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Packaging Corporation of America is projected to rise to $294.41 by 2027, a +18% move from its current price of $248.63. PKG is currently trading above its 50-day average (a bullish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong buy.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 7/31/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1 | $244.91 | $248.71 | $252.58 | +0.03% |
| Aug 2 | $243.43 | $248.80 | $254.29 | +0.07% |
| Aug 3 | $242.32 | $248.88 | $255.63 | +0.10% |
| Aug 4 | $241.40 | $248.97 | $256.77 | +0.14% |
| Aug 5 | $240.60 | $249.05 | $257.80 | +0.17% |
| Aug 6 | $239.89 | $249.14 | $258.73 | +0.20% |
| Aug 7 | $239.25 | $249.22 | $259.61 | +0.24% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $239.25 | $249.22 | $259.61 | +0.24% |
| Week 2 | $235.80 | $249.81 | $264.66 | +0.48% |
| Week 3 | $233.31 | $250.41 | $268.76 | +0.71% |
| Week 4 | $231.32 | $251.00 | $272.36 | +0.95% |
| Week 5 | $229.64 | $251.60 | $275.65 | +1.19% |
| Week 6 | $228.19 | $252.20 | $278.72 | +1.43% |
| Week 7 | $226.91 | $252.79 | $281.63 | +1.67% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) is a consumer cyclical company that manufactures and sells containerboard and uncoated freesheet (UFS) paper products in North America. The company operates through two segments, Packaging and Paper, offering linerboard and corrugated packaging products, honeycomb protective packaging, and a range of papers including commodity, specialty, and cut-size office papers. PKG was founded in 1867 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois.
The Packaging segment serves conventional shipping containers, multi-color boxes and displays, and packaging for meat, fresh fruit and vegetables, processed food, beverages, and other industrial and consumer products, sold through a direct sales and marketing organization. The Paper segment manufactures and sells commodity and specialty papers, communication papers including cut-size office papers, and printing and converting papers, sold through its sales and marketing organization.
PKG is currently priced at $254.39 and trades as a member of the consumer cyclical sector. Its market capitalization is $22.67B and it holds a rank of 499 among peers.
The stock sits in the Consumer Cyclical category and presents a price path implied by forecast data. The 2026 average price is forecast at $254.39, with longer-dated expectations placing the 2030 average at $483.12 and the 2050 average at $2,420.06, suggesting a substantial long-term upside if the trajectory holds.
A major floor 18.3% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 9.7% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
Price is pressing into resistance (2.3% away) — a breakout level to watch.
A major ceiling 9.6% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key PKG support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of PKG market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $251.61 | Sell | $247.87 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $240.99 | Buy | $243.45 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $235.40 | Buy | $238.55 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $229.62 | Buy | $231.61 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $221.62 | Buy | $225.93 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $217.27 | Buy | $219.81 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 63.61 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 68.61 | Neutral |
| CCI (20) | 103.95 | Buy |
| Williams %R (14) | -20.12 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 2.01 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | 10.13 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.83 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 79.88 | Neutral |
| TRIX (15) | 0.20 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 16.91 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 74.46 | Sell |
| Momentum (10) | 14.59 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 48.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 256.31 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 19.55 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 3.45 | Info |
The near-term technical picture is bullish, with RSI (14) at 70, signaling strong positive momentum.
The stock’s short-term moving averages show the 50-day at $226.77 and the 200-day at $216.46, highlighting a positive tilt versus longer-term trend lines. Key intraday benchmarks include support at $224.40 and resistance at $254.39, framing a trading range that aligns with the current price level.
