PKG Stock Chart & Stats
$3847.81
-$236.19(-5.78%)
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Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$3,350.00 - $4,103.62
Previous CloseN/A
VolumeN/A
Average Volume (3M)0.00
Market Cap
$396.30B
Enterprise Value$22.73K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$543.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.37B
Price to Earnings (P/E)32.9
Beta-0.22
Next Earnings
Oct 26, 2026EPS Estimate
51.91Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)8.25
Shares Outstanding89,098,650
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume0
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 CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$4,552.30Price Target Upside― Downside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)180.84
Revenue Forecast (FY)$174.42B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Operating Cash GenerationConsistently strong operating cash flow (~$1.55B TTM) that covers reported earnings gives the company durable internal funding for capex, dividends, debt service and M&A. This cash-generation buffer supports strategy execution even if margins remain pressured over the next several quarters.
Sustained Corrugated Demand & ShipmentsRecord corrugated shipments and >24% system shipment growth indicate structural end-market strength and high utilization. Durable demand and capacity leverage improve pricing power and volume-driven fixed-cost absorption, supporting revenue and margin recovery over the medium term.
Greif Deal Accretion & SynergiesThe Greif acquisition is already accretive and delivering operational improvements with >$30M run-rate synergies expected. Successful integration enhances scale, expands footprint and should sustainably boost margins and cash generation as synergies mature.
Bears Say
Rising LeverageLeverage approaching parity with equity reduces financial flexibility and raises interest and refinancing risk if rates change. A higher debt-to-equity versus 2024 constrains capacity to absorb cyclical profit shocks or fund opportunistic investments without increasing funding costs.
Margin Compression From Input InflationSignificant recycled-fiber and freight cost inflation has already compressed packaging margins. Persistent input-cost pressures and lags in full pricing realization can structurally depress profit margins until pricing or mix improvements sustainably offset higher variable costs.
Operational Reliability & Outage CostsUnplanned utility outages and elevated outage expense guidance signal vulnerability in production reliability. Repeated interruptions and higher maintenance/outage spending reduce available volumes, increase per-unit costs and delay margin recovery, requiring capital projects to remediate grid risk.
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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 $3350.00 and its highest was $4103.62 in the past 12 months.
What is Packaging Corporation Of America’s market cap?
Packaging Corporation Of America’s market cap is $396.30B.
When is Packaging Corporation Of America’s upcoming earnings report date?
Packaging Corporation Of America’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 26, 2026 which is in 92 days.
How were Packaging Corporation Of America’s earnings last quarter?
Packaging Corporation Of America released its earnings results on Jul 22, 2026. The company reported $41.146 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $40.393 by $0.753.
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 does not currently pay dividends.
What is Packaging Corporation Of America’s EPS estimate?
Packaging Corporation Of America’s EPS estimate is 51.91.
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 $41.146 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $40.393. Following the earnings report the stock price went same N/A.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Packaging Corporation Of America?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MX:PKG
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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
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 MX: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
$4,552.30




