Packaging Corp of America (PKG)

Currency in USD
254.53
+6.09(+2.45%)
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255.95+1.42(+0.56%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
249.64255.23
52 wk Range
191.50259.98
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
248.44
Open
249.64
Day's Range
249.64-255.23
52 wk Range
191.5-259.98
Volume
393.42K
Average Volume (3m)
589.24K
1-Year Change
29.433%
Book Value / Share
52.64
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Fair Price
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Price Target
269.22
Upside
+5.77%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
5 analysts have revised their earnings upwards for the upcoming period
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Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

7 Buy
2 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
10 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 269.22
(+5.77% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
JPMorgan
Buy322.00+26.51%320.00Maintain23-10-2026
Citi
Hold262.00+2.93%253.00Maintain23-10-2026
Truist Securities
Buy294.00+15.51%280.00Maintain22-10-2026
Truist Securities
Buy280.00+10.01%270.00Maintain12-10-2026
Wells Fargo
Hold245.00-3.74%246.00Maintain07-10-2026

Packaging Corp of America Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2026

  • Packaging Corp. reported Q3 2026 adjusted EPS of $3.04, beating consensus by $0.12, while revenue of $2.6B missed estimates by $10M or 0.4%
  • Strong pricing realization and Greif acquisition contributions offset higher labor, freight, and fiber costs; adjusted EBITDA rose 14.7% to $577M
  • Management guided Q4 2026 adjusted EPS to $2.81, below Q3 levels, citing seasonal patterns, $0.72/share outage expense, and rising input costs
  • Company raised full-year 2026 capex guidance to $865M-$890M; expects majority of $70 price increase to be realized in Q1 2027
  • Shares rose 3.37% to $247.05, trading near 52-week high; executives emphasized tight containerboard market conditions and ongoing operational improvements
Last Updated: 22-10-2026, 07:38 pm
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Earnings

Latest Release
21-10-2026
EPS / Forecast
3.04 / 2.92
Revenue / Forecast
2.6B / 2.61B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 8.14
Dividend Yield
2.42%
Industry Median 3.22%
Annualised payout
6.00
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
-20.76%
Growth Streak

PKG Income Statement

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Metrics to compare
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Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
30.4x18.3x3.9x
PEG Ratio
−1.690.460.00
Price/Book
4.7x1.6x1.6x
Price / LTM Sales
2.2x1.0x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
8.4%14.0%51.1%
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
49.51M55.91%12.30B
Other Institutional Investors
39.91M44.09%9.91B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
89.42M100.00%22.22B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.8.71%77,11,54119,15,855
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC7.12%63,01,34415,65,506

FAQ

What Is the Packaging Corp (PKG) Share Price Today?

The Packaging Corp share price today is 254.53.

What is the current Packaging Corp (PKG) share price and day range?

As of 29-10-2026, the Packaging Corp share price is 254.53, with a previous close of 248.44. The share price has ranged from 249.64 to 255.23 today, while the 52-week range spans from 191.50 to 259.98.

What Is the Packaging Corp Market Cap?

As of today, Packaging Corp market cap is 22.00B.

Does Packaging Corp Pay Dividends? What's The Current Dividend Yield?

The Packaging Corp dividend yield is 2.4%%.

What Is the Packaging Corp (PKG) Share Price Target?

The average 12-month share price target for Packaging Corp is 269.22, with a high estimate of 322 and a low estimate of 170. 7 analysts recommend buying, while 1 suggest selling, with an overall rating of Buy and +5.77% Upside potential.

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

The Packaging Corp EPS (TTM) is 8.14.

When Is the Next Packaging Corp Earnings Date?

Packaging Corp will release its next earnings report on 27-01-2027.

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.

What Stock Exchange Does Packaging Corp Trade On?

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

What Is the Stock Symbol for Packaging Corp?

The stock symbol for Packaging Corp is "PKG."

How Many Times Has Packaging Corp Stock Split?

Packaging Corp has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Packaging Corp Have?

Packaging Corp has 16800 employees.

What Is the PKG Premarket Price?

PKG's last pre-market stock price is 243.47. The pre-market share volume is 210.00, and the stock has changed by -4.97, or -2.00%.

What Is the PKG After Hours Price?

PKG's last after hours stock price is 255.95, the stock has changed by 1.42, or 0.56%.
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