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Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)

(Delayed Data from NYSE)

$181.56 USD

181.56
472,205

-1.57 (-0.86%)

Updated May 20, 2024 04:00 PM ET

After-Market: $181.43 -0.13 (-0.07%) 7:58 PM ET

Zacks Rank:

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Zacks Rank Definition Annualized Return
1Strong Buy24.08%
2Buy17.91%
3Hold9.44%
4Sell5.10%
5Strong Sell2.55%
S&P50011.04%

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3-Hold of 5     3    

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Value Score A
Growth Score A
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VGM Score A

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As an investor, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. That means you want to buy stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2, Strong Buy or Buy, which also has a Score of an A or a B in your personal trading style.

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B Value B Growth F Momentum B VGM

Industry Rank:

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An industry with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's.

The industry with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top industry (1 out of 265), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Industries. The industry with the worst average Zacks Rank (265 out of 265) would place in the bottom 1%.

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Top 24% (61 out of 249)

Industry: Containers - Paper and Packaging

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Zacks News

Is Packaging Corporation (PKG) a Suitable Value Pick Now?

by Zacks Equity Research

Let's see if Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) stock is a good choice for value-oriented investors right now, or if investors subscribing to this methodology should look elsewhere for top picks.

    Sonoco Strengthens Thermoforming Business with Highland Buy

    by Zacks Equity Research

    Sonoco (SON) acquires Highland Packaging Solutions to enhance its presence in the fast-growing fresh perimeter of grocery stores and solidify its thermoforming business.

      Packaging, Lending Tree and Micron as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day

      by Zacks Equity Research

      Packaging, Lending Tree and Micron as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day

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        Bull Of The Day: Packaging Corp of America (PKG)

        by Brian Bolan

        A big increase in net margins helps keep earnings estimates moving higher.

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          Packaging Corp of America (PKG) and Abercrombie and Fitch (ANF) Are Aggressive Growth Stocks

          by Brian Bolan

          A look at two stocks that should be on your aggressive growth stock radar.

            Greif Rides on Rising Demand & Tax Reform Amid Cost Concerns

            by Zacks Equity Research

            Rising demand, favorable price-cost relationship and U.S. tax reform anticipated to drive Greif's (GEF) near-term performance amid escalating expenses.

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              New Strong Buy Stocks for March 9th

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              Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List for Friday

                Crown Holdings to Gain on Rising Demand Despite Cost Woes

                by Zacks Equity Research

                Crown Holdings (CCK) is poised to benefit from geographic expansion of its beverage can lines despite high-debt levels and raw material inflation.

                  Reasons to Add Packaging Corporation (PKG) to Your Portfolio

                  by Zacks Equity Research

                  A strong Q4, price performance ahead of the industry, positive estimate revisions, among other reasons make Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) a must-add to your portfolio. Read on to find out.

                    Greif (GEF) Q4 Earnings Lag Estimates, Maintains FY18 View

                    by Zacks Equity Research

                    Weak volumes in Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services impacted Greif's (GEF) first-quarter fiscal 2018 results but it is recovering of late. This is likely to aid in delivering 2018 guidance.

                      AptarGroup Grows on Strategic Moves & Strong Pharma Business

                      by Zacks Equity Research

                      AptarGroup (ATR) to gain from focus on transformation activities in the Beauty + Home segment and drug delivery innovation in the Pharma business.

                        Sonoco (SON) Q4 Earnings Miss, Sales Top Estimates, View Up

                        by Zacks Equity Research

                        Sonoco (SON) is anticipated to benefit from focus on the company's Grow and Optimize strategy in 2018 despite inflationary cost pressures.

                          AptarGroup (ATR) Q4 Earnings & Revenues Beat, View Upbeat

                          by Zacks Equity Research

                          AptarGroup (ATR) anticipated to benefit from the company's focus on its business-transformation plan.

                            Bemis Poised to Benefit From U.S. Tax Reform & Agility Plan

                            by Zacks Equity Research

                            Bemis (BMS) to gain from U.S. tax reform and initiatives to improve cost structure through the Agility plan. Also, its focus on capital expenditures will prove conducive to growth.

                              Packaging Corp (PKG) Q4 Earnings & Sales Top, Improve Y/Y

                              by Zacks Equity Research

                              Packaging Corporation (PKG) expects to benefit in the first quarter of 2018 from solid demand in Packaging segment.

                                Is a Beat in Store for Packaging Corp (PKG) in Q4 Earnings?

                                by Zacks Equity Research

                                Packaging Corporation's (PKG) Q4 results likely to gain from elevated demand, price increases and DeRidder mill improvement despite impact of hurricanes.

                                  Packaging Corporation Hits 52-Week High: What's Driving It?

                                  by Zacks Equity Research

                                  Packaging Corporation (PKG) crafts 52-week high of $130.19, driven by an encouraging outlook and the Sacramento Container acquisition.

                                    Packaging Corporation's Buyouts Aid Growth Amid Rising Costs

                                    by Zacks Equity Research

                                    Sacramento Container acquisition and progress in DeRidder mill to drive Packaging Corporation's (PKG) performance despite elevated outage costs.

                                      Packaging Corporation (PKG) Q3 Earnings Miss, Sales Beat

                                      by Zacks Equity Research

                                      Packaging Corporation's (PKG) bottom line missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in Q3, while sales beat the Consensus mark. The company projects packaging segment demand to remain strong in Q4.

                                        Graphic Packaging (GPK) in Focus: Stock Moves 6.5% Higher

                                        by Zacks Equity Research

                                        Graphic Packaging (GPK) saw a big move last session, as its shares jumped nearly 7% on the day, amid huge volumes.

                                          China's Take on the Petrodollar to Boost US Jobs: 5 Top Stocks

                                          by Zacks Equity Research

                                          Growth in manufacturing sector employment will indirectly support Trump's electoral promises.

                                            Sonoco (SON) Q3 Earnings & Revenues Top, '17 EPS View Up

                                            by Zacks Equity Research

                                            Sonoco's (SON) top and bottom lines beat the Q3 Zacks Consensus Estimate. Year-over-year sales growth was led by higher selling prices, sales from acquisitions and positive impact of foreign exchange.

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                                              Profit From U.S. Manufacturing With These 5 Terrific Stocks

                                              by Swarup Gupta

                                              It makes great sense to invest in manufacturing stocks, especially because these stocks have performed exceeding well this year.

                                                Reasons to Hold Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) Stock

                                                by Zacks Equity Research

                                                Investors should hold Packaging Corporation (PKG) stock for now, which is backed by a favorable Zacks Rank, upward estimate revisions and bright prospects.

                                                  Packaging Corporation of America Closes Sacramento Buyout

                                                  by Zacks Equity Research

                                                  Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) completes the acquisition of all the assets of Sacramento Container Corporation in a bid to boost operations both geographically and strategically.