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Packaging Corporation of America is projected to rise to $256.98 by 2027, a +18% move from its current price of $217.99. 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 5/28/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29 | $214.27 | $218.05 | $221.89 | +0.03% |
| May 30 | $212.78 | $218.10 | $223.56 | +0.05% |
| May 31 | $211.65 | $218.16 | $224.86 | +0.08% |
| Jun 1 | $210.72 | $218.21 | $225.98 | +0.10% |
| Jun 2 | $209.90 | $218.27 | $226.97 | +0.13% |
| Jun 3 | $209.17 | $218.32 | $227.88 | +0.15% |
| Jun 4 | $208.51 | $218.38 | $228.72 | +0.18% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $208.51 | $218.38 | $228.72 | +0.18% |
| Week 2 | $204.92 | $218.77 | $233.56 | +0.36% |
| Week 3 | $202.29 | $219.16 | $237.44 | +0.54% |
| Week 4 | $200.15 | $219.55 | $240.83 | +0.72% |
| Week 5 | $198.33 | $219.94 | $243.91 | +0.90% |
| Week 6 | $196.74 | $220.34 | $246.77 | +1.08% |
| Week 7 | $195.31 | $220.73 | $249.46 | +1.26% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Packaging Corporation of America manufactures and sells containerboard and uncoated freesheet (UFS) paper products in North America. The company operates through Packaging and Paper segments.
The Packaging segment offers linerboard and corrugated packaging products, such as conventional shipping containers used to protect and transport manufactured goods; multi-color boxes and displays that help to merchandise the packaged product in retail locations; and honeycomb protective packaging products, as well as packaging for meat, fresh fruit and vegetables, processed food, beverages, and other industrial and consumer products. This segment sells its corrugated products through a direct sales and marketing organization.
The Paper segment manufactures and sells commodity and specialty papers, as well as communication papers, including cut-size office papers, and printing and converting papers; and white papers. This segment sells papers through its sales and marketing organization. Packaging Corporation of America was founded in 1867 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois.
PKG is trading at $215.91. It has a market capitalization of $19.24B and is ranked 605.
The near-term price outlook is informed by the 30-day technical picture, with a range of $191.21 to $243.81 and a bullish sentiment. RSI14 is 50, SMA50 is $212.93, and SMA200 is $212.43, with near-term support at $203.17 and resistance at $226.82.
A major floor 11.8% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 6.8% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
The nearest ceiling, 4.1% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 13.0% 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 | $215.87 | Buy | $216.17 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $214.36 | Buy | $215.75 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $217.41 | Buy | $215.79 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $213.07 | Buy | $215.88 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $219.41 | Sell | $215.45 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $212.66 | Buy | $212.76 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 52.60 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 70.79 | Neutral |
| CCI (20) | 9.40 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -30.81 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | -0.15 | Sell |
| ROC (12) | -2.94 | Sell |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.53 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 69.19 | Neutral |
| TRIX (15) | 0.03 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 1.06 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 54.78 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | -1.96 | Sell |
| Aroon Osc (25) | -36.00 | Sell |
| Hull MA (9) | 218.51 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 10.43 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 3.37 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture is bullish, with RSI14 at 50 and prices around the SMA50 of $212.93 and the SMA200 of $212.43. Support is at $203.17 and resistance is at $226.82.
