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PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA (PKG) Stock Price, Quote, News and Overview

NYSE:PKG - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US6951561090 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

213.09  +2.34 (+1.11%)

After market: 213.09 0 (0%)

PKG Quote, Performance and Key Statistics

PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA

NYSE:PKG (2/28/2025, 8:08:31 PM)

After market: 213.09 0 (0%)

213.09

+2.34 (+1.11%)

Sector
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryContainers & Packaging
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS SubIndustryPaper & Plastic Packaging Products & Materials
Statistics
52 Week High250.82
52 Week Low169
Market Cap19.14B
Shares89.80M
Float88.11M
Yearly Dividend5.01
Dividend Yield2.37%
PE23.57
Fwd PE19.7
Earnings (Next)04-21 2025-04-21/amc
IPO01-28 2000-01-28


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The current stock price of PKG is 213.09 USD. In the past month the price decreased by -0.54%. In the past year, price increased by 18.26%.

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PKG Competitors/Peers

The largest stocks on the US markets in the "Paper & Plastic Packaging Products & Materials" sub-industry
Full List
Symbol
Name
TA
FA
PE
Market Cap
IP INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO 49.43 29.71B
SW SMURFIT WESTROCK PLC 53.68 27.08B
AVY AVERY DENNISON CORP 19.95 15.10B
AMCR AMCOR PLC 14.25 14.63B
GPK GRAPHIC PACKAGING HOLDING CO 10.71 8.01B
SEE SEALED AIR CORP 10.85 4.98B
SON SONOCO PRODUCTS CO 9.78 4.70B
PTVE PACTIV EVERGREEN INC 17.86 3.20B
PACK RANPAK HOLDINGS CORP N/A 557.08M
MGIH MILLENNIUM GROUP INTERNATION N/A 15.64M
OCTO EIGHTCO HOLDINGS INC N/A 3.44M

About PKG

Company Profile

PKG logo image Packaging Corporation of America engages in the production of container products. The company is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois and currently employs 14,900 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2000-01-28. The firm operates eight mills and 86 corrugated products plants and related facilities. Its segments include Packaging, Paper and Corporate and Other. Its containerboard mills produce linerboard and corrugating medium, which are papers primarily used in the production of corrugated products. Its corrugated products manufacturing plants produce a variety of corrugated packaging products. In addition, it also produces packaging for meat, fresh fruit and vegetables, processed food, beverages, and other industrial and consumer products. The company manufactures and sells papers, including both commodity and specialty papers, which may have custom or specialized features, such as colors, coatings, high brightness, and recycled content. Its papers consist of communication papers, including cut-size office papers, and printing and converting papers.

Company Info

PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA

1 North Field Ct

Lake Forest ILLINOIS 60045 US

CEO: Mark W. Kowlzan

Employees: 14900

Company Website: https://www.packagingcorp.com/

Investor Relations: https://ir.packagingcorp.com/

Phone: 18474823000

PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA / PKG FAQ

What is the stock price of PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA today?

The current stock price of PKG is 213.09 USD. The price increased by 1.11% in the last trading session.


What is the ticker symbol for PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA stock?

The exchange symbol of PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA is PKG and it is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. exchange.


On which exchange is PKG stock listed?

PKG stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. exchange.


What is the price forecast or stock price prediction for PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA stock?

14 analysts have analysed PKG and the average price target is 245 USD. This implies a price increase of 14.97% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 213.09. Check the PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA stock analysts ratings, price target forecast and up-and down grades for more detailed information.


What is PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA worth?

PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA (PKG) has a market capitalization of 19.14B USD. This makes PKG a Large Cap stock.


How many employees does PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA have?

PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA (PKG) currently has 14900 employees.


What are the support and resistance levels for PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA (PKG) stock?

PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA (PKG) has a support level at 211.35 and a resistance level at 234.91. Check the full technical report for a detailed analysis of PKG support and resistance levels.


Is PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA (PKG) expected to grow?

The Revenue of PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA (PKG) is expected to grow by 6.84% in the next year. Check the estimates tab for more information on the PKG EPS, Sales, EBIT and EBITDA future analyst estimates.


Should I buy PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA (PKG) stock?

There is no straightforward answer here. It depends on your investment strategy as different types of investors will look at different aspects. In any case it is important to make an informed decision and these pages can help you forming an opinion:


Does PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA (PKG) stock pay dividends?

PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA (PKG) has a dividend yield of 2.37%. The yearly dividend amount is currently 5.01. Check the full fundamental report for a detailed analysis of PKG dividend history, reliability and sustainability.


When does PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA (PKG) report earnings?

PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA (PKG) will report earnings on 2025-04-21, after the market close.


What is the Price/Earnings (PE) ratio of PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA (PKG)?

The PE ratio for PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA (PKG) is 23.57. This is based on the reported non-GAAP earnings per share of 9.04 and the current share price of 213.09 USD. Check the full fundamental report for a full analysis of the valuation metrics for PKG.


What is the Short Interest ratio of PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA (PKG) stock?

The outstanding short interest for PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA (PKG) is 1.59% of its float. Check the ownership tab for more information on the PKG short interest.


PKG Technical Analysis

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 1 / 10 to PKG. When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, PKG turns out to be only a medium performer in the overall market: it outperformed 58.3% of all stocks.


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PKG Fundamental Analysis

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to PKG. PKG is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average.


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PKG Financial Highlights

Over the last trailing twelve months PKG reported a non-GAAP Earnings per Share(EPS) of 9.04. The EPS increased by 4.03% compared to the year before.


Industry RankSector Rank
PM (TTM) 9.39%
ROA 8.77%
ROE 18%
Debt/Equity 0.58
Chartmill High Growth Momentum
EPS Q2Q%15.96%
Sales Q2Q%10.74%
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.45%

PKG Ownership and Analysts

ChartMill assigns a Buy % Consensus number of 76% to PKG. The Buy consensus is the average rating of analysts ratings from 14 analysts.

For the next year, analysts expect an EPS growth of 19.66% and a revenue growth 6.84% for PKG


Ownership
Inst Owners92.46%
Ins Owners1.53%
Short Float %1.59%
Short Ratio1.59
Analysts
Analysts75.71
Price Target245 (14.97%)
EPS Next Y19.66%
Revenue Next Year6.84%