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Packaging Corporation of America NYSE:PKG Stock Report

Last Price

US$216.26

Market Cap

US$19.2b

7D

1.6%

1Y

40.1%

Updated

09 Oct, 2024

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Packaging Corporation of America

NYSE:PKG Stock Report

Market Cap: US$19.2b

PKG Stock Overview

Manufactures and sells containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the United States.

PKG fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation3/6
Future Growth1/6
Past Performance2/6
Financial Health5/6
Dividends5/6

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Price History & Performance

Summary of all time highs, changes and price drops for Packaging Corporation of America
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUS$216.26
52 Week HighUS$217.69
52 Week LowUS$143.82
Beta0.79
11 Month Change5.74%
3 Month Change18.32%
1 Year Change40.15%
33 Year Change57.58%
5 Year Change102.45%
Change since IPO1,702.17%

Recent News & Updates

Packaging Corporation Of America: Pricing Pressure And Softer Demand

Oct 08

These 4 Measures Indicate That Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Sep 10
These 4 Measures Indicate That Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Is Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Trading At A 44% Discount?

Aug 26
Is Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Trading At A 44% Discount?

Recent updates

Packaging Corporation Of America: Pricing Pressure And Softer Demand

Oct 08

These 4 Measures Indicate That Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Sep 10
These 4 Measures Indicate That Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Is Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Trading At A 44% Discount?

Aug 26
Is Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Trading At A 44% Discount?

Earnings Update: Here's Why Analysts Just Lifted Their Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Price Target To US$195

Jul 26
Earnings Update: Here's Why Analysts Just Lifted Their Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Price Target To US$195

Packaging Corporation Of America: High Valuations For Questionable Economics

Jul 25

Some Confidence Is Lacking In Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) P/E

Jul 12
Some Confidence Is Lacking In Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) P/E

Here's What's Concerning About Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) Returns On Capital

Jun 26
Here's What's Concerning About Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) Returns On Capital

Is Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Trading At A 36% Discount?

May 26
Is Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Trading At A 36% Discount?

Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Will Pay A Dividend Of $1.25

May 12
Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Will Pay A Dividend Of $1.25

This Is Why Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) CEO Compensation Looks Appropriate

May 02
This Is Why Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) CEO Compensation Looks Appropriate

Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) After Its First-Quarter Results

Apr 24
Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) After Its First-Quarter Results

Packaging Corporation of America: A Quality Company, But With Overextended Valuation

Apr 16

Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) Shareholders Might Be Looking For Exit

Apr 12
Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) Shareholders Might Be Looking For Exit

These 4 Measures Indicate That Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Mar 28
These 4 Measures Indicate That Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Packaging Corporation: Strong Q4 Results But Valuation Is Elevated (Downgrade)

Jan 25

Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Shares Could Be 24% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Jan 22
Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Shares Could Be 24% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected

Jan 08
Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected

Here's What To Make Of Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) Decelerating Rates Of Return

Dec 26
Here's What To Make Of Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) Decelerating Rates Of Return

Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $1.25

Dec 12
Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $1.25

Is Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) A Risky Investment?

Nov 29
Is Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) A Risky Investment?

Packaging Corporation of America: Valuation Is Justified By Its Quality

Nov 16

Should You Investigate Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) At US$152?

Oct 17
Should You Investigate Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) At US$152?

An Intrinsic Calculation For Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Suggests It's 43% Undervalued

Oct 02
An Intrinsic Calculation For Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Suggests It's 43% Undervalued

Packaging Corporation of America: A Good Company At A Full Valuation

Sep 18

Returns On Capital At Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Have Hit The Brakes

Sep 09
Returns On Capital At Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Have Hit The Brakes

Is Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) A Risky Investment?

Aug 25
Is Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) A Risky Investment?

Packaging Corporation of America: Q2 Beat Vs. Lower Q3 Estimates

Jul 26

What Is Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) Share Price Doing?

