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Packaging Corp of America

NYSE: PKG

Large Cap

$216.12

-6.47

(-2.91%)

as on

Packaging Corp of America Stock Performance

as on April 30, 2026 at 6:59 am IST

  • Day's Low

    Day's High

    $216.19
    $222.94
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    -0.03%

    Downside

    3.16%

    Upside

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  • 52 Week's Low

    52 Week's High

    $178.30
    $249.51
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    17.50%

    Downside

    15.45%

    Upside

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Packaging Corp of America share price movements today

Previous Close
$222.59
Open
$222.23
Volume
781.5K
Day's Low - High
$216.19 - $222.94
52 Week Low - High
$178.30 - $249.51

Packaging Corp of America Historical Returns

1 Month Return
+ 3.35 %
3 Month Return
-2.92 %
1 Year Return
+ 16.4 %
3 Year Return
+ 59.73 %
5 Year Return
+ 46.33 %

Packaging Corp of America Stock Fundamentals & Key Indicators

Check Packaging Corp of America market cap, PE, PB, PEG ratios, dividend yield, and other key fundamental indicators.

Market Cap

$19.3B

EPS (TTM)

10.3209

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY

-0.15%

PE Ratio (TTM)

26.22

Industry PE ratio

16.153333333333332

PEG Ratio

1.6799

EBITDA

1.9B

Revenue (TTM)

9.2B

Profit Margin

8.04%

Return On Equity TTM

17.20%

Packaging Corp of America Stock Valuation

Track how Packaging Corp of America P/E has moved over time to understand its valuation trends.

Packaging Corp of America in the last 5 years

  • Overview

  • Trends

Lowest (11.26x)

December 31, 2022

Industry (16.15x)

April 30, 2026

Today (26.22x)

April 30, 2026

Highest (25.64x)

December 31, 2024

LowHigh

Today’s Price to Earnings Ratio: 26.22x

Packaging Corp of America vs Peer Comparison

Compare market cap, revenue, PE, and other key metrics of Packaging Corp of America with its industry peers.

Company
Analyst View
Market Cap
5 Years Return %PE RatioProfit Margin %
BUY$19.3B46.33%26.228.04%
BUY$17.8B-42.1%NA-14.88%
HOLD$17.3B-36.43%28.083.04%
NA$21.3BNA30.52.24%

Stock Returns calculator for Packaging Corp of America Stock including INR - Dollar returns

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Investment Value

₹1,00,000

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Packaging Corp of America investment value today

Current value as on today

₹1,29,777

Returns

₹29,777

(+29.78%)

Returns from Packaging Corp of America Stock

₹16,438 (+16.44%)

Dollar Impact

₹13,339 (+13.34%)

Analyst Recommendation on Packaging Corp of America Stock

Based on 13 analysts

BUY

53.85%

Buy

38.46%

Hold

7.69%

Sell

Based on 13 analysts, 53.85% of analysts recommend a 'BUY' rating for Packaging Corp of America. Average target price of $231.2

Packaging Corp of America Share Price Target

Get share price movements and forecasts by analysts on Packaging Corp of America.

What analysts predicted

6.52%UPSIDE

Target Price

$231.2

Current Price

$216.12

Analyzed by

13 Analysts

Target

$231.20

Packaging Corp of America target price $231.2, a slight upside of 6.52% compared to current price of $216.12. According to 13 analysts rating.

Packaging Corp of America Stock’s Investor Sentiment and Interest

Search interest for Packaging Corp of America Stock has increased by 146% in the last 30 days, reflecting an upward trend in search activity.

Time period: to

Change:146% versus previous 30 day period

Packaging Corp of America Quarterly Profit & Loss

All numbers in Millions USD

Dec 2023
Mar 2024
Jun 2024
Sep 2024
Dec 2024
Mar 2025
Jun 2025
Sep 2025
Dec 2025
Mar 2026
Total Revenue
1,937
1,979
2,075
2,182
2,146
2,141
2,171
2,313
2,363
2,367
Gross Profit
410
370
437
505
469
454
483
504
447
452
Operating Income
261
196
276
327
302
280
333
324
282
272
EBITDA
390
325
405
461
439
418
474
477
390
497
Interest Expense
11
9
10
9
11
12
13
19
33
32
Depreciation
130
128
128
132
136
138
140
152
221
-
Income Before Tax
248
187
266
318
291
267
320
305
134
219
Income Tax Expense
59
40
67
80
70
63
79
78
32
48
Net Income
189
146
198
238
221
203
241
226
101
170
Net Profit Margin
9.76%
7.42%
9.58%
10.91%
10.30%
9.52%
11.12%
9.81%
4.28%
7.22%

Packaging Corp of America Annual Profit & Loss

All numbers in Millions USD

Feb 2017
Dec 2017
Dec 2018
Dec 2019
Dec 2020
Dec 2021
Dec 2022
Dec 2023
Dec 2024
Dec 2025
Total Revenue
5,779
6,444
7,014
6,964
6,658
7,730
8,478
7,802
8,383
8,989
Gross Profit
1,276
1,472
1,645
1,644
1,386
1,873
2,090
1,698
1,783
1,889
Operating Income
780
931
1,067
1,053
841
1,283
1,420
1,075
1,101
1,255
EBITDA
-
1,322
1,478
1,433
1,136
1,678
1,892
1,585
1,631
1,759
Interest Expense
-
102
97
128
93
152
70
53
41
79
Depreciation
-
391
410
387
409
417
456
505
525
652
Income Before Tax
688
828
970
917
632
1,108
1,364
1,014
1,064
1,027
Income Tax Expense
238
160
232
220
171
267
335
248
259
253
Net Income
449
668
738
696
461
841
1,029
765
805
768
Net Profit Margin
7.77%
10.37%
10.52%
10.00%
6.92%
10.88%
12.15%
9.81%
9.60%
8.55%

