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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 $247.00, with a high of $273.00 and a low of $233.00. This represents a 11.35% increase from the last price of $221.83.

$150 $180 $210 $240 $270 $300 High: $273 Avg: $247 Low: $233 Last Closed Price: $221.83

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%), 8 Buy (30.77%), 15 Hold (57.69%), 3 Sell (11.54%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 26 0 3 15 8 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

PKG Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockPackaging Corporation of America11.35%
SectorConsumer Cyclical Stocks 12.30%
IndustryPackaging & Containers Stocks 1.34%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts339
Avg Price Target$247.00$247.00$241.11
Last Closing Price$221.83$221.83$221.83
Upside/Downside11.35%11.35%8.69%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jan, 26145-111
Dec, 25145-111
Nov, 25145-111
Oct, 251451-11
Sep, 25-451-10
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Jan 12, 2026UBS$235.00$216.658.47%5.94%
Jan 06, 2026Truist Financial$273.00$211.1329.30%23.07%
Jan 06, 2026Gabe HajdeWells Fargo$233.00$211.1310.36%5.04%
Oct 24, 2025Anojja ShahUBS$230.00$213.267.85%3.68%
Oct 16, 2025UBS$225.00$209.657.32%1.43%
Oct 13, 2025Michael RoxlandTruist Financial$264.00$209.0226.30%19.01%
Oct 07, 2025Wells Fargo$222.00$212.934.26%0.08%
Oct 06, 2025UBS$226.00$213.206.00%1.88%
Sep 17, 2025Truist Financial$262.00$212.0823.54%18.11%
Dec 18, 2024Philip NgJefferies$280.00$229.2222.15%26.22%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Jan 12, 2026UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Jan 06, 2026CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
Jan 06, 2026Wolfe ResearchBuyupgrade
Oct 07, 2025Wells FargoHoldHoldhold
Oct 06, 2025UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 06, 2025CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
Jul 21, 2025CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
Dec 18, 2024JefferiesHoldBuyupgrade
Oct 07, 2024Wells FargoOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 02, 2024CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold

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----
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%----

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----
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%----

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----
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%----

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, 8 Buy, 15 Hold, 3 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 $247 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $233 at the low end to $273 at the high end, suggesting a potential 11.35% change from the previous closing price of $221.83.

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

Packaging Corporation of America's stock forecast shows a 11.35% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the consumer cyclical stocks sector (12.30%) and outperforming the packaging & containers stocks industry (1.34%).

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

  • January 2026: 9.09% Strong Buy, 36.36% Buy, 45.45% Hold, 0% Sell, 9.09% Strong Sell.
  • December 2025: 9.09% Strong Buy, 36.36% Buy, 45.45% Hold, 0% Sell, 9.09% Strong Sell.
  • November 2025: 9.09% Strong Buy, 36.36% Buy, 45.45% Hold, 0% Sell, 9.09% 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 2025 is $11.53, marking a 28.54% increase from the reported $8.97 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $12.91 in 2026, $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 2025 is $9B, reflecting a 7.30% increase from the reported $8.38B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $9.33B, followed by $9.72B for 2027, 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 2025 stands at $978.5M, representing an 21.54% increase from the reported $805.1M in 2024. Projections indicate $1.16B in 2026, $1.18B in 2027, and $1.39B in 2028.