Packaging Corp Of America (PKG) Stock Price & Analysis
Packaging Corp Of America (PKG) rose 8.76% to USD 254.39 as of July 25, 2026 at 02:25 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
PKG last closed at USD 233.9; the session ranged USD 233.84–254.44 on volume of 1,241,677 shares. Market capitalization is $22.67B, with a 52-week range of USD 189.03–254.49 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 02:25 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 02:25 UTC)
| Price | USD 254.39 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 8.76% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 233.9 |
| Open | USD 233.77 |
| Day Range | USD 233.84 – 254.44 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 189.03 – 254.49 |
| Volume | 1,241,677 shares |
| Market Cap | $22.67B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (PKG)
Nexqual's technical model rates PKG "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 02:25 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 71.87 (overbought) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 226.77) |
| MACD | 2.46 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (PKG)
Wall Street analysts rate PKG "Buy" based on 10 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 250.3 (range USD 167–271), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 02:25 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 10 |
| Mean Target | USD 250.3 |
| High Target | USD 271 |
| Low Target | USD 167 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 7 / 3 / 1 |
Earnings (PKG)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-21 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 2.92 |
| Revenue Estimate | $2.62B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 2.35 vs est 2.31 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 2.4 vs est 2.13 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 2.32 vs est 2.41 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 2.73 vs est 2.82 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 02:25 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (PKG)
| Total Revenue | $9.53B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +14.70% |
| Gross Margin | +20.84% |
| Operating Margin | +11.87% |
| Profit Margin | +7.26% |
| Debt / Equity | 95.19 |
| Total Cash | $543.70M |
| Total Debt | $4.37B |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 02:25 UTC.
Financial Health Score (PKG)
Nexqual rates Packaging Corp Of America's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 02:25 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +7% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — Gross margin 21%, operating 12% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $544M cash vs $4.37B debt |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — No data |
| Efficiency | Mixed — No data |
Ownership (PKG)
| Insider Ownership | +1.62% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +100.10% |
| Shares Outstanding | 89.10M |
| Float | 86.91M |
| Short % of Float | +4.62% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 02:25 UTC.
Leadership (PKG)
Packaging Corp Of America is led by Mark W. Kowlzan (age 69), Chairman of the Board & CEO, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 02:25 UTC.
| Chairman of the Board & CEO | Mark W. Kowlzan (age 69) |
|---|---|
| President | Thomas A. Hassfurther PCA (age 69) |
| Executive VP & CFO | Kent A. Pflederer (age 54) |
| Executive Vice President of Mill Operations | Charles J. Carter (age 65) |
| Executive Vice President of Corrugated Products | Donald Ray Shirley (age 53) |
Major Backers & Investors (PKG)
Notable institutional backers of Packaging Corp Of America include Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc, JPMorgan, FIL LTD, according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 02:25 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc | 7.32% |
| JPMorgan | 5.14% |
| FIL LTD | 3.21% |
| Charles Schwab | 3.1% |
| Royal Bank of Canada | 2.61% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 19.31% |
| BlackRock | 9.97% |
| State Street | 5.96% |
| Geode Capital | 2.79% |
| BNY Mellon | 2.51% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 02:25 UTC.
From Packaging Corp Of America's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-26)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Packaging Corporation of America manufactures and sells containerboard and uncoated freesheet (UFS) paper products in North America.
- The company operates through Packaging and Paper segments.
- The Packaging segment offers various linerboard 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.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 02:25 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.