Packaging Corp of America (PKG)

Currency in USD
217.61
-6.01(-2.69%)
Closed·
217.610.00(0.00%)
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Unusual trading volume
Trading near 52-week High
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Fair Value
Day's Range
215.47231.12
52 wk Range
172.72231.12
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
217.61
Open
220.01
Day's Range
215.47-231.12
52 wk Range
172.72-231.12
Volume
2.4M
Average Volume (3m)
858.97K
1-Year Change
1.1575%
Book Value / Share
53.21
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Price Target
230.20
Upside
+5.79%
Members' Sentiments
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ProTips
Stock generally trades with low price volatility
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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Packaging Corp of America Company Profile

Packaging Corporation of America manufactures and sells containerboard and uncoated freesheet (UFS) paper products in North America. The company operates through Packaging and Paper segments. The Packaging segment offers various containerboard and corrugated packaging products, such as conventional shipping containers used to protect and transport manufactured goods; multi-color boxes and displays that help to merchandise the packaged product in retail locations; and honeycomb protective packaging products, as well as packaging for meat, fresh fruit and vegetables, processed food, beverages, and other industrial and consumer products. This segment sells its corrugated products through a direct sales and marketing organization. The Paper segment manufactures and sells commodity and specialty papers, as well as communication papers, including cut-size office papers, and printing and converting papers; and white papers. This segment sells papers through its sales and marketing organization. Packaging Corporation of America was founded in 1867 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois.

Employees
15400

Packaging Corp of America Earnings Call Summary for Q4/2025

  • Packaging Corp. missed Q4 2025 forecasts with EPS of $2.32 (vs $2.45 expected) and revenue of $2.36B (vs $2.44B expected), causing a 0.66% stock decline in premarket trading.
  • Net income reached $102M ($1.13 per share), with adjusted earnings of $209M ($2.32 per share), showing improvement from Q4 2024 despite market challenges.
  • Revenue increased to $2.4B from $2.1B year-over-year, with EBITDA rising to $486M from $439M in Q4 2024, demonstrating operational resilience.
  • Management projects Q1 2026 earnings of $2.20 per share (excluding special items) and expects the recent Greif acquisition to be slightly accretive.
  • Capital expenditures for 2026 are targeted between $840-870M with potential reductions in future years, as executives emphasize running mills at full capacity.
Last Updated: 2026-01-28, 10:28 a/m
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Metrics to compare
PKG
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
25.1x14.8x1.7x
PEG Ratio
−6.44−0.590.00
Price/Book
4.1x1.8x1.6x
Price / LTM Sales
2.2x1.1x1.4x
Upside (Analyst Target)
7.5%18.9%13.8%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

6 Buy
4 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
11 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 230.20
(+5.79% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
JPMorgan
Buy249.00+14.42%245.00MaintainJan 21, 2026
UBS
Hold235.00+7.99%230.00MaintainJan 12, 2026
Truist Securities
Buy273.00+25.45%263.00MaintainJan 06, 2026
Wells Fargo
Buy233.00+7.07%-UpgradeJan 06, 2026
Citi
Hold226.00+3.86%229.00MaintainJan 06, 2026

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 8.61%
Dividend Yield
2.30%
Industry Median 2.95%
Annualized payout
5.00
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+8.21%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Jan 27, 2026
EPS / Forecast
2.32 / 2.45
Revenue / Forecast
2.36B / 2.44B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

PKG Income Statement

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FAQ

What Is the Packaging America (PKG) Stock Price Today?

The Packaging America stock price today is 217.61

What Stock Exchange Does Packaging America Trade On?

Packaging America is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange stock exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Packaging America?

The stock symbol for Packaging America is "PKG."

Does Packaging America Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Packaging America dividend yield is 2.3%.

What Is the Packaging America Market Cap?

As of today, Packaging America market cap is 19.45B.

What Is Packaging America's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Packaging America EPS (TTM) is 8.61.

When Is the Next Packaging America Earnings Date?

Packaging America will release its next earnings report on Apr 27, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is PKG a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Buy.

How Many Times Has Packaging America Stock Split?

Packaging America has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Packaging America Have?

Packaging America has 15400 employees.

What is the current trading status of Packaging America (PKG)?

As of Jan 29, 2026, Packaging America (PKG) is trading at a price of 217.61, with a previous close of 217.61. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 215.47 to 231.12, while its 52-week range spans from 172.72 to 231.12.

What Is Packaging America (PKG) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Packaging America is USD230.20, with a high estimate of USD270 and a low estimate of USD155. 6 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +5.79% Upside potential.
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