Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)
NYSE: PKG · Real-Time Price · USD
256.82
+2.29 (0.90%)
Oct 30, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
PKG Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 10 analysts polled by S&P Global, PKG stock has a consensus rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $269.22. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 4.83% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $170 (-33.81%) and the highest is $322 (+25.38%).
Price Target: $269.22 (+4.83%)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Price Target
ChartAnalyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for PKG stock is "Buy". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to outperform the market over the next twelve months.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | May '26 | Jun '26 | Jul '26 | Aug '26 | Sep '26 | Oct '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Buy | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Hold | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Sell | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citi | Citi | Hold Maintains $253 → $262 | Hold | Maintains | $253 → $262 | +2.02% | Oct 26, 2026 |
| J.P. Morgan | J.P. Morgan | Buy Maintains $320 → $322 | Buy | Maintains | $320 → $322 | +25.38% | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Truist Financial | Truist Financial | Buy Maintains $280 → $294 | Buy | Maintains | $280 → $294 | +14.48% | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Bank of America Securities | Bank of America Securities | Buy Maintains n/a | Buy | Maintains | n/a | n/a | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo | Hold Maintains $245 | Hold | Maintains | $245 | -4.60% | Oct 7, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
10.09B
from 8.99B
Increased by 12.21%
Revenue Next Year
10.98B
from 10.09B
Increased by 8.81%
EPS This Year
10.61
from 9.84
Increased by 7.84%
EPS Next Year
14.23
from 10.61
Increased by 34.13%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.