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PKG Stock Chart & Stats
$246.54
-$1.10(-0.43%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$246.54
-$1.10(-0.43%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$191.50 - $259.98
Previous CloseN/A
Volume65.36K
Average Volume (3M)612.82K
Market Cap
$21.29B
Enterprise Value$25.02B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$593.80M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.40B
Price to Earnings (P/E)30.9
Beta0.59
Next Earnings
Jan 27, 2027EPS Estimate
2.81Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.3%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)7.73
Shares Outstanding89,098,300
10 Day Avg. Volume628,930
30 Day Avg. Volume612,817
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 Cap1.18
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.62
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit13.05
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.51
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$279.50Price Target Upside13.37% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)10.45
Revenue Forecast (FY)$10.10B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationRobust operating and free cash flow gives PKG internal funding for maintenance, capacity expansion, dividends, and strategic initiatives. Positive cash-flow growth also strengthens resilience when input costs rise, while cash generation comfortably supports ongoing investment in the business.
Greif Integration And Synergies Ahead Of PlanThe Greif integration is moving from a transaction-related opportunity toward a recurring earnings contributor. Synergies ahead of plan, improved mill performance, and greater internal containerboard supply can support structural cost efficiency and strengthen the combined system.
Pricing, Demand, And Capacity SupportTight market conditions, improving bookings, and continued price realization provide support for revenue and margins across the packaging system. Capacity projects and productivity investments should broaden PKG's ability to serve demand and capture future volume growth.
Bears Say
Meaningfully Higher LeverageThe sharp increase in debt reduces financial flexibility compared with 2024 and makes earnings more sensitive to operating volatility. Higher leverage can also constrain capital allocation, increase interest burden, and limit room to absorb prolonged margin pressure or weaker demand.
Persistent Input-cost And Margin PressureBroad-based cost inflation threatens the durability of PKG's profitability because several major inputs are rising simultaneously. Although pricing is improving, continued cost pressure could delay margin recovery and keep earnings below the stronger levels achieved earlier in the cycle.
Outages And High Capital Costs Weigh On ReturnsLarge maintenance outages create recurring production and earnings volatility, while sharply higher equipment and construction costs raise the investment required for growth. Together, these pressures can reduce near-term returns on expansion and complicate execution of capacity projects.
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 $21.29B.
When is Packaging’s upcoming earnings report date?
Packaging’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 27, 2027 which is in 95 days.
How were Packaging’s earnings last quarter?
Packaging released its earnings results on Oct 21, 2026. The company reported $3.04 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.928 by $0.112.
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 2.3%. See more information on Packaging dividends here
What is Packaging’s EPS estimate?
Packaging’s EPS estimate is 2.81.
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 $3.04 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.928. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.151%.
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:
$279.50 (13.37% Upside)
$279.50 (13.37% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
PKG Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 60%
Sector Average 60%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 12.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $10.2M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 7.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 7.6%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
22.27%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
15.62%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
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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
Q3 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call was predominantly positive. PCA reported year-over-year growth in net income, sales, EBITDA, Packaging margins, pricing, cash flow, and Greif integration, exceeded third-quarter guidance, and described demand, operational performance, synergies, and capacity expansion opportunities favorably. The main challenges were higher input and capital costs, maintenance outages, lower agriculture and protein volumes, lower export volumes, a weaker Paper segment comparison, and fourth-quarter earnings expected at $2.81 per share excluding special items. Overall, the highlights significantly outweighed the lowlights.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
$279.50
▲(13.37% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.60% Insiders
29.82% Mutual Funds
1.33% Other Institutional Investors
38.47% Public Companies and
Individual Investors