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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

Compare Stocks - Price & Volume

CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
CAE Inc. stock logo
CAE
CAE
$18.56
-2.0%
$19.70
$18.26
$25.04
$5.91B1.59555,028 shs455,634 shs
Crown Holdings, Inc. stock logo
CCK
Crown
$76.92
+0.6%
$76.76
$69.61
$96.35
$9.29B0.911.20 million shs592,091 shs
Chimera Investment Co. stock logo
CIM
Chimera Investment
$4.02
+1.0%
$4.41
$3.92
$6.49
$969.06M1.681.91 million shs1.14 million shs
Nordson Co. stock logo
NDSN
Nordson
$259.12
-0.6%
$266.89
$208.90
$278.00
$14.82B1213,591 shs105,406 shs
Packaging Co. of America stock logo
PKG
Packaging Co. of America
$178.23
-0.2%
$180.76
$122.20
$191.27
$16.00B0.78664,814 shs532,873 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
CAE Inc. stock logo
CAE
CAE
0.00%-3.89%-5.43%-9.28%-20.69%
Crown Holdings, Inc. stock logo
CCK
Crown
-0.69%-3.82%-1.30%-14.39%-3.36%
Chimera Investment Co. stock logo
CIM
Chimera Investment
+0.13%-3.29%-10.18%-19.23%-27.55%
Nordson Co. stock logo
NDSN
Nordson
-0.71%-4.04%-1.08%+3.68%+19.33%
Packaging Co. of America stock logo
PKG
Packaging Co. of America
-0.57%-4.96%-1.36%+8.65%+24.94%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
CAE Inc. stock logo
CAE
CAE
2.7911 of 5 stars
3.22.00.00.02.62.51.9
Crown Holdings, Inc. stock logo
CCK
Crown
4.7327 of 5 stars
4.45.02.50.02.01.71.9
Chimera Investment Co. stock logo
CIM
Chimera Investment
4.695 of 5 stars
3.03.01.73.22.50.83.8
Nordson Co. stock logo
NDSN
Nordson
3.6356 of 5 stars
1.33.04.22.52.11.71.9
Packaging Co. of America stock logo
PKG
Packaging Co. of America
3.6747 of 5 stars
1.15.02.52.41.82.51.9

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
CAE Inc. stock logo
CAE
CAE
2.40
Hold$34.7587.28% Upside
Crown Holdings, Inc. stock logo
CCK
Crown
2.77
Moderate Buy$99.2128.98% Upside
Chimera Investment Co. stock logo
CIM
Chimera Investment
2.00
Hold$5.5036.99% Upside
Nordson Co. stock logo
NDSN
Nordson
2.67
Moderate Buy$278.007.29% Upside
Packaging Co. of America stock logo
PKG
Packaging Co. of America
2.29
Hold$171.29-3.90% Downside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest CCK, CAE, NDSN, PKG, and CIM Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/16/2024
CAE Inc. stock logo
CAE
CAE
The Goldman Sachs Group
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$25.00 ➝ $29.00
4/16/2024
Crown Holdings, Inc. stock logo
CCK
Crown
Robert W. Baird
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$85.00 ➝ $90.00
4/12/2024
Packaging Co. of America stock logo
PKG
Packaging Co. of America
BNP Paribas
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DowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$182.00
4/11/2024
Crown Holdings, Inc. stock logo
CCK
Crown
Wells Fargo & Company
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Lower Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$78.00 ➝ $76.00
4/4/2024
Packaging Co. of America stock logo
PKG
Packaging Co. of America
Citigroup
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Boost Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$172.00 ➝ $183.00
3/27/2024
Crown Holdings, Inc. stock logo
CCK
Crown
Truist Financial
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Hold$100.00 ➝ $88.00
3/18/2024
Crown Holdings, Inc. stock logo
CCK
Crown
Morgan Stanley
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Initiated CoverageEqual Weight$87.00
3/4/2024
Packaging Co. of America stock logo
PKG
Packaging Co. of America
Bank of America
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$172.00 ➝ $202.00
3/1/2024
Crown Holdings, Inc. stock logo
CCK
Crown
Wolfe Research
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Initiated CoverageOutperform$102.00
2/27/2024
Nordson Co. stock logo
NDSN
Nordson
DA Davidson
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$290.00 ➝ $315.00
2/26/2024
Nordson Co. stock logo
NDSN
Nordson
KeyCorp
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Sector Weight
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Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
CAE Inc. stock logo
CAE
CAE
$3.11B1.90$1.44 per share12.93$10.92 per share1.70
Crown Holdings, Inc. stock logo
CCK
Crown
$12.01B0.77$9.94 per share7.74$23.74 per share3.24
Chimera Investment Co. stock logo
CIM
Chimera Investment
$772.90M1.25$1.08 per share3.72$11.28 per share0.36
Nordson Co. stock logo
NDSN
Nordson
$2.63B5.64$10.94 per share23.69$45.57 per share5.69
Packaging Co. of America stock logo
PKG
Packaging Co. of America
$7.80B2.05$14.44 per share12.34$44.60 per share4.00

