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Packaging (PKG)
NYSE:PKG
PKG Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$169.00 - $250.82
Previous CloseN/A
Volume221.41K
Average Volume (3M)936.55K
Market Cap
$17.78B
Enterprise Value$22.20B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$197.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$680.81M
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.2
Beta0.65
Next Earnings
Apr 22, 2025EPS Estimate
2.22Last Dividend Ex-Date
Mar 14, 2025Dividend Yield2.52%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)8.93
Shares Outstanding89,801,220
10 Day Avg. Volume944,524
30 Day Avg. Volume936,553
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio4.22
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)2.08
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)13.40
P/FCF Ratio13.10
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.25
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit12.45
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.55
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$246.80Price Target Upside23.44% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
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Packaging News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Packaging Corporation Announces Key Management Changes
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Packaging Corp’s Earnings Call: Growth Amidst Challenges
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Packaging Corporation of America Reports Strong 2024 Performance---
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financial PerformancePKG posted Q3 EPS results above the Street (+6.4%), with Q4 guide in line with consensus.
Growth ProspectsPKG remains well on track to deliver double-digit profit growth on above-industry volume growth, best in class returns, and net leverage well below the peer group average.
Operational StrategyPKG's 11.1% same-day shipments in Q3 solidifies its position in a league of its own, driven by a honed commercial and operational strategy.
Bears Say
Earnings GuidancePKG's 1Q EPS guidance is below Street expectations, which may lead to a neutral or negative market reaction.
Operational CostsRising operating costs and maintenance expenses are weighing on earnings and have led to a sell-off.
Weather ImpactHigher than expected operating costs and unusually cold weather have increased costs, contributing to underwhelming guidance.
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Ownership Overview
1.71% Insiders
27.03% Mutual Funds
13.27% Other Institutional Investors
29.61% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
ProductionRisks related to the company’s ability to manufacture goods and services
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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PKG FAQ
What was Packaging’s price range in the past 12 months?
Packaging lowest stock price was $169.00 and its highest was $250.82 in the past 12 months.
What is Packaging’s market cap?
Packaging’s market cap is $17.78B.
When is Packaging’s upcoming earnings report date?
Packaging’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 22, 2025 which is in 19 days.
How were Packaging’s earnings last quarter?
Packaging released its earnings results on Jan 28, 2025. The company reported $2.47 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.533 by -$0.063.
Is Packaging overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Packaging’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Packaging pay dividends?
Packaging pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.25 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.52%. See more information on Packaging dividends here
What is Packaging’s EPS estimate?
Packaging’s EPS estimate is 2.22.
How many shares outstanding does Packaging have?
Packaging has 89,801,220 shares outstanding.
What happened to Packaging’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Packaging reported an EPS of $2.47 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $2.533. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -9.769%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Packaging?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in PKG
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Packaging Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$246.80 (23.44% Upside)
$246.80 (23.44% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
PKG Sentiment 55%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 12.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $563.2K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 5.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.4%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
8.58%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
19.03%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.58%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Packaging
Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) is a leading American manufacturer and provider of packaging solutions. The company operates in the industrial and consumer packaging sectors, with a focus on producing corrugated packaging products and containerboard. PKG serves a diverse range of industries, including food and beverage, paper, and transportation, offering a variety of products such as corrugated boxes, specialty packaging, and customized packaging solutions.
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PKG Earnings Call
Q4 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call highlighted significant achievements in revenue growth and operational excellence, particularly in the Packaging segment. However, the company faces challenges with inflation, cost management, and external pricing indices. Weather-related disruptions also added to operational costs.Read More>---
PKG Net sales Breakdown
91.45% Packaging
7.63% Paper
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PKG Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$246.80
▲(23.44% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering PKG
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
14/20 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+20.62%
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