7 top plastic stocks to buy in 2024

The best plastic stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals — while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look to stocks with steadier gains over time.

Top 7 stocks of Oct 2024

The top plastics stocks included on this page all trade on the S&P 500, have an analyst recommendation of "Buy" or better and are sorted by year-to-date performance.

1. Dow (DOW)
2. LyondellBasell Industries (LYB)
3. Berry Global Group (BERY)
4. Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK)
5. AptarGroup (ATR)
6. Silgan (SLGN)
7. Myers Industries (MYE)

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How to invest in plastic stocks

1. Choose an online stock trading platform. Choose from our Top Picks above, use our comparison table below or jump straight to the best stock trading apps of 2024.
2. Sign up for an account. Provide your personal information and sign up.
3. Set up a funding method to pay for the transaction. Deposit funds into your account by linking your banking information.
4. Choose the stocks you want to buy. Search for the stock by name or ticker symbol like DOW or LYB.
5. Place your order. Buy the stock. It's that simple.

Take a deeper dive into plastic stocks

If you're interested in investing in the plastics industry, take a closer look at what companies in this industry do and how the stocks have historically performed. Keep in mind that positive past performance doesn't guarantee that a stock will continue to rise in the future.

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1. Dow (DOW)

Dow Inc. , through its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of various materials science solutions for packaging, infrastructure, mobility, and consumer applications in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, India, the Asia Pacific, and Latin America. The company operates through Packaging & Specialty Plastics, Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure, and Performance Materials & Coatings segments.

Dow stock opened the day at $49.84 after a previous close of $49.70. The latest price was $50.11 (25-minute delay). Dow is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD43 billion and employs 35,900 staff.

• Market capitalization: $36,090,417,152
• P/E ratio: 31.6708
• PEG ratio: 0.5195

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2. LyondellBasell Industries (LYB)

LyondellBasell Industries N. V. operates as a chemical company in the United States, Germany, Mexico, Italy, Poland, France, Japan, China, the Netherlands, and internationally. The company operates in six segments: Olefins and Polyolefins"Americas; Olefins and Polyolefins"Europe, Asia, International; Intermediates and Derivatives; Advanced Polymer Solutions; Refining; and Technology.

LyondellBasell Industries stock opened the day at $87.34 after a previous close of $87.50. The latest price was $87.72 (25-minute delay). LyondellBasell Industries is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$41 billion and employs 20,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $28,767,123,456
• P/E ratio: 12.4459
• PEG ratio: 0.7584

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3. Berry Global Group (BERY)

Berry Global Group, Inc. manufactures and supplies non-woven, flexible, and rigid products in consumer and industrial end markets in the United States, Canada, Europe, and internationally. The company operates through Consumer Packaging International; Consumer Packaging North America; Engineered Materials; and Health, Hygiene & Specialties segments.

Berry Global Group stock opened the day at $68.05 after a previous close of $67.97. The latest price was $69.80 (25-minute delay). Berry Global Group is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$12.2 billion and employs 40,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $7,848,953,856
• P/E ratio: 14.9216
• PEG ratio: 1.19

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4. Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK)

Westlake Corporation engages in the manufacture and marketing of performance and essential materials, and housing and infrastructure products in the United States, Canada, Germany, China, Mexico, Brazil, France, Italy, Taiwan, and internationally. The company operates through two segments: Performance and Essential Materials and Housing and Infrastructure Products. The Performance and Essential Materials segment offers ethylene, polyethylene, styrene, chlorinated derivative products, ethylene dichloride, vinyl chloride monomer, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), epoxy specialty resins, and base epoxy resins and intermediaries, as well as chlor-alkali, such as chlorine and caustic soda.

Westlake Chemical Corporation stock opened the day at $132.99 after a previous close of $132.73. The latest price was $133.86 (25-minute delay). Westlake Chemical Corporation is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$12.1 billion and employs 15,520 staff.

• Market capitalization: $17,332,105,216
• P/E ratio: 64.4928
• PEG ratio: 1.59

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5. AptarGroup (ATR)

AptarGroup, Inc. designs and manufactures a range of drug delivery, consumer product dispensing, and active material science solutions and services for the pharmaceutical, beauty, personal care, home care, and food and beverage markets. The company operates through Aptar Pharma, Aptar Beauty, and Aptar Closures segments.

AptarGroup stock opened the day at $169.90 after a previous close of $168.91. The latest price was $169.10 (25-minute delay). AptarGroup is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$3.6 billion and employs 13,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $11,130,020,864
• P/E ratio: 35.3609
• PEG ratio: 2.7763

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6. Silgan (SLGN)

Silgan Holdings Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells rigid packaging solutions for consumer goods products in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: Dispensing and Specialty Closures, Metal Containers, and Custom Containers.

Silgan stock opened the day at $51.18 after a previous close of $50.90. The latest price was $51.16 (25-minute delay). Silgan is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$5.8 billion and employs 14,520 staff.

• Market capitalization: $5,440,390,144
• P/E ratio: 17.8772
• PEG ratio: 1.1327

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7. Myers Industries (MYE)

Myers Industries, Inc. engages in distribution of tire service supplies in Ohio. It operates through two segments, The Material Handling and Distribution.

Myers Industries stock opened the day at $12.37 after a previous close of $12.23. The latest price was $12.53 (25-minute delay). Myers Industries is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$816.2 million and employs 2,500 staff.

• Market capitalization: $463,416,384
• P/E ratio: 11.8571
• PEG ratio: 14.87

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Bottom line

While it’s possible to turn a profit investing in plastic stocks, keep in mind that — like any investment — plastic stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions — both in the market and in the plastics industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest. And if you’re new to investing, or if it’s been awhile since you’ve taken a critical look at your investing accounts, compare brokers to make sure you’re getting the best features in your trading account.

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