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
CAE Inc. stock logo
CAE
CAE
$168.47M$0.6428.9918.931.416.20%7.52%3.35%5/29/2024 (Estimated)
Crown Holdings, Inc. stock logo
CCK
Crown
$450M$3.7620.4611.642.603.75%25.75%4.81%4/29/2024 (Confirmed)
Chimera Investment Co. stock logo
CIM
Chimera Investment
$126.10M$0.2317.467.04N/A16.32%7.51%1.44%5/2/2024 (Estimated)
Nordson Co. stock logo
NDSN
Nordson
$487.49M$8.5530.3123.221.9818.59%20.59%11.34%5/27/2024 (Estimated)
Packaging Co. of America stock logo
PKG
Packaging Co. of America
$765.20M$8.4821.0218.884.329.81%20.25%9.50%4/22/2024 (Confirmed)

Latest CCK, CAE, NDSN, PKG, and CIM Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
4/29/2024N/A
Crown Holdings, Inc. stock logo
CCK
Crown
$0.96N/A-$0.96N/AN/AN/A  
4/22/2024N/A
Packaging Co. of America stock logo
PKG
Packaging Co. of America
$1.63N/A-$1.63N/AN/AN/A  
2/21/2024Q1 2024
Nordson Co. stock logo
NDSN
Nordson
$2.03$2.21+$0.18$2.52$630.77 million$633.20 million      
2/14/2024Q3 2024
CAE Inc. stock logo
CAE
CAE
$0.18$0.18N/A$0.23$807.13 million$804.01 million
2/6/202412/31/2023
Crown Holdings, Inc. stock logo
CCK
Crown
$1.43$1.24-$0.19$2.21$2.96 billion$2.86 billion    
1/25/2024Q4 23
Packaging Co. of America stock logo
PKG
Packaging Co. of America
$1.83$2.13+$0.30$2.16$1.90 billion$1.94 billion    

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
CAE Inc. stock logo
CAE
CAE
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Crown Holdings, Inc. stock logo
CCK
Crown
$1.001.30%N/A26.60%3 Years
Chimera Investment Co. stock logo
CIM
Chimera Investment
$0.4410.96%-16.67%191.30%N/A
Nordson Co. stock logo
NDSN
Nordson
$2.721.05%+19.98%31.81%61 Years
Packaging Co. of America stock logo
PKG
Packaging Co. of America
$5.002.81%+14.05%58.96%N/A

