PKG Company Profile and Key Details

Q: Who are the executives of PKG?

Mr. Charles J. CarterExecutive Vice President of Mill OperationsMs. Pamela A. BarnesSenior Vice President of Fin., Controller & Principal Accounting OfficerMr. Mark W. KowlzanChairman & Chief Executive OfficerMr. Robert Andrew SchneiderSenior Vice President & Chief Information OfficerMr. Robert P. MundyExecutive Vice President & Chief Financial OfficerMr. Thomas A. HassfurtherExecutive Vice President of Corrugated ProductsMr. Jeffery S. KaserSenior Vice President of Corrugated ProductsMr. Bruce A. RidleySenior Vice President of Environmental Health, Safety & Operational ServicesMr. Donald Ray ShirleySenior Vice President of Corporation Engineering & Process TechnologyMr. Kent A. PfledererSenior Vice President, Gen. Counsel & Sec.Irina FeldmanVice President of HRPrafulla D'SouzaVice President of Marketing & Communications Corrugated Products

NYSE : PKG

Packaging of America

$213.39

5.77+2.78%

Open: 4:00 PM

66.05

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Stock Price Today

Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) stock surged +2.78%, trading at $213.39 on NYSE, up from the previous close of $207.62. The stock opened at $210.00, fluctuating between $210.00 and $217.17 in the recent session.

Stock Snapshot

207.62

Prev. Close

19.04B

Market Cap

210

Day Low

24.84

P/E Ratio

8.59

EPS (TTM)

7.56

Cash Flow per Share

210

Open

89.21M

Number of Shares

217.17

Day High

97.47%

Free Float in %

44.66

Book Value

751.41K

Volume

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Stock Price History Chart

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Volume
Apr 17, 2026	210.00	217.17	209.66	213.39	967.54K
Apr 16, 2026	206.57	207.93	205.19	207.62	623.3K
Apr 14, 2026	210.86	212.20	208.52	209.93	812.45K
Apr 13, 2026	205.63	211.15	204.80	210.48	857.96K
Apr 10, 2026	208.79	208.79	204.58	206.38	563.96K
Apr 09, 2026	209.12	210.85	205.62	208.12	820.25K
Apr 08, 2026	208.27	211.98	208.27	211.05	818.74K
Apr 07, 2026	202.50	204.29	201.56	203.51	656.18K
Apr 06, 2026	203.57	206.04	202.94	205.40	444.66K
Apr 02, 2026	208.09	210.78	202.18	204.46	1.07M
Apr 01, 2026	214.21	215.83	211.13	211.27	675.81K
Mar 31, 2026	211.64	213.35	208.13	212.22	784.35K
Mar 30, 2026	214.10	214.10	208.91	209.04	703.82K
Mar 27, 2026	211.67	213.02	210.83	212.25	630.33K
Mar 25, 2026	215.17	216.03	212.10	213.36	536.48K
Mar 24, 2026	207.12	215.28	207.05	213.50	585.14K
Mar 23, 2026	208.75	213.32	207.06	209.06	1.25M
Mar 20, 2026	205.26	205.66	201.25	202.73	5.39M
Mar 19, 2026	207.82	207.82	201.48	204.39	1.5M
Mar 18, 2026	214.10	216.40	209.33	209.42	1.11M

Contact Details

Lake Forest, IL 60045

United States

https://www.packagingcorp.com 847 482 3000

About Company

Packaging Corporation of America manufactures and sells containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the United States. The company operates through Packaging and Paper segments. The Packaging segment offers various containerboard 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, independent brokers, and distribution partners. 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. This segment sells white papers through its sales and marketing organization. Packaging Corporation of America was founded in 1867 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois.

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Company Overview

Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) closed at $213.39 USD, gaining $5.77 (2.78%) from the previous close of $207.62. The stock is currently mid-range between its 52-week high and low $176.45 and $249.51. With a market capitalization of about $19.04 billion, Packaging Corporation of America is classified as a large-cap and shows market-like volatility (beta ~0.92). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 1.09 million shares, volume is running light vs its 52-week average. Headquartered in Lake Forest, IL, Packaging Corporation of America operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector and the Packaging & Containers industry. Led by CEO Mark W. Kowlzan, the company employs approximately 15,400 people and listed since January 28, 2000. Packaging Corporation of America manufactures and sells containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the United States.

Technical Performance

Short-term trend indicators are bearishly aligned (SMA20 -1.0%, SMA50 4.7%, SMA200 12.2%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 52.09 (neutral), while the ATR of 6.46 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains sitting in the mid-range of its 52-week band, trading -7.09% below its high and over 34.22% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 780.60 thousand shares is below the 3-month average of 1.10 million, indicating normal recent market interest.

Valuation Metrics

Packaging Corporation of America trades at a P/E ratio of 24.92, slightly below the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 2.12 and a price-to-book ratio of 4.19 trading at moderately above to book value. The P/FCF stands at 26.21, also above market averages.

Dividend & Fair Value

Packaging Corporation of America last paid a dividend of 5 per share, this equals a trailing yield of roughly 2.39%. Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around $198.22. This means the shares are trading above this model’s fair value.

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

Packaging Corporation of America generated EPS of $8.57 over the past year. Five-year average earnings growth is 12.11%. Wall Street analysts project EPS growth of 12.21% annually over the next five years. The latest quarter delivered EPS of $2.73. The next quarter is forecast at $2.17. Next year's EPS is expected at $0.06. Analyst sentiment is neutral. Analyst rating data shows there are 5 Strong Buy ratings, 8 Buy ratings, 16 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 0 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $273.00 to $200.00. The high target offers 27.93% upside. The low target suggests -6.27% downside. The mean target is $233.48. This offers 9.41% upside. Packaging Corporation of America earnings surprise history is a mixed track record. The quarter that ended October 22, 2025, missed forecasts by -3.53%. The prior quarter beat by 1.64%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include 3.77% in July 23, 2024.

