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Packaging Corporation of America Stock Price

NYSE:PKG Community·US$22.8b Market Cap
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PKG Share Price Performance

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-196.52 (-100.00%)
US$256.70
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PKG Community Narratives

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Fair Value US$256.7 0.5% undervalued intrinsic discount

PKG: Recent Acquisition And Anticipated Price Increases Will Drive Upside

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Fair Value US$184.62 38.4% overvalued intrinsic discount

Digital Disruption Will Erode Traditional Corrugated Demand

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Fair Value US$312 18.1% undervalued intrinsic discount

Nearshoring, E-Commerce And Sustainability Will Transform Domestic Packaging Markets

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US$256.7
0.5% undervalued intrinsic discount
Revenue
5.66% p.a.
Profit Margin
13.36%
Future PE
17.85x
Price in 2029
US$312.99
US$184.62
38.4% overvalued intrinsic discount
Revenue
4.99% p.a.
Profit Margin
11.14%
Future PE
16.41x
Price in 2029
US$226.53

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PKG: Containerboard Price Hikes Will Support Higher Margins And Future Upside

Fair Value: US$312 18.1% undervalued intrinsic discount
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PKG: Containerboard Price Hikes And Cost Pressures Are Expected To Shape Returns

Fair Value: US$256.7 0.5% undervalued intrinsic discount
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PKG: Cost Pressures And Execution Risks Will Weigh On Stock Price

Fair Value: US$184.62 38.4% overvalued intrinsic discount
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Snowflake Analysis

Established dividend payer with reasonable growth potential.

4 Risks
3 Rewards

Packaging Corporation of America Key Details

US$9.5b

Revenue

US$7.5b

Cost of Revenue

US$2.0b

Gross Profit

US$1.4b

Other Expenses

US$687.4m

Earnings

Last Reported Earnings
Jun 30, 2026
Next Reporting Earnings
n/a
7.76
21.39%
7.21%
85.1%
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About PKG

Founded
1867
Employees
16800
CEO
Mark Kowlzan
WebsiteView website
www.packagingcorp.com

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.

Recent PKG News & Updates

Narrative Update Aug 12

PKG: Containerboard Price Hikes Will Support Higher Margins And Future Upside

Analysts have lifted their price target for Packaging Corporation of America to $312 from $258, pointing to higher forecast profit margins, improved pricing power in containerboard, and support from recent industry price target increases across the Street. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts see Packaging Corporation of America as a key beneficiary of firmer containerboard pricing and recent company actions on price.
Narrative Update Jul 29

PKG: Containerboard Price Hikes And Cost Pressures Are Expected To Shape Returns

Analysts have nudged the fair value estimate for Packaging Corporation of America higher to $256.70 from $245.00, reflecting recent price target increases tied to containerboard pricing power, tighter supply fundamentals, and updated earnings expectations across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Packaging Corporation of America highlights a mix of optimism around pricing power and earnings potential, alongside some caution on costs and valuation.

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