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Consumer CyclicalPackaging & ContainersScore data as of Sep 4, 2026

PKG

Catalysts
Packaging Corporation of America
Consumer Cyclical· Packaging & Containers
AIQ Score
BearishAIQ Edge 2/10
Low Priority
Relative Laggard
Score data as of Sep 4, 2026
Last price
$237.25
+$2.68 (+1.14%)
Latest market quote
Momentum26
Value34
Quality40
Risk Resilience70
Sentiment
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Stock Catalyst Board

Earnings timing, analyst expectations, news pressure, growth drivers, events, and AIQ Catalyst context.

Next earnings
Oct 28, 2026

Upcoming reporting date available for this company.

AIQ Catalyst
AIQ 39/100

Momentum 26/100 and sentiment before the next covered event.

Recent coverage
4 articles

Updated Sep 6, 2026 · Sentiment 25.18%

Earnings History And Surprises

See whether reported EPS and revenue have consistently exceeded or missed analyst expectations.

Earnings Expectations And Results

Compare what analysts expected with what the company reported across recent quarters.

Momentum 26/100AIQ Edge 2/10 Relative Laggard
Beat rate
63%
5 of 8 reported periods
Average surprise
+2.1%
Across covered historical reports
Latest result
+1.7%
Jul 22, 2026
EPS estimate versus actual
Actual bars are colored by beat, inline result, or miss.
Earnings history
Report dateFiscal periodEPS estimateEPS actualEPS surpriseRevenue estimateRevenue actual
Jul 22, 2026$2.31$2.35+1.7%$2.49B$2.49B
Apr 22, 2026$2.14$2.40+12.1%$2.43B$2.37B
Jan 27, 2026$2.41$2.32-3.7%$2.44B$2.36B
Oct 22, 2025$2.82$2.73-3.2%$2.3B$2.31B
Jul 23, 2025$2.44$2.48+1.6%$2.19B$2.17B
Apr 22, 2025$2.21$2.31+4.5%$2.11B$2.14B
Jan 28, 2025$2.53$2.47-2.4%$2.13B$2.15B
Oct 22, 2024$2.50$2.65+6.0%$2.09B$2.18B

Analyst Forecast And Price Targets

Wall Street consensus, rating distribution, and the current 12-month target range.

Analyst ratings
Buy
7
Buy
3
Hold
1
Sell
12-month analyst target
$263.14
+10.91% versus current price
Based on 7 analyst observations. Targets are estimates, not predictions.
Low target
$232.00
-2.21% vs latest price
Average target
$263.14
+10.91% vs latest price
High target
$312.00
+31.51% vs latest price

Event Read

Catalysts should explain what can change the setup, when it might happen, and which AIQ component would move first.

Current event setup

Event dateOct 28, 2026

Next known earnings or reporting date.

EPS estimate$2.95

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Revenue estimate$2.61B

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Sentiment score

News pressure around the setup.

Momentum score26

Where event reaction would show up first.

AIQ score39/100

Composite decision read before event confirmation.

Analyst context

Consensus
Buy
Analysts
7
Average target
$263.14
Target upside
10.91%
Target range
$232.00 - $312.00
90-day revisions
2

News And Sentiment

Recent company coverage, scored where source sentiment is available.

Positive
2
Neutral
2
Negative
0
finance.yahoo.com · Aug 26, 2026

What Are Wall Street Analysts' Target Price for Packaging Corporation of America Stock?

Packaging Corporation of America has slightly underperformed the market, but strong shipments and a moderately bullish analyst outlook support a moderately optimistic outlook.

finance.yahoo.com · Jul 31, 2026

Axjo, Balcan, Detpak among international packaging companies expanding in US

Recent announcements of new facilities and expansions also come from U.S.-based companies including Graham Packaging, Packaging Corporation of America, Quad and Sonoco.

seekingalpha.com · Jul 23, 2026

Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) Q2 2026 Earnings Call July 23, 2026 9:00 AM EDTCompany ParticipantsMark Kowlzan - Chairman of the Board &...

seekingalpha.com · Jul 23, 2026

Cost Pressures Make Packaging Corporation of America Unattractive (NYSE:PKG)

Packaging Corporation of America remains a strong operator, but shares are overvalued at 20x earnings. Here's what investors need to know about PKG stock.

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PKG Catalysts FAQ

What are the next catalysts for PKG stock?

PKG's next stock catalysts can include earnings, guidance, analyst ratings, price-target changes, estimate revisions, product updates, regulatory events, contracts, or sector developments. Use this page to connect those events with AIQ and market context.

What upcoming events could move PKG stock?

Upcoming events that could move PKG include earnings reports, management commentary, estimate changes, major news, and market-wide sector catalysts.

How could PKG's next earnings report affect the stock?

PKG's next earnings report could affect the stock by changing revenue expectations, EPS estimates, guidance, analyst ratings, price targets, estimate revisions, and momentum.

What could drive PKG stock higher?

PKG could move higher if earnings, guidance, demand trends, analyst expectations, or AIQ momentum improve relative to what the market already expects.

What events could hurt PKG stock?

PKG could be hurt by weaker guidance, negative estimate revisions, margin pressure, adverse news, regulatory issues, or a sector-wide risk-off move.