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Packaging Corp of America (PKG) Stock

Packaging Corp of America Stock Details, Movements and Public Alerts

Stock Details

Packaging Corp of America (PKG), a prominent company in the consumer cyclical sector within the packaging & containers industry, is based in USA and primarily trades on the NYSE.Currently, the stock is trading at $220.26. Over the past 52 weeks, it has ranged between $169.57 and $236.00. This places the current price at 93.3% of its 52-week high and 29.9% above its 52-week low. Recent trading volume was recorded at 1,654,055. The International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) for this stock is US6951271005.

52-Week Range

$236.00 - $169.57

-6.67% from high · +29.89% from low

Avg Daily Volume

1,654,055

Latest volume

Fundamentals

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio (TTM)

22.08

Near market average

Forward P/E

18.62

Earnings expected to grow

PEG Ratio

1.63

Reasonably valued

Price to Book

4.14

EV/EBITDA

12.89

EPS (TTM)

$10.21

Price to Sales

2.31

Beta

0.89

Less volatile than market

Q:How is PKG valued relative to its earnings and growth?
Packaging Corp of America trades at a P/E ratio of 22.08, which is near the market average of approximately 20, suggesting the market views it as fairly valued relative to its earnings. Looking ahead, the forward P/E of 18.62 is lower than the current P/E, indicating analysts expect earnings to grow over the next year. The PEG ratio of 1.63 indicates reasonable value when growth is considered.
Q:What is PKG's risk profile compared to the market?
With a beta of 0.89, Packaging Corp of America is less volatile than the overall market. This means when the market moves up or down by 10%, this stock typically moves less than 10% in the same direction. Lower beta stocks are often preferred by conservative investors seeking stability. The price-to-book ratio of 4.14 shows investors value the company above its book value, which often reflects intangible assets or growth prospects.

Performance & Growth

Profit Margin

10.20%

Operating Margin

15.70%

EBITDA

$1.86B

Return on Equity

19.80%

Return on Assets

8.21%

Revenue Growth (YoY)

6.00%

Earnings Growth (YoY)

-4.90%

Q:How profitable and efficient is PKG's business model?
Packaging Corp of America achieves a profit margin of 10.20%, meaning it retains $10.20 from every $100 in revenue after all expenses. This represents a solid margin typical of well-run businesses, showing the company can effectively balance revenue generation with cost control. The operating margin of 15.70% reveals how efficiently the company runs its core business operations before interest and taxes. With ROE at 19.80% and ROA at 8.21%, the company generates strong returns on invested capital.
Q:What are PKG's recent growth trends?
Packaging Corp of America's revenue grew by 6.00% year-over-year, showing steady progress in growing the business. This positive trajectory indicates the company maintains competitive positioning in its markets. Earnings decreased by 4.90% year-over-year, reflecting the bottom-line impact of business performance. These growth metrics should be evaluated against PACKAGING & CONTAINERS industry averages for proper context.

Dividend Information

Dividend Per Share

$5.00

Dividend Yield

2.29%

Ex-Dividend Date

Dec 15, 2025

Dividend Date

Jan 14, 2026

Q:What dividend income can investors expect from PKG?
Packaging Corp of America offers a dividend yield of 2.29%, paying $5.00 per share annually. This above-average yield of 2-4% provides meaningful income while still allowing the company to reinvest for growth. It compares favorably to the S&P 500 average and offers competitive returns versus bonds in the current rate environment. To receive the next dividend, shares must be purchased before the ex-dividend date of Dec 15, 2025.
Q:How reliable is PKG's dividend for long-term investors?
The dividend sustainability can be assessed through the payout ratio - Packaging Corp of America pays $5.00 per share in dividends against earnings of $10.21 per share, resulting in a payout ratio of 48.97%. This balanced payout between 30-60% suggests a sustainable dividend policy that allows both shareholder returns and business reinvestment. The dividend appears well-covered by earnings. The next dividend payment is scheduled for Jan 14, 2026.

Company Size & Market

Market Cap

$20.3B

Revenue (TTM)

$8.77B

Revenue/Share (TTM)

$98.28

Shares Outstanding

89.98M

Book Value/Share

$53.21

Asset Type

Common Stock

Q:What is PKG's market capitalization and position?
Packaging Corp of America has a market capitalization of $20.3B, classifying it as a large-cap stock ($10B-$200B). Large-caps are typically industry leaders with established business models, offering a balance of stability and growth potential. They often provide dividend income and are core holdings in institutional portfolios. With 89.98M shares outstanding, the company's ownership is relatively concentrated. As a participant in the PACKAGING & CONTAINERS industry, it competes with other firms in this sector.
Q:How does PKG's price compare to its book value?
Packaging Corp of America's book value per share is $53.21, while the current stock price is $220.26, resulting in a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 4.14. This high P/B ratio indicates significant intangible assets, strong brand value, or high growth expectations. Technology and consumer brand companies often trade at elevated P/B ratios due to intellectual property and competitive advantages not reflected on the balance sheet. As a common stock, this represents equity ownership with voting rights.

Analyst Ratings

Analyst Target Price

$228.70

3.83% upside potential

Analyst Recommendations

Strong Buy

1

Buy

4

Hold

5

Sell

0

Strong Sell

1

Q:How reliable are analyst predictions for PKG?
11 analysts cover PKG with 45% recommending buy/strong buy ratings. Analyst predictions have mixed reliability - studies show consensus rarely beats market returns consistently. The mixed views reflect uncertainty about the outlook. The consensus target of $228.70 implies 3.8% upside, but targets are often adjusted to follow price moves rather than predict them.
Q:What is the Wall Street consensus on PKG?
Current analyst recommendations:1 Strong Buy, 4 Buy, 5 Hold, 01 Strong Sell. The neutral stance suggests uncertainty or fair valuation at current levels.Remember that analyst opinions often lag price movements and can be influenced by investment banking relationships.

Fundamentals last updated: Jan 25, 2026, 02:41 AM

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