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Packaging Corp of America (PKG)

Packaging Corp of America (PKG)
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Market News and Commentary

What to Expect From Packaging Corporation's Next Quarterly Earnings Report

Lake Forest, Illinois-based Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) manufactures and sells containerboard and uncoated freesheet (UFS) paper products in North America. Valued at a market cap of $21.5 billion, the company operates through Packaging and Paper segments. 

PKG is expected to release its Q2 2026 earnings on Wednesday, July 22, after the market closes. Ahead of the event, analysts expect the company’s EPS to be $2.36 on a diluted basis, down 4.8% from $2.48 in the year-ago quarter. The company has exceeded Wall Street’s EPS estimates in two of its last four quarters, while missing on two other occasions.

Fundamentals

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  • Market Capitalization, $K 21,521,862
  • Shares Outstanding, K 89,099
  • Annual Sales, $ 8,989 M
  • Annual Income, $ 774,100 K
  • EBIT $ 1,078 M
  • EBITDA $ 1,736 M
  • 60-Month Beta 0.81
  • Price/Sales 2.39
  • Price/Cash Flow 14.06
  • Price/Book 4.69

Options Overview Details

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  • Implied Volatility 31.77% (+0.65%)
  • Historical Volatility 32.77%
  • IV Percentile 72%
  • IV Rank 61.61%
  • IV High 38.84% on 04/22/26
  • IV Low 20.42% on 08/19/25
  • Expected Move (DTE 18) 10.94 (4.66%)
  • Put/Call Vol Ratio 0.25
  • Today's Volume 10
  • Volume Avg (30-Day) 140
  • Put/Call OI Ratio 0.22
  • Today's Open Interest 3,271
  • Open Int (30-Day) 2,832
  • Expected Range 223.84 to 245.72

Analyst Rating / Earnings Estimates

Current Rating
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Moderate Buy
Based on 12 analysts offering recommendations.
Earnings Estimates - Current Qtr 06/30/26
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  • Average Estimate $2.36
  • Number of Estimates 5
  • High Estimate $2.41
  • Low Estimate $2.32
  • Prior Year $2.48
  • Growth Rate Est. (year over year) -4.84%

Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
214.18 +9.93%
on 06/10/26
243.50 -3.31%
on 06/25/26
+16.54 (+7.56%)
since 05/29/26
3-Month
201.56 +16.81%
on 04/07/26
243.50 -3.31%
on 06/25/26
+23.20 (+10.93%)
since 03/27/26
52-Week
187.42 +25.63%
on 06/30/25
249.51 -5.64%
on 02/12/26
+46.04 (+24.31%)
since 06/27/25

Most Recent Stories

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What to Expect From Packaging Corporation's Next Quarterly Earnings Report

Packaging Corporation is set to announce its second-quarter earnings next month, and Wall Street expects the company’s EPS to fall by a single digit.

XLY : 116.69 (+2.03%)
$SPX : 7,411.20 (+0.78%)
PKG : 234.45 (-2.94%)
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PKG : 234.45 (-2.94%)
Smurfit Westrock Stock: Is SW Underperforming the Material Sector?

Despite Smurfit Westrock’s underperformance relative to the material sector, Wall Street analysts remain bullish about the stock’s prospects.

SW : 44.80 (-4.64%)
PKG : 234.45 (-2.94%)
XLB : 50.31 (-2.50%)
Packaging Corporation of America Schedules Conference Call to Discuss Second Quarter 2026 Operating Results

Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) will hold a conference call on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss second quarter 2026 results. The conference call leader will be...

PKG : 234.45 (-2.94%)
Is International Paper Stock Underperforming the Nasdaq?

Although International Paper has underperformed the Nasdaq recently, analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

$NASX : 25,629.10 (+1.31%)
IP : 37.56 (-3.10%)
PKG : 234.45 (-2.94%)
Is Packaging Corporation of America Stock Underperforming the S&P 500?

Packaging Corporation of America has slightly trailed the broader S&P 500 Index over the past year, and Wall Street analysts remain moderately bullish about its prospects.

SW : 44.80 (-4.64%)
$SPX : 7,411.20 (+0.78%)
PKG : 234.45 (-2.94%)
1 Industrials Stock for Long-Term Investors and 2 That Underwhelm

1 Industrials Stock for Long-Term Investors and 2 That Underwhelm

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PKG : 234.45 (-2.94%)
1 Cash-Producing Stock with Exciting Potential and 2 Facing Challenges

1 Cash-Producing Stock with Exciting Potential and 2 Facing Challenges

KTB : 82.19 (-1.32%)
PKG : 234.45 (-2.94%)
COIN : 148.34 (-0.48%)
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NVDA : 193.27 (+0.38%)
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AVGO : 370.39 (+1.47%)
PKG : 234.45 (-2.94%)
MAR : 374.79 (-0.67%)
Packaging Corporation of America’s Chief Executive Officer to Speak at Wells Fargo’s 2026 Conference

Packaging Corporation of America’s (NYSE: PKG) Chief Executive Officer, Mark Kowlzan, will speak at Wells Fargo’s 16 th Annual Industrials and Materials Conference being held at Loews...

PKG : 234.45 (-2.94%)

Barchart Technical Opinion

The Barchart Technical Opinion rating is a 88% Buy with a Strengthening short term outlook on maintaining the current direction.

Long term indicators fully support a continuation of the trend.

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Business Summary

Packaging Corporation of America is the third largest producer of containerboard products and a leading producer of uncoated freesheet paper in North America. They operate mills and corrugated products plants and related facilities. They are headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois and operate primarily...

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Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 248.32
2nd Resistance Point 245.06
1st Resistance Point 243.31
Last Price 234.45
1st Support Level 238.30
2nd Support Level 235.04
3rd Support Level 233.29

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52-Week High 249.51
Last Price 234.45
Fibonacci 61.8% 225.79
Fibonacci 50% 218.46
Fibonacci 38.2% 211.14
52-Week Low 187.42

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