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$237.65-3.90 (-1.61%)
Market ClosedLast close Jun 29
Packaging Corporation of America manufactures and sells containerboard and uncoated freesheet (UFS) paper products in North America.
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The Narrative
Packaging Corporation of America in the Consumer Cyclical sector is trading at $237.65 with a market capitalization of $20.6B. Wall Street consensus targets $235.90 (10 analysts), implying a -0.7% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently near its 52-week high of $249.51, remaining 11.9% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 4/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the safe zone. The Whystock Score of 95/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side consensus broadly in line with current price
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $2.37B↑ | $2.36B↑ | $2.31B↑ | $2.17B↑ | $2.14B |
| Gross Profit | $452.90M↑ | $447.50M↓ | $504.30M↑ | $483.00M↑ | $454.70M |
| Operating Income | $272.60M↓ | $282.20M↓ | $350.00M↑ | $329.80M↑ | $293.30M |
| Net Income | $170.90M↑ | $101.80M↓ | $226.90M↓ | $241.50M↑ | $203.80M |
Peer Comparison
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Fundamentals
Packaging Corporation of America manufactures and sells containerboard and uncoated freesheet (UFS) paper products in North America. The company operates through Packaging and Paper segments. The Packaging segment offers various linerboard and corrug...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$20.59B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
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Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
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Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
2.10%
ROE
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
16.15%
Volume
Today's trading volume
370,823
Recent News
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