Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) Stock Forecast
Data as of Jun 19, 2026Consumer Cyclical · Current price $229.56 (+0.16%)
Price Target Range
Consensus Price Target Over Time
Analyst Rating Distribution
Last 3 Months
6-Month Trend
Latest Analyst Forecasts
Price targets issued by Wall Street analysts. Upside calculated against today's price.
| Date | Analyst | Firm | Price Target | Upside |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2026 | Gabe Hajde | Wells Fargo | $233.00 | +1.5% |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Anojja Shah | UBS | $230.00 | +0.2% |
| Oct 13, 2025 | Michael Roxland | Truist Financial | $264.00 | +15.0% |
| Dec 18, 2024 | Philip Ng | Jefferies | $280.00 | +22.0% |
| Oct 24, 2024 | Michael Roxland | Truist Financial | $252.00 | +9.8% |
| Oct 24, 2024 | Gabe Hajde | Wells Fargo | $253.00 | +10.2% |
| Oct 7, 2024 | Gabe Hajde | Wells Fargo | $235.00 | +2.4% |
| Apr 24, 2024 | Gabe Hajde | Wells Fargo | $191.00 | -16.8% |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Charlie Muir-Sands | BNP Paribas | $182.00 | -20.7% |
| Feb 28, 2023 | Gabe Hajde | Wells Fargo | $125.00 | -45.5% |
| Apr 26, 2022 | Kyle White | Deutsche Bank | $158.00 | -31.2% |
Top Analysts Covering PKG
PKG vs Sector & Market
| Metric | PKG | Consumer Cyclical Avg | Large Cap Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst Rating | 2.39 | 2.52 | 2.40 |
| Analyst Count | 18 | 12 | 18 |
| Target Upside | +10.1% | +387.4% | +16.8% |
| P/E Ratio | 27.93 | 13.40 | 35.58 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $9.44B | $10.08B | $10.92B | 8 |
| 2027-03-31 | $2.31B | $2.47B | $2.69B | 3 |
| 2027-06-30 | $2.47B | $2.64B | $2.87B | 3 |
| 2027-09-30 | $2.53B | $2.70B | $2.94B | 3 |
| 2027-12-31 | $2.42B | $2.58B | $2.81B | 3 |
| 2028-03-31 | $2.27B | $2.42B | $2.64B | 2 |
| 2028-06-30 | $2.59B | $2.76B | $3.00B | 2 |
| 2028-09-30 | $2.62B | $2.80B | $3.04B | 2 |
| 2028-12-31 | $2.65B | $2.82B | $3.07B | 2 |
| 2029-12-31 | $10.67B | $11.23B | $12.10B | 3 |
EPS Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $9.38 | $10.25 | $12.05 | 7 |
| 2027-03-31 | $2.32 | $2.53 | $2.82 | 1 |
| 2027-06-30 | $2.85 | $3.11 | $3.46 | 1 |
| 2027-09-30 | $3.16 | $3.44 | $3.83 | 1 |
| 2027-12-31 | $2.63 | $2.86 | $3.19 | 1 |
| 2028-03-31 | $2.74 | $2.99 | $3.33 | 2 |
| 2028-06-30 | $3.06 | $3.33 | $3.71 | 2 |
| 2028-09-30 | $3.29 | $3.58 | $3.99 | 2 |
| 2028-12-31 | $3.01 | $3.28 | $3.65 | 2 |
| 2029-12-31 | $15.53 | $16.60 | $18.28 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the analyst consensus for PKG?
The consensus among 18 analysts covering Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) is Buy with an average price target of $246.00.
What is the highest price target for PKG?
The highest price target for PKG is $280.00, set by Philip Ng at Jefferies on 2024-12-18.
What is the lowest price target for PKG?
The lowest price target for PKG is $125.00, set by Gabe Hajde at Wells Fargo on 2023-02-28.
How many analysts cover PKG?
18 analysts have issued ratings for Packaging Corporation of America in the past 12 months.
Is PKG a buy or sell right now?
Based on 18 analyst ratings, PKG has a consensus rating of Buy (2.39/5) with a +10.1% upside to the consensus target of $246.00.
What are the earnings estimates for PKG?
Analysts estimate PKG will report EPS of $10.25 for the period ending 2026-12-31, with revenue estimated at $10.08B.
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