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Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) Stock

Consumer Cyclical · Packaging & Containers · US
$253.01 -0.48%
Last updated Nov 12, 2026 09:31 UTC

PKG Key Statistics

Market Cap$22.54B
P/E (TTM)31.13
P/S (TTM)2.29
P/B (TTM)4.66
Revenue (TTM)$9.82B
EPS (TTM)$8.13
Dividend Yield2.26%
ROE (TTM)15.59%
Net Margin7.40%
Gross Margin20.53%
52W High$262.59
52W Low$191.50
Analyst ViewHold
Price Target$281.17
Employees16,800
Volume449,419

About Packaging Corporation of America

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a U.S.-based enterprise specializing in the production and sale of containerboard and corrugated packaging materials. Its operations are organized into two primary divisions: Packaging and Paper. The Packaging division offers an extensive array of containerboard and corrugated solutions. These encompass conventional shipping containers designed for safeguarding and transporting manufactured goods, vibrant multi-color boxes and point-of-sale displays aimed at enhancing product merchandising in retail environments, and honeycomb protective packaging. This segment also provides specialized packaging for perishable goods like meat and fresh produce, processed foods, beverages, and a broad spectrum of other industrial and consumer products. Its corrugated offerings reach customers through a multi-channel approach, utilizing a dedicated direct sales and marketing team, independent brokers, and various distribution partners. Meanwhile, the Paper segment focuses on manufacturing and distributing a range of commodity and specialty papers. This includes communication papers, such as standard cut-size office paper, along with specialized printing and converting papers. Sales of its white paper products are managed directly by its internal sales and marketing organization. Tracing its origins back to 1867, Packaging Corporation of America maintains its corporate headquarters in Lake Forest, Illinois.

CEO: Mark W. Kowlzan. Company website

PKG — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the PKG stock price today?

Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) trades at $253.01, down 0.48% on the day, as of Nov 12, 2026 09:31 UTC.

What is Packaging Corporation of America's market cap?

Packaging Corporation of America has a market capitalisation of $22.54B, calculated from the live PKG share price and shares outstanding.

What is the P/E ratio of PKG?

PKG trades at a trailing P/E of 31.13, from earnings per share of $8.13 over the last twelve months.

How much revenue does Packaging Corporation of America make?

Packaging Corporation of America generated revenue of $9.82B over the trailing twelve months, which puts the stock at 2.29 times sales.

Does PKG pay a dividend?

Yes. Packaging Corporation of America pays a dividend yielding 2.26% on the current share price.

What is the 52-week range for PKG?

PKG has traded between $191.50 and $262.59 over the past 52 weeks, and the last price is 3.6% below that high.

Is Packaging Corporation of America profitable?

Yes. Packaging Corporation of America keeps 7.40% of revenue as net income over the trailing twelve months.

What is the analyst price target for PKG?

Wall Street analysts rate PKG Hold, with an average price target of $281.17, 11.1% above the current price.

What sector is Packaging Corporation of America in?

Packaging Corporation of America is classified under the Consumer Cyclical sector and the Packaging & Containers industry, and is domiciled in US.

Who is the CEO of Packaging Corporation of America?

Mark W. Kowlzan is the chief executive of Packaging Corporation of America, which employs 16,800 people.

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ETFs holding PKG

XLB State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF 3.37% PCLN Pictet Cleaner Planet ETF 1.84% DVY iShares Select Dividend ETF 0.76% RSP Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF 0.22% DGRW WisdomTree U.S. Quality Dividend Growth Fund 0.18% VYM Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF 0.08% VTV Vanguard Morningstar Value ETF 0.08% SCHV Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value ETF 0.07% FNDX Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company ETF 0.06% IWD iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF 0.06% SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF 0.03% IVV iShares Core S&P 500 ETF 0.03% SCHX Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF 0.03% IWB iShares Russell 1000 ETF 0.03% FB ProShares S&P 500 Dynamic Buffer ETF 0.03% SCHB Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF 0.03% VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF 0.03% VTI Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF 0.03% ACWI iShares MSCI ACWI ETF 0.02% UPRO ProShares - UltraPro S&P500 0.02% VT Vanguard Total World Stock ETF 0.02% SPXL Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3X Shares 0.01%

Largest institutional holders of PKG

BlackRock, Inc. BLK 7,711,541 shares
PRICE T ROWE ASSOCIATES INC /MD/ 5,823,442 shares
VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 5,803,824 shares
STATE STREET CORP STT 4,615,464 shares
VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC 4,400,087 shares
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO JPM 3,712,816 shares
Bank of New York Mellon Corp 3,101,753 shares
FIL Ltd 2,646,901 shares
GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 2,538,979 shares
ROYAL BANK OF CANADA RY 2,235,961 shares

PKG insiders on other boards

GATX GATX Corporation Lyons Robert C MOS The Mosaic Company Beebe Cheryl K BCC Boise Cascade Company Gowland Karen E