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Packaging Corp Of America (PKG) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
PKG rises 1.1% to $232.58. Closed at $232.58, +1.14% vs the prior close of $229.96. Day range $230.81–$235.03, opened at $233.13.
Last close$232.58+1.14%
Day range230.81–235.03
Open233.13
Volume528.90K
52-week range191.50–259.98
Avg volume (20d)552.98K
PKG daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — PKG rises 1.1% to $232.58
- Closed at $232.58, +1.14% vs the prior close of $229.96. Day range $230.81–$235.03, opened at $233.13.
- Volume was 528.90K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 545.21K.
- Price is -2.7% vs its 50-day average ($239.00) and +2.2% vs its 200-day average ($227.56).
- 52-week range $191.50–$259.98; today's close sits at 60% of that range, 10.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — PKG dips 0.7% to $229.96
- Closed at $229.96, -0.73% vs the prior close of $231.65. Day range $228.42–$231.65, opened at $230.72.
- Volume was 566.30K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 542.84K.
- Price is -4.0% vs its 50-day average ($239.47) and +1.1% vs its 200-day average ($227.44).
- 52-week range $191.50–$259.98; today's close sits at 56% of that range, 11.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — PKG rises 1.7% to $231.65
- Closed at $231.65, +1.68% vs the prior close of $227.82. Day range $227.11–$232.14, opened at $230.56.
- Volume was 529.40K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 545.06K.
- Price is -3.5% vs its 50-day average ($239.98) and +1.9% vs its 200-day average ($227.34).
- 52-week range $191.50–$259.98; today's close sits at 59% of that range, 10.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — PKG dips 1.2% to $227.82
- Closed at $227.82, -1.17% vs the prior close of $230.51. Day range $227.29–$231.19, opened at $230.47.
- Volume was 351.80K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 547.47K.
- Price is -5.2% vs its 50-day average ($240.37) and +0.3% vs its 200-day average ($227.22).
- 52-week range $191.50–$259.98; today's close sits at 53% of that range, 12.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — PKG ends flat (+0.2%) to $230.51
- Closed at $230.51, +0.25% vs the prior close of $229.94. Day range $228.49–$231.78, opened at $230.03.
- Volume was 459.50K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 549.07K.
- Price is -4.2% vs its 50-day average ($240.73) and +1.5% vs its 200-day average ($227.11).
- 52-week range $191.50–$259.98; today's close sits at 57% of that range, 11.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — PKG rises 1.2% to $229.94
- Closed at $229.94, +1.18% vs the prior close of $227.25. Day range $225.12–$229.98, opened at $226.25.
- Volume was 493.50K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 557.77K.
- Price is -4.6% vs its 50-day average ($241.09) and +1.3% vs its 200-day average ($226.99).
- 52-week range $191.50–$259.98; today's close sits at 56% of that range, 11.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — PKG dips 1.1% to $227.25, a 1-month low
- Closed at $227.25, -1.08% vs the prior close of $229.74. Day range $226.61–$228.77, opened at $227.93.
- Volume was 491.10K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 570.60K.
- Price is -5.9% vs its 50-day average ($241.48) and +0.2% vs its 200-day average ($226.86).
- 52-week range $191.50–$259.98; today's close sits at 52% of that range, 12.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — PKG ends flat (+0.2%) to $229.74
- Closed at $229.74, +0.19% vs the prior close of $229.31. Day range $227.52–$231.90, opened at $229.71.
- Volume was 397.40K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 584.90K.
- Price is -5.1% vs its 50-day average ($242.00) and +1.3% vs its 200-day average ($226.74).
- 52-week range $191.50–$259.98; today's close sits at 56% of that range, 11.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — PKG rises 0.3% to $229.31
- Closed at $229.31, +0.34% vs the prior close of $228.54. Day range $224.84–$230.51, opened at $227.00.
- Volume was 489.50K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 603.59K.
- Price is -5.4% vs its 50-day average ($242.46) and +1.2% vs its 200-day average ($226.60).
- 52-week range $191.50–$259.98; today's close sits at 55% of that range, 11.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — PKG dips 0.5% to $228.54
- Closed at $228.54, -0.51% vs the prior close of $229.71. Day range $228.39–$232.35, opened at $230.85.
- Volume was 530.80K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 619.09K.
- Price is -5.9% vs its 50-day average ($242.96) and +0.9% vs its 200-day average ($226.47).
- 52-week range $191.50–$259.98; today's close sits at 54% of that range, 12.1% below the 52-week high.
