PKG Stock Packaging Corporation of America
US · NYSELast in our picks 2026-10-13 — not in the current list; analysis below is from that screen
Packaging demand, pricing discipline, and efficient operations support stable cash-flow compounding.
Future value: $260.00 (+14.13%) · 6-12 months
Signal breakdown
- ▸Defensive packaging demand and pricing power support positive earnings momentum.
- ▾Below 50-day MA (-5.22%)
- ▸Above 200-day MA — long-term uptrend
Is PKG a buy right now?
Trend: PKG is trading above the 50-day average (+6.97%), RSI 40 — neutral momentum, with a 3-month return of +0.20%.
Valuation & quality: Packaging Corporation of America trades on a trailing P/E of 31.3, forward P/E 17.8, PEG 1.59, price-to-book 4.82; fundamentals show net margin 7.4%, revenue growth 12.5% year on year.
Analyst consensus: 9 analysts have a mean 12-month price target of $269.22 (+6.1% vs the last close; range $170.00 – $322.00), consensus rating “buy”.
Income: trailing dividend yield 2.43%.
Our screen: BUY (score 2) — Packaging demand, pricing discipline, and efficient operations support stable cash-flow compounding.
Computed from end-of-day data; not personal advice.
12-month price chart
Monthly returns
| Mar 26 | Apr 26 | May 26 | Jun 26 | Jul 26 | Aug 26 | Sep 26 | Oct 26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -8.60% | +0.60% | +2.60% | +8.80% | +3.20% | -4.80% | -2.00% | +10.70% |
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About Packaging Corporation of America
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.
Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Packaging & Containers · United States · 16,800 employees · Website
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