Packaging Corp of America (PKG)

Currency in USD
245.84
-2.79(-1.12%)
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245.840.00(0.00%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
243.26248.00
52 wk Range
191.13258.81
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
248.63
Open
248
Day's Range
243.26-248
52 wk Range
191.13-258.81
Volume
472.61K
Average Volume (3m)
691.7K
1-Year Change
28.4363%
Book Value / Share
51.81
Fair Value
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Fair Price
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Price Target
256.70
Upside
+4.42%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Trading at a high earnings multiple
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Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

7 Buy
3 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
11 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 256.70
(+4.42% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
JPMorgan
Buy312.00+26.91%271.00MaintainJul 28, 2026
UBS
Buy271.00+10.23%272.00MaintainJul 24, 2026
JPMorgan
Buy271.00+10.23%269.00MaintainJul 24, 2026
Deutsche Bank
Buy270.00+9.83%256.00MaintainJul 24, 2026
Truist Securities
Buy270.00+9.83%258.00MaintainJul 15, 2026

Packaging Corp of America Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Q2 adjusted EPS of $2.35 beat estimates by $0.04; revenue rose 13.6% to $2.49B, matching forecasts amid strong demand but margin pressure from costs.
  • Legacy corrugated shipments hit quarterly record with 4.1% volume growth; Greif acquisition contributed $0.14/share, exceeding management expectations.
  • Q3 guidance set at $2.91 adjusted EPS; two price increases expected to flow through H2, with 70-75% realized in Q3 and remainder in Q4.
  • CEO emphasized pricing discipline amid 'tight' market conditions; company integrating Greif fully with synergies on track for $30M annual target.
  • Rising freight, recycled fiber costs and utility outages pressured margins; full-year capex guidance maintained at $840-870M with 26% effective tax rate.
Last Updated: 23/07/2026, 15:04
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Earnings

Latest Release
Jul 22, 2026
EPS / Forecast
2.35 / 2.31
Revenue / Forecast
2.49B / 2.49B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 7.70%
Dividend Yield
2.41%
Industry Median 3.11%
Annualised payout
6.00
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
-7.98%
Growth Streak

PKG Income Statement

Compare PKG to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
PKG
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
31.7x21.1x3.6x
PEG Ratio
−1.36−0.230.00
Price/Book
4.7x1.7x1.6x
Price / LTM Sales
2.3x1.1x1.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
8.8%23.4%43.5%
Fair Value Upside
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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 linerboard 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
16800

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
48.36M54.62%11.89B
Other Institutional Investors
40.30M45.38%9.91B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
88.66M100.00%21.8B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.8.70%7,706,5741,894,584
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.7.79%6,901,2861,696,612

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FAQ

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

The Packaging America stock price today is 245.84 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Packaging America Trade On?

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

What Is the Stock Symbol for Packaging America?

The stock symbol for Packaging America is "PKG."

What Is the Packaging America Market Cap?

As of today, Packaging America market cap is 21.77B USD.

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

The Packaging America EPS (TTM) is 7.70.

When Is the Next Packaging America Earnings Date?

Packaging America will release its next earnings report on Oct 26, 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 Strong 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 16800 employees.

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

As of Aug 02, 2026, Packaging America (PKG) is trading at a price of 245.84 USD, with a previous close of 248.63 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 243.26 USD to 248.00 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 191.13 USD to 258.81 USD.

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

The average 12-month price target for Packaging America is 256.70 USD, with a high estimate of 312 USD and a low estimate of 167 USD. 7 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +4.42% Upside potential.

What Is the PKG Premarket Price?

PKG's last pre-market stock price is 249.28 USD. The pre-market share volume is 1,380.00, and the stock has decreased by 0.65, or 0.26%.
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