.66
52-week range
$35.68 – $49.55
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$4.51B
Dividend yield
1.97% ($0.84)
Ex-dividend
Sep 1
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
105.7M
SEC · as of 2026-04-30 · 98d
Insider ownership
1.1%
DEF 14A · 2026-04-16
Institutional own.
98.28%
Total held
99.4%
Tradeable float
650K
1% of shares · after 1% insiders + 98% institutions
Short interest
9.0M
▲ +0% vs prior · as of 2026-07-15
Days to cover
9.7d
Avg daily volume
1.1M
Classification
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Metal Cans
Exchange
XNYS
Relative volumevs this time of day
5m
0.3x
15m
0.3x
1h
0.3x
1D
0.1x

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Why is $SLGN down today?

SEC filing

Here is the latest on SLGN from our scanner (live price and day move above). Fresh from the SEC: SILGAN HOLDINGS INC filed a Quarterly report (10-Q). A material company disclosure like this is often the real catalyst behind a move of this size.

Likely catalystQuarterly report (10-Q), from the latest SEC filing. Read it →
Why is $SLGN moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profile⚡ Ultra-low float · 650K shShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201
Wall Street consensusStrong Buy8 analysts
Avg target $53.50(+27% upside)
Range $47 – $59
6 buy2 hold0 sell

Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.

Insiders

Insiders buying8 buys, 0 sells last 3 months (23/9 over 12 months)
Show 12 recent transactions
InsiderActionShares% of positionOwns afterValueDate
Abramson Leigh J
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+3Kadded 14%26Kn/aMay 27, 26
Allott Anthony J
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+3Kadded 0.9%373Kn/aMay 27, 26
Donovan William T
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+3Kadded 11%32Kn/aMay 27, 26
Lewis Robert B
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+3Kadded 2.9%114Kn/aMay 27, 26
Lich Brad A
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+3Kadded 17%23Kn/aMay 27, 26
Miller Shannon
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+3Kadded 100%6Kn/aMay 27, 26
Cleland Nielsen Fiona
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+3Kadded 65%8Kn/aMay 27, 26
Ramdev Niharika
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+3Kadded 35%13Kn/aMay 27, 26
Chevrier Philippe
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-10Ksold 11%80K$463K
at $47.57
Mar 1, 26
Chevrier Philippe
Officer
Acquired (grant/award)+12K
0.01% of company
added 15%92Kn/aMar 1, 26
Greenlee Adam J
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-57K
0.05% of company
sold 13%376K$2.7M
at $47.57
Mar 1, 26
Greenlee Adam J
Officer
Acquired (grant/award)+65K
0.06% of company
added 17%441Kn/aMar 1, 26

Recent Form-4 filings via Nasdaq. Open-market buys are the signal worth watching. Grants and automatic (10b5-1) sells are routine. “% of position” is the share of that insider’s own holding the trade moved. Not investment advice.

$SLGN Sentiment

Bullish
Bearish61Bullish
📰 News: 3 bull · 1 bearToday: -1.1%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$SLGN Activity

News, unusual-volume alerts, AI-trader trades and community chatter — the whole story, newest first.

