Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)
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- symbol PKG
- Rev/Share 97.8996
- Book/Share 51.6975
- PB 3.9878
- Debt/Equity 0.6068
- CurrentRatio 3.5383
- ROIC 0.1166
- MktCap 18550025903.0
- FreeCF/Share 6.9799
- PFCF 29.6611
- PE 20.7131
- Debt/Assets 0.3109
- DivYield 0.0243
- ROE 0.2004
- Rating C
- Score 2
- Recommendation Sell
- P/E Score 3
- DCF Score 3
- P/B Score 1
- D/E Score 1
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initiation | PKG | JP Morgan | -- | Overweight | -- | $242 | Sept. 24, 2025 |
| Downgrade | PKG | Jefferies | Buy | Hold | -- | $205 | June 16, 2025 |
| Initiation | PKG | UBS | -- | Neutral | -- | $200 | June 4, 2025 |
| Downgrade | PKG | Wells Fargo | Overweight | Equal Weight | -- | $180 | May 9, 2025 |
| Upgrade | PKG | Jefferies | Hold | Buy | $215 | $280 | Dec. 18, 2024 |
News
5 Containers - Paper and Packaging Stocks to Watch in a Promising Industry
Published: October 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
E-commerce and consumer demand will drive the Zacks Containers-Paper & Packaging industry. Stocks like BXBLY, PKG, ATR, SEE and KRT are positioned for growth.
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Packaging Corp.'s Q3 Earnings Lag Estimates, Rise Y/Y on Higher Prices
Published: October 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
PKG's Q3 earnings rise 3% year over year, fueled by higher prices and mix despite increased operating costs and lower production.
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Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: October 23, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 23, 2025 9:00 AM EDT Company Participants Mark Kowlzan - Chairman of the Board & CEO Thomas Hassfurther - President Kent Pflederer - Executive VP & CFO Conference Call Participants George Staphos - BofA Securities, Research Division Michael Roxland - Truist Securities, Inc., Research Division Gabe Hajde - Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Research Division Mark Weintraub - Seaport Research Partners Anthony Pettinari - Citigroup Inc., Research Division Philip Ng - Jefferies LLC, Research Division Presentation Operator Good day, and welcome to the Packaging Corporation of America Third Quarter 2025 …
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Ahead of Packaging Corp. (PKG) Q3 Earnings: Get Ready With Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
Published: October 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Beyond analysts' top-and-bottom-line estimates for Packaging Corp. (PKG), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended September 2025.
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Packaging Corp to Report Q3 Earnings: What's in Store for the Stock?
Published: October 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
PKG's Q3 results are due Oct. 22, with steady earnings estimates and a new acquisition poised to boost growth despite softer volumes.
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Packaging Corp. (PKG) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release
Published: October 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Packaging Corp. (PKG) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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KRT vs. PKG: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
Published: October 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Investors interested in stocks from the Containers - Paper and Packaging sector have probably already heard of Karat Packing (KRT) and Packaging Corp. (PKG). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?
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GEF or PKG: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Published: August 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Investors looking for stocks in the Containers - Paper and Packaging sector might want to consider either Greif (GEF) or Packaging Corp. (PKG). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?
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Packaging Corp Earnings Surpass Estimates in Q2, Sales Rise Y/Y
Published: July 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
PKG registers a 13% Y/Y EPS jump in Q2 as higher prices and mix boost results across both segments.
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Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: July 24, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 24, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Kent A. Pflederer - Executive VP & CFO Mark W.
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GEF or PKG: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Published: July 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Investors interested in stocks from the Containers - Paper and Packaging sector have probably already heard of Greif (GEF) and Packaging Corp. (PKG). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?
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Packaging Corp Stock Set to Report Q2 Earnings: What to Expect?
Published: July 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
PKG is poised for Q2 earnings growth, with solid packaging demand offsetting weaker paper volumes and boosting margins.
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Packaging Corp. (PKG) is an Incredible Growth Stock: 3 Reasons Why
Published: July 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Packaging Corp. (PKG) possesses solid growth attributes, which could help it handily outperform the market.
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Packaging Corp. (PKG) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release
Published: July 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Packaging Corp. (PKG) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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GEF vs. PKG: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Published: July 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Investors looking for stocks in the Containers - Paper and Packaging sector might want to consider either Greif (GEF) or Packaging Corp. (PKG). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?
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Here's Why Packaging Corp. (PKG) is a Strong Momentum Stock
Published: July 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Packaging Corporation of America Schedules Conference Call to Discuss Second Quarter 2025 Operating Results
Published: June 17, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) will hold a conference call on Thursday July 24, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss first quarter 2025 results. The conference call leader will be Mark Kowlzan. Second quarter earnings results will be released after the market closes on Wednesday July 23, 2025. To access the conference call, you may pre-register for the conference by navigating to https://dpregister.com/sreg/10195048/fe1ab3f0a8. Once you hav.
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GEF vs. PKG: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
Published: June 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Investors looking for stocks in the Containers - Paper and Packaging sector might want to consider either Greif (GEF) or Packaging Corp. (PKG). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?
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Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: April 23, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 23, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Mark Kowlzan - Chairman and CEO Thomas Hassfurther - EVP, Corrugated Products Robert Mundy - EVP and CFO Conference Call Participants George Staphos - Bank of America Securities Mike Roxland - Truist Securities Gabe Hajde - Wells Fargo Mark Weintraub - Seaport Research Partners Anthony Pettinari - Citi Philip Ng - Jeffries Charlie Sands - BNP Paribas Operator Good morning, everyone. Thank you for joining Packaging Corporation of America's First Quarter 2025 Earnings Results Conference Call.
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Packaging Corp Gears Up to Report Q1 Earnings: What to Expect?
Published: April 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
PKG's 1Q25 results are likely to reflect the impacts of sequentially flat prices in the Paper segment, offset by stable packaging demand.
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Zacks Industry Outlook Packaging Corporation of America, Amcor, AptarGroup and Sonoco Products
Published: February 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Packaging Corporation of America, Amcor, AptarGroup and Sonoco Products have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.
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About Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)
- IPO Date 2000-01-28
- Website https://www.packagingcorp.com
- Industry Packaging & Containers
- CEO Mark W. Kowlzan
- Employees 15400