The 30-day price range runs from a low of $227.43 to a high of $284.55, underscoring meaningful near-term volatility around the current level.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $202.73 | $248.63 | $318.46 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $241.40 | $294.41 | $375.22 | +18% | Neutral | |
| $271.38 | $337.28 | $441.66 | +36% | Bullish | |
| $312.91 | $394.94 | $528.29 | +59% | Bullish | |
| $375.64 | $480.56 | $654.49 | +93% | Bullish | |
| $421.62 | $546.01 | $755.45 | +120% | Bullish | |
| $476.56 | $624.15 | $875.92 | +151% | Bullish | |
| $506.89 | $670.90 | $953.76 | +170% | Bullish | |
| $513.70 | $686.69 | $987.92 | +176% | Bullish | |
| $571.94 | $771.81 | $1,122.78 | +210% | Bullish | |
| $896.82 | $1,262.34 | $1,924.68 | +408% | Bullish | |
| $1,633.41 | $2,465.99 | $4,030.83 | +892% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $202.73 | $248.63 | $289.70 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $220.07 | $256.60 | $304.93 | +3.21% |
| September 2026 | $218.67 | $256.44 | $307.59 | -0.07% |
| October 2026 | $214.53 | $252.74 | $305.41 | -1.44% |
| November 2026 | $216.96 | $256.56 | $311.90 | +1.51% |
| December 2026 | $219.57 | $260.54 | $318.46 | +1.55% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month PKG forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
The PKG price prediction for 2026 points to an average of $248.63 (low $202.73, high $318.46) — a potential gain of 0% on today's $248.63. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
In 2027, PKG is projected to trade between $241.40 and $375.22, averaging $294.41 — a potential gain of +18% from today's $248.63. That is up +18% on the projected 2026 average. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
Packaging Corporation of America's 2028 outlook centres on $337.28, within a $271.38 to $441.66 range. That is up +15% on the projected 2027 average. That marks a +36% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2029, PKG could reach as high as $528.29, with a base case around $394.94 and support toward $312.91 — roughly +59% from $248.63. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect PKG to range from $375.64 to $654.49 through 2030. The $480.56 average target implies a +93% move from current prices. That is up +22% on the projected 2029 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The PKG price prediction for 2031 points to an average of $546.01 (low $421.62, high $755.45) — a potential gain of +120% on today's $248.63. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2032, PKG is projected to trade between $476.56 and $875.92, averaging $624.15 — a potential gain of +151% from today's $248.63. That is up +14% on the projected 2031 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Packaging Corporation of America's 2033 outlook centres on $670.90, within a $506.89 to $953.76 range. That is up +7% on the projected 2032 average. That marks a +170% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2034, PKG could reach as high as $987.92, with a base case around $686.69 and support toward $513.70 — roughly +176% from $248.63. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect PKG to range from $571.94 to $1,122.78 through 2035. The $771.81 average target implies a +210% move from current prices. That is up +12% on the projected 2034 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The PKG price prediction for 2040 points to an average of $1,262.34 (low $896.82, high $1,924.68) — a potential gain of +408% on today's $248.63. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2050, PKG is projected to trade between $1,633.41 and $4,030.83, averaging $2,465.99 — a potential gain of +892% from today's $248.63. That is up +95% on the projected 2040 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in PKG today (≈ 4.022041 PKG) could be worth
$9,918.29
+$8,918.29 (+892%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected PKG price of $2,465.99 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in PKGwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in PKG on Jul 30, 2025 (≈ 5.039561 PKG) would be worth
$1,252.99
+$252.99 (+25.3%) today · 1.25× · US Dollar
Based on a PKG entry price of $198.43 vs. today's $248.63.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $233.9 | $1,062.98 | +6.3% |
| 1 month ago | $238.28 | $1,043.44 | +4.3% |
| 3 months ago | $218.06 | $1,140.19 | +14.0% |
| 6 months ago | $222.55 | $1,117.19 | +11.7% |
| 1 year ago | $198.43 | $1,252.99 | +25.3% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $139.27 | $1,785.24 | +78.5% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
Enter a price to see how it sits against our PKG forecast.
Our base-case forecast reaches $500.00 around 2031.
Implied market cap at $500.00: $44.55B
The multi-year forecast paints a clear uptrend, with bullish sentiment highlighted from 2027 onward. The 2030 average target is $483.12, yielding an ROI of 89.9, and the 2040 average rises to $1,257.27 with an ROI of 394.2. By 2050 the average is $2,420.06 and the predicted ROI climbs to 851.3, all under a bullish outlook.
Forecasts show gradual acceleration through the 2020s, with the 2028 average at $345.06 (ROI 35.6) and the 2029 average at $398.23 (ROI 56.5). The longer horizon embeds a higher upside potential, but the ranges widen as time extends, reflecting greater uncertainty and volatility inherent in longer-term projections.
These projections are estimates and not guarantees. They imply substantial upside potential, but risks include market fluctuations, sector volatility, and the inherent uncertainty of long-horizon forecasts, reinforced by an annualized volatility reading of 30.
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The 2030 forecast shows an average price of $483.12 with a min of $377.56 and a max of $658.15, and an ROI of 89.9%, with a bullish sentiment.
Forecasts indicate bullish sentiment from 2027 onward, with the 2030 average at $483.12 (ROI 89.9) and the 2050 average at $2,420.06 (ROI 851.3). The 2026 forecast is neutral with an average of $254.39 and ROI of 0.
Yes. The forecast shows a max of $1,118.08 in 2035, and higher in 2040 at $1,917.23, indicating potential for prices above $1,000 in later years.
Current price is $254.39 and market capitalization is $22.67B.
The 30-day range is $227.43 to $284.55, and the forecast lists an annualized volatility of 30.
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