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NYSE:PKG

Packaging Co. of America Stock Forecast, Price & News

$135.46
+3.44 (+2.61 %)
(As of 03/1/2021 01:16 PM ET)
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$133.51
Now: $135.46▼
$135.90
50-Day Range
$131.17
MA: $137.21▼
$147.23
52-Week Range
$71.05
Now: $135.46▼
$148.14
Volume12,781 shs
Average Volume698,624 shs
Market Capitalization$12.85 billion
P/E Ratio27.26
Dividend Yield3.03%
Beta1.07
Packaging Corporation of America manufactures and sells containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the United States. The company operates through Packaging and Paper segments. 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-based papers, including cut-size office papers, and printing and converting papers. This segment sells white papers through its sales and marketing organization. Packaging Corporation of America was founded in 1867 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois.
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Headlines

Packaging Corporation Of America Reports Machine Conversion At Jackson, AL Mill
February 26, 2021 |  nasdaq.com
Beverage Carton Packaging Machinery Market – Detailed Analysis of Current Industry Figures with Forecasts Growth By 2027
February 9, 2021 |  marketwatch.com
Wafer Level Packaging Market Report 2021 Growth Factors, Research Methodology With Impact of COIVD-19 and Global Forecast 2025
February 4, 2021 |  marketwatch.com
Packaging Corp of America (PKG) Q4 2020 Earnings Call Transcript
January 28, 2021 |  finance.yahoo.com
Packaging Corp's (PKG) Q4 Earnings & Sales Miss Estimates
January 28, 2021 |  finance.yahoo.com
Should You Be Impressed By Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) Returns on Capital?
January 27, 2021 |  finance.yahoo.com
Global Smart Packaging Market Size 2021 Company Overview, Growth and Forecast By 2025 Latest Research Report by Industry Research Co
January 20, 2021 |  marketwatch.com
Packaging supply company sold, moves operations from Cincinnati to NKY
January 11, 2021 |  bizjournals.com
Packaging company, one of St. Louis’ largest privately held firms, is acquired
January 7, 2021 |  bizjournals.com
Packaging Corporation of America Schedules Conference Call to Discuss Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Operating Results
December 29, 2020 |  finance.yahoo.com
5 Industrial Stocks That Braved the Coronavirus-Induced Mayhem
December 28, 2020 |  finance.yahoo.com
Analyzing Packaging Corp of America's Ex-Dividend Date
December 17, 2020 |  finance.yahoo.com
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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Paperboard containers & boxes
Sub-IndustryPaper Packaging
SectorIndustrial Products
Current SymbolNYSE:PKG
Previous Symbol
CUSIP69515610
CIK75677
Webwww.packagingcorp.com
Phone847-482-3000
Employees15,500
Year FoundedN/A

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.78
Current Ratio3.54
Quick Ratio2.54

Price-To-Earnings

Trailing P/E Ratio27.26
Forward P/E Ratio23.20
P/E Growth4.14

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales$6.96 billion
Price / Sales1.84
Cash Flow$11.32 per share
Price / Cash Flow11.97
Book Value$32.44 per share
Price / Book4.18

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$7.65
Net Income$696.40 million
Net Margins7.11%
Return on Equity18.67%
Return on Assets8.02%

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares94,828,000
Market Cap$12.85 billion
Next Earnings Date4/26/2021 (Estimated)
OptionableOptionable

MarketRank™

Overall MarketRank™

2.33 out of 5 stars

Industrial Products Sector

17th out of 398 stocks

Paperboard Containers & Boxes Industry

1st out of 6 stocks

Analyst Opinion: 2.1Community Rank: 2.3Dividend Strength: 2.5Insider Behavior: 1.7Valuation: 3.1 5 -4 -3 -2 -1 -
$135.46
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(As of 03/1/2021 01:16 PM ET)
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Packaging Co. of America (NYSE:PKG) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Packaging Co. of America a buy right now?

10 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Packaging Co. of America in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating, 7 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" Packaging Co. of America stock. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in PKG, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What stocks does MarketBeat like better than Packaging Co. of America?

Wall Street analysts have given Packaging Co. of America a "Hold" rating, but there may be better short-term opportunities in the market. Some of MarketBeat's past winning trading ideas have resulted in 5-15% weekly gains. MarketBeat just released five new trading ideas, but Packaging Co. of America wasn't one of them. MarketBeat thinks these five stocks may be even better buys.
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When is Packaging Co. of America's next earnings date?

Packaging Co. of America is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, April 26th 2021.
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How were Packaging Co. of America's earnings last quarter?

Packaging Co. of America (NYSE:PKG) released its earnings results on Tuesday, January, 26th. The industrial products company reported $1.33 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $1.42 by $0.09. The industrial products company earned $1.71 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.73 billion. Packaging Co. of America had a net margin of 7.11% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 18.67%. The company's revenue for the quarter was down .3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $1.71 EPS.
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How has Packaging Co. of America's stock price been impacted by Coronavirus?

Packaging Co. of America's stock was trading at $85.37 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, PKG shares have increased by 59.0% and is now trading at $135.75.
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How often does Packaging Co. of America pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Packaging Co. of America?

Packaging Co. of America declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, February 24th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 15th will be given a dividend of $1.00 per share on Thursday, April 15th. This represents a $4.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.95%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, March 12th.
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Is Packaging Co. of America a good dividend stock?