Things to know before you trade PKG
- Last results release: Jul 23, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Apr 23, 2026, Jan 28, 2026, Oct 23, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Oct 22, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 0.91% (largest 2.4%). That is a relatively calm stock.
- Liquidity: about 552.98K shares (≈$128.61M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $232.58 vs a range of $191.50–$259.98 (60% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Sep 15, 2026 ($1.5/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 6 sales; latest: Donald R. Shirley sold 12,000 shares on Aug 20, 2026.
- Latest filings: 10-Q Aug 7, 2026; 8-K Jul 23, 2026; 8-K May 13, 2026.
- Share count: 89.10M shares outstanding (Jul 31, 2026), -1.0% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Paperboard Containers & Boxes.
PKG market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 233.13 | 235.03 | 230.81 | 232.58 | 528.90K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 230.72 | 231.65 | 228.42 | 229.96 | 566.30K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 230.56 | 232.14 | 227.11 | 231.65 | 529.40K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 230.47 | 231.19 | 227.29 | 227.82 | 351.80K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 230.03 | 231.78 | 228.49 | 230.51 | 459.50K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 226.25 | 229.98 | 225.12 | 229.94 | 493.50K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 227.93 | 228.77 | 226.61 | 227.25 | 491.10K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 229.71 | 231.90 | 227.52 | 229.74 | 397.40K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 227.00 | 230.51 | 224.84 | 229.31 | 489.50K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 230.85 | 232.35 | 228.39 | 228.54 | 530.80K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 227.53 | 231.36 | 224.80 | 229.71 | 611.00K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 233.27 | 233.27 | 229.26 | 229.26 | 582.30K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 233.37 | 234.88 | 231.18 | 233.28 | 626.40K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 234.86 | 236.91 | 233.13 | 234.52 | 682.20K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 239.38 | 239.65 | 236.52 | 237.18 | 481.80K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 241.87 | 241.92 | 235.73 | 238.11 | 505.70K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 239.73 | 242.25 | 238.02 | 240.98 | 497.70K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 240.36 | 241.35 | 237.95 | 238.23 | 395.80K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 237.46 | 242.63 | 237.46 | 238.31 | 720.00K |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 232.51 | 235.29 | 231.33 | 232.77 | 1.12M |
About Packaging Corp Of America
Packaging Corp Of America (PKG) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Paperboard Containers & Boxes”. Its business address is in LAKE FOREST, IL. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 75677.
PKG board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Cheryl K Beebe | Director | May 12, 2026 |
| Duane C Farrington | Director | May 12, 2026 |
| Karen E Gowland | Director | May 12, 2026 |
| Donna A. Harman | Director | May 12, 2026 |
| Mark W Kowlzan | Chairman & CEO | May 28, 2026 |
| Robert C Lyons | Director | May 12, 2026 |
| Samuel M Mencoff | Director | May 13, 2026 |
| Roger B Porter | Director | May 12, 2026 |
| Thomas S Souleles | Director | May 12, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Charles J. Carter | EVP-Mill Ops. | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Thomas A Hassfurther | President | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Mark W Kowlzan | Chairman & CEO | May 28, 2026 |
| Darla J. Olivier | SVP | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Heidi L Patton | SVP | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Kent A. Pflederer | EVP & CFO | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Donald R. Shirley | Exec. VP | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Fabian Celestin Strauss | SVP Finance | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Joseph Vaughn | SVP | Feb 26, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | Donald R. Shirley | Sale | 12,000 | $250.71 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Thomas A Hassfurther | Sale | 7,063 | $254.00 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Thomas A Hassfurther | Sale | 8,797 | $257.00 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Thomas A Hassfurther | Sale | 12,531 | $250.00 |
| May 27, 2026 | Mark W Kowlzan | Sale | 9,266 | $217.08 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Thomas A Hassfurther | Sale | 12,129 | $230.50 |
PKG financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $8.99B | $774.10M | 8.58 | $1.56B |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $8.38B | $805.10M | 8.93 | $1.19B |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $7.80B | $765.20M | 8.48 | $1.32B |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $8.48B | $1.03B | 11.03 | $1.50B |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $7.73B | $841.10M | 8.83 | $1.09B |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $11.02B, total liabilities $—, cash $442.80M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
PKG earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $233.90 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $215.02 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $217.61 |
| Oct 23, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $213.26 |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $205.93 |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $184.69 |
| Jan 29, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $215.12 |
| Oct 23, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $228.65 |
| Jul 24, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Apr 23, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Oct 24, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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