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Packaging Corporation Of America Share Price

NYSE: PKG

Large Cap

$226.21

-6.34

(-2.73%)

as on

Packaging Corporation Of America Stock Performance

as on March 6, 2026 at 7:59 am IST

  • Day's Low

    Day's High

    $224.24
    $231.17
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    0.87%

    Downside

    2.19%

    Upside

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  • 52 Week's Low

    52 Week's High

    $172.72
    $249.51
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    23.65%

    Downside

    10.30%

    Upside

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Packaging Corporation Of America share price movements today

Previous Close
$232.55
Open
$229.96
Volume
588.7K
Day's Low - High
$224.24 - $231.17
52 Week Low - High
$172.72 - $249.51

Packaging Corporation Of America Historical Returns

1 Month Return
-5.29 %
3 Month Return
+ 13.98 %
1 Year Return
+ 11 %
3 Year Return
+ 64.21 %
5 Year Return
+ 67.63 %

Packaging Corporation Of America Stock Fundamentals & Key Indicators

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

Market Cap

$20.4B

EPS (TTM)

10.8366

Dividend Yield

2.39%

Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY

-0.56%

PE Ratio (TTM)

27.09

Industry PE ratio

14.39391304347826

PEG Ratio

1.7975

EBITDA

1.9B

Revenue (TTM)

9.0B

Profit Margin

8.61%

Return On Equity TTM

17.20%

Packaging Corporation Of America Stock Valuation

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

Packaging Corporation Of America in the last 5 years

  • Overview

  • Trends

Lowest (11.26x)

December 31, 2022

Industry (14.39x)

March 6, 2026

Today (27.09x)

March 6, 2026

Highest (25.64x)

December 31, 2024

LowHigh

Today’s Price to Earnings Ratio: 27.09x

Packaging Corporation Of America vs Peer Comparison

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

Company
Analyst View
Market Cap
5 Years Return %PE RatioProfit Margin %
BUY$20.4B67.63%27.098.61%
BUY$22.5B-23.71%38.42-14.88%
BUY$17.4BNA19.636.93%
HOLD$21.2B-24.74%34.53.04%
NA$23.6BNA30.952.24%

Stock Returns calculator for Packaging Corporation Of America Stock including INR - Dollar returns

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Investment Value

₹1,00,000

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Packaging Corporation Of America investment value today

Current value as on today

₹1,16,368

Returns

₹16,368

(+16.37%)

Returns from Packaging Corporation Of America Stock

₹10,996 (+11%)

Dollar Returns*

₹5,372 (+5.37%)

Analyst Recommendation on Packaging Corporation 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 Corporation Of America. Average target price of $231.9

Packaging Corporation Of America Share Price Target

Get share price movements and forecasts by analysts on Packaging Corporation Of America.

What analysts predicted

2.45%UPSIDE

Target Price

$231.9

Current Price

$226.21

Analyzed by

13 Analysts

Target

$231.90

Packaging Corporation Of America target price $231.9, a slight upside of 2.45% compared to current price of $226.21. According to 13 analysts rating.

Packaging Corporation Of America Stock’s Investor Sentiment and Interest

Search interest for Packaging Corporation Of America Stock has decreased by -24% in the last 30 days, reflecting a downward trend in search activity.

Time period: to

Change:-24% versus previous 30 day period

Packaging Corporation Of America Quarterly Profit & Loss

All numbers in Millions USD

Sep 2023
Dec 2023
Mar 2024
Jun 2024
Sep 2024
Dec 2024
Mar 2025
Jun 2025
Sep 2025
Dec 2025
Total Revenue
1,936
1,937
1,979
2,075
2,182
2,146
2,141
2,171
2,313
2,363
Gross Profit
412
410
370
437
505
469
454
483
504
447
Operating Income
258
261
196
276
327
302
280
333
324
282
EBITDA
386
390
325
405
461
439
418
474
477
390
Interest Expense
12
11
9
10
9
11
12
13
19
33
Depreciation
129
130
128
128
132
136
138
140
152
-
Income Before Tax
244
248
187
266
318
291
267
320
305
134
Income Tax Expense
61
59
40
67
80
70
63
79
78
32
Net Income
183
189
146
198
238
221
203
241
226
101
Net Profit Margin
9.46%
9.76%
7.42%
9.58%
10.91%
10.30%
9.52%
11.12%
9.81%
4.28%

Packaging Corporation 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
-
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 Corporation 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 Corporation 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 Corporation Of America Stock

Check out the Mutual Funds with significant holdings in Packaging Corporation Of America.

