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Packaging (PKG)
NYSE:PKG
PKG Stock Chart & Stats
$204.83
$0.48(0.21%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$204.83
$0.48(0.21%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$172.72 - $250.82
Previous CloseN/A
Volume221.41K
Average Volume (3M)707.79K
Market Cap
$18.43B
Enterprise ValueN/A
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$880.30M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.81B
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.7
Beta0.66
Next Earnings
Jan 28, 2026EPS Estimate
2.48Last Dividend Ex-Date
Sep 15, 2025Dividend Yield2.44%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.73
Shares Outstanding89,978,780
10 Day Avg. Volume939,749
30 Day Avg. Volume707,787
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)N/A
P/FCF RatioN/A
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.00
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.00
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit0.00
Enterprise Value/Ebitda0.00
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$237.00Price Target Upside15.71% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financial PerformanceStrong cash flow generation is expected to drive increased returns for PKG shareholders.
Industry DynamicsPKG is uniquely placed to benefit from industry dynamics as peers focus more on pricing for value rather than volume.
Market LeadershipPackaging Corporation of America is widely regarded as the market leader on virtually every metric despite its smaller asset base.
Bears Say
Earnings Guidance4Q guidance of $2.40 EPS is below $2.60 consensus as higher quarter-over-quarter box shipments will be offset by $0.29 outage expense at DeRidder.
Operational CostsPackaging price/mix, lower fiber costs, Paper mix, and lower maintenance expense more than offset operational costs, lower production & volume in Packaging, depreciation and other costs.
Packaging News
PKG FAQ
What was Packaging’s price range in the past 12 months?
Packaging lowest stock price was $172.72 and its highest was $250.82 in the past 12 months.
What is Packaging’s market cap?
Packaging’s market cap is $18.43B.
When is Packaging’s upcoming earnings report date?
Packaging’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 28, 2026 which is in 92 days.
How were Packaging’s earnings last quarter?
Packaging released its earnings results on Oct 22, 2025. The company reported $2.73 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.824 by -$0.094.
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 2.44%. See more information on Packaging dividends here
What is Packaging’s EPS estimate?
Packaging’s EPS estimate is 2.48.
How many shares outstanding does Packaging have?
Packaging has 89,978,780 shares outstanding.
What happened to Packaging’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Packaging reported an EPS of $2.73 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $2.824. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.165%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Packaging?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in PKG
Packaging Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$237.00 (15.71% Upside)
$237.00 (15.71% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
PKG Sentiment 80%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 86.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $5.4M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 25.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 25.4%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Company Description
Packaging
Packaging Corporation of America manufactures and sells containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the United States. 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, independent brokers, and distribution partners. 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. This segment sells white papers through its sales and marketing organization. Packaging Corporation of America was founded in 1867 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois.
PKG Earnings Call
Q3 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call outlined a generally positive quarter for Packaging Corporation of America, highlighting increased net income, record cash flow, and successful integration of the Greif acquisition. However, challenges persist in export sales volume, specific market segments, and rising operating costs.View all PKG earnings summariesPKG Net sales Breakdown
91.74% Packaging
7.45% Paper
PKG Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$237.00
▲(15.71% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.62% Insiders
28.05% Mutual Funds
0.37% Other Institutional Investors
41.45% Public Companies and
Individual Investors