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Packaging (PKG)
NYSE:PKG
PKG Stock Chart & Stats
$208.91
$0.48(0.21%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$208.91
$0.48(0.21%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$172.72 - $242.68
Previous CloseN/A
Volume221.41K
Average Volume (3M)801.90K
Market Cap
$18.65B
Enterprise Value$23.18B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$728.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.36B
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.0
Beta0.67
Next Earnings
Jan 28, 2026EPS Estimate
2.46Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.42%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.73
Shares Outstanding89,977,066
10 Day Avg. Volume941,943
30 Day Avg. Volume801,896
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio4.72
Price to Book (P/B)4.55
Price to Sales (P/S)2.39
P/FCF Ratio38.46
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.24
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.64
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit12.12
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.81
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$239.86Price Target Upside14.81% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)9.93
Revenue Forecast (FY)$9.07B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cost EfficiencyThe shutdown of Wallula mill's No. 2 paper machine is expected to improve the mill's production cost by $125 per ton.
Industry PositionPackaging Corporation of America is widely regarded as the market leader on virtually every metric despite its smaller asset base.
Operational FlexibilityRecycled paper machines like W3 offer more flexibility by being easily throttled up and down, aligning with containerboard industry trends.
Bears Say
Earnings Guidance4Q guidance of $2.40 EPS is below $2.60 cons as higher Q/Q box shipments will be offset by $0.29 outage expense at DeRidder.
Operational CostsHigh virgin-fiber basket and power costs make running the Wallula mill's paper machine less economically viable.
Shipment DeclinePer day Packaging shipments fell -2.7% Y/Y in the legacy business, but margins rose +90bps to 23.1%, while Paper vols were down -0.7% Y/Y with margins -220bps Y/Y to 24.9%.
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 $242.68 in the past 12 months.
What is Packaging’s market cap?
Packaging’s market cap is $18.65B.
When is Packaging’s upcoming earnings report date?
Packaging’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 28, 2026 which is in 31 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 2.42%. See more information on Packaging dividends here
What is Packaging’s EPS estimate?
Packaging’s EPS estimate is 2.46.
How many shares outstanding does Packaging have?
Packaging has 89,977,066 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 2.164%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Packaging?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in PKG
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Packaging Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$239.86 (14.81% Upside)
$239.86 (14.81% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
PKG Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 142.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 2.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.3%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-6.65%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
19.68%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
25.43%
Trailing 12-Months
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
0.81% Corporate and other and eliminations
PKG Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$239.86
▲(14.81% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.62% Insiders
29.20% Mutual Funds
12.63% Other Institutional Investors
28.40% Public Companies and
Individual Investors