The 30-day range runs from $191.21 to $243.81, indicating the near-term price could move within this band depending on market dynamics.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $202.73 | $217.99 | $276.41 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $209.94 | $256.98 | $329.27 | +18% | Neutral | |
| $226.88 | $282.79 | $371.80 | +30% | Bullish | |
| $241.26 | $305.27 | $409.71 | +40% | Bullish | |
| $299.00 | $383.37 | $523.63 | +76% | Bullish | |
| $331.77 | $430.52 | $597.20 | +98% | Bullish | |
| $348.94 | $457.87 | $644.08 | +110% | Bullish | |
| $379.05 | $502.59 | $716.03 | +131% | Bullish | |
| $373.66 | $500.33 | $721.26 | +130% | Bullish | |
| $402.95 | $544.64 | $793.80 | +150% | Bullish | |
| $603.12 | $850.09 | $1,298.02 | +290% | Bullish | |
| $1,051.26 | $1,588.89 | $2,599.85 | +629% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $202.73 | $217.99 | $255.87 | +0.00% |
| June 2026 | $192.48 | $224.54 | $267.02 | +3.01% |
| July 2026 | $190.16 | $223.12 | $267.83 | -0.64% |
| August 2026 | $186.41 | $219.69 | $265.65 | -1.53% |
| September 2026 | $188.47 | $222.95 | $271.18 | +1.48% |
| October 2026 | $189.69 | $225.16 | $275.35 | +0.99% |
| November 2026 | $186.34 | $221.85 | $272.58 | -1.47% |
| December 2026 | $187.59 | $223.97 | $276.41 | +0.96% |
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 $217.99 (low $202.73, high $276.41) — a potential gain of 0% on today's $217.99. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
In 2027, PKG is projected to trade between $209.94 and $329.27, averaging $256.98 — a potential gain of +18% from today's $217.99. That is up +18% on the projected 2026 average. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
Packaging Corporation of America's 2028 outlook centres on $282.79, within a $226.88 to $371.80 range. That is up +10% on the projected 2027 average. That marks a +30% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2029, PKG could reach as high as $409.71, with a base case around $305.27 and support toward $241.26 — roughly +40% from $217.99. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect PKG to range from $299.00 to $523.63 through 2030. The $383.37 average target implies a +76% move from current prices. That is up +26% 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 $430.52 (low $331.77, high $597.20) — a potential gain of +98% on today's $217.99. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2032, PKG is projected to trade between $348.94 and $644.08, averaging $457.87 — a potential gain of +110% from today's $217.99. That is up +6% on the projected 2031 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Packaging Corporation of America's 2033 outlook centres on $502.59, within a $379.05 to $716.03 range. That is up +10% on the projected 2032 average. That marks a +131% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2034, PKG could reach as high as $721.26, with a base case around $500.33 and support toward $373.66 — roughly +130% from $217.99. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect PKG to range from $402.95 to $793.80 through 2035. The $544.64 average target implies a +150% move from current prices. That is up +9% on the projected 2034 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The PKG price prediction for 2040 points to an average of $850.09 (low $603.12, high $1,298.02) — a potential gain of +290% on today's $217.99. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2050, PKG is projected to trade between $1,051.26 and $2,599.85, averaging $1,588.89 — a potential gain of +629% from today's $217.99. That is up +87% on the projected 2040 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in PKG today (≈ 4.587366 PKG) could be worth
$7,288.82
+$6,288.82 (+629%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected PKG price of $1,588.89 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 May 27, 2025 (≈ 5.159426 PKG) would be worth
$1,124.7
+$124.7 (+12.5%) today · 1.12× · US Dollar
Based on a PKG entry price of $193.82 vs. today's $217.99.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $213.21 | $1,022.42 | +2.2% |
| 1 month ago | $212.54 | $1,025.64 | +2.6% |
| 3 months ago | $231.83 | $940.3 | -6.0% |
| 6 months ago | $204.07 | $1,068.21 | +6.8% |
| 1 year ago | $193.82 | $1,124.7 | +12.5% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $149.79 | $1,455.3 | +45.5% |
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 $440.00 around 2032.
Implied market cap at $440.00: $39.2B
The multi-year forecast shows a strong upward trajectory in average price and rising ROI. For 2026, the min, avg, and max are $202.73, $215.91, and $275.79 with ROI 0 and neutral sentiment. By 2027 the avg is $255.33 with ROI 18.3 and neutral sentiment, followed by 2028 at an avg of $279.96 with ROI 29.7 and bullish sentiment.
The 2029 forecast is an avg of $304.67 with ROI 41.1 and bullish sentiment, and 2030 an avg of $381.89 with ROI 76.9 and bullish sentiment.
Looking further, 2031 shows an avg of $427.91 (ROI 98.2, bullish), 2032 an avg of $456.61 (ROI 111.5, bullish), 2033 an avg of $499.60 (ROI 131.4, bullish), 2034 an avg of $497.02 (ROI 130.2, bullish), and 2035 an avg of $544.85 (ROI 152.3, bullish).
In the long horizon, 2040 carries an avg of $843.32 (ROI 290.6, bullish) and 2050 an avg of $1,597.84 (ROI 640, bullish). These are estimates, not guarantees. They reflect a bullish trajectory through 2050 and assume conditions that support higher price levels; actual results may vary and risks exist.
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The 2030 forecast shows min $297.79, avg $381.89, max $521.74 with ROI 76.9% and sentiment BULLISH.
The forecast indicates a bullish trajectory from 2027 onward with rising average prices and positive ROI milestones, though 2026 is neutral. These are estimates, not guarantees.
Yes. The 2030 max forecast is $521.74, which implies a potential exceedance of $500 per the projection.
Current price is $215.91 and market capitalization is $19.24B.
The 2040 forecast shows avg $843.32, min $598.25, max $1,287.82 with ROI 290.6% and sentiment BULLISH.
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