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Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)
245.84  -2.79 (-1.12%)    07-31 16:00
Open: 246.96
High: 248
Volume: 274,137
  
Pre. Close: 248.63
Low: 243.26
Market Cap: 21,904(M)
Technical analysis
2026-07-31 4:46:35 PM
Short term     
Mid term     
Targets 6-month :  302.28 1-year :  353.07
Resists First :  258.8 Second :  302.28
Pivot price 237.94
Supports First :  236.51 Second :  222.74
MAs MA(5) :  249.9 MA(20) :  235.78
MA(100) :  220.86 MA(250) :  213.22
MACD MACD :  5.4 Signal :  3.9
%K %D K(14,3) :  69.9 D(3) :  76.2
RSI RSI(14): 60
52-week High :  258.8 Low :  186.52
Price, MAs and Bollinger Bands

Price has closed below its short-term moving average. Short-term moving average is currently above mid-term; and above long-term moving average. From the relationship between price and moving averages: This stock is NEUTRAL in short-term; and BULLISH in mid-long term.
[ PKG ] has closed below upper band by 31.7%. Bollinger Bands are 102.3% wider than normal. The large width of the bands suggest high volatility as compared to its normal range. The bands have been in this wide range for 5 days. This is a sign that the current trend might continue.

Stock Price Prediction
If tomorrow: Open lower Open higher
High: 248.27 - 250.3 250.3 - 251.65
Low: 239.04 - 241.29 241.29 - 242.79
Close: 242.9 - 246.38 246.38 - 248.72
Company Description

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a U.S.-based enterprise specializing in the production and sale of containerboard and corrugated packaging materials. Its operations are organized into two primary divisions: Packaging and Paper. The Packaging division offers an extensive array of containerboard and corrugated solutions. These encompass conventional shipping containers designed for safeguarding and transporting manufactured goods, vibrant multi-color boxes and point-of-sale displays aimed at enhancing product merchandising in retail environments, and honeycomb protective packaging. This segment also provides specialized packaging for perishable goods like meat and fresh produce, processed foods, beverages, and a broad spectrum of other industrial and consumer products. Its corrugated offerings reach customers through a multi-channel approach, utilizing a dedicated direct sales and marketing team, independent brokers, and various distribution partners. Meanwhile, the Paper segment focuses on manufacturing and distributing a range of commodity and specialty papers. This includes communication papers, such as standard cut-size office paper, along with specialized printing and converting papers. Sales of its white paper products are managed directly by its internal sales and marketing organization. Tracing its origins back to 1867, Packaging Corporation of America maintains its corporate headquarters in Lake Forest, Illinois.

Headline News

Fri, 31 Jul 2026
Dayah Capital LLC Makes New $3.18 Million Investment in Packaging Corporation of America $PKG - MarketBeat

Thu, 30 Jul 2026
Packaging Corporation of America $PKG Stock Position Cut by Sei Investments Co. - MarketBeat

Wed, 29 Jul 2026
Packaging Corporation of America $PKG Shares Acquired by Royal Bank of Canada - MarketBeat

Wed, 29 Jul 2026
Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) Is Up 9.1% After Record Shipments And Dividend Hike Has The Bull Case Changed? - webull.com

Sat, 25 Jul 2026
Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) Is Up 9.1% After Record Shipments And Containerboard Price Hike - Yahoo Finance

Fri, 24 Jul 2026
Packaging Corp. surges to record high on report of containerboard price hike (PKG:NYSE) - Seeking Alpha

Financial Analysis
Price to Book Value:
P/BV, a ratio used to compare book value to its current market price, to gauge whether a stock is valued properly.
Underperform
Price to Earnings:
PE, the ratio for valuing a company that measures its current share price relative to its earnings per share (EPS).
Underperform
Discounted cash flow:
DCF, a valuation method used to estimate the value of an investment based on its expected future cash flows.
Neutral
Return on Assets:
ROA, indicates how profitable a company is in relation to its total assets, how efficiently uses assets to generate a profit.
Underperform
Return on Equity:
ROE, a measure of financial performance calculated by dividing net income by equity. a gauge of profitability and efficiency.
Underperform
Debt to Equity:
evaluate financial leverage, reflects the ability of equity to cover outstanding debts in the event of a business downturn.
Underperform
Stock Basics & Statistics
Exchange:
NYSE
Sector:
Consumer Cyclical
Industry:
Packaging & Containers
Shares Out 89 (M)
Shares Float 87 (M)
Held by Insiders 1.6 (%)
Held by Institutions 100.1 (%)
Shares Short 3,570 (K)
Shares Short P.Month 4,030 (K)
Stock Financials
EPS 7.71
EPS Est Next Qtrly 0
EPS Est This Year 0
EPS Est Next Year 0
Book Value (p.s.) 51.81
Profit Margin 7.2 %
Operating Margin 11.8 %
Return on Assets (ttm) 0 %
Return on Equity (ttm) 0 %
Qtrly Rev. Growth 14.6 %
Gross Profit (p.s.) 22.33
Sales Per Share 106.95
EBITDA (p.s.) 21.43
Qtrly Earnings Growth -19.9 %
Operating Cash Flow 0 (M)
Levered Free Cash Flow 0 (M)
Stock Valuations
PE Ratio 31.88
PEG Ratio 1.7
Price to Book value 4.74
Price to Sales 2.29
Price to Cash Flow 0
Stock Dividends
Dividend 1.5
Forward Dividend 0
Dividend Yield 0.6%
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