Packaging Corporation of America stock gets USD 289.00 UBS target
Published on 10/06/2026 at 14:38 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Packaging Corporation of America (ISIN US6951561090) stock was trading at EUR 206.75 at Lang & Schwarz on October 6, 2026 at 2:33 p.m. CEST, up 1.20 percent versus the EUR 204.30 prior close. UBS lowered its price target from USD 292.00 to USD 289.00 on October 5, 2026, while maintaining a Buy rating, according to MarketBeat.
UBS trims target but keeps Buy
The USD 3.00 reduction leaves the UBS target 39.80 percent above the Lang & Schwarz price when compared in separate currencies only as a directional analyst reference; the two values are not combined into one return calculation. The rating decision is more constructive than the target cut, giving investors a clear split between UBS's long-term view and its near-term valuation.
Other analysts remain divided. MarketBeat reported an average price target of USD 270.57 and a Moderate Buy consensus from ten analysts, while JPMorgan had raised its target to USD 320.00 in a September 23, 2026 report.
Revenue growth supports the case
Packaging Corporation of America reported USD 2.49 billion in revenue for the second quarter of 2026, up 14.70 percent from the same period a year earlier, according to MarketBeat. Diluted earnings per share were USD 2.15 in the quarter, while the company's reported revenue in the first quarter of 2026 was USD 2.37 billion, showing sequential growth of 5.16 percent.
The second-quarter operating picture has two useful reference points. Revenue exceeded the prior-year level, but the quarter's diluted earnings per share were below the USD 2.31 consensus figure cited by MarketBeat, which reported USD 2.35 for the latest quarterly result. That contrast makes the next report important for judging whether sales growth is translating into stronger profitability.
Third-quarter results set for October 21
Packaging Corporation of America is expected to report third-quarter 2026 earnings after the market close on October 21, 2026, according to Barchart. Analysts cited by the outlet expect earnings per share of USD 2.94, up 7.70 percent from USD 2.73 in the year-ago quarter.
The company operates in containerboard, corrugated packaging and paper products, so the upcoming report can clarify whether the 14.70 percent second-quarter revenue growth is broad-based. Its integrated production model spans containerboard mills and corrugated-products facilities, linking raw material production with finished packaging demand.
Stock gains on October 6
The Lang & Schwarz quote stood at EUR 206.75 on October 6, 2026 at 2:33 p.m. CEST, a gain of EUR 2.45 or 1.20 percent versus the EUR 204.30 prior close. The primary listing is on the NYSE in USD; a separate market-data snapshot showed a 52-week range of USD 191.50 to USD 259.98 and market capitalization of USD 20.4 billion as of October 5, 2026.
The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Packaging Corporation of America stock.
Packaging Corporation of America stock facts
- Company: Packaging Corporation of America
- ISIN: US6951561090
- Ticker: PKG
- Primary exchange: NYSE
- Price Lang & Schwarz as of October 6, 2026, 2:33 p.m. CEST: EUR 206.75
- Change versus prior close: plus 1.20 percent
- Prior close Lang & Schwarz September 30, 2026: EUR 204.30
- Market capitalization: USD 20.4 billion as of October 5, 2026
- 52-week range: USD 191.50-USD 259.98 as of October 5, 2026
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Cyclical / Packaging and Containers
- Next earnings date: October 21, 2026
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