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Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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PKG Stock Forecast

Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) stock forecast, based on 26 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $277.57, with a high of $312.00 and a low of $246.00. This represents a 11.51% increase from the last price of $248.92.

$150 $190 $230 $270 $310 $350 High: $312 Avg: $277.57 Low: $246 Last Closed Price: $248.92

PKG Stock Rating

Packaging Corporation of America stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 26 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 9 Buy (34.62%), 15 Hold (57.69%), 2 Sell (7.69%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 26 2 15 9 0 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

PKG Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockPackaging Corporation of America11.51%
SectorConsumer Cyclical Stocks 12.30%
IndustryPackaging & Containers Stocks 16.50%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts2721
Avg Price Target$291.50$286.29$262.29
Last Closing Price$248.92$248.92$248.92
Upside/Downside17.11%15.01%5.37%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Oct, 261631-11
Sep, 261631-11
Aug, 261631-11
Jul, 261721-11
Jun, 26172-111
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 23, 2026Truist Financial$294.00$248.2118.45%18.11%
Oct 05, 2026Anojja ShahUBS$289.00$228.5426.45%16.10%
Aug 13, 2026UBS$292.00$256.3113.92%17.31%
Aug 12, 2026Seaport Global$272.00$257.905.47%9.27%
Jul 29, 2026Argus Research$274.00$249.929.64%10.08%
Jul 28, 2026Loop Capital Markets$312.00$256.4321.67%25.34%
Jul 24, 2026Anojja ShahUBS$271.00$238.3613.69%8.87%
Jul 09, 2026Wells Fargo$246.00$224.469.60%-1.17%
May 28, 2026David ColemanArgus Research$251.00$217.9915.14%0.84%
May 20, 2026UBS$248.00$203.1722.07%-0.37%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 05, 2026UBSBuyBuyhold
Aug 13, 2026UBSBuyBuyhold
Aug 12, 2026Seaport GlobalBuyBuyhold
Jul 24, 2026UBSBuyBuyhold
Jul 09, 2026CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
Jul 09, 2026Wells FargoOverweightOutperformdowngrade
May 29, 2026UBSBuyBuyhold
May 20, 2026UBSNeutralBuyupgrade
May 04, 2026Deutsche BankSellBuyupgrade
Apr 28, 2026UBSNeutralNeutralhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$8 $9 $10 $11 $12 $13 $14 $15 $16 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$8.87$11.07$8.52$8.97$8.61---
Avg Forecast$8.70$11.01$8.41$9.12$11.53$12.91$13.67$15.55
High Forecast$8.96$11.33$8.44$9.14$12.29$13.31$15.01$15.90
Low Forecast$8.49$10.83$8.37$9.08$10.60$12.67$12.70$15.31
Surprise %1.95%0.54%1.31%-1.64%-25.33%---

Revenue Forecast

$7B $8B $8B $9B $10B $11B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$7.73B$8.48B$7.80B$8.38B$8.99B---
Avg Forecast$7.62B$8.55B$7.77B$8.37B$9.00B$9.33B$9.72B$10.07B
High Forecast$7.80B$8.74B$7.81B$8.41B$9.21B$9.53B$9.74B$10.24B
Low Forecast$7.48B$8.44B$7.71B$8.32B$8.89B$9.20B$9.71B$9.94B
Surprise %1.41%-0.83%0.45%0.14%-0.06%---

Net Income Forecast

$500M $690M $880M $1B $1B $1B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$841.10M$1.03B$765.20M$805.10M$768.90M---
Avg Forecast$646.23M$888.61M$759.00M$815.39M$978.50M$1.16B$1.18B$1.39B
High Forecast$775.48M$1.07B$910.80M$818.09M$1.10B$1.19B$1.34B$1.42B
Low Forecast$516.98M$710.89M$607.20M$812.70M$948.84M$1.13B$1.14B$1.37B
Surprise %30.15%15.89%0.82%-1.26%-21.42%---

PKG Forecast FAQ

Is Packaging Corporation of America stock a buy?

Packaging Corporation of America stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 26 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 9 Buy, 15 Hold, 2 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Packaging Corporation of America is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is Packaging Corporation of America's price target?

Packaging Corporation of America's price target, set by 26 Wall Street analysts, averages $277.57 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $246 at the low end to $312 at the high end, suggesting a potential 11.51% change from the previous closing price of $248.92.

How does Packaging Corporation of America stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Packaging Corporation of America's stock forecast shows a 11.51% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the consumer cyclical stocks sector (12.30%) and underperforming the packaging & containers stocks industry (16.50%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Packaging Corporation of America over the past three months?

  • October 2026: 9.09% Strong Buy, 54.55% Buy, 27.27% Hold, 9.09% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • September 2026: 9.09% Strong Buy, 54.55% Buy, 27.27% Hold, 9.09% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • August 2026: 9.09% Strong Buy, 54.55% Buy, 27.27% Hold, 9.09% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Packaging Corporation of America’s EPS forecast?

Packaging Corporation of America's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $12.91, marking a 49.94% increase from the reported $8.61 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $13.67 in 2027, and $15.55 in 2028.

What is Packaging Corporation of America’s revenue forecast?

Packaging Corporation of America's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $9.33B, reflecting a 3.75% increase from the reported $8.99B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $9.72B, and $10.07B for 2028.

What is Packaging Corporation of America’s net income forecast?

Packaging Corporation of America's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $1.16B, representing an 51.22% increase from the reported $768.9M in 2025. Projections indicate $1.18B in 2027, and $1.39B in 2028.