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Packaging Corp of America (PKG)

Packaging Corporation of America is a U.S. materials company focused on containerboard and uncoated freesheet paper. It operates through two segments: Packaging and Paper. The Packaging segment produces corrugated packaging, including shipping containers, retail display boxes, honeycomb protective packaging, and packaging used for food, beverages, and industrial goods. It also sells these products through a direct sales and marketing network. The Paper segment makes commodity and specialty papers, including office paper, printing and converting papers, and white papers, and markets them through its own sales organization. The company was founded in 1867 and is based in Lake Forest, Illinois.


Stock Summary Fair Value Profitability & Growth Quality & Risk Events & Dividends Technical Outlook FAQ

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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NYSE-PKG
$208.17
-9.0% Downside
Fair
$246.20
7.6% Upside
Fair
Good
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6
2.6%
July 22, 2026
27.5x
4.4x
2.2x
20.226 B
24.001 B
17.8%
98.2%
4.4
60.6%
95.4%
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Valuation • Fair Value

Packaging Corp of America (NYSE-PKG) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Packaging Corp of America (NYSE-PKG) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$208.17

Estimated downside of 9.0% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

High

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$210.86

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$92.27

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$244.26

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

NM

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$193.46

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$246.20

Analysts imply upside of 7.6%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Packaging Corp of America (NYSE-PKG) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Packaging Corp of America (NYSE-PKG)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

9.216 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

10.075 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

1.963 B

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

2.092 B

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Packaging Corp of America (NYSE-PKG) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Packaging Corp of America (NYSE-PKG)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Good

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

4

Mid-range quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.60

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

4.4

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

95.4%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Packaging Corp of America (NYSE-PKG). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Packaging Corp of America (NYSE-PKG)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

July 22, 2026

Days to Earnings

1

Dividend Payment Date

Not available

Ex-Dividend Date

Not available

Dividend Yield

2.6%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

6

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

60.6%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Packaging Corp of America (NYSE-PKG), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Packaging Corp of America (NYSE-PKG) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Packaging Corp of America (NYSE-PKG) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

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Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Neutral

The 15-minute technical read for Packaging Corp of America (NYSE-PKG) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

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Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Sell

The 1-hour technical read for Packaging Corp of America (NYSE-PKG) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Neutral

The daily technical read for Packaging Corp of America (NYSE-PKG) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Buy

The weekly technical read for Packaging Corp of America (NYSE-PKG) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

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Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Buy

The monthly technical read for Packaging Corp of America (NYSE-PKG) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Packaging Corp of America (NYSE-PKG)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, Packaging Corp of America (NYSE-PKG) has a Buy consensus, with 6 buy, 3 hold and 1 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 6
Hold 3
Sell 1
FAQ • Fast Investor Answers

Packaging Corp of America (NYSE-PKG) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Packaging Corp of America (NYSE-PKG) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$208.17
Estimated downside 9.0%
Valuation Rating
Overvalued
Estimated downside of 9.0%
Analyst Target
$246.20
Implied upside 7.6%
Financial Health
Good
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Packaging Corp of America (NYSE-PKG) is $208.17. This implies an estimated downside of 9.0% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears overvalued, with estimated downside of 9.0% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Packaging Corp of America (NYSE-PKG) is $246.20. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 7.6%.

The current financial health read for Packaging Corp of America (NYSE-PKG) is Good. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Packaging Corp of America (NYSE-PKG) is July 22, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 2.6%, upcoming dividend amount is 6.

The current P/E ratio listed for Packaging Corp of America (NYSE-PKG) is 27.5x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Packaging Corp of America is 20.226 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Packaging Corp of America is 24.001 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Packaging Corp of America is NYSE-PKG, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

Packaging Corp of America (NYSE-PKG) is listed on NYSE.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Packaging Corp of America is 17.8%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Packaging Corp of America is 98.2%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.

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