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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 22 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $261.67, with a high of $280.00 and a low of $252.00. This represents a 40.13% increase from the last price of $186.74.

$150 $180 $210 $240 $270 $300 High: $280 Avg: $261.67 Low: $252 Last Closed Price: $186.74

PKG Stock Rating

Packaging Corporation of America stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 22 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 8 Buy (36.36%), 12 Hold (54.55%), 2 Sell (9.09%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 22 0 2 12 8 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

PKG Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockPackaging Corporation of America40.13%
SectorConsumer Cyclical Stocks 27.48%
IndustryPackaging & Containers Stocks 32.83%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts--5
Avg Price Target--$242.20
Last Closing Price$186.74$186.74$186.74
Upside/Downside--29.70%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Apr, 25-631-10
Mar, 25-631-10
Feb, 25-441-9
Jan, 25-541-10
Dec, 24-551-11
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Dec 18, 2024Philip NgJefferies$280.00$229.2222.15%49.94%
Oct 24, 2024Michael RoxlandTruist Financial$252.00$228.6510.21%34.95%
Oct 24, 2024Gabe HajdeWells Fargo$253.00$228.6510.65%35.48%
Oct 07, 2024Gabe HajdeWells Fargo$235.00$213.3710.14%25.84%
Apr 24, 2024Gabe HajdeWells Fargo$191.00$173.4310.13%2.28%
Apr 12, 2024Charlie Muir-SandsBNP Paribas$182.00$186.28-2.30%-2.54%
Feb 28, 2023Gabe HajdeWells Fargo$125.00$136.77-8.61%-33.06%
Sep 29, 2022Truist Financial$152.00$112.8834.66%-18.60%
Jul 27, 2022Wells Fargo$143.00$139.332.63%-23.42%
Jul 27, 2022Citigroup$147.00$136.937.35%-21.28%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Dec 18, 2024JefferiesHoldBuyupgrade
Oct 07, 2024Wells FargoOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 02, 2024CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
Jul 25, 2024Wells FargoOverweightOverweighthold
Jul 19, 2024JefferiesHoldHoldhold
Jul 08, 2024CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
Apr 24, 2024Wells FargoEqual-WeightOverweightupgrade
Apr 12, 2024Exane BNP ParibasNeutraldowngrade
Apr 04, 2024CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
Sep 27, 2023JefferiesHoldupgrade

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$0 $4 $8 $12 $16 $20 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$4.86$8.87$11.07$8.52$8.97----
Avg Forecast$5.86$8.70$11.01$8.41$9.12$11.53$12.91$13.67$15.55
High Forecast$6.03$8.96$11.33$8.44$9.14$12.29$13.31$15.01$15.90
Low Forecast$5.72$8.49$10.83$8.37$9.08$10.60$12.67$12.70$15.31
Surprise %-17.06%1.95%0.54%1.31%-1.64%----

Revenue Forecast

$7B $7B $8B $9B $10B $11B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$6.66B$7.73B$8.48B$7.80B$8.38B----
Avg Forecast$6.67B$7.62B$8.55B$7.77B$8.37B$9.00B$9.33B$9.72B$10.07B
High Forecast$6.82B$7.80B$8.74B$7.81B$8.41B$9.21B$9.53B$9.74B$10.24B
Low Forecast$6.54B$7.48B$8.44B$7.71B$8.32B$8.89B$9.20B$9.71B$9.94B
Surprise %-0.14%1.41%-0.83%0.45%0.14%----

Net Income Forecast

$0 $300M $600M $900M $1B $2B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$461.00M$841.10M$1.03B$765.20M$805.10M----
Avg Forecast$417.29M$646.23M$888.61M$759.00M$815.39M$978.50M$1.16B$1.18B$1.39B
High Forecast$500.75M$775.48M$1.07B$910.80M$818.09M$1.10B$1.19B$1.34B$1.42B
Low Forecast$333.83M$516.98M$710.89M$607.20M$812.70M$948.84M$1.13B$1.14B$1.37B
Surprise %10.47%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 22 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 8 Buy, 12 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 22 Wall Street analysts, averages $261.67 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $252 at the low end to $280 at the high end, suggesting a potential 40.13% change from the previous closing price of $186.74.

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

Packaging Corporation of America's stock forecast shows a 40.13% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the consumer cyclical stocks sector (27.48%) and outperforming the packaging & containers stocks industry (32.83%).

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

  • April 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 60.00% Buy, 30.00% Hold, 10.00% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • March 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 60.00% Buy, 30.00% Hold, 10.00% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • February 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 44.44% Buy, 44.44% Hold, 11.11% 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 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.