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Packaging Corp of America (PKG)

Packaging Corp of America (PKG) is a basic materials company operating in packaging & containers. The company operates in the packaging & containers segment and is benchmarked against listed peers. Follow price action, market risk, and comparative valuation signals to support portfolio decisions.

PRICE
$231.83
+0.39% today
RISK
MEDIUM

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP
$20.86B
P/E RATIO
27.0
BETA
0.90
Less volatile
DIV YIELD
2.16%
52W HIGH
$249.51
52W LOW
$172.72
VOLATILITY
28.7%
30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$223.62 → $231.83+3.67%
30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$213.09 → $231.83+8.8%
$194$215$237FebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJan
PKG | 52-week chartLast updated: 2/27/2026

Basic Materials Sector Context

Commodity-driven sector including mining, chemicals, and construction materials.

METRICPKGSECTOR AVGVS SECTOR
P/E Ratio27.0x14.0x 93%
Beta0.901.15Less volatile
Div Yield2.16%2.20%Below avg
30d Volatility28.7%28%Higher risk

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Competitors Analysis

Compare PKG's key metrics against its main basic materials sector competitors.

COMPANYPRICEMARKET CAPSECTOR
PKG(You are here)
$231.83$20.86BBasic Materials
LIN$498.51$233.76BBasic MaterialsVIEW →
APD$276.23$61.50BBasic MaterialsVIEW →
ECL$306.76$86.89BBasic MaterialsVIEW →
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Technical Analysis

Packaging Corp of America is currently trading at $231.83, which is 7.1% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.90, the stock shows average sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL
30-DAY TRENDNEUTRAL
VOLUME0.7M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PKG a good buy right now?

Packaging Corp of America trades at 27.0x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is Medium based on 28.7% volatility.

Does PKG pay dividends?

Yes, Packaging Corp of America offers a dividend yield of 2.16%. This translates to approximately $5.01 per share annually.

How volatile is PKG?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 28.7% and beta of 0.90,PKG is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.

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Last updated: 2/27/2026, 2:03:55 PM