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Packaging Corp of America (PKG)
Packaging Corp of America stock price live, this page displays NYSE PKG stock exchange data. View the PKG premarket stock price ahead of the market session or assess the after hours quote. Monitor the latest movements within the Packaging Corp of America real time stock price chart below.
What Is the Packaging Corp of America Stock Price Today?
The Packaging Corp of America stock price today is 222.59.
What Is the Stock Symbol for Packaging Corp of America?
The stock ticker symbol for Packaging Corp of America is PKG.
Is PKG the Same as $PKG?
$PKG is a common way to refer to the Packaging Corp of America ticker symbol in social media, forums, and online discussions. The dollar sign is a shorthand convention used to indicate that it is a stock ticker symbol
What Stock Exchange Does Packaging Corp of America Trade On?
Packaging Corp of America is listed and trades on the NYSE stock exchange.
Is Packaging Corp of America a Good Stock to Buy?
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What Is the Packaging Corp of America Stock Price Today?
The Packaging Corp of America stock price today is 222.59.
What Is the Stock Symbol for Packaging Corp of America?
The stock ticker symbol for Packaging Corp of America is PKG.
Is PKG the Same as $PKG?
$PKG is a common way to refer to the Packaging Corp of America ticker symbol in social media, forums, and online discussions. The dollar sign is a shorthand convention used to indicate that it is a stock ticker symbol
What Stock Exchange Does Packaging Corp of America Trade On?
Packaging Corp of America is listed and trades on the NYSE stock exchange.
Is Packaging Corp of America a Good Stock to Buy?
Determining whether Packaging Corp of America—or any stock—is a good buy requires comprehensive analysis. To evaluate its potential, users can sign up to InvestingPro, where they can assess the current Packaging Corp of America share price compared with the fair value and other essential metrics.
You can find more details by visiting the additional pages to view historical data, charts, latest news, analysis or visit the forum to view opinions on the PKG quote. (ISIN: US6951561090)
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52 wk Range
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249.51
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Strong Buy
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 fruit and vegetables, processed food, beverages, and other industrial and consumer products. This segment sells its corrugated products through a direct sales and marketing organization. The Paper segment manufactures and sells commodity and specialty papers, as well as communication papers, including cut-size office papers, and printing and converting papers; and white papers. This segment sells papers through its sales and marketing organization. Packaging Corporation of America was founded in 1867 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Packaging Corp of America Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026
- PCA Q1 2026 EPS of $2.40 beat forecast of $2.14 by 12.15%; revenue of $2.37B missed $2.43B estimate by 2.47%, stock surged 6.13% to $211.
- Net sales rose 14.3% YoY to $2.4B; EBITDA increased 15.4% to $486M with packaging segment margin at 22.0%; free cash flow reached $164M.
- Greif acquisition integration challenges impacted Q1 results; management focuses on operational efficiency and synergy targets to drive future growth.
- CEO Kowlzan highlighted strong legacy packaging performance driven by improved pricing and cost efficiencies as key to quarterly success.
- Q3 2026 EPS guidance set at $2.52, Q4 at $3.00, targeting full-year $10.37; 7 analysts revised earnings downward amid integration concerns.
Last Updated: 04/23/2026, 10:17 AM
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Metrics to compare | PKG | Sector Sector - Average of metrics from a broad group of related Basic Materials sector companies | Relationship RelationshipPKGPeersSector | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
P/E Ratio | 26.7x | 16.2x | 2.9x | |
PEG Ratio | −1.84 | −0.64 | 0.00 | |
Price / Book | 4.3x | 1.7x | 1.6x | |
Price / LTM Sales | 2.1x | 1.1x | 1.4x | |
Upside (Analyst Target) | 10.5% | 30.4% | 25.8% | |
Fair Value Upside | Unlock | 18.9% | −1.5% | Unlock |
Analyst Ratings
6 Buy
4 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
11 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy
Analysts 12-Month Price Target:
Average 230.50
(+3.55% Upside)
Earnings
Latest Release
Apr 22, 2026
EPS / Forecast
2.40 / 2.14
Revenue / Forecast
2.37B / 2.43B
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What Is the Packaging America (PKG) Stock Price Today?
The Packaging America stock price today is 222.59 USD.
What Stock Exchange Does Packaging America Trade On?
Packaging America is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.
What Is the Stock Symbol for Packaging America?
The stock symbol for Packaging America is "PKG."
Does Packaging America Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?
The Packaging America dividend yield is 2.25%.
What Is the Packaging America Market Cap?
As of today, Packaging America market cap is 19.78B USD.
What Is Packaging America's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?
The Packaging America EPS (TTM) is 8.23.
When Is the Next Packaging America Earnings Date?
Packaging America will release its next earnings report on Jul 27, 2026.
From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is PKG a Buy or Sell?
Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.
How Many Times Has Packaging America Stock Split?
Packaging America has split 0 times.
How Many Employees Does Packaging America Have?
Packaging America has 16800 employees.
What is the current trading status of Packaging America (PKG)?
As of Apr 29, 2026, Packaging America (PKG) is trading at a price of 222.59 USD, with a previous close of 212.54 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 210.46 USD to 224.57 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 178.30 USD to 249.51 USD.
What Is Packaging America (PKG) Price Target According to Analysts?
The average 12-month price target for Packaging America is 230.50 USD, with a high estimate of 258 USD and a low estimate of 167 USD. 6 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +3.55% Upside potential.
What Is the PKG After Hours Price?
PKG's last after hours stock price is 222.89 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.30, or 0.13%.
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