Question 1

What is the analyst consensus rating for PKG?

Accepted Answer

The analyst consensus rating for PKG is "Buy" based on 5 analyst recommendations.

Question 2

What is the average price target for PKG?

Accepted Answer

The average 12-month price target for PKG is $242.20, representing an upside of 0.8% from the current price of $240.37.

Question 3

What do analyst ratings mean?

Accepted Answer

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

Question 4

What is a price target?

Accepted Answer

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.

Date	Analyst	Firm	Action	Rating	Price Target
Jan 29, 2026	Michael Roxland	Truist	Maintains	Strong Buy	$273.00 → $270.00 -3.00 (-1.1%)
Jan 29, 2026	Anthony Pettinari	Citi	Maintains	Hold	$226.00 → $227.00 +1.00 (0.4%)
Jan 29, 2026	Gabe Hajde	Wells Fargo	Maintains	Buy	$233.00 → $234.00 +1.00 (0.4%)
Jan 12, 2026	Anojja Shah	UBS	Maintains	Hold	$230.00 → $235.00 +5.00 (2.2%)
Jan 6, 2026	Michael Roxland	Truist	Maintains	Strong Buy	$263.00 → $273.00 +10.00 (3.8%)
Jan 6, 2026	Anthony Pettinari	Citi	Maintains	Hold	$229.00 → $226.00 -3.00 (-1.3%)
Jan 6, 2026	Gabe Hajde	Wells Fargo	Upgrades	Buy	$222.00 → $233.00 +11.00 (5.0%)
Dec 5, 2025	Detlef Winckelmann	JP Morgan	Maintains	Buy	$238.00 → $245.00 +7.00 (2.9%)

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