Latest CCK, CAE, NDSN, PKG, and CIM Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
3/28/2024
Chimera Investment Co. stock logo
CIM
Chimera Investment
quarterly$0.119.54%4/5/20244/8/20244/30/2024
2/28/2024
Packaging Co. of America stock logo
PKG
Packaging Co. of America
quarterly$1.252.84%3/14/20243/15/20244/15/2024
2/22/2024
Crown Holdings, Inc. stock logo
CCK
Crown
quarterly$0.251.3%3/13/20243/14/20243/28/2024
2/7/2024
Nordson Co. stock logo
NDSN
Nordson
Quarterly$0.681.06%2/16/20242/20/20243/5/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
CAE Inc. stock logo
CAE
CAE
0.55
0.90
0.68
Crown Holdings, Inc. stock logo
CCK
Crown
2.34
1.15
0.77
Chimera Investment Co. stock logo
CIM
Chimera Investment
3.00
0.12
0.12
Nordson Co. stock logo
NDSN
Nordson
0.56
2.19
1.37
Packaging Co. of America stock logo
PKG
Packaging Co. of America
0.62
2.57
1.77

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
CAE Inc. stock logo
CAE
CAE
67.36%
Crown Holdings, Inc. stock logo
CCK
Crown
90.93%
Chimera Investment Co. stock logo
CIM
Chimera Investment
48.44%
Nordson Co. stock logo
NDSN
Nordson
72.11%
Packaging Co. of America stock logo
PKG
Packaging Co. of America
89.78%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
CAE Inc. stock logo
CAE
CAE
18.30%
Crown Holdings, Inc. stock logo
CCK
Crown
0.90%
Chimera Investment Co. stock logo
CIM
Chimera Investment
0.74%
Nordson Co. stock logo
NDSN
Nordson
0.86%
Packaging Co. of America stock logo
PKG
Packaging Co. of America
1.60%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
CAE Inc. stock logo
CAE
CAE
13,000318.31 million260.06 millionOptionable
Crown Holdings, Inc. stock logo
CCK
Crown
25,000120.79 million119.71 millionOptionable
Chimera Investment Co. stock logo
CIM
Chimera Investment
39241.36 million239.58 millionOptionable
Nordson Co. stock logo
NDSN
Nordson
7,90057.19 million56.70 millionOptionable
Packaging Co. of America stock logo
PKG
Packaging Co. of America
14,90089.75 million88.32 millionOptionable

