Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)
| Market Cap | 22.67B +31.1% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 9.53B +10.3% |
| Net Income | 687.40M -23.5% |
| EPS | 7.70 -23.3% |
| Shares Out | 88.56M |
| PE Ratio | 33.26 |
| Forward PE | 22.12 |
| Dividend | $6.00 (2.34%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Volume | 479,081 |
| Open | 252.32 |
| Previous Close | 252.75 |
| Day's Range | 248.66 - 256.94 |
| 52-Week Range | 191.50 - 258.81 |
| Beta | 0.81 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 256.70 (+0.26%) |
| Earnings Date | Jul 22, 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 11 analysts, the average rating for PKG stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $256.7, which is an increase of 0.26% from the latest price.
News
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 price hike has positive read-across for Smurfit, says Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley reiterated an Overweight rating and $57 price target on Smurfit Westrock (SW) after Packaging Corp. (PKG) announced a third large 2026 containerboard price increase of $140 per ton…
Higher containerboard prices should be positive for U.S. producers, says Truist
Truist said the firm checked in with its containerboard industry contacts who confirmed that Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) announced a $140 per ton containerboard price increase to customers ...
Packaging Corp. price target raised to $265 from $263 at BofA
BofA raised the firm’s price target on Packaging Corp. (PKG) to $265 from $263 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. Post Q2, the firm raised its FY26 EPS…
Packaging Corp. price target raised to $271 from $269 at JPMorgan
JPMorgan raised the firm’s price target on Packaging Corp. (PKG) to $271 from $269 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares.
Packaging Corp. price target lowered to $271 from $272 at UBS
UBS analyst Anojja Shah lowered the firm’s price target on Packaging Corp. (PKG) to $271 from $272 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. Packaging Corp. posted a “solid”…
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.
Packaging Corporation of America Earnings release: Q2 2026
Packaging Corporation of America released its Q2 2026 earnings on July 23, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Packaging Corporation of America Quarterly report: Q2 2026
Packaging Corporation of America has published its Q2 2026 quarterly earnings report on July 23, 2026.
Packaging Corp. sees Q3 EPS ex-items $2.91, consensus $2.94
18:00 EDT Packaging Corp. (PKG) sees Q3 EPS ex-items $2.91, consensus $2.94
Packaging Corporation of America Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) today reported second quarter 2026 net income of $192 million, or $2.15 per share, and net income of $210 million, or $...
Packaging Corp. price target raised to $270 from $258 at Truist
Truist raised the firm’s price target on Packaging Corp. (PKG) to $270 from $258 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares as part of a broader research note previewing…
Packaging Corp. price target raised to $263 from $242 at BofA
BofA raised the firm’s price target on Packaging Corp. (PKG) to $263 from $242 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. While the stocks in the packaging and paper…
Packaging Corp. price target raised to $269 from $246 at JPMorgan
JPMorgan analyst Detlef Winckelmann raised the firm’s price target on Packaging Corp. (PKG) to $269 from $246 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares.
Packaging Corp. price target raised to $241 from $229 at Citi
Citi raised the firm’s price target on Packaging Corp. (PKG) to $241 from $229 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.
Wells Fargo downgraded Packaging Corp. to Equal Weight on balanced risk-reward
As previously reported, Wells Fargo downgraded Packaging Corp. (PKG) to Equal Weight from Overweight with a price target of $246, up from $245. The firm notes Packaging Corp. has been…
Packaging Corp. downgraded to Equal Weight from Overweight at Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo downgraded Packaging Corp. (PKG) to Equal Weight from Overweight with a price target of $246, up from $245.
Packaging Corporation of America Schedules Conference Call to Discuss Second Quarter 2026 Operating Results
LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) will hold a conference call on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss second quarter 2026 result...
Packaging Corporation of America Transcript: 16th Annual Wells Fargo Industrials & Materials Conference
Corrugated volumes and bookings remain robust, with strong operational performance and successful integration of the Greif acquisition. Despite freight and recycled fiber cost pressures, price increases and inventory management position the company well for the second half of the year. Strategic investments in energy independence and talent development support long-term growth.
Packaging Corporation of America Slides: 16th Annual Wells Fargo Industrials & Materials Conference
Packaging Corporation of America has posted slides in relation to its latest quarterly earnings report, which was published on June 10, 2026.
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Packaging Corporation of America's Chief Executive Officer to Speak at Wells Fargo's 2026 Conference
LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE: PKG) Chief Executive Officer, Mark Kowlzan, will speak at Wells Fargo's 16th Annual Industrials and Materials Conference b...
UBS upgrades Packaging Corp. to Buy on sticky price hikes
UBS last night upgraded Packaging Corp. (PKG) to Buy from Neutral with a price target of $248, up from $232. The firm expects the $50 per ton June price hike…