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PKG
$254.39+20.49 (+8.76%)
Market ClosedLast close Jul 24
Packaging Corporation of America manufactures and sells containerboard and uncoated freesheet (UFS) paper products in North America.
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The Narrative
Packaging Corporation of America in the Consumer Cyclical sector is trading at $254.39 with a market capitalization of $20.6B. Wall Street consensus targets $250.30 (10 analysts), implying a -1.6% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently near its 52-week high of $254.49, remaining 18.7% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 4/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the safe zone. The Whystock Score of 95/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side consensus broadly in line with current price
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $2.37B↑ | $2.36B↑ | $2.31B↑ | $2.17B↑ | $2.14B |
| Gross Profit | $452.90M↑ | $447.50M↓ | $504.30M↑ | $483.00M↑ | $454.70M |
| Operating Income | $272.60M↓ | $282.20M↓ | $350.00M↑ | $329.80M↑ | $293.30M |
| Net Income | $170.90M↑ | $101.80M↓ | $226.90M↓ | $241.50M↑ | $203.80M |
Peer Comparison
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Fundamentals
Packaging Corporation of America manufactures and sells containerboard and uncoated freesheet (UFS) paper products in North America. The company operates through Packaging and Paper segments. The Packaging segment offers various linerboard and corrug...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$20.59B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
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Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
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Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
1.97%
ROE
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
16.15%
Volume
Today's trading volume
1.24M
Recent News
Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) Is Up 9.1% After Record Shipments And Containerboard Price Hike
Packaging Corporation of America recently reported past second-quarter 2026 results showing sales rising to US$2,489.9 million while net income eased to US$192.1 million, with earnings per share lower than a year earlier despite stronger volumes and contributions from the Greif containerboard acquisition. Record corrugated shipments, a “tight” containerboard market, and the decision to implement a US$140-per-ton containerboard price increase together highlight how pricing power and volume...
Packaging Corporation Of America (PKG) On Strong Earnings And Higher Prices Looks Fully Valued
Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) is back in focus after reporting second quarter 2026 results that topped its own guidance, supported by strong corrugated demand, record shipments, and contributions from recently acquired Greif assets. See our latest analysis for Packaging Corporation of America. The latest earnings beat and a tighter containerboard market have been reflected in Packaging Corporation of America’s share price, with a 1-day share price return of 8.76% contributing to a...
Why Paper Stocks Were the S&P 500’s Top Performers Today
Shares of paper stocks were the biggest gainers in the S&P 500 on Friday, following a report that prices for the containerboard they make that is used in shipping boxes and packaging were going up. Truist analyst Michael Roxland wrote in a Friday note that Packaging Corporation of America’s plan to increase containerboard prices by $140 a ton in September will be positive not just for the Illinois-based firm, but also for rivals International Paper and Smurfit Westrock who he said are likely to follow suit. Shares of all three stocks closed sharply higher, with International Paper up 11.2%, making it the best-performing stock in the S&P 500 for the day.
PCA reiterates ‘tight’ containerboard market, higher demand
Despite unplanned downtime from five utility power outage incidents, Packaging Corporation of America executives described strength in the second quarter during a Thursday earnings call.
Packaging Corporation of America Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) reported lower adjusted earnings for the second quarter of 2026 compared with the prior year, even as sales and EBITDA increased, with management citing strong corrugated demand, higher freight costs and contributions from the recently acquired Greif conta