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Packaging (PKG)
NYSE:PKG
PKG Stock Chart & Stats
$197.22
$0.48(0.21%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$197.22
$0.48(0.21%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$172.72 - $250.82
Previous CloseN/A
Volume221.41K
Average Volume (3M)807.90K
Market Cap
$17.75B
Enterprise Value$23.18B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$728.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.36B
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.9
Beta0.67
Next Earnings
Jan 28, 2026EPS Estimate
2.46Last Dividend Ex-Date
Sep 15, 2025Dividend Yield2.54%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.73
Shares Outstanding89,977,066
10 Day Avg. Volume811,130
30 Day Avg. Volume807,899
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 Cap1.31
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.64
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit12.12
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.81
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$238.86Price Target Upside21.11% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)10
Revenue Forecast (FY)$9.08B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Industry DynamicsPKG is uniquely placed to benefit from industry dynamics and the valuation looks attractive.
Market LeadershipPackaging Corporation of America is widely regarded as the market leader on virtually every metric despite its smaller asset base.
Shareholder ReturnsStrong cash flow generation is expected to drive increased returns for PKG shareholders.
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.
Packaging ShipmentsPer day Packaging shipments fell -2.7% Y/Y in the legacy business, but margins rose +90bps to 23.1%.
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 $17.75B.
When is Packaging’s upcoming earnings report date?
Packaging’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 28, 2026 which is in 72 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 2.54%. 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 2.165%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Packaging?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in PKG
Packaging Stock Smart Score
Underperform
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$238.86 (21.11% Upside)
$238.86 (21.11% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
PKG Sentiment 80%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
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 ▲ 0.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.2%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-14.22%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
19.68%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
25.43%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Packaging
Packaging (PKG) is a leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions, specializing in innovative and eco-friendly packaging products for various industries including food and beverage, personal care, and consumer goods. The company focuses on delivering high-quality, customizable packaging options that meet the evolving needs of its clients while promoting environmental sustainability. PKG's core offerings include flexible packaging, rigid containers, and sustainable packaging materials, designed to enhance product shelf life and reduce waste.
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
$238.86
▲(21.11% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.62% Insiders
27.90% Mutual Funds
12.11% Other Institutional Investors
29.41% Public Companies and
Individual Investors