Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) Stock Forecast
PKG analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.00 / 5 from 11 analysts
- Price target
- $261.10 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +10.6% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 21, 2026 EPS estimate $2.95
- 52-week range
- $191.68 – $257.43
PKG analyst ratings
11 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
PKG price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
PKG earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.92 | $2.88 | $2.94 | $2.73 | +6.9% | 8 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $10.45 | $10.35 | $10.58 | $9.84 | +6.2% | 8 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $13.56 | $12.45 | $15.59 | $10.45 | +29.8% | 9 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
PKG revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.62B | $2.57B | $2.70B | +13.2% | 7 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $10.08B | $9.94B | $10.18B | +12.1% | 10 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $10.90B | $10.60B | $11.20B | +8.1% | 10 |
PKG EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
PKG revenue: reported and forecast
PKG EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.92 | $2.93 | $2.91 | $2.90 | $2.92 | +0.0% | 0 up · 2 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $10.42 | $10.50 | $10.45 | $10.44 | $10.45 | +0.3% | 3 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $12.59 | $12.94 | $13.12 | $13.14 | $13.56 | +7.8% | 4 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
PKG earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; PKG beat in 9 of 12.
What analysts expect from PKG
11 analysts cover Packaging Corp of America; their consensus rating is buy (4.00 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $261.10, 10.6% above the latest close of $236.00. Analysts expect earnings of $10.45 per share for 2026, +6.2% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $13.56 per share on revenue of $10.9 billion. Packaging Corp of America beat the EPS estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.
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PKG forecast FAQ
What is Packaging Corp of America's price target?
The average analyst price target for Packaging Corp of America is $261.10, 10.6% above the latest close of $236.00.
Is Packaging Corp of America a buy, hold or sell?
Of 11 analysts covering Packaging Corp of America, 6 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 3 a hold, 0 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Packaging Corp of America's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $10.45 per share for 2026 (range $10.35 to $10.58); for 2027 the estimate is $13.56.
What is Packaging Corp of America's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $10.1 billion, growth of 12.1%; for 2027 it is $10.9 billion.
When does Packaging Corp of America report earnings?
Packaging Corp of America is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 21, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $2.95.
Does Packaging Corp of America usually beat earnings estimates?
Packaging Corp of America reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.