Packaging Co. of America pays an annual dividend of $4.00 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.03%. Packaging Co. of America does not yet have a strock track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio of Packaging Co. of America is 52.29%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Packaging Co. of America will have a dividend payout ratio of 57.72% next year. This indicates that Packaging Co. of America will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What price target have analysts set for PKG?

10 analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Packaging Co. of America's shares. Their forecasts range from $105.00 to $160.00. On average, they expect Packaging Co. of America's share price to reach $132.44 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 2.4%.
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Who are Packaging Co. of America's key executives?

Packaging Co. of America's management team includes the following people:
  • Mr. Mark W. Kowlzan, Chairman & CEO (Age 65, Pay $3.2M)
  • Mr. Robert P. Mundy, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 59, Pay $1.61M)
  • Mr. Thomas A. Hassfurther, Exec. VP of Corrugated Products (Age 65, Pay $2.36M)
  • Mr. Charles J. Carter, Sr. VP of Containerboard Mill Operations (Age 61, Pay $1.17M)
  • Mr. Donald Ray Shirley, Sr. VP of Corp. Engineering & Process Technology (Age 49, Pay $936.15k)
  • Mr. Bruce A. Ridley, Sr. VP of Environmental Health, Safety & Operational Services (Age 65)
  • Ms. Pamela A. Barnes, Sr. VP of Fin., Controller & Principal Accounting Officer (Age 56)
  • Mr. Robert Andrew Schneider, Sr. VP & Chief Information Officer (Age 55)
  • Mr. Kent A. Pflederer, Sr. VP, Gen. Counsel & Sec. (Age 50)
  • Mr. Thomas W. H. Walton, Sr. VP of Sales & Marketing - Corrugated Products (Age 61)

What is Mark W. Kowlzan's approval rating as Packaging Co. of America's CEO?

114 employees have rated Packaging Co. of America CEO Mark W. Kowlzan on Glassdoor.com. Mark W. Kowlzan has an approval rating of 95% among Packaging Co. of America's employees. This puts Mark W. Kowlzan in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

Who are some of Packaging Co. of America's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Packaging Co. of America include KONE Oyj (KNYJY), Johnson Controls International (JCI), Roper Technologies (ROP), Parker-Hannifin (PH), Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (MITSY), Cintas (CTAS), Sandvik (SDVKY), Komatsu (KMTUY), Rockwell Automation (ROK), Stanley Black & Decker (SWK), Techtronic Industries (TTNDY), Ball (BLL), Kubota (KUBTY), Ferguson (FERGY) and Zebra Technologies (ZBRA).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Packaging Co. of America own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Packaging Co. of America investors own include The Home Depot (HD), Intel (INTC), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), AT&T (T), Verizon Communications (VZ), Pfizer (PFE), The Boeing (BA), Honeywell International (HON), NVIDIA (NVDA) and Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY).

What is Packaging Co. of America's stock symbol?

Packaging Co. of America trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "PKG."

Who are Packaging Co. of America's major shareholders?

Packaging Co. of America's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (12.05%), BlackRock Inc. (8.37%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (3.51%), Maj Invest Holding A S (3.00%), Victory Capital Management Inc. (2.11%) and Wells Fargo & Company MN (1.56%). Company insiders that own Packaging Co. of America stock include Bruce A Ridley, Donald R Shirley, Robert Andrew Schneider, Robert C Lyons, Thomas A Hassfurther and Thomas WH Walton.
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Which major investors are selling Packaging Co. of America stock?

PKG stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Bank of New York Mellon Corp, Wedge Capital Management L L P NC, Principal Financial Group Inc., Principal Financial Group Inc., Barclays PLC, Jupiter Asset Management Ltd., Morgan Stanley, and Northern Trust Corp. Company insiders that have sold Packaging Co. of America company stock in the last year include Bruce A Ridley, Robert Andrew Schneider, Thomas A Hassfurther, and Thomas WH Walton.
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Which major investors are buying Packaging Co. of America stock?

PKG stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD, Maj Invest Holding A S, First Trust Advisors LP, KAMES CAPITAL plc, National Pension Service, BlackRock Inc., Candriam Luxembourg S.C.A., and JPMorgan Chase & Co..
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How do I buy shares of Packaging Co. of America?

Shares of PKG can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Packaging Co. of America's stock price today?

One share of PKG stock can currently be purchased for approximately $135.75.

How much money does Packaging Co. of America make?

Packaging Co. of America has a market capitalization of $12.87 billion and generates $6.96 billion in revenue each year. The industrial products company earns $696.40 million in net income (profit) each year or $7.65 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Packaging Co. of America have?

Packaging Co. of America employs 15,500 workers across the globe.

What is Packaging Co. of America's official website?

The official website for Packaging Co. of America is www.packagingcorp.com.

Where are Packaging Co. of America's headquarters?

Packaging Co. of America is headquartered at 1 NORTH FIELD COURT, LAKE FOREST IL, 60045.

How can I contact Packaging Co. of America?

Packaging Co. of America's mailing address is 1 NORTH FIELD COURT, LAKE FOREST IL, 60045. The industrial products company can be reached via phone at 847-482-3000.


This page was last updated on 3/1/2021 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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