Shareholding & Insider Activity

Packaging Corporation of America has 89.98 million shares outstanding. The public float is 87.68 million shares, elevated short interest at 2.43% of float. This equals 1.66 million shares. The short ratio is 2.23 days. Institutional investors hold 95.66% of the float. Insiders own 1.46%. KOWLZAN MARK W holds 437.38 thousand shares, MENCOFF SAMUEL M has 250.09 thousand shares and Hassfurther Thomas A has 197.06 thousand shares. Over the past six months, insider transactions show net selling. They sold 12.13 thousand shares across 1 transactions.

Financial & Profitability Overview

Over the trailing twelve months, Packaging of America generated $7.80B in revenue, or $87.18 per share. Gross margin was 21.77%, operating margin 14.31%, and net profit margin 9.81%. Returns are healthy, with ROA at 8.62% and ROE at 19.14%.
On valuation metrics, Packaging of America trades at a P/E of 24.92, P/S of 2.12 and P/B of 4.19. The current ratio is 3.17 and quick ratio is 1.94. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 5.71 and cash conversion cycle is 94.40 days. Debt-to-equity is 0.95, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 0.36.

Quarterly Financial Highlights

For the quarter ended Dec 31, 2023, Packaging of America posted revenue of $7.80B, down slightly from $8.48B in the prior quarter. Gross profit was $1.70B (margin 21.77%). Operating income was $1.12B (margin 14.3%). Net income was$765.20M (EPS $8.52).
The company ended the quarter with $1.14B in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $3.17B, and net debt of $2.53B. Total assets were $8.88B, with equity of $4.00B. Financials further reflected stability, with operating cash flow of $1.32B, free cash flow of $842.80M, and capital expenditures of - $472.30M.

Price Forecast & Outlook

Our AI price prediction model suggests that Packaging Corporation of America stock has strong potential for upside but may face short-term weakness followed by gains in the medium and long term. 2-Week Outlook: Projected decline of -1.43%, with price expected at $210.34 by May 01, 2026, within a range of $206.27 to $214.36 3-Month Outlook: Projected rise of 79.32%, reaching $382.66 by July 16, 2026, with a range of $375.21 to $393.68. 1-Year Outlook: Projected gain of 12.98%, with price at $241.08 by April 16, 2027, within a range of $233.55 to $248.58.

Key Takeaways

Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) shares are flat 5.28% year-to-date currently trading near 52-week highs band. Short-term momentum has been positive over the last quarter, despite recent volatility. Valuation shows Packaging Corporation of America trading at a premium to the broader market with a P/E of 24.92. Analyst sentiment is bullish, with the majority of ratings in Buy territory and a mean price target of $191.64, suggesting -10.19% downside. Our AI forecast model points to short-term weakness (-1.43% over two weeks), a medium-term rise (79.32% over three months), and a longer-term gain (12.98% over one year), with expected trading ranges indicating moderate volatility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) stock price?

Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) stock price is $213.39 in the last trading session. During the trading session, PKG stock reached the peak price of $217.17 while $210.00 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in PKG stock occurred in the recent session was 2.78% while the dollar amount for the price change in PKG stock was $5.77.

PKG's industry and sector of operation?

The NYSE listed PKG is part of Packaging & Containers industry that operates in the broader Consumer Cyclical sector. Packaging Corporation of America designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.

Who are the executives of PKG?

Mr. Charles J. Carter
Executive Vice President of Mill Operations
Ms. Pamela A. Barnes
Senior Vice President of Fin., Controller & Principal Accounting Officer
Mr. Mark W. Kowlzan
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Robert Andrew Schneider
Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer
Mr. Robert P. Mundy
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Thomas A. Hassfurther
Executive Vice President of Corrugated Products
Mr. Jeffery S. Kaser
Senior Vice President of Corrugated Products
Mr. Bruce A. Ridley
Senior Vice President of Environmental Health, Safety & Operational Services
Mr. Donald Ray Shirley
Senior Vice President of Corporation Engineering & Process Technology
Mr. Kent A. Pflederer
Senior Vice President, Gen. Counsel & Sec.
Irina Feldman
Vice President of HR
Prafulla D'Souza
Vice President of Marketing & Communications Corrugated Products

How PKG did perform over past 52-week?

PKG's closing price is 20.93% higher than its 52-week low of $176.45 where as its distance from 52-week high of $249.51 is -14.48%.

How many employees does PKG have?

Number of PKG employees currently stands at 15,400.

Link for PKG official website?

Official Website of PKG is: https://www.packagingcorp.com

How do I contact PKG?

PKG could be contacted at phone 847 482 3000 and can also be accessed through its website. PKG operates from 1 North Field Court, Lake Forest, IL 60045, United States.

How many shares of PKG are traded daily?

PKG stock volume for the day was 751.41K shares. The average number of PKG shares traded daily for last 3 months was 1.09M.

What is the market cap of PKG currently?

The market value of PKG currently stands at $19.04B with its latest stock price at $213.39 and 89.21M of its shares outstanding.

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Employees	15400
Beta	0.9
Sales or Revenue	$7.80B
5Y Sales Change%	0.169%
Fiscal Year Ends	December
Sector	Consumer Cyclical
Industry	Packaging & Containers

PKG Company Profile and Key Details

Packaging of America

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