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PKG Stock Chart & Stats
$254.39
-$1.10(-0.43%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$254.39
-$1.10(-0.43%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$191.50 - $259.98
Previous CloseN/A
Volume65.36K
Average Volume (3M)658.58K
Market Cap
$22.30B
Enterprise Value$25.02K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$593.80M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.40B
Price to Earnings (P/E)32.7
Beta0.63
Next Earnings
Oct 26, 2026EPS Estimate
2.93Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.08%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)7.73
Shares Outstanding89,098,300
10 Day Avg. Volume789,168
30 Day Avg. Volume658,584
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-5.97
Price to Book (P/B)4.04
Price to Sales (P/S)2.07
P/FCF Ratio25.49
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$275.43Price Target Upside8.27% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)10.48
Revenue Forecast (FY)$10.06B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash Generation StrengthSustained operating cash flow (~$1.62B TTM) and meaningful free cash flow provide durable funding for capex, dividends, debt service and M&A, supporting strategic flexibility. Over 2–6 months this underpins the company’s ability to invest and absorb cyclical shocks without immediate financing stress.
Steady Revenue And Operating MarginsConsistent top-line momentum and an ~11.7% EBIT margin reflect resilient demand and operational leverage in corrugated/containerboard. These steady fundamentals support recurring cash generation and long-term competitiveness even if peak margins recede, making core profitability durable across cycles.
Acquisition Integration And Capacity AddsOutperformance from the Greif acquisition with synergies >$30M run-rate and a new Ohio corrugated plant startup increase scale, mix and efficiency. These structural improvements bolster long-term market share, unit economics and integration-driven EPS support over the medium term.
Bears Say
Rising LeverageA meaningful step-up in debt raises financial risk and reduces optionality for capital allocation. If margins or cash flow weaken, higher leverage limits ability to pursue bolt-on M&A, accelerate deleveraging, or maintain shareholder returns without refinancing or cutting discretionary spend.
Margin Pressure From Input CostsSustained recycled fiber inflation and elevated freight are structurally pressuring packaging margins. Unless price realizations persist, persistent input-cost inflation can erode free cash flow and returns, constraining reinvestment and making earnings vulnerable to volume swings.
Production Disruption And Outage RiskUtility-related outages and elevated maintenance/outage costs indicate operational reliability risks. Lost production and higher outage expense reduce throughput and margins; until planned gas-turbine projects complete, these reliability issues could persistently dent supply stability and near-term cash flow.
Packaging News
PKG FAQ
What was Packaging’s price range in the past 12 months?
Packaging lowest stock price was $191.50 and its highest was $259.98 in the past 12 months.
What is Packaging’s market cap?
Packaging’s market cap is $22.30B.
When is Packaging’s upcoming earnings report date?
Packaging’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 26, 2026 which is in 67 days.
How were Packaging’s earnings last quarter?
Packaging released its earnings results on Jul 22, 2026. The company reported $2.35 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.307 by $0.043.
Is Packaging overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Packaging’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Packaging pay dividends?
Packaging pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.5 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.08%. See more information on Packaging dividends here
What is Packaging’s EPS estimate?
Packaging’s EPS estimate is 2.93.
How many shares outstanding does Packaging have?
Packaging has 89,098,300 shares outstanding.
What happened to Packaging’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Packaging reported an EPS of $2.35 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.307. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.502%.
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:
$275.43 (8.27% Upside)
$275.43 (8.27% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
PKG Sentiment 67%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 273.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $9.2M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.2%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
26.58%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.08%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
21.84%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Packaging
Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a U.S.-based enterprise specializing in the production and sale of containerboard and corrugated packaging materials. Its operations are organized into two primary divisions: Packaging and Paper. The Packaging division offers an extensive array of containerboard and corrugated solutions. These encompass conventional shipping containers designed for safeguarding and transporting manufactured goods, vibrant multi-color boxes and point-of-sale displays aimed at enhancing product merchandising in retail environments, and honeycomb protective packaging. This segment also provides specialized packaging for perishable goods like meat and fresh produce, processed foods, beverages, and a broad spectrum of other industrial and consumer products. Its corrugated offerings reach customers through a multi-channel approach, utilizing a dedicated direct sales and marketing team, independent brokers, and various distribution partners. Meanwhile, the Paper segment focuses on manufacturing and distributing a range of commodity and specialty papers. This includes communication papers, such as standard cut-size office paper, along with specialized printing and converting papers. Sales of its white paper products are managed directly by its internal sales and marketing organization. Tracing its origins back to 1867, Packaging Corporation of America maintains its corporate headquarters in Lake Forest, Illinois.
PKG Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Overall the call conveyed solid operational momentum: strong corrugated demand (record shipments up ~24%), higher sales (+~13.6%) and EBITDA growth, an outperformance from the Greif acquisition with synergies on track, and improved paper margins. Offsetting this were persistent cost headwinds (notably elevated freight and recycled fiber costs), special items and restructuring charges (~$0.20/sh), some margin compression in packaging, and utility-related disruptions that cost production. Management provided constructive near-term guidance (Q3 EPS $2.91 ex-special items), clear plans to mitigate grid risk via gas turbines, and confirmed capital spend and synergy progress. On balance, the positive operational and strategic developments outweigh the headwinds.View all PKG earnings summariesPKG Net sales Breakdown
92.26% Packaging
6.85% Paper
0.89% Corporate and other and eliminations
PKG Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$275.43
▲(8.27% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.62% Insiders
29.82% Mutual Funds
11.63% Other Institutional Investors
28.77% Public Companies and
Individual Investors