Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)
| Market Cap | 21.97B +19.2% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 9.82B +12.0% |
| Net Income | 722.70M -18.6% |
| EPS | 8.10 -18.0% |
| Shares Out | 88.56M |
| PE Ratio | 30.62 |
| Forward PE | 18.38 |
| Dividend | $6.00 (2.42%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Volume | 177,200 |
| Open | 248.88 |
| Previous Close | 253.01 |
| Day's Range | 248.21 - 251.34 |
| 52-Week Range | 191.50 - 259.98 |
| Beta | 0.77 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 269.22 (+8.5%) |
| Earnings Date | Oct 21, 2026 |
About PKG
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 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 frui... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In 2025, PKG's revenue was $8.99 billion, an increase of 7.23% compared to the previous year's $8.38 billion. Earnings were $768.90 million, a decrease of -3.83%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to 10 analysts, the average rating for PKG stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $269.22, which is an increase of 8.50% from the latest price.
News
Packaging Corp. price target raised to $262 from $253 at Citi
Citi raised the firm’s price target on Packaging Corp. (PKG) to $262 from $253 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The company reported reported Q3 results with an…
Packaging Corp. price target raised to $322 from $320 at JPMorgan
JPMorgan raised the firm’s price target on Packaging Corp. (PKG) to $322 from $320 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares.
Packaging Corp. price target raised to $294 from $280 at Truist
Truist raised the firm’s price target on Packaging Corp. (PKG) to $294 from $280 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm cites the company’s Q3 earnings beat…
Packaging Corporation of America Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2026
Q3 adjusted EPS was $3.04, ahead of guidance, with pricing and Greif integration supporting results. Q4 guidance is $2.81 as outages and rising costs temper price realization.
Packaging Corporation of America Earnings release: Q3 2026
Packaging Corporation of America released its Q3 2026 earnings on October 22, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Packaging Corp. sees Q5 EPS ex-items $2.81, consensus $2.76
17:32 EDT Packaging Corp. (PKG) sees Q5 EPS ex-items $2.81, consensus $2.76
Packaging Corporation of America Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results
LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) today reported third quarter 2026 net income of $262 million, or $2.93 per share, and net income of $272 million, or $3...
Packaging Corp. price target raised to $280 from $270 at Truist
Truist raised the firm’s price target on Packaging Corp. (PKG) to $280 from $270 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares as part of a broader research note previewing…
Packaging Corp. price target lowered to $245 from $246 at Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo analyst Gabe Hajde lowered the firm’s price target on Packaging Corp. (PKG) to $245 from $246 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The firm expects…
Packaging Corp. price target lowered to $289 from $292 at UBS
UBS analyst Anojja Shah lowered the firm’s price target on Packaging Corp. (PKG) to $289 from $292 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.
Packaging Corp. price target lowered to $253 from $254 at Citi
Citi lowered the firm’s price target on Packaging Corp. (PKG) to $253 from $254 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm is updating estimates for the packaging…
Packaging Corp. price target raised to $320 from $312 at JPMorgan
JPMorgan raised the firm’s price target on Packaging Corp. (PKG) to $320 from $312 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm adjusted targets in the paper and…
Packaging Corporation of America Schedules Conference Call to Discuss Third Quarter 2026 Operating Results
LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) will hold a conference call on Thursday October 22, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss third quarter 2026 result...
Packaging Corp. price target lowered to $260 from $280 at BofA
BofA analyst George Staphos lowered the firm’s price target on Packaging Corp. (PKG) to $260 from $280 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm raised containerboard price…
Packaging Corporation of America Transcript: Jefferies Global Industrials Conference 2026
Tight containerboard markets and strong e-commerce demand are driving efficient operations and successful price increases, despite agricultural sector headwinds and elevated costs. Capacity expansions are focused on debottlenecking, while high capital costs limit new entrants and major projects.
Packaging Corporation of America Slides: FY 2026
Packaging Corporation of America has posted slides in relation to its FY 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on September 10, 2026.
Packaging Corporation of America's Chief Executive Officer to Speak at 2026 Jefferies Global Industrials Conference
LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE: PKG) Chief Executive Officer, Mark Kowlzan, will participate in a Fireside Chat at Jefferies 2026 Global Industrials Confe...
Packaging Corporation of America Declares Quarterly Dividend
LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) announced today that its Board approved a regular quarterly dividend of $1.50 per share on its common stock. The quarte...
Packaging Corp. price target raised to $280 from $265 at BofA
BofA raised the firm’s price target on Packaging Corp. (PKG) to $280 from $265 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. Following its independent corrugated converter survey, the firm…
Packaging Corp. price target raised to $272 from $270 at Seaport Research
Seaport Research raised the firm’s price target on Packaging Corp. (PKG) to $272 from $270 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm is updating its price targets…
Packaging Corp. price target raised to $292 from $271 at UBS
UBS raised the firm’s price target on Packaging Corp. (PKG) to $292 from $271 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. UBS is modeling Packing Corp. achieving $60/ton of…
Packaging Corp. price target raised to $274 from $251 at Argus
Argus raised the firm’s price target on Packaging Corp. (PKG) to $274 from $251 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm believes the company’s earnings stand to…
Packaging Corp. price target raised to $312 from $271 at JPMorgan
JPMorgan analyst Detlef Winckelmann raised the firm’s price target on Packaging Corp. (PKG) to $312 from $271 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. Last Friday, Green Markets reported…
Packaging Corp. price target raised to $254 from $241 at Citi
Citi raised the firm’s price target on Packaging Corp. (PKG) to $254 from $241 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.
Packaging Corporation of America Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2026
Adjusted net income and EBITDA rose on higher sales, driven by strong demand and Greif integration, though legacy business earnings declined due to elevated costs. Market conditions remain tight, with price increases underway and further margin improvement expected as integration and capacity projects progress.