Packaging Corp of America Quarterly Cash Flow

All numbers in Millions USD

Dec 2023
Mar 2024
Jun 2024
Sep 2024
Dec 2024
Mar 2025
Jun 2025
Sep 2025
Dec 2025
Net Income
187
145
199
238
219
203
241
227
101
Operating Cash Flow
335
260
278
327
325
339
299
472
446
Investing Cash Flow
-544
-81
-242
249
-203
-144
-142
-2,000
-285
Financing Cash Flow
283
-135
-114
-513
-113
-128
-120
1,374
-266
Change in Cash
74
44
-78
63
8
66
36
-153
-105

Packaging Corp of America Annual Cash Flow

All numbers in Millions USD

Dec 2017
Dec 2018
Dec 2019
Dec 2020
Dec 2021
Dec 2022
Dec 2023
Dec 2024
Dec 2025
Net Income
668
738
696
461
841
1,029
765
805
768
Operating Cash Flow
856
1,180
1,207
1,032
1,094
1,495
1,315
1,191
1,557
Investing Cash Flow
-609
-608
-546
-426
-794
-833
-875
-277
-2,572
Financing Cash Flow
-269
-427
-342
-311
-655
-960
-112
-876
859
Change in Cash
-22
144
318
295
-355
-298
328
37
-156

Mutual Funds that own Packaging Corp of America Stock

Check out the Mutual Funds with significant holdings in Packaging Corp of America.

Funds
Holdings
Shares Held
Motilal Oswal S&P 500 Index Fund Direct Growth
Motilal Oswal S&P 500 Index Fund Direct Growth
0.03378%
667

Global Institutional Holdings in Packaging Corp of America

Funds
Holdings
Geode Capital Management, LLC
2.72%
Millennium Management LLC
1.7%
American Century Companies Inc
2.42%
Qube Research & Technologies
1.31%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc.
1.42%

Packaging Corp of America News & Key Events

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    Today's Timeline - 22 April

    Thu, 07:35 AM

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    Packaging Corporation of America reports Q1 earnings; sales increased to $2.37 billion, but net income decreased to $170.9 million.

Insights on Packaging Corp of America

Insights help you understand the recent movement of the company's critical parameters, giving you an overall view of the company.

  • imgPOSITIVE IMPACT

    Best in 3 Years

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    In the last 3 years, PKG has outperformed top 5 stocks with highest market-cap in its industry

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    Price Rise

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    In the last 7 days, PKG stock has moved up by 0.5%

  • imgPOSITIVE IMPACT

    Profit Spike

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    Netprofit is up for the last 2 quarters, 101.1M → 170.9M (in $), with an average increase of 40.8% per quarter

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    Revenue Rich

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    Revenue is up for the last 5 quarters, 2.14B → 2.36B (in $), with an average increase of 2.5% per quarter

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    Best in 1 Year

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    In the last 1 year, PKG has outperformed top 5 stocks with highest market-cap in its industry

About Packaging Corp 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. 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.
OrganisationPackaging Corp of America
Headquarters1 North Field Court, Lake Forest, IL, United States, 60045
IndustryPackaging & Containers
CEOMr. Mark W. Kowlzan
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Key Management of Packaging Corp of America

Name

Title

Ms. Darla J. Olivier

Senior VP of Tax, ESG & Government Affairs

Mr. Joseph W. Vaughn

Senior VP of Engineering & Operations Support

Ms. Heidi L. Patton

Senior VP of Containerboard Sales & Supply Chain

Mr. Mark W. Kowlzan

Chairman of the Board & CEO

Mr. Donald Ray Shirley

Executive Vice President of Corrugated Products

Mr. Fabian C. Strauss

Principal Accounting Officer, Senior VP of Finance, Controller & Treasurer

Mr. Thomas A. Hassfurther PCA

President

Mr. Kent A. Pflederer

Executive VP & CFO

Mr. Charles J. Carter

Executive Vice President of Mill Operations

FAQs

What is Packaging Corp of America share price today?

Packaging Corp of America share price today is $216.12 as on at the close of the market. Packaging Corp of America share today touched a day high of $222.94 and a low of $216.19.

What is the 52 week high and 52 week low for Packaging Corp of America share?

Packaging Corp of America share touched a 52 week high of $249.51 on and a 52 week low of $178.3 on . Packaging Corp of America stock price today i.e. is closed at $216.12,which is 13.38% down from its 52 week high and 21.21% up from its 52 week low.

What is Packaging Corp of America's market capitalisation today?

Packaging Corp of America market capitalisation is $0.02T as on .

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Packaging Corp of America stock has given 46.33% share price returns and 27.12% dollar appreciation to an Indian investor in the last 5 years.
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