Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)
| Market Cap | 19.95B +4.1% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 9.53B +10.3% |
| Net Income | 687.40M -23.5% |
| EPS | 7.70 -23.2% |
| Shares Out | 88.56M |
| PE Ratio | 29.31 |
| Forward PE | 19.63 |
| Dividend | $6.00 (2.66%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Volume | 8,497 |
| Open | 226.25 |
| Previous Close | 227.25 |
| Day's Range | 226.25 - 226.49 |
| 52-Week Range | 191.50 - 259.98 |
| Beta | 0.77 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 258.80 (+14.88%) |
| 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 11 analysts, the average rating for PKG stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $258.8, which is an increase of 14.88% from the latest price.
News
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 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 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 $...