CCK, CAE, NDSN, PKG, and CIM Headlines

SourceHeadline
Does Compostable Packaging Actually Break Down? Composting Consortium Reveals Groundbreaking Findings from Largest Field Test in North AmericaDoes Compostable Packaging Actually Break Down? Composting Consortium Reveals Groundbreaking Findings from Largest Field Test in North America
wasteadvantagemag.com - April 18 at 9:40 AM
Robust Growth and Industry Demand in the Packaging Suction Cups Market: Key Drivers and OpportunitiesRobust Growth and Industry Demand in the Packaging Suction Cups Market: Key Drivers and Opportunities
fmiblog.com - April 18 at 12:18 AM
Packaging Corp. (PKG) Q1 Earnings on the Horizon: Analysts Insights on Key Performance MeasuresPackaging Corp. (PKG) Q1 Earnings on the Horizon: Analysts' Insights on Key Performance Measures
msn.com - April 17 at 2:17 PM
Whats in Store for Packaging Corp (PKG) in Q1 Earnings?What's in Store for Packaging Corp (PKG) in Q1 Earnings?
finance.yahoo.com - April 17 at 2:17 PM
Whats in Store for Packaging Corp (PKG) in Q1 Earnings?What's in Store for Packaging Corp (PKG) in Q1 Earnings?
zacks.com - April 17 at 1:11 PM
Packaging Corp. (PKG) Q1 Earnings on the Horizon: Analysts Insights on Key Performance MeasuresPackaging Corp. (PKG) Q1 Earnings on the Horizon: Analysts' Insights on Key Performance Measures
zacks.com - April 17 at 10:21 AM
Corrugated Wraps Market Value to Reach US$ 5.8 billion by 2033 End | FMICorrugated Wraps Market Value to Reach US$ 5.8 billion by 2033 End | FMI
fmiblog.com - April 17 at 7:56 AM
Packaging company to open factory in Anderson Co., add 200 jobsPackaging company to open factory in Anderson Co., add 200 jobs
msn.com - April 16 at 11:03 PM
Global packaging company creates 200 manufacturing jobs in Anderson Co.Global packaging company creates 200 manufacturing jobs in Anderson Co.
yahoo.com - April 16 at 6:03 PM
Production of recyclable crisps packet with Evopak / Use of polyvinyl alcohol-based materialProduction of recyclable crisps packet with Evopak / Use of polyvinyl alcohol-based material
plasteurope.com - April 16 at 1:03 PM
Packaging Corporation of America: A Quality Company, But With Overextended ValuationPackaging Corporation of America: A Quality Company, But With Overextended Valuation
seekingalpha.com - April 16 at 1:03 PM
Packaging Co. of America (NYSE:PKG) Stake Trimmed by Carnegie Capital Asset Management LLCPackaging Co. of America (NYSE:PKG) Stake Trimmed by Carnegie Capital Asset Management LLC
marketbeat.com - April 16 at 7:39 AM
InPerson interview: Alicemarie Geoffrion of DHL Supply ChainInPerson interview: Alicemarie Geoffrion of DHL Supply Chain
dcvelocity.com - April 16 at 3:02 AM
Case Packers Market Size and Share 2024 – Business Review, Developing Technologies, Trends and Forecast by RegionsCase Packers Market Size and Share 2024 – Business Review, Developing Technologies, Trends and Forecast by Regions
taiwannews.com.tw - April 15 at 12:00 PM
Packaging Corp. (PKG) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: Can the Stock Move Higher?Packaging Corp. (PKG) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: Can the Stock Move Higher?
zacks.com - April 15 at 11:05 AM
Sustainable E-commerce Boom: Air Cushion Machine Market to Reach US$809.1 Million CAGR 4.7%Sustainable E-commerce Boom: Air Cushion Machine Market to Reach US$809.1 Million CAGR 4.7%
fmiblog.com - April 15 at 2:00 AM
Strong Growth Predicted in Logistics Packaging Market CAGR 4.6% Invest in Global Expansion and InnovationStrong Growth Predicted in Logistics Packaging Market CAGR 4.6% Invest in Global Expansion and Innovation
fmiblog.com - April 15 at 2:00 AM
Packaging Co. of America (PKG) to Release Quarterly Earnings on MondayPackaging Co. of America (PKG) to Release Quarterly Earnings on Monday
americanbankingnews.com - April 15 at 1:24 AM
Packaging Co. of America (NYSE:PKG) Stock Rating Lowered by BNP ParibasPackaging Co. of America (NYSE:PKG) Stock Rating Lowered by BNP Paribas
americanbankingnews.com - April 14 at 5:42 AM
Packaging Co. of America (NYSE:PKG) Shares Gap Down to $186.28Packaging Co. of America (NYSE:PKG) Shares Gap Down to $186.28
americanbankingnews.com - April 14 at 2:32 AM
Packaging Co. of America (NYSE:PKG) Rating Increased to Buy at StockNews.comPackaging Co. of America (NYSE:PKG) Rating Increased to Buy at StockNews.com
americanbankingnews.com - April 13 at 1:40 AM
Plastic Healthcare Packaging Market Poised for Steady Growth at 5% CAGR Through 2033 | FMIPlastic Healthcare Packaging Market Poised for Steady Growth at 5% CAGR Through 2033 | FMI
fmiblog.com - April 12 at 11:32 AM
Packaging manufacturer announces Danville expansion, new jobsPackaging manufacturer announces Danville expansion, new jobs
wdbj7.com - April 12 at 11:32 AM
Packaging Co. of America (NYSE:PKG) Lowered to "Neutral" at BNP ParibasPackaging Co. of America (NYSE:PKG) Lowered to "Neutral" at BNP Paribas
marketbeat.com - April 12 at 8:23 AM