Funds
Holdings
Shares Held
Motilal Oswal S&P 500 Index Fund Direct Growth
Motilal Oswal S&P 500 Index Fund Direct Growth
0.03356%
695

Global Institutional Holdings in Packaging Corporation Of America

Funds
Holdings
Vanguard Group Inc
12.54%
Victory Capital Management Inc.
1.99%
Boston Partners Global Investors, Inc
1.85%
Qube Research & Technologies
1.31%
Amvescap Plc.
1.26%

Packaging Corporation Of America News & Key Events

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    Today's Timeline - 26 February

    Thu, 08:55 PM

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    Packaging Corp of America releases 2025 10-K report, showing financial growth and strategic acquisitions despite challenges.

    Thu, 09:36 PM

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    Packaging Corp reports Q4 2025 adjusted EPS of $2.32, missing estimates, with sales rising 10.1% year over year.

Insights on Packaging Corporation 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

    Revenue Rich

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    Revenue is up for the last 4 quarters, 2.14B → 2.36B (in $), with an average increase of 3.2% per quarter

  • imgPOSITIVE IMPACT

    Price Rise

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    In the last 3 months, PKG stock has moved up by 14.0%

  • 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

  • imgNO EFFECT

    Against Peers

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    In the last 1 year, Ball Corporation has given 21.2% return, outperforming this stock by 10.2%

  • imgNEGATIVE IMPACT

    Profit Down

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    Netprofit is down for the last 3 quarters, 241.5M → 101.1M (in $), with an average decrease of 30.7% per quarter

About Packaging Corporation Of America

packaging corporation of america (pca) is the fourth largest producer of containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the united states. in 2013 pca produced 2.7 million tons of containerboard and shipped 38.4 billion square feet of corrugated products. in 2013 pca acquired boise, inc., growing to $5.5 billion in sales and 13,600 employees. pca operates eight mills and a total of 94 converting operations/locations. pca is the third largest producer of uncoated freesheet paper in north america. pca combines great products with a creative and knowledgeable total-service team to provide ideas and solutions for any packaging need: "when you choose packaging corporation of america, you work with people who do the right things for each other and for our customers. we believe in utilizing the power of strong collaborative relationships, bound by the trust we have earned, to deliver innovative packaging solutions and an outstanding service experience." pca is a publically traded c
OrganisationPackaging Corporation Of America
Headquarters1 North Field Court, Lake Forest, IL, United States, 60045
IndustryProcess Industries
CEOMr. Mark W. Kowlzan
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Key Management of Packaging Corporation 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

Mr. Mark W. Kowlzan

Chairman of the Board & CEO

Mr. Charles J. Carter

Executive Vice President of Mill Operations

Dustin D. Sanders

Vice President & Chief Information Officer

Keith D. Ferrara

Vice President of Sales & Marketing

Mr. Thomas A. Hassfurther PCA

President

Mr. Donald Ray Shirley

Executive Vice President of Corrugated Products

Mr. Kent A. Pflederer

Executive VP & CFO

Halane A. Young

Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer

FAQs

What is Packaging Corporation Of America share price today?

Packaging Corporation Of America share price today is $226.21 as on at the close of the market. Packaging Corporation Of America share today touched a day high of $231.17 and a low of $224.24.

What is the 52 week high and 52 week low for Packaging Corporation Of America share?

Packaging Corporation Of America share touched a 52 week high of $249.51 on and a 52 week low of $172.72 on . Packaging Corporation Of America stock price today i.e. is closed at $226.21,which is 9.34% down from its 52 week high and 30.97% up from its 52 week low.

What is Packaging Corporation Of America's market capitalisation today?

Packaging Corporation Of America market capitalisation is $0.02T as on .

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