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Packaging (PKG)
NYSE:PKG
PKG Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$172.72 - $250.82
Previous CloseN/A
Volume221.41K
Average Volume (3M)741.45K
Market Cap
$19.06B
Enterprise Value$18.83B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$880.30M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.81B
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.1
Beta0.67
Next Earnings
Oct 22, 2025EPS Estimate
2.84Last Dividend Ex-Date
Sep 15, 2025Dividend Yield2.34%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.48
Shares Outstanding89,978,780
10 Day Avg. Volume716,002
30 Day Avg. Volume741,449
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 Cap0.99
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.18
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit9.85
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.51
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$229.00Price Target Upside8.29% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
EarningsPKG's July billings rose +2% Y/Y, likely outperforming the industry as in 1Q (+2.5%) & 2Q (+1.7%).
ExpansionThe Glendale, AZ box plant started up ahead of schedule and below budget, which will allow PKG to better serve the market as it was capacity constrained.
Market ShareFollowing the GEF acquisition PKG’s recycled mix will move from ~20% to ~30%.
Bears Say
CompetitionHigh operating rates in the industry have historically attracted new entrants, which could be negative for PKG.
ExportsExports are softer, notably to China, with a reduction of 1,200 tons a month.
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 $19.06B.
When is Packaging’s upcoming earnings report date?
Packaging’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 22, 2025 which is in 35 days.
How were Packaging’s earnings last quarter?
Packaging released its earnings results on Jul 23, 2025. The company reported $2.48 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.444 by $0.036.
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 2.34%. See more information on Packaging dividends here
What is Packaging’s EPS estimate?
Packaging’s EPS estimate is 2.84.
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 $2.48 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.444. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.19%.
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:
$229.00 (8.29% Upside)
$229.00 (8.29% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
PKG Sentiment 80%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
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
Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.8%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
0.97%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
20.51%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
0.66%
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
Q2 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call reflected a generally positive outlook with significant improvements in net income, sales, and EBITDA, alongside successful price increases and strategic acquisitions. However, these were tempered by challenges such as increased operating and outage costs and a decline in export sales due to global trade tensions.View all PKG earnings summariesPKG Net sales Breakdown
91.74% Packaging
7.45% Paper
PKG Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$229.00
▲(8.29% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.62% Insiders
28.57% Mutual Funds
11.62% Other Institutional Investors
29.83% Public Companies and Individual Investors