Jul 16
What Is Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) Share Price Doing?

Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 51% Above Its Share Price

Jul 01
Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 51% Above Its Share Price

Packaging Corporation of America: Approaching The Bottom, Time To Re-Enter

Jun 30

Return Trends At Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Aren't Appealing

Jun 10
Return Trends At Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Aren't Appealing

These 4 Measures Indicate That Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

May 12
These 4 Measures Indicate That Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG)?

Apr 14
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG)?

Is There An Opportunity With Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) 31% Undervaluation?

Apr 02
Is There An Opportunity With Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) 31% Undervaluation?

Here's Why We Think Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Mar 21
Here's Why We Think Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Might Become A Compounding Machine

Mar 02
Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Might Become A Compounding Machine

Packaging Corporation Of America: Unwrapping The Potential Through A Conservative Approach

Feb 23

Packaging Corporation Of America: Solid Numbers, Reiterate Buy

Feb 04

Packaging Non-GAAP EPS of $2.35 beats by $0.12, revenue of $1.98B misses by $70M

Jan 25

We Think Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Jan 25
We Think Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG)?

Jan 13
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG)?

Packaging Corporation Of America: Finally Time For An Update

Jan 04

We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Passed With Ease

Dec 19
We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Passed With Ease

Packaging declares $1.25 dividend

Dec 08

Are Investors Undervaluing Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) By 44%?

Dec 05
Are Investors Undervaluing Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) By 44%?

Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Is Aiming To Keep Up Its Impressive Returns

Nov 23
Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Is Aiming To Keep Up Its Impressive Returns

Is Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Using Too Much Debt?

Oct 24
Is Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Using Too Much Debt?

Packaging Q3 2022 Earnings Preview

Oct 23

Why Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Could Be Worth Watching

Oct 10
Why Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Could Be Worth Watching

Packaging Corporation Of America Is A Long Term Buy

Sep 27

Packaging declares $1.25 dividend

Sep 21

Shareholder Returns

PKGUS PackagingUS Market
7D1.6%-3.0%0.6%
1Y40.1%25.1%30.3%

Return vs Industry: PKG exceeded the US Packaging industry which returned 25.1% over the past year.

Return vs Market: PKG exceeded the US Market which returned 30.3% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is PKG's price volatile compared to industry and market?
PKG volatility
PKG Average Weekly Movement2.4%
Packaging Industry Average Movement3.5%
Market Average Movement6.4%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market15.0%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market3.2%

Stable Share Price: PKG has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.

Volatility Over Time: PKG's weekly volatility (2%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
186714,900Mark Kowlzanwww.packagingcorp.com

Packaging Corporation of America manufactures and sells containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Packaging, Paper, and Corporate and Other. 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.

Packaging Corporation of America Fundamentals Summary

How do Packaging Corporation of America's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
PKG fundamental statistics
Market capUS$19.20b
Earnings (TTM)US$713.10m
Revenue (TTM)US$7.93b

27.0x

P/E Ratio

2.4x

P/S Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
PKG income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$7.93b
Cost of RevenueUS$6.29b
Gross ProfitUS$1.64b
Other ExpensesUS$924.80m
EarningsUS$713.10m

Last Reported Earnings

Jun 30, 2024

Next Earnings Date

Oct 22, 2024

Earnings per share (EPS)8.00
Gross Margin20.66%
Net Profit Margin8.99%
Debt/Equity Ratio69.6%

How did PKG perform over the long term?

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Dividends

2.3%

Current Dividend Yield

62%

Payout Ratio

Does PKG pay a reliable dividends?

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When do you need to buy PKG by to receive an upcoming dividend?
Packaging Corporation of America dividend dates
Ex Dividend DateSep 16 2024
Dividend Pay DateOct 15 2024
Days until Ex dividend24 days
Days until Dividend pay date5 days

Does PKG pay a reliable dividends?

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