Packaging Corporation of America
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $22.01B
- P/E (TTM)
- 31.82
- Forward P/E
- 42.05
- Dividend yield
- 2.21%
- 52-week range
- $191.50$259.98
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 613.99K
Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $244.97 - $249.58 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $259.98 |
| 52-Week Low | $191.50 |
| Open | $247.23 |
| Volume (last close) | 712.72K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 613.99K |
| Revenue (TTM) | 9.53B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 691.70M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 742.40M |
| EPS (TTM) | $7.74 |
| Profit Margin | 7.25% |
| Operating Margin | 10.86% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 14.84% |
| Debt to Equity | 0.87 |
| Annual Dividend | $5.50 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.21% |
| Payout Ratio | 71.05% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 22.01B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 89.00M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 31.82 |
| Forward P/E | 42.05 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 2.31 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 4.72 |
| EV/EBITDA | 12.89 |
| 50-Day MA | $237.96 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $227.99 |
| 1-Year Change | +16.72% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Packaging Corporation of America at a Glance
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) has a market capitalization of $22.01B. The stock trades at 31.8× trailing earnings, 42.0× forward earnings and 2.3× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $691.70M on revenue of $9.53B (a 7.3% profit margin) and generated $742.40M of free cash flow. Revenue grew 10.3% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $442.80M in cash and securities against $4.08B of debt, a net debt position of $3.63B.
Packaging Corporation of America pays a quarterly dividend totaling $5.50 per share a year, a 2.21% yield at the Oct 23, 2026 close, with a 71% payout ratio.
The share price is up 16.7% over the past year. At $247.29 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $191.50 to $259.98, above its 200-day moving average of $227.99.
Based on 9 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $279.50, 13.0% above the Oct 23, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Packaging Corporation of America
What is the current stock price for PKG?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, PKG stock trades at $247.29. The 52-week range is $191.50–$259.98, with a day range of $244.97–$249.58.
What is the P/E ratio for PKG?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Packaging Corporation of America's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 31.8, meaning investors pay $31.8 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 42.0, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Packaging Corporation of America operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Does PKG pay dividends?
Yes, Packaging Corporation of America pays a 2.21% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 23, 2026 close ($5.50 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 71.0%. The most recent ex-dividend date was September 15, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for PKG?
Based on ratings from 9 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for PKG is Buy. The average 12-month price target is $279.50, a 13.0% upside from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $247.29.
What is the market cap of PKG?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Packaging Corporation of America's market capitalization is $22.01B, classifying it as a large-cap company. Packaging Corporation of America operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector within the Packaging & Containers industry.