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PKG today

$252.66-$0.35 (-0.14%)close Nov 12, 2026

Trend

DailyDowntrend (starting)

4 hourStrong Bullish

1 hourSymmetric Triangle

15 minLeaning Bearish

5 minAscending Triangle

Daily trend turns up above $242.63

Key levels

Resistance$255.81

Support$244.58

Support$232.35

Latest news & SEC filings

LegalNov 5, 2026Packaging Corporation of America receives DOJ antitrust subpoena

AnalystOct 26, 2026Citigroup keeps Neutral rating on Packaging Corp of America, lifts target to $262

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About Packaging Corporation of America

Packaging Corporation of America makes containerboard and corrugated packaging products, serving customers who ship and protect goods. Its Packaging segment produces linerboard, corrugating medium, and corrugated containers, while its Paper segment supplies office, printing, and converting papers. The company operates mills and converting plants primarily in the United States.

Based on the company's 10-K filed Feb 26, 2026.

NYSE · Basic Materials

PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA (PKG)

$252.66-0.35 (-0.14%)
WATCHLISTGrade: C+Risk: LOW
1D5D1M1Y5YMaxSign up for all timeframes
233.6240.0246.4252.8252.66Oct 12Oct 20Oct 28Nov 5
High254.97
Low252.16
Open254.20
Volume233K
Avg Vol637K
VWAP253.30
30d High259.17
30d Low227.25
30d Chg+10.55%
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What Is the Price Target for PKG?

SEPT Low Target

$245.00

SEPT Mid Target

$271.00

SEPT High Target

$322.00

Analyst Consensus

$271.00

Current: $253.01Upside: +7.1%Confidence: 85%Method: Analyst Consensus

Is PKG a Buy or Sell Right Now?

53
Investability Score
WATCHLIST12-18 months

Thesis

  • •Revenue growing 7.2% YoY with ACCELERATING trend — accelerating momentum.

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Is PKG Overvalued or Undervalued?

Valuation Verdict

OVERVALUED

Methods Used

P/E Forward, P/B, Analyst Consensus

Fair Value

$237.38

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Moat Score

NONE

3/9

Piotroski Score

N/A

Altman Z-Score

What Is Smart Money Doing with PKG?

Insider Signal

NEUTRAL

0 buys / 2 sells (90d)

Congress Signal

BUYING

3 buys / 4 sells (90d)

Institutional

N/A

Short Squeeze Risk

HIGH

Signal: HIGH_SHORT_INTEREST

Recent Insider Activity

NameTitleTypeSharesValueDate
Shirley Donald R.officerSale12,000$3.0MAug 20, 2026
KOWLZAN MARK Wdirector officerSale9,266$2.0MMay 27, 2026

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PKG Growth Story

Revenue YoY

7.2%

3yr Revenue CAGR

2.0%

EPS Growth YoY

-3.92%

FCF Growth YoY

39.7%

Revenue Trend

ACCELERATING

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TimePriceSizeValueSide
17:42:35$253.525,248$$1.3MSELL
17:40:58$253.511,124$$285KSELL
17:40:31$254.091,450$$368KBUY
17:40:31$254.001,200$$305KBUY
17:06:38$253.324,027$$1.0MBUY

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PKG — frequently asked questions

What is PKG stock price today?

PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA (PKG) is at $252.66, down 0.14% (-$0.35) at the Nov 12, 2026 close.

Why is PKG stock moving today?

Latest PKG news — Nov 5, 2026: Packaging Corporation of America receives DOJ antitrust subpoena · Oct 26, 2026: Citigroup keeps Neutral rating on Packaging Corp of America, lifts target to $262

What is the PKG price target?

The average analyst price target for PKG is $271.00, ranging from $245 to $322, based on 8 analysts. Latest: Citigroup maintains on Oct 26, 2026.

What do analysts rate PKG?

Analyst ratings for PKG: 2 Buy, 25 Hold, 1 Sell — consensus Hold.

Did PKG beat earnings?

PKG last reported on Oct 21, 2026: EPS $2.93 vs $2.93 expected — in line.

What is PKG's P/E ratio?

PKG trades at a P/E of 33.1 vs a Basic Materials average of 21.6.

Does PKG pay a dividend?

Yes. PKG's dividend yield is 2.42%.

What are PKG support and resistance levels?

Support: $244.58, $232.35, $224.84. Resistance: $255.81.

What are insiders doing with PKG?

Insider activity: NEUTRAL, 0 buys and 2 sells in the last 90 days.

What is the latest news on PKG?

Nov 5, 2026: Packaging Corporation of America receives DOJ antitrust subpoena · Oct 26, 2026: Citigroup keeps Neutral rating on Packaging Corp of America, lifts target to $262