Packaging Corp. (PKG) Up 6.7% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
Packaging Corp. (PKG) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
PKG - Packaging Corporation of America
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CONSENSUS:
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PRICE TARGET:
$272.86
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HIGH:
$312.00
LOW:
$246.00
MEDIAN:
$272.00
CONSENSUS:
$272.86
UPSIDE:
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Stock News
Bank of New York Mellon Corp Acquires Shares of 3,139,561 Packaging Corporation of America $PKG
Bank of New York Mellon Corp bought a new stake in Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 3,139,561 shares of the industrial products company's stock, valued at approximately
7,711,541 Shares in Packaging Corporation of America $PKG Purchased by BlackRock Inc.
BlackRock Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) in the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm purchased 7,711,541 shares of the industrial products company's stock, valued at approximately $1,837,506,000. BlackRock Inc. owned 8.65% of Packaging Corporation of
AssuredPartners Investment Advisors LLC Takes $1.42 Million Position in Packaging Corporation of America $PKG
AssuredPartners Investment Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 5,959 shares of the industrial products company's stock, valued at approximately $1,420,000. A number of other institutional
Packaging Corporation of America Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
Packaging Corporation of America NYSE: PKG reported lower adjusted earnings for the second quarter of 2026 compared with the prior year, even as sales and EBITDA increased, with management citing strong corrugated demand, higher freight costs and contributions from the recently acquired Greif containerboard business.
Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Packaging Corp Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Record Shipments
PKG's Q2 earnings beat estimates as record corrugated shipments and the Greif acquisition boost volumes despite pricing pressure and higher costs.
Cost Pressures Make Packaging Corporation of America Unattractive
Packaging Corporation of America remains a strong operator, but shares are overvalued at 20x earnings amid persistent cost headwinds. PKG's Q2 saw record shipment volumes and pricing actions, yet margin gains are offset by rising freight, electricity, and input costs. Despite a robust balance sheet and stable 2.6% dividend, PKG's premium valuation is unjustified given limited profit acceleration prospects.
Packaging Corp. (PKG) Beats Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Packaging Corp. (PKG) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.35 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.31 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.48 per share a year ago.
Compared to Estimates, Packaging Corp. (PKG) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
Although the revenue and EPS for Packaging Corp. (PKG) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended June 2026, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
Packaging Corporation of America Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) today reported second quarter 2026 net income of $192 million, or $2.15 per share, and net income of $210 million, or $2.35 per share, excluding special items. Second quarter net sales were $2.5 billion in 2026 and $2.2 billion in 2025. Diluted earnings per share attributable to Packaging Corporation of America shareholders Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 2025 Change .
Packaging Corporation of America $PKG Shares Sold by California Public Employees Retirement System
California Public Employees Retirement System decreased its holdings in Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) by 2.4% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 153,476 shares of the industrial products company's stock after selling 3,830 shares during the quarter.
Exploring Analyst Estimates for Packaging Corp. (PKG) Q2 Earnings, Beyond Revenue and EPS
Beyond analysts' top-and-bottom-line estimates for Packaging Corp. (PKG), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended June 2026.
Packaging Corp Gears Up for Q2 Earnings: What to Expect?
PKG is set to post Q2 results on July 22, with revenues rising 10.7% as the Greif acquisition is expected to support earnings despite lower EPS estimates.
Earnings Preview: Packaging Corp. (PKG) Q2 Earnings Expected to Decline
Packaging Corp. (PKG) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Packaging Corporation of America Schedules Conference Call to Discuss Second Quarter 2026 Operating Results
LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) will hold a conference call on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss second quarter 2026 results. The conference call leader will be Mark Kowlzan. Second quarter earnings results will be released after the market closes on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. To access the conference call, you may pre-register for the conference by navigating to https://dpregister.com/sreg/10205355/102fb95d496. Once yo.
Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) Presents at 16th Annual Wells Fargo Industrials & Materials Conference Transcript
Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) Presents at 16th Annual Wells Fargo Industrials & Materials Conference Transcript
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Packaging Corporation of America's Chief Executive Officer to Speak at Wells Fargo's 2026 Conference
Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE: PKG) Chief Executive Officer, Mark Kowlzan, will speak at Wells Fargo's 16th Annual Industrials and Materials Confere
Packaging Corporation of America's Chief Executive Officer to Speak at Wells Fargo's 2026 Conference
LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE: PKG) Chief Executive Officer, Mark Kowlzan, will speak at Wells Fargo's 16th Annual Industrials and Materials Conference being held at Loews Chicago in Chicago, IL on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 8:45am CST. After Mr. Kowlzan's Fireside Chat, he and Executive Vice President and CFO, Kent Pflederer will participate in a Q&A session. Immediately following, they will be hosting a series of 1 x 1 meetings. For those in.
Price Targets
Packaging Corp. price target raised to $292 from $271 at UBS
$292.00
(was $256.31)
UBS
Packaging Corp. price target raised to $272 from $270 at Seaport Research
$272.00
(was $257.90)
Seaport Global
Packaging Corp. price target raised to $274 from $251 at Argus
$274.00
(was $249.92)
Argus Research
Packaging Corp. price target raised to $312 from $271 at JPMorgan
$312.00
(was $256.43)
Loop Capital Markets
Packaging Corp. price target lowered to $271 from $272 at UBS
$271.00
(was $238.35)
Anojja Shah
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UBS
Packaging Corp. downgraded to Equal Weight from Overweight at Wells Fargo
$246.00
(was $224.46)
Wells Fargo
Packaging Corp. of America (PKG) PT Raised to $251 at Argus
$251.00
(was $217.99)
David Coleman
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Argus Research
Packaging Corp. upgraded to Buy from Neutral at UBS
$248.00
(was $203.17)
UBS
Packaging Corp. upgraded to Buy from Hold at Deutsche Bank
$256.00
(was $218.06)
Deutsche Bank
Packaging Corp. price target raised to $232 from $225 at UBS
$232.00
(was $212.08)
Anojja Shah
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UBS
Packaging Corp. price target raised to $245 from $226 at Wells Fargo
$245.00
(was $212.87)
Gabe Hajde
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Wells Fargo
Packaging Corp. price target lowered to $258 from $260 at Truist
$258.00
(was $212.87)
Michael Roxland
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Truist Financial
Packaging Corp. price target lowered to $260 from $267 at Truist
$260.00
(was $213.41)
Truist Financial
Packaging Corp. price target lowered to $267 from $270 at Truist
$267.00
(was $207.72)
Truist Financial
Packaging Corp. price target lowered to $270 from $273 at Truist
$270.00
(was $220.02)
Truist Financial
Packaging Corp. price target raised to $235 from $230 at UBS
$235.00
(was $216.65)
UBS
Packaging Corp. price target raised to $273 from $263 at Truist
$273.00
(was $211.13)
Truist Financial
Packaging Corp. upgraded to Overweight from Equal Weight at Wells Fargo
$233.00
(was $211.13)
Gabe Hajde
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Wells Fargo
Packaging Corp. price target raised to $230 from $225 at UBS
$230.00
(was $213.26)
Anojja Shah
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UBS
Packaging Corp. price target lowered to $225 from $226 at UBS
$225.00
(was $209.65)
UBS