PKG (Packaging Corp of America) Stock Analysis - News

Packaging Corp of America (PKG) is a publicly traded Consumer Cyclical sector company. As of May 21, 2026, PKG trades at $212.51 with a market cap of $18.77B and a P/E ratio of 25.64. PKG moved +4.90% today. Year to date, PKG is +0.99%; over the trailing twelve months it is +10.15%. Its 52-week range spans $172.72 to $250.82. Analyst consensus is buy with an average price target of $239.20. Rallies surfaces PKG's financials, insider trades, hedge fund holdings, congressional trades, analyst ratings, and AI-generated research below.

What changed in PKG news today?

Packaging Corporation of America Raises Quarterly Dividend by 20%: Packaging Corporation of America’s board approved a 20% increase in its quarterly dividend, reflecting solid free cash flow and capital allocation discipline. The raise extends the company’s multi-year streak of annual dividend increases, reinforcing its commitment to income-oriented shareholders.

PKG Key Metrics

Key financial metrics for PKG
MetricValue
Price$212.51
Market Cap$18.77B
P/E Ratio25.64
EPS$8.25
Dividend Yield1.50%
52-Week High$250.82
52-Week Low$172.72
Volume642.49K
Avg Volume0
Revenue (TTM)$9.22B
Net Income$741.10M
Gross Margin20.48%

Latest PKG News

Recent PKG Insider Trades

  • Hassfurther Thomas A sold 12.13K (~$2.80M) on Feb 5, 2026.
  • KOWLZAN MARK W sold 25.00K (~$5.40M) on Sep 11, 2025.

PKG Analyst Consensus

7 analysts cover PKG: 0 strong buy, 5 buy, 2 hold, 0 sell, 0 strong sell. Consensus rating is buy. Average price target: $239.20.

Common questions about PKG

What changed in PKG news today?
Packaging Corporation of America Raises Quarterly Dividend by 20%: Packaging Corporation of America’s board approved a 20% increase in its quarterly dividend, reflecting solid free cash flow and capital allocation discipline. The raise extends the company’s multi-year streak of annual dividend increases, reinforcing its commitment to income-oriented shareholders.
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