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PKG Analyst Ratings

Moderate Buy
7Ratings
Moderate Buy
4 Buy
3 Hold
0 Sell
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Packaging
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PKG Stock 12 Month Forecast

Average Price Target

$237.71
▲(11.40% Upside)
Based on 7 Wall Street analysts offering 12 month price targets for Packaging in the last 3 months. The average price target is $237.71 with a high forecast of $258.00 and a low forecast of $217.00. The average price target represents a 11.40% change from the last price of $213.39.
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Highest Price Target$258.00Average Price Target$237.71Lowest Price Target$217.00
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.

Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts​

Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts​
Analyst Profile
Expert Firm
Price Target
Position
Upside / Downside
Action
Date
Follow
Article
UBS Analyst forecast on PKG
Anojja Shah
UBS
UBS
$225→$232
Hold
8.72%
Upside
Assigned
04/28/26
UBS Keeps Their Hold Rating on Packaging (PKG)
Wells Fargo Analyst forecast on PKG
Gabrial Hajde
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo
$226→$245
Buy
14.81%
Upside
Reiterated
04/27/26
Packaging Corp. price target raised to $245 from $226 at Wells FargoPackaging Corp. price target raised to $245 from $226 at Wells Fargo
Truist Financial Analyst forecast on PKG
Michael Roxland
Truist Financial
Truist Financial
$260→$258
Buy
20.91%
Upside
Reiterated
04/27/26
Truist Financial Remains a Buy on Packaging (PKG)
J.P. Morgan Analyst forecast on PKG
Detlef Winckelmann
J.P. Morgan
J.P. Morgan
$225→$246
Buy
15.28%
Upside
Reiterated
04/24/26
Packaging Corp. price target raised to $246 from $225 at JPMorganPackaging Corp. price target raised to $246 from $225 at JPMorgan
Bank of America Securities Analyst forecast on PKG
George Staphos
Bank of America Securities
Bank of America Securities
$241
Buy
12.94%
Upside
Reiterated
04/22/26
Analysts Conflicted on These Consumer Cyclical Names: Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ: LULU), Packaging (NYSE: PKG) and Rollins (NYSE: ROL)
Citi Analyst forecast on PKG
Anthony Pettinari
Citi
Citi
$227→$217
Hold
1.69%
Upside
Reiterated
04/13/26
Analysts Conflicted on These Consumer Cyclical Names: Ardagh Metal Packaging (NYSE: AMBP), Churchill Downs (NASDAQ: CHDN) and Packaging (NYSE: PKG)
Deutsche Bank Analyst forecast on PKG
Hillary Cacanando
Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank
$225
Hold
5.44%
Upside
Initiated
03/31/26
Packaging Corp. initiated with a Hold at Deutsche BankPackaging Corp. initiated with a Hold at Deutsche Bank
Seaport Global Analyst forecast on PKG
Mark Weintraub
Seaport Global
Seaport Global
$250
Buy
17.16%
Upside
Reiterated
11/23/25
Analysts Are Bullish on Top Consumer Cyclical Stocks: Carvana Co (CVNA), AutoZone (AZO)
Argus Research Analyst forecast on PKG
Alexandra Yates
Argus Research
Argus Research
―
Buy
―
Reiterated
11/04/25
Analysts Conflicted on These Consumer Cyclical Names: Steven Madden (NASDAQ: SHOO) and Packaging (NYSE: PKG)
Jefferies Analyst forecast on PKG
Philip Ng
Jefferies
Jefferies
$245→$205
Hold
-3.93%
Downside
Downgraded
06/16/25
Analysts' Top Consumer Cyclical Picks: Packaging (PKG), Columbia Sportswear (COLM)
Analyst Type
Any
Any
Human Analysts
Ranks
Any
Any
Analyst Rating
Any
Any
Upside/ Downside
Any
Any
Action
Any
Any
Analyst Profile
Expert Firm
Price Target
Position
Upside / Downside
Action
Date
Follow
Article
UBS Analyst forecast on PKG
Anojja Shah
UBS
UBS
$225→$232
Hold
8.72%
Upside
Assigned
04/28/26
UBS Keeps Their Hold Rating on Packaging (PKG)
Wells Fargo Analyst forecast on PKG
Gabrial Hajde
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo
$226→$245
Buy
14.81%
Upside
Reiterated
04/27/26
Packaging Corp. price target raised to $245 from $226 at Wells FargoPackaging Corp. price target raised to $245 from $226 at Wells Fargo
Truist Financial Analyst forecast on PKG
Michael Roxland
Truist Financial
Truist Financial
$260→$258
Buy
20.91%
Upside
Reiterated
04/27/26
Truist Financial Remains a Buy on Packaging (PKG)
J.P. Morgan Analyst forecast on PKG
Detlef Winckelmann
J.P. Morgan
J.P. Morgan
$225→$246
Buy
15.28%
Upside
Reiterated
04/24/26
Packaging Corp. price target raised to $246 from $225 at JPMorganPackaging Corp. price target raised to $246 from $225 at JPMorgan
Bank of America Securities Analyst forecast on PKG
George Staphos
Bank of America Securities
Bank of America Securities
$241
Buy
12.94%
Upside
Reiterated
04/22/26
Analysts Conflicted on These Consumer Cyclical Names: Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ: LULU), Packaging (NYSE: PKG) and Rollins (NYSE: ROL)
Citi Analyst forecast on PKG
Anthony Pettinari
Citi
Citi
$227→$217
Hold
1.69%
Upside
Reiterated
04/13/26
Analysts Conflicted on These Consumer Cyclical Names: Ardagh Metal Packaging (NYSE: AMBP), Churchill Downs (NASDAQ: CHDN) and Packaging (NYSE: PKG)
Deutsche Bank Analyst forecast on PKG
Hillary Cacanando
Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank
$225
Hold
5.44%
Upside
Initiated
03/31/26
Packaging Corp. initiated with a Hold at Deutsche BankPackaging Corp. initiated with a Hold at Deutsche Bank
Seaport Global Analyst forecast on PKG
Mark Weintraub
Seaport Global
Seaport Global
$250
Buy
17.16%
Upside
Reiterated
11/23/25
Analysts Are Bullish on Top Consumer Cyclical Stocks: Carvana Co (CVNA), AutoZone (AZO)
Argus Research Analyst forecast on PKG
Alexandra Yates
Argus Research
Argus Research
―
Buy
―
Reiterated
11/04/25
Analysts Conflicted on These Consumer Cyclical Names: Steven Madden (NASDAQ: SHOO) and Packaging (NYSE: PKG)
Jefferies Analyst forecast on PKG
Philip Ng
Jefferies
Jefferies
$245→$205
Hold
-3.93%
Downside
Downgraded
06/16/25
Analysts' Top Consumer Cyclical Picks: Packaging (PKG), Columbia Sportswear (COLM)
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Best Analysts Covering Packaging

