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Packaging (PKG)
NYSE:PKG
PKG Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$166.02 - $250.82
Previous CloseN/A
Volume221.41K
Average Volume (3M)959.21K
Market Cap
$19.08B
Enterprise Value$21.26B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)N/A
Total Debt (Recent Filing)N/A
Price to Earnings (P/E)23.8
Beta0.69
Next Earnings
Apr 28, 2025EPS Estimate
2.22Last Dividend Ex-Date
Dec 20, 2024Dividend Yield2.35%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)8.93
Shares Outstanding89,804,940
10 Day Avg. Volume933,436
30 Day Avg. Volume959,213
Standard Deviation0.07
R-Squared0.34
Alpha0.00925
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)2.33
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)14.60
P/FCF Ratio25.50
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.11
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit12.51
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.37
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$249.83Price Target Upside17.57% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
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Packaging News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Packaging Corp’s Earnings Call: Growth Amidst Challenges---
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Analyst RecommendationAnalyst maintains a Buy recommendation on Packaging Corp (PKG) due to its strong long-term fundamentals, exposure to containerboard, and potential upside.
Earnings PerformanceOperating income increased 25.2% y/y to $321.5MM during Q3, primarily due to stronger volumes and modestly higher price/mix.
Growth StrategyPKG is stepping up capital expenditure for four large box projects to sustain the strong growth it has seen.
Bears Say
Cost PressuresHigher than expected operating costs and unusually cold weather have increased costs, contributing to underwhelming guidance.
Earnings GuidancePKG's 1Q EPS guidance is below Street expectations, which may lead to a neutral or negative market reaction.
Operating CostsRising operating costs and maintenance expenses are weighing on earnings and have led to a sell-off.
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Ownership Overview
1.61% Insiders
26.90% Mutual Funds
13.06% Other Institutional Investors
29.67% Public Companies and Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
ProductionRisks related to the company’s ability to manufacture goods and services
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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PKG FAQ
What was Packaging’s price range in the past 12 months?
Packaging lowest stock price was $166.02 and its highest was $250.82 in the past 12 months.
What is Packaging’s market cap?
Packaging’s market cap is $19.08B.
When is Packaging’s upcoming earnings report date?
Packaging’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 28, 2025 which is in 68 days.
How were Packaging’s earnings last quarter?
Packaging released its earnings results on Jan 28, 2025. The company reported $2.47 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.533 by -$0.063.
Is Packaging overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Packaging’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Packaging pay dividends?
Packaging pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.25 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.35%. See more information on Packaging dividends here
What is Packaging’s EPS estimate?
Packaging’s EPS estimate is 2.22.
How many shares outstanding does Packaging have?
Packaging has 89,804,940 shares outstanding.
What happened to Packaging’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Packaging reported an EPS of $2.47 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $2.533. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -9.769%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Packaging?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in PKG
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Packaging Stock Smart Score
Outperform
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$249.83 (17.57% Upside)
$249.83 (17.57% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
PKG Sentiment 55%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 7.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $3.1M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 3.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.5%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
31.73%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
18.09%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.05%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Packaging
Packaging Corp. of America engages in the production of container products. It operates through the following segments: Packaging, Paper, and Corporate and Other. The Packaging segment offers a variety of corrugated packaging products, such as conventional shipping containers. The Paper segment manufactures and sells a range of papers, including communication-based papers, and pressure sensitive papers. The Corporate and Other segment focuses on transportation assets, as well as rail cars, and trucks. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, IL.
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PKG Earnings Call
Q4 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call highlighted significant achievements in revenue growth and operational excellence, particularly in the Packaging segment. However, the company faces challenges with inflation, cost management, and external pricing indices. Weather-related disruptions also added to operational costs.Read More>---
PKG Net sales Breakdown
91.45% Packaging
7.63% Paper
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PKG Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$249.83
▲(17.57% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering PKG
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
14/19 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+23.74%
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