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Packaging Corp of America (PKG)

Packaging Corp of America (PKG)
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Market News and Commentary

What to Expect From Packaging Corporation of America's Q1 2026 Earnings Report

Lake Forest, Illinois-based Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) manufactures and sells containerboard and uncoated freesheet (UFS) paper products. Valued at a market cap of $19 billion, the company is expected to announce its fiscal Q1 earnings for 2026 after the market closes on Wednesday, Apr. 22.  

Before this event, analysts expect this packaging company to report a profit of $2.29 per share, down marginally from $2.31 per share in the year-ago quarter. The company has topped Wall Street’s bottom-line estimates in two of the last four quarters, while missing on two other occasions. Its earnings of $2.32 per share in the previous quarter...

Fundamentals

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  • Market Capitalization, $K 18,935,458
  • Shares Outstanding, K 89,213
  • Annual Sales, $ 8,989 M
  • Annual Income, $ 774,100 K
  • EBIT $ 1,107 M
  • EBITDA $ 1,765 M
  • 60-Month Beta 0.88
  • Price/Sales 2.11
  • Price/Cash Flow 12.37
  • Price/Book 4.16

Options Overview Details

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  • Implied Volatility 37.92% (+0.92%)
  • Historical Volatility 26.76%
  • IV Percentile 97%
  • IV Rank 58.92%
  • IV High 50.13% on 04/08/25
  • IV Low 20.42% on 08/19/25
  • Expected Move (DTE 17) 11.31 (5.41%)
  • Put/Call Vol Ratio 1.13
  • Today's Volume 17
  • Volume Avg (30-Day) 288
  • Put/Call OI Ratio 0.97
  • Today's Open Interest 3,117
  • Open Int (30-Day) 3,276
  • Expected Range 197.74 to 220.35

Analyst Rating / Earnings Estimates

Current Rating
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Moderate Buy
Based on 11 analysts offering recommendations.
Earnings Estimates - Current Qtr 03/31/26
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  • Average Estimate 2.29
  • Number of Estimates 5
  • High Estimate 2.69
  • Low Estimate 2.14
  • Prior Year 2.31
  • Growth Rate Est. (year over year) -0.87%

Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
201.25 +3.87%
on 03/20/26
233.81 -10.59%
on 03/04/26
-23.10 (-9.95%)
since 02/27/26
3-Month
201.25 +3.87%
on 03/20/26
249.51 -16.22%
on 02/12/26
+0.13 (+0.06%)
since 12/26/25
52-Week
172.71 +21.03%
on 04/09/25
249.51 -16.22%
on 02/12/26
+13.54 (+6.93%)
since 03/28/25

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What to Expect From Packaging Corporation of America's Q1 2026 Earnings Report

Packaging Corporation of America is ready to announce its fiscal first-quarter earnings later next month, and analysts project a slight earnings drop.

XLY : 105.66 (-0.02%)
$SPX : 6,343.72 (unch)
PKG : 209.04 (-1.51%)
How Is Packaging Corporation of America's Stock Performance Compared to Other Dividend Stocks?

Packaging Corporation of America has underperformed other dividend stocks over the past year, while Wall Street analysts remain moderately bullish about its prospects.

SW : 38.25 (-2.94%)
DVY : 150.03 (+0.35%)
PKG : 209.04 (-1.51%)
Is International Paper Stock Underperforming the S&P 500?

International Paper has notably underperformed the S&P 500 over the past year, but analysts are cautiously optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

$SPX : 6,343.72 (unch)
IP : 35.00 (-1.27%)
PKG : 209.04 (-1.51%)
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PKG : 209.04 (-1.51%)
Packaging Corporation of America Schedules Conference Call to Discuss First Quarter 2026 Operating Results

Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) will hold a conference call on Thursday April 23, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss first quarter 2026 results. The conference call leader will be Mark...

PKG : 209.04 (-1.51%)
Winners And Losers Of Q4: Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Vs The Rest Of The Industrial Packaging Stocks

Winners And Losers Of Q4: Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Vs The Rest Of The Industrial Packaging Stocks

PKG : 209.04 (-1.51%)
1 Mid-Cap Stock for Long-Term Investors and 2 Facing Challenges

1 Mid-Cap Stock for Long-Term Investors and 2 Facing Challenges

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PKG : 209.04 (-1.51%)
Packaging Corporation of America Declares Quarterly Dividend

Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) announced today that its Board approved a regular quarterly dividend of $1.25 per share on its common stock. The quarterly dividend of $1.25 per share will...

PKG : 209.04 (-1.51%)
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Barchart Technical Opinion

The Barchart Technical Opinion rating is a 8% Sell with a Average short term outlook on maintaining the current direction.

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Business Summary

Packaging Corporation of America is the third largest producer of containerboard products and a leading producer of uncoated freesheet paper in North America. They operate mills and corrugated products plants and related facilities. They are headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois and operate primarily...

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Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 217.65
2nd Resistance Point 215.87
1st Resistance Point 212.46
Last Price 209.04
1st Support Level 207.27
2nd Support Level 205.49
3rd Support Level 202.08

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52-Week High 249.51
Fibonacci 61.8% 220.17
Fibonacci 50% 211.11
Last Price 209.04
Fibonacci 38.2% 202.05
52-Week Low 172.71

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