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Company Descriptions

CAE logo

CAE

NYSE:CAE
CAE Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides simulation training and critical operations support solutions in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, Oceania and Africa, and Rest of Americas. It operates through three segments: Civil Aviation, Defense and Security, and Healthcare. The Civil Aviation segment provides training solutions for flight, cabin, maintenance, and ground personnel in commercial, business, and helicopter aviation; flight simulation training devices; and ab initio pilot training and crew sourcing services, as well as aircraft flight operations solutions. The Defense and Security segment offers training and mission support solutions for defense forces across multi-domain operations, OEMs, government agencies and public safety organizations. The Healthcare segment provides integrated education and training solutions, including interventional and imaging simulations, curricula, audiovisual debriefing solutions, center management platforms, and patient simulators for healthcare students and clinical professionals, hospital and university simulation centers, medical and nursing schools, paramedic organizations, defense forces, medical societies, public health agencies and OEMs. The company was formerly known as CAE Industries Ltd. and changed its name to CAE Inc. in 1993. CAE Inc. was incorporated in 1947 and is headquartered in Saint-Laurent, Canada.
Crown logo

Crown

NYSE:CCK
Crown Holdings, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the packaging business in the United States and internationally. It operates through Americas Beverage, European Beverage, Asia Pacific, and Transit Packaging segments. The company manufactures and sells recyclable aluminum beverage cans and ends, glass bottles, steel crowns, aluminum caps, non-beverage cans, and aerosol cans and closures. It also provides manual, semi-automatic, and automatic equipment and tools to apply and remove consumables, such as straps and films; protective solutions, including airbags, edge protectors, and honeycomb products; and steel and plastic consumables include steel strap, plastic strap, industrial film, and other related products. The company serves food industries, including pet food, personal care, household, and industrial products. Crown Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1892 and is headquartered in Yardley, Pennsylvania.
Chimera Investment logo

Chimera Investment

NYSE:CIM
Chimera Investment Corporation operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT) in the United States. The company, through its subsidiaries, invests in a portfolio of mortgage assets, including residential mortgage loans, agency residential mortgage-backed securities, non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities, agency mortgage-backed securities secured by pools of commercial mortgage loans, business purpose and investor loans, and other real estate related securities. It invests in investment grade, non-investment grade, and non-rated classes. The company qualifies as a real estate investment trust (REIT) for federal income tax purposes. As a REIT, it intends to distribute at least 90% of its taxable income as dividends to shareholders. Chimera Investment Corporation was incorporated in 2007 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Nordson logo

Nordson

NASDAQ:NDSN
Nordson Corporation engineers, manufactures, and markets products and systems to dispense, apply, and control adhesives, coatings, polymers, sealants, biomaterials, and other fluids worldwide. It operates through three segments: Industrial Precision Solutions; Medical and Fluid Solutions; and Advanced Technology Solutions. The Industrial Precision Solutions segment provides dispensing, coating, and laminating systems for adhesives, lotions, liquids, and fibers to disposable products and roll goods; automated adhesive dispensing systems used in packaged goods industries; components and systems used in the thermoplastic and biopolymer melt stream; precision agriculture spraying solutions; fluid components, such as nozzles, pumps, and filters; and product assembly systems for use in paper and paperboard converting applications, and manufacturing roll goods. It also offers automated and manual dispensing products and systems for cold materials, container coating, liquid finishing, and powder coating, as well as ultraviolet equipment used primarily in curing and drying operations. The Medical and Fluid Solutions segment offers medical devices, including cannulas, catheters, and medical balloons; single-use plastic components; precision manual and semi-automated dispensers; minimally invasive interventional delivery devices; and plastic molded syringes, cartridges, tips, and fluid connection components. The Advanced Technology Solutions segment provides automated dispensing systems for the attachment, protection, and coating of fluids, as well as related gas plasma treatment systems for cleaning and conditioning surfaces; and bond testing and automated optical, acoustic microscopy, and x-ray inspection systems for use in semiconductor and printed circuit board industries. The company markets its products through direct sales force, as well as distributors and sales representatives. Nordson Corporation was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Westlake, Ohio.
Packaging Co. of America logo

Packaging Co. of America

NYSE:PKG
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.