Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)

US — Consumer Cyclical Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol PKG
  • Rev/Share 95.1752
  • Book/Share 49.0534
  • PB 4.1296
  • Debt/Equity 0.6293
  • CurrentRatio 3.2278
  • ROIC 0.1155

 

  • MktCap 18227248600.0
  • FreeCF/Share 5.7897
  • PFCF 35.0659
  • PE 21.1424
  • Debt/Assets 0.3138
  • DivYield 0.0309
  • ROE 0.2045

 

  • 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
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

Packaging Corp Stock Set to Report Q2 Earnings: What to Expect?
PKG
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
PKG
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
PKG
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?
GEF, PKG
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
PKG
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
PKG
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?
GEF, PKG
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
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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?
PKG
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
AMCR, ATR, PKG, SON
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

Packaging Corporation of America manufactures and sells containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the United States. The company operates through Packaging and Paper segments. 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. This segment sells its corrugated products through a direct sales and marketing organization, independent brokers, and distribution partners. 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. This segment sells white papers through its sales and marketing organization. Packaging Corporation of America was founded in 1867 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois.