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Packaging Corp of America

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SectorConsumer cyclical

232.28 2.2

Overview

Share price change

24h

Current

Min

225.02

Max

233.21

Key metrics

By Trading Economics

Income

22M

192M

Sales

122M

2.5B

P/E

Sector Avg

30.772

37.652

EPS

2.35

Dividend yield

2.24

Profit margin

7.715

Employees

16,800

EBITDA

-9M

469M

Dividends

By Acuity

Dividend yield

Sector Avg

2.24%

3.08%

Next Earnings

21 Oct 2026

Next Dividend date

15 Oct 2026

Next Ex Dividend date

15 Sept 2026

Market Stats

By TradingEconomics

Market Cap

786M

21B

Previous open

230.08

Previous close

232.28

News Sentiment

By Acuity

96%

4%

304 / 329 Consumer cyclical

Packaging Corp of America Chart

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

Related News

10 Sept 2026, 20:05 UTC

Packaging Corp of America shares are higher during Thursday's session, recovering from an earlier dip amid broader market dynamics and the European Central Bank's interest rate hike.

9 Sept 2026, 20:06 UTC

Packaging Corp of America shares are lower today amid rising crude oil prices above $100 per barrel, contributing to inflation concerns and interest rate speculation.

8 Sept 2026, 20:51 UTC

Packaging Corp of America shares are higher in after-market trading, amid rising oil prices and inflation concerns, despite remaining below their 20-day moving average.

4 Sept 2026, 22:26 UTC

Packaging Corp of America shares are higher in after-market hours, despite no specific news. Broader market factors include unchanged unemployment rates and revised job figures.

3 Sept 2026, 23:16 UTC

Packaging Corp of America is trading lower in after-market hours. The stock remains near the lower end of its one-month range and below its 20-day moving average.

2 Sept 2026, 23:26 UTC

Packaging Corp of America shares are lower in after-market hours. A weaker-than-expected ADP payrolls report may be influencing investor sentiment on interest rates.

1 Sept 2026, 20:01 UTC

Packaging Corp of America shares are lower, continuing a four-session decline amid rising oil prices and renewed inflation concerns ahead of the Fed meeting.

31 Aug 2026, 23:46 UTC

Packaging Corp of America shares are trading higher in after-market hours, having advanced since Monday's close despite remaining below the 20-day moving average.

28 Aug 2026, 22:16 UTC

Packaging Corp of America shares are higher in after-market hours. Market commentary cites increased expectations for an interest rate hike influencing broader market dynamics.

27 Aug 2026, 23:01 UTC

Packaging Corp of America shares are lower in after-market trading, with no specific news identified to explain the decline.

26 Aug 2026, 20:06 UTC

Packaging Corp of America shares are trading roughly flat amid mixed U.S. market performance following inflation data that exceeded expectations.

25 Aug 2026, 21:02 UTC

Packaging Corp of America shares are lower in after-market hours, continuing a trend of weakness after three consecutive sessions of declines. No specific news was identified.

24 Aug 2026, 19:36 UTC

Packaging Corp of America shares are lower, reflecting broader market pressures amid geopolitical tensions over U.S. sanctions against Iran and energy supply concerns.

21 Aug 2026, 22:06 UTC

Packaging Corp of America shares are higher in after-market hours. No specific news was identified to explain this price movement.

20 Aug 2026, 19:36 UTC

Packaging Corp of America shares are lower today, retracing from an early peak amid rising oil prices and increased U.S. Treasury yields.

19 Aug 2026, 23:16 UTC

Packaging Corp of America shares are higher in after-market trading, reflecting routine performance and stability near the upper end of their one-month trading range.

18 Aug 2026, 19:36 UTC

Packaging Corp of America shares are lower, continuing a trend of declines amid cautious market sentiment influenced by rising treasury yields and inflation concerns.

17 Aug 2026, 23:16 UTC

Packaging Corp of America shares are lower in after-market hours, continuing a trend from recent sessions amid broader market pressure from rising crude oil prices.

14 Aug 2026, 20:06 UTC

News

Packaging Corp of America shares are lower as U.S. retail sales unexpectedly declined. Concerns over consumer spending are contributing to mixed market sentiment.

13 Aug 2026, 20:06 UTC

News

UBS raised Packaging Corp of America's price target to $292, maintaining a Buy rating. The stock is moving higher alongside broader market gains.

12 Aug 2026, 21:31 UTC

Packaging Corp of America shares are higher in after-market trading, reaching a notable high despite declines in European markets and no specific news identified.

11 Aug 2026, 23:26 UTC

Packaging Corp of America shares lower in after-market trading, reflecting broader market declines amid cautious investor sentiment. The stock remains above its 20-day moving average.

10 Aug 2026, 19:16 UTC

News

Packaging Corporation of America shares are lower as the company missed EPS estimates and issued disappointing guidance despite reporting Q2 revenues of $2.49 billion.

7 Aug 2026, 19:46 UTC

News
Correlated Moves

Packaging Corp of America shares are higher, supported by strong Q2 results and a favorable industrial packaging sector performance exceeding revenue estimates.

6 Aug 2026, 20:06 UTC

News

Packaging Corp of America shares are lower today amid negative sentiment from an insider transaction involving President Thomas A. Hass.

5 Aug 2026, 19:53 UTC

Packaging Corp of America shares are higher today, supported by gains in the Paper & Plastic Packaging Products sub-sector. The stock remains above its 20-day moving average.

4 Aug 2026, 23:56 UTC

Packaging Corp of America shares were roughly flat in after-market hours, remaining above their 20-day moving average following three consecutive higher sessions.

3 Aug 2026, 21:41 UTC

Packaging Corp of America shares are higher in after-market trading, reflecting broader market trends amid recent macroeconomic developments and lower crude oil prices.

31 Jul 2026, 19:46 UTC

Packaging Corp of America shares are lower today, continuing a three-session decline amid significant downward movement in the Paper & Plastic Packaging sector.

30 Jul 2026, 16:06 UTC

Correlated Moves

Packaging Corp of America shares are lower today amid broader market declines. The stock's movement reflects its own dynamics despite recent Federal Reserve actions.

Peer Comparison

Price change

Packaging Corp of America Forecast

Rating Consensus

By TipRanks

Moderate Buy

7 ratings

5

Buy

2

Hold

0

Sell

Sentiment

By Acuity

304 / 329 Consumer cyclical

News Sentiment

Very Strong Bearish Evidence

Volatility

Below average

News Volume (RCV)

Above average

Financials

Selling and administration expenses

Operating expenses

Pre-tax profit

Sales

Cost of sales

Gross profit on sales

Interest expense on debt

EBITDA

Operating profit

$

About Packaging Corp of America

Packaging Corporation of America manufactures and sells containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Packaging, Paper, and Corporate and Other. The Packaging segment offers various containerboard 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, independent brokers, and distribution partners. The Paper segment manufactures and sells commodity and specialty papers, as well as communication papers, including cut-size office papers, and printing and converting papers. This segment sells white papers through its sales and marketing organization. The Corporate and Other segment includes corporate support staff services and related assets and liabilities; and transportation assets, such as rail cars and trucks for transportation. Packaging Corporation of America was founded in 1867 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois.
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