Packaging Corporation Of America (PKG)
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PKG Stock Chart & Stats
$213.39
$0.48(0.21%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$213.39
$0.48(0.21%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$184.76 - $249.51
Previous CloseN/A
Volume221.41K
Average Volume (3M)713.24K
Market Cap
$20.25B
Enterprise Value$23.47B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$543.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.37B
Price to Earnings (P/E)27.2
Beta0.65
Next Earnings
Jul 27, 2026EPS Estimate
2.36Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.42%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)8.25
Shares Outstanding89,098,650
10 Day Avg. Volume658,296
30 Day Avg. Volume713,243
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-6.02
Price to Book (P/B)4.04
Price to Sales (P/S)2.07
P/FCF Ratio25.49
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.16
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.55
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit12.44
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.76
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$245.00Price Target Upside14.81% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)10.35
Revenue Forecast (FY)$9.95B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Operating Cash GenerationSustained operating cash flow (~$1.55B TTM) and positive free cash conversion provide durable funding for capex, dividends and buybacks. This cash-generation capacity supports strategic projects and integration spending while buffering cyclical volume or pricing swings over the next 2–6 months.
Scale And Integrated Production FootprintFull-capacity production and a large integrated mill/converter network underpin reliable supply to customers and operational leverage. High throughput reduces per-unit costs, strengthens service for e-commerce and retail clients, and supports durable market share in corrugated packaging.
Accretive Greif Integration And Synergy RunwayMeasured productivity improvements from the Greif acquisition (initial $15–$20M, $30M target) indicate realistic, near-term cost synergies. Achieving these gains will improve margins and freight optimization, strengthening long-term margins and scale economics after integration completes.
Bears Say
Higher Leverage Versus Prior YearsA meaningful step-up in leverage reduces financial flexibility and increases exposure to interest-cost or refinancing risk. With debt roughly in line with equity, elevated leverage constrains discretionary returns and makes the company more sensitive to earnings variability over the coming months.
Margin Compression From Prior PeaksMargins have contracted versus 2021–2022 peak levels, reflecting cost pressure and mix changes. Persistent margin erosion, absent sustained price recovery or structural efficiency gains, reduces return on capital and limits reinvestment capacity over the medium term.
Elevated Input, Freight And Outage CostsHigher freight, recycled fiber and chemical costs plus substantial outage expense raise the structural cost base and pressure margins. Recurring elevated transportation and outage timing can persist beyond a single quarter, requiring sustained price realization or productivity to restore profitability.
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PKG FAQ
What was Packaging Corporation Of America’s price range in the past 12 months?
Packaging Corporation Of America lowest stock price was $184.76 and its highest was $249.51 in the past 12 months.
What is Packaging Corporation Of America’s market cap?
Packaging Corporation Of America’s market cap is $20.25B.
When is Packaging Corporation Of America’s upcoming earnings report date?
Packaging Corporation Of America’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 27, 2026 which is in 46 days.
How were Packaging Corporation Of America’s earnings last quarter?
Packaging Corporation Of America released its earnings results on Apr 22, 2026. The company reported $2.4 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.141 by $0.259.
Is Packaging Corporation Of America overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Packaging Corporation Of America’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Packaging Corporation Of America pay dividends?
Packaging Corporation Of America pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.5 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.42%. See more information on Packaging Corporation Of America dividends here
What is Packaging Corporation Of America’s EPS estimate?
Packaging Corporation Of America’s EPS estimate is 2.36.
How many shares outstanding does Packaging Corporation Of America have?
Packaging Corporation Of America has 89,098,650 shares outstanding.
What happened to Packaging Corporation Of America’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Packaging Corporation Of America reported an EPS of $2.4 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.141. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.765%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Packaging Corporation Of America?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in PKG
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$245.00 (14.81% Upside)
$245.00 (14.81% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bearish
PKG Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 273.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $2.0M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days >0.1%
Last 30 Days >0.1%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
18.47%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
15.95%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
20.16%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Packaging Corporation Of America
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
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented clear operational momentum: higher sales, EBITDA growth, full-capacity runs, production records, inventory reductions and tangible early synergy/productivity gains from the Greif acquisition. Those positives are partially offset by meaningful near-term headwinds — special items and restructuring charges, a Q1 loss from Greif tied to weather and seasonality, materially higher freight/recycled fiber/chemical costs, elevated outage expense timing in Q2, and higher share-based compensation trimming seasonality. Management expects price realization to accelerate later in the year (with the largest benefit in Q3) and reiterated guidance for continued integration and capital projects that should drive longer-term benefits. Overall, the positives around revenue, margins, cash generation, integration progress and operational execution outweigh the near-term cost and timing challenges.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
$245.00
▲(14.81% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.65% Insiders
31.52% Mutual Funds
13.32% Other Institutional Investors
26.52% Public Companies and
Individual Investors