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Packaging Corp of America (PKG)

Packaging Corp of America (PKG)
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Market News and Commentary

Packaging Corporation Stock: Analyst Estimates & Ratings

Lake Forest, Illinois-based Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) manufactures and sells containerboard and uncoated freesheet (UFS) paper products. Valued at $21.5 billion by market cap, the company also produces multi-color boxes and displays, as well as meat and wax-coated boxes for the agricultural industry.

Shares of this leading producer of containerboard and corrugated packaging products have outperformed the broader market over the past year. PKG has gained 12.6% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 11.7%. In 2026, PKG’s stock rose 15.9%, surpassing the SPX’s marginal rise on a YTD basis. 

Fundamentals

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  • Market Capitalization, $K 21,500,002
  • Shares Outstanding, K 89,977
  • Annual Sales, $ 8,989 M
  • Annual Income, $ 774,100 K
  • EBIT $ 1,107 M
  • EBITDA $ 1,635 M
  • 60-Month Beta 0.88
  • Price/Sales 2.39
  • Price/Cash Flow 15.99
  • Price/Book 4.52

Options Overview Details

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  • Implied Volatility 26.52% (-1.21%)
  • Historical Volatility 24.53%
  • IV Percentile 61%
  • IV Rank 21.26%
  • IV High 50.13% on 04/08/25
  • IV Low 20.15% on 02/28/25
  • Expected Move (DTE 28) 14.48 (6.06%)
  • Put/Call Vol Ratio 0.00
  • Today's Volume 2
  • Volume Avg (30-Day) 325
  • Put/Call OI Ratio 0.91
  • Today's Open Interest 3,775
  • Open Int (30-Day) 3,424
  • Expected Range 224.71 to 253.67

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 2.20
  • Number of Estimates 4
  • High Estimate 2.25
  • Low Estimate 2.16
  • Prior Year 2.31
  • Growth Rate Est. (year over year) -4.76%

Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
215.47 +11.01%
on 01/28/26
249.51 -4.14%
on 02/12/26
+22.08 (+10.17%)
since 01/20/26
3-Month
191.65 +24.81%
on 12/02/25
249.51 -4.14%
on 02/12/26
+47.51 (+24.79%)
since 11/20/25
52-Week
172.71 +38.49%
on 04/09/25
249.51 -4.14%
on 02/12/26
+29.51 (+14.07%)
since 02/20/25

Most Recent Stories

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Packaging Corporation Stock: Analyst Estimates & Ratings

Packaging Corporation has outperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts are cautiously optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

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Packaging Corporation of America (PKG): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q4 Earnings?

Packaging Corporation of America (PKG): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q4 Earnings?

PKG : 239.90 (+0.40%)
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Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Misses Q4 CY2025 Sales Expectations

Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Misses Q4 CY2025 Sales Expectations

PKG : 239.90 (+0.40%)
Packaging Corporation of America Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results

Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) today reported fourth quarter 2025 net income of $102 million, or $1.13 per share, and net income of $209 million, or $2.32 per share, excluding special items....

PKG : 239.90 (+0.40%)
Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) To Report Earnings Tomorrow: Here Is What To Expect

Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) To Report Earnings Tomorrow: Here Is What To Expect

PKG : 239.90 (+0.40%)

Barchart Technical Opinion

The Barchart Technical Opinion rating is a 100% Buy with a Strengthening short term outlook on maintaining the current direction.

Long term indicators fully support a continuation of the trend.

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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 246.72
2nd Resistance Point 243.96
1st Resistance Point 241.45
Last Price 239.90
1st Support Level 236.18
2nd Support Level 233.42
3rd Support Level 230.91

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52-Week High 249.51
Last Price 239.90
Fibonacci 61.8% 220.17
Fibonacci 50% 211.11
Fibonacci 38.2% 202.05
52-Week Low 172.71

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