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Packaging Corp of America (PKG)

NYSE
Currency in USD
244.34
+0.35(+0.14%)
Closed
After Hours
244.340.00(0.00%)
PKG Scorecard
Full Analysis
Has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years
Fair Value
Day's Range
241.41244.98
52 wk Range
159.57250.82
Key Statistics
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Prev. Close
243.99
Open
243
Day's Range
241.41-244.98
52 wk Range
159.57-250.82
Volume
549.96K
Average Volume (3m)
559.6K
1-Year Change
47.64%
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Price Target
214.26
Downside
-12.31%
Members' Sentiments
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Packaging Corp of America Company Profile

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.

Employees
15100

Compare PKG to Peers and Sector

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PKG
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
28.4x17.3x−0.1x
PEG Ratio
−20.39−0.630.00
Price/Book
5.1x1.8x1.6x
Price / LTM Sales
2.7x0.8x1.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
−7.8%7.4%28.0%
Fair Value Upside
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Analysts' Recommendations

4 Buy
5 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
8 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 214.27

(-12.31% Downside)

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 8.62
Dividend Yield
2.05%
Industry Median 2.62%
Annualised payout
5
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+9.61%
Growth Streak

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FAQ

What Is the Packaging America (PKG) Stock Price Today?

The Packaging America stock price today is 244.34

What Stock Exchange Does Packaging America Trade On?

Packaging America is listed and trades on the NYSE stock exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Packaging America?

The stock symbol for Packaging America is "PKG."

Does Packaging America Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Packaging America dividend yield is 2.05%.

What Is the Packaging America Market Cap?

As of today, Packaging America market cap is 21.79B.

What is Packaging America Earnings Per Share?

The Packaging America EPS is 8.62.

What Is the Next Packaging America Earnings Date?

Packaging America will release its next earnings report on 21 Jan 2025.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is PKG a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.
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