PKG

In the past six months, Packaging Corporation of America's stock (PKG) has increased by 8.8% since the beginning of 2026, trading at $224.4550 as of May 9, 2026, with a gain of 13.87% over the period. Key events include the Q4 2025 earnings report on January 27, 2026, where PCA reported a net income of $102 million, or $1.13 per share, and net sales of $2.4 billion, noting seasonally slower demand in the packaging segment but expected higher per-day volume in legacy corrugated products plants. At the Bank of America Conference on February 26, 2026, PCA announced a $70 per ton containerboard price increase and highlighted volume growth and anticipated synergies from acquisitions. The Q1 2026 earnings report on April 22, 2026, showed a net income of $171 million, or $1.91 per share, and net sales of $2.4 billion, with record daily shipments in legacy corrugated operations. Deutsche Bank upgraded Packaging Corporation of America to "Buy" in early May 2026, and UBS raised its price target for PKG to $232 from $225.