News· SEC EDGAR· 7h ago
SILGAN HOLDINGS INC filed a Quarterly report (10-Q)
News· SEC EDGAR· 1d ago
SILGAN HOLDINGS INC filed an 8-K: Other Material Event
Alert· 2d ago +0.5% vs EMA
SLGN 50EMA (5m) Trending · 76 bars · L3 · +0.53% above EMA · slope +0.63%
at $41.36
Alert· 2d ago +0.7% vs EMA
SLGN 200EMA (1m) Trending · 261 bars · L5 · +0.72% above EMA · slope +0.18%
at $41.36
Alert· 2d ago +0.7% vs EMA
SLGN 200EMA (1m) Trending · 261 bars · L5 · +0.72% above EMA · slope +0.18%
at $41.36
Alert· 2d ago 2.1× RVOL
SLGN hit 2.087x RVOL at 3:02 PM ET
at $41.38
Alert· 3d ago +0.8% vs EMA
$SLGN near 200 EMA: +0.81% from 200 EMA at 12:20 PM ET
at $40.90
Alert· 3d ago 18.8× RVOL
SLGN hit 18.789x RVOL at 12:20 PM ET
at $40.90
Alert· 5d ago +0.3% vs EMA
$SLGN near 200 EMA: +0.31% from 200 EMA at 1:07 PM ET
at $40.59
Alert· 5d ago 16.1× RVOL
SLGN hit 16.052x RVOL at 1:07 PM ET
at $40.59
Alert· 6d ago -0.2% vs EMA
$SLGN near 200 EMA: -0.21% from 200 EMA at 12:17 PM ET
at $40.38
Alert· 6d ago 8.5× RVOL
SLGN hit 8.508x RVOL at 12:17 PM ET
at $40.38
Alert· 6d ago 10.0× RVOL
SLGN hit 9.999x RVOL at 11:03 AM ET
at $40.01
Alert· 6d ago 3.7× RVOL
SLGN hit 3.703x RVOL at 3:32 PM ET
at $40.88
Alert· 6d ago 3.0× RVOL
SLGN hit 3.007x RVOL at 3:04 PM ET
at $40.95
Alert· 6d ago 3.3× RVOL
SLGN hit 3.280x RVOL at 2:22 PM ET
at $41.00
Alert· 6d ago -0.6% vs EMA
$SLGN near 200 EMA: -0.62% from 200 EMA at 1:31 PM ET
at $41.09
Alert· 6d ago 4.4× RVOL
SLGN hit 4.402x RVOL at 1:31 PM ET
at $41.09
Alert· 6d ago -0.8% vs EMA
$SLGN near 200 EMA: -0.85% from 200 EMA at 12:31 PM ET
at $41.15
Alert· 6d ago +1.01%
$SLGN moved +1.01% in 1 min (Level 1) at 12:31 PM ET
at $41.15
Alert· 6d ago 2.5× RVOL
SLGN hit 2.523x RVOL at 12:31 PM ET
at $41.15
Alert· 7d ago -1.9% vs EMA
$SLGN near 200 EMA: -1.94% from 200 EMA at 11:42 AM ET
at $40.95
Alert· 7d ago 4.7× RVOL
SLGN hit 4.657x RVOL at 11:42 AM ET
at $40.95
Alert· 7d ago 5.9× RVOL
SLGN hit 5.864x RVOL at 11:10 AM ET
at $40.75
News· SEC EDGAR· 7d ago
SILGAN HOLDINGS INC filed an 8-K: Results of Operations
Alert· 7d ago 2.3× RVOL
SLGN hit 2.275x RVOL at 3:54 PM ET
at $42.45
Alert· 7d ago -0.7% vs EMA
$SLGN near 200 EMA: -0.73% from 200 EMA at 2:42 PM ET
at $42.34
Alert· 7d ago 2.8× RVOL
SLGN hit 2.804x RVOL at 2:42 PM ET
at $42.34
News· SEC EDGAR· 68d ago
SILGAN HOLDINGS INC filed an 8-K: Executive / Board Change, Shareholder Vote
News· The Motley Fool· 183d ago Bullish
Bernzott Capital Buys Another $3 Million of Silgan Stock Amid 20% Dip
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 223d ago Bullish
Trends in Caps and Closures Market 2025-35
News· The Motley Fool· 280d ago Bearish
Why Silgan Holdings Stock Dove by Nearly 14% on Wednesday
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 491d ago Bullish
Caps and Closures Market Insights 2025-2030: Growing Adoption of Smart Packaging, Increased Demand for Temper-Evident and Child-Resistant Closures, Surge in Demand for Packaged Food & Beverages

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SLGN stock FAQ

Why is $SLGN down today?

Here is the latest on SLGN from our scanner (live price and day move above). Fresh from the SEC: SILGAN HOLDINGS INC filed a Quarterly report (10-Q). A material company disclosure like this is often the real catalyst behind a move of this size.

What is the SLGN stock price today?

SLGN last traded at $42.17, down 1.15% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

Does SLGN pay a dividend?

Yes. SLGN currently has a dividend yield of about 1.97% ($0.84 per share per year), with the next ex-dividend date on Sep 1. Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.

Where can I see live SLGN alerts?

The SLGN Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged SLGN 34 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is SLGN on?

SLGN (Silgan Holdings Inc) trades on XNYS, with a market cap of about $4.51B in the METAL CANS sector.

Is SLGN good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge SLGN for yourself. This is not investment advice.

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