Packaging Corp stock holds firm after July 22 earnings
Published on 08/31/2026 at 13:04 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Packaging Corporation of America (US6951561022) opened at $240.87 on August 31, 2026, with a $21.46 billion market cap and a 12-month range of $191.50 to $259.98. The stock also trades above its 200-day moving average of $227.98, a sign that the tape remains constructive.
July 22 numbers still matter
The company reported second-quarter 2026 earnings on July 22, 2026, with EPS of $2.35, ahead of the $2.31 estimate by $0.04. Revenue reached $2.49 billion, up 14.7% from the same quarter a year earlier, while net margin came in at 7.25% and return on equity at 18.94%.
That mix gives investors a clear benchmark. The current-year consensus in the same coverage sits at 10.48 EPS, and Packaging Corporation of America said third-quarter 2026 guidance is 2.910 EPS.
Ownership and valuation
Institutional ownership remains heavy, with 89.78% of shares held by funds in the latest report. MarketBeat also cited an average rating of Moderate Buy and a consensus target price of $264.57, both above the August 31 opening level.
Insider activity has been active too. The same filing summary said President Thomas A. Hassfurther sold 12,531 shares on August 3, 2026 at $250.00, while VP Donald R. Shirley sold 12,000 shares on August 20, 2026 at $250.71.
Packaging products in practice
Packaging Corporation of America describes itself as a North American producer of containerboard and corrugated packaging, with products that include linerboard, corrugating medium, shipping containers, retail-ready packaging, and point-of-purchase displays. It also offers packaging design, testing, and supply-chain services for customers in e-commerce, grocery, food and beverage, consumer packaged goods, and industrial markets.
Price and view
The shares opened at $240.87 on August 31, 2026, below the $259.98 12-month high and above the $191.50 12-month low. That leaves the stock in the middle of its yearly band while the latest quarter, guidance, and valuation all stay in view.
Fact box
Company: Packaging Corporation of America
ISIN: US6951561022
Ticker: PKG
Exchange: NYSE
Price (as of August 31, 2026): $240.87 USD
Market cap: $21.46 billion
Sector / Industry: Materials / Packaging & Containers
Index membership: S&P 500
More on Packaging Corp stock
Packaging Corporation of America remains a packaging name with earnings support from July 22, 2026, a $240.87 opening price on August 31, 2026, and a $264.57 consensus target in the latest broker summary.
