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Packaging (PKG)
NYSE:PKG
PKG Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$169.00 - $250.82
Previous CloseN/A
Volume221.41K
Average Volume (3M)1.06M
Market Cap
$16.99B
Enterprise Value$22.20B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$197.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$680.81M
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.1
Beta0.64
Next Earnings
Apr 22, 2025EPS Estimate
2.22Last Dividend Ex-Date
Mar 14, 2025Dividend Yield2.73%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.47
Shares Outstanding89,928,116
10 Day Avg. Volume1,127,507
30 Day Avg. Volume1,057,864
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)2.08
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)13.40
P/FCF Ratio13.10
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.31
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit12.45
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.55
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$224.60Price Target Upside19.84% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
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Packaging News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Packaging Corporation of America Reports Strong Q1 2025 Results
PremiumCompany Announcements
PCA Reports Record Earnings Amid Economic Challenges
PremiumPre-Earnings
Is PKG a Buy, Before Earnings?
PremiumCompany Announcements
Packaging Corporation Announces Key Management Changes---
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financial GrowthPKG remains well on track to deliver double-digit profit growth on above-industry volume growth, best in class returns, and net leverage well below the peer group average.
Market ExpansionPackaging volume growth and inventory replenishment have led to an 11% increase in EBITDA with strong margins.
Production CapacityThe Glendale, AZ box plant started up ahead of schedule and below budget, which will allow PKG to better serve the market as it was capacity constrained.
Bears Say
Earnings GuidancePKG's 1Q EPS guidance is below Street expectations, which may lead to a neutral or negative market reaction.
Export ChallengesExports are softer, notably to China, with a reduction of 1,200 tons a month.
Operating CostsRising operating costs and maintenance expenses are weighing on earnings and have led to a sell-off.
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Ownership Overview
1.65% Insiders
25.47% Mutual Funds
0.87% Other Institutional Investors
41.80% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
PKG FAQ
What was Packaging’s price range in the past 12 months?
Packaging lowest stock price was $169.00 and its highest was $250.82 in the past 12 months.
What is Packaging’s market cap?
Packaging’s market cap is $16.99B.
When is Packaging’s upcoming earnings report date?
Packaging’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 22, 2025 which is 11 days ago.
How were Packaging’s earnings last quarter?
Packaging released its earnings results on Apr 22, 2025. The company reported $2.31 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.207 by $0.103.
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 2.73%. See more information on Packaging dividends here
What is Packaging’s EPS estimate?
Packaging’s EPS estimate is 2.22.
How many shares outstanding does Packaging have?
Packaging has 89,928,116 shares outstanding.
What happened to Packaging’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Packaging reported an EPS of $2.31 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.207. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.928%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Packaging?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in PKG
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Packaging Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$224.60 (19.84% Upside)
$224.60 (19.84% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
PKG Sentiment 62%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 12.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $563.2K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 6.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 15.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 15.6%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
10.63%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
19.03%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.58%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Packaging
Packaging Corporation of America manufactures and sells containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the United States. The company operates through Packaging and Paper segments. The Packaging segment offers various containerboard and corrugated packaging products, such as conventional shipping containers used to protect and transport manufactured goods; multi-color boxes and displays that help to merchandise the packaged product in retail locations; and honeycomb protective packaging products, as well as packaging for meat, fresh fruit and vegetables, processed food, beverages, and other industrial and consumer products. This segment sells its corrugated products through a direct sales and marketing organization, independent brokers, and distribution partners. The Paper segment manufactures and sells commodity and specialty papers, as well as communication papers, including cut-size office papers, and printing and converting papers. This segment sells white papers through its sales and marketing organization. Packaging Corporation of America was founded in 1867 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois.
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PKG Earnings Call
Q1 2025
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call highlighted strong financial performance, including record earnings, revenue, and cash flow. However, ongoing inflationary pressures, economic uncertainties, and operational cost increases were notable challenges. The company is managing these challenges through operational efficiencies and strategic investments.Read More>---
PKG Net sales Breakdown
91.74% Packaging
7.45% Paper
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PKG Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$224.60
▲(19.84% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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