3 Months
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Success Rate
23/32 ratings generated profit
72%
Average Return
+5.81%
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Michael RoxlandTruist Financial
Success Rate
27/32 ratings generated profit
84%
Average Return
+16.41%
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Average Return
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PKG Analyst Recommendation Trends

Rating
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26
Strong Buy
0
0
0
0
0
Buy
19
17
17
11
14
Hold
9
4
4
5
4
Sell
0
0
0
0
0
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
28
21
21
16
18
In the current month, PKG has received 14 Buy Ratings, 4 Hold Ratings, and 0 Sell Ratings. PKG average Analyst price target in the past 3 months is 237.71.
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.

PKG Financial Forecast

PKG Earnings Forecast

Next quarter’s earnings estimate for PKG is $2.35 with a range of $2.31 to $2.41. The previous quarter’s EPS was $2.40. PKG beat its EPS estimate ― of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 58.76% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year PKG has Performed in-line its overall industry.
Next quarter’s earnings estimate for PKG is $2.35 with a range of $2.31 to $2.41. The previous quarter’s EPS was $2.40. PKG beat its EPS estimate ― of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 58.76% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year PKG has Performed in-line its overall industry.

PKG Sales Forecast

Next quarter’s sales forecast for PKG is $2.48B with a range of $2.39B to $2.61B. The previous quarter’s sales results were $2.37B. PKG beat its sales estimates ― of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 58.25% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year PKG has Performed in-line its overall industry.
Next quarter’s sales forecast for PKG is $2.48B with a range of $2.39B to $2.61B. The previous quarter’s sales results were $2.37B. PKG beat its sales estimates ― of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 58.25% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year PKG has Performed in-line its overall industry.

PKG Stock Forecast FAQ

What is PKG’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, Packaging Corporation Of America’s 12-month average price target is 237.71.
    What is PKG’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
    Packaging Corporation Of America has 11.40% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
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          Is PKG a Buy, Sell or Hold?
          Packaging Corporation Of America has a consensus rating of Moderate Buy which is based on 4 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.
            What is Packaging Corporation Of America’s price target?
            The average price target for Packaging Corporation Of America is 237.71. This is based on 7 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
            The highest analyst price target is $258.00 ,the lowest forecast is $217.00. The average price target represents 11.40% Increase from the current price of $213.39.
              What do analysts say about Packaging Corporation Of America?
              Packaging Corporation Of America’s analyst rating consensus is a Moderate Buy. This is based on the ratings of 7 Wall Streets Analysts.
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