PKA Stock Chart & Stats
€221.70
€19.70(9.75%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€221.70
€19.70(9.75%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€164.50 - €225.10
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)4.00
Market Cap
€18.02B
Enterprise Value€25.02K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€593.80M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€4.40B
Price to Earnings (P/E)30.3
Beta0.35
Next Earnings
Oct 26, 2026EPS Estimate
2.52Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)7.73
Shares Outstanding89,098,300
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume4
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-5.53
Price to Book (P/B)4.02
Price to Sales (P/S)2.06
P/FCF Ratio25.36
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€235.10Price Target Upside6.05% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)9.05
Revenue Forecast (FY)€8.68B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationConsistent operating cash flow and healthy free cash flow give PKG internal funding capacity for capital spending, dividends, and integration efforts. This financial engine supports resilience through industry cycles, although conversion remains below the strongest historical periods.
Greif Acquisition SynergiesThe Greif acquisition is already contributing above expectations while operational improvements and integration remain on track. Synergies exceeding a $30 million run rate could improve earnings power and strengthen PKG’s scale and competitive position over coming quarters.
Demand And Sales GrowthStrong sales and shipment growth demonstrate meaningful demand for PKG’s corrugated and containerboard products. Higher volumes can improve asset utilization and reinforce customer relationships, while supporting the company’s ability to realize announced price increases.
Bears Say
Higher LeverageThe sharp increase in debt reduces financial flexibility and leaves PKG more exposed if margins remain under pressure. Higher leverage also competes with growth investment and shareholder distributions for cash, while increasing the importance of sustained acquisition and operating returns.
Margin And Input-cost PressurePackaging margin compression indicates that higher operating inputs are not being fully offset immediately by pricing. Elevated freight and recycled fiber costs could continue weighing on profitability, limiting earnings conversion even when demand and shipments remain strong.
Outage And Restructuring BurdenPlanned outages, maintenance requirements, and restructuring charges create recurring pressure on production and earnings over the next several quarters. These costs can reduce available volume, raise unit costs, and delay the full benefit of PKG’s capacity and integration investments.
Packaging News
PKA FAQ
What was Packaging’s price range in the past 12 months?
Packaging lowest stock price was €164.50 and its highest was €225.10 in the past 12 months.
What is Packaging’s market cap?
Packaging’s market cap is €18.02B.
When is Packaging’s upcoming earnings report date?
Packaging’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 26, 2026 which is in 42 days.
How were Packaging’s earnings last quarter?
Packaging released its earnings results on Jul 22, 2026. The company reported €2.024 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €1.987 by €0.037.
Is Packaging overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Packaging’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Packaging pay dividends?
Packaging does not currently pay dividends.
What is Packaging’s EPS estimate?
Packaging’s EPS estimate is 2.52.
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 €2.024 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €1.987. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.198%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Packaging?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:PKA
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
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
€235.10 (6.05% Upside)
€235.10 (6.05% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
DE:PKA Sentiment 67%
Sector Average 58%
Sector Average 58%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth €8.8M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
10.67%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.25%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
21.84%
Trailing 12-Months
Learn more about TipRanks Smart Score
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.
PKA 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 DE:PKA earnings summariesPKA Net sales Breakdown
92.26% Packaging
6.85% Paper
0.89% Corporate and other and eliminations

PKA Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€235.10
▲(6.05% Upside)






