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Packaging Corporation of America is projected to rise to $260.38 by 2027, a +14% move from its current price of $228.77. PKG is currently trading above its 50-day average (a bullish sign). Technical indicators currently lean buy.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 7/12/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14 | $225.45 | $228.80 | $232.20 | +0.01% |
| Jul 15 | $224.11 | $228.84 | $233.66 | +0.03% |
| Jul 16 | $223.10 | $228.87 | $234.79 | +0.04% |
| Jul 17 | $222.25 | $228.90 | $235.75 | +0.06% |
| Jul 18 | $221.51 | $228.93 | $236.61 | +0.07% |
| Jul 19 | $220.84 | $228.97 | $237.39 | +0.09% |
| Jul 20 | $220.24 | $229.00 | $238.11 | +0.10% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $220.24 | $229.00 | $238.11 | +0.10% |
| Week 2 | $216.92 | $229.23 | $242.24 | +0.20% |
| Week 3 | $214.46 | $229.46 | $245.51 | +0.30% |
| Week 4 | $212.45 | $229.69 | $248.34 | +0.40% |
| Week 5 | $210.71 | $229.92 | $250.89 | +0.50% |
| Week 6 | $209.17 | $230.16 | $253.24 | +0.61% |
| Week 7 | $207.79 | $230.39 | $255.45 | +0.71% |
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 is categorized in the Consumer Cyclical sector. PKG 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.
Packaging Corporation of America was founded in 1867 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois.
PKG trades at $229.02, with a market cap of $20.41B and a rank of 594. The current price outlook is reflected in the year-by-year forecast, beginning with 2026. The 2026 forecast shows a min of $202.73, an avg of $229.02, and a max of $285.82, with an ROI of 0 and sentiment Neutral.
The forecast extends into later years, with 2030 yielding an avg of $390.11 and a max of $532.24 (ROI 70.3%, bullish), 2040 with an avg of $896.32 and a max of $1,367.82 (ROI 291.4%, bullish), and 2050 with an avg of $1,599.78 and a max of $2,616.61 (ROI 598.5%, bullish). These figures illustrate a path of rising values over time, though they remain estimates rather than guarantees.
A major floor 11.4% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 5.3% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
The nearest ceiling, 5.6% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 11.0% 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 | $229.30 | Sell | $229.26 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $234.01 | Sell | $231.33 | Sell |
| MA 20 | $232.82 | Sell | $230.88 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $224.47 | Buy | $226.15 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $220.88 | Buy | $221.99 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $215.62 | Buy | $217.12 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 48.81 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 23.81 | Neutral |
| CCI (20) | -56.64 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -74.78 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | -1.74 | Sell |
| ROC (12) | -1.74 | Sell |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.31 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 25.22 | Neutral |
| TRIX (15) | 0.24 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 1.62 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 36.20 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | -12.32 | Sell |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 44.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 223.64 | Buy |
| ADX (14) | 17.50 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 2.86 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture is bullish. RSI14 is 60, indicating solid momentum within a neutral-to-bullish range. The stock’s short-term trend compares to the 50-day simple moving average at $217.85 and the 200-day simple moving average at $214.18, suggesting the price could push toward near-term resistance.
Key levels include support at $203.17 and resistance at $229.96, with a 30-day trading range between $205.25 and $255.54.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $202.73 | $228.77 | $288.07 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $213.26 | $260.38 | $332.38 | +14% | Neutral | |
| $239.12 | $297.45 | $389.97 | +30% | Bullish | |
| $258.13 | $326.05 | $436.57 | +43% | Bullish | |
| $306.18 | $391.97 | $534.29 | +71% | Bullish | |
| $347.97 | $450.91 | $624.35 | +97% | Bullish | |
| $376.08 | $492.84 | $692.12 | +115% | Bullish | |
| $396.83 | $525.51 | $747.55 | +130% | Bullish | |
| $402.66 | $538.53 | $775.23 | +135% | Bullish | |
| $432.19 | $583.50 | $849.31 | +155% | Bullish | |
| $663.97 | $934.96 | $1,426.15 | +309% | Bullish | |
| $1,120.00 | $1,691.45 | $2,765.65 | +639% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $202.73 | $228.77 | $275.85 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $201.65 | $236.02 | $282.24 | +3.17% |
| September 2026 | $197.08 | $231.79 | $279.34 | -1.79% |
| October 2026 | $196.42 | $231.97 | $281.40 | +0.08% |
| November 2026 | $199.50 | $236.42 | $288.39 | +1.92% |
| December 2026 | $197.63 | $234.96 | $288.07 | -0.62% |
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 $228.77 (low $202.73, high $288.07) — a potential gain of 0% on today's $228.77. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
In 2027, PKG is projected to trade between $213.26 and $332.38, averaging $260.38 — a potential gain of +14% from today's $228.77. That is up +14% on the projected 2026 average. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
Packaging Corporation of America's 2028 outlook centres on $297.45, within a $239.12 to $389.97 range. That is up +14% 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 $436.57, with a base case around $326.05 and support toward $258.13 — roughly +43% from $228.77. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect PKG to range from $306.18 to $534.29 through 2030. The $391.97 average target implies a +71% move from current prices. That is up +20% 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 $450.91 (low $347.97, high $624.35) — a potential gain of +97% on today's $228.77. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2032, PKG is projected to trade between $376.08 and $692.12, averaging $492.84 — a potential gain of +115% from today's $228.77. That is up +9% on the projected 2031 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Packaging Corporation of America's 2033 outlook centres on $525.51, within a $396.83 to $747.55 range. That is up +7% on the projected 2032 average. That marks a +130% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2034, PKG could reach as high as $775.23, with a base case around $538.53 and support toward $402.66 — roughly +135% from $228.77. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect PKG to range from $432.19 to $849.31 through 2035. The $583.50 average target implies a +155% move from current prices. That is up +8% on the projected 2034 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The PKG price prediction for 2040 points to an average of $934.96 (low $663.97, high $1,426.15) — a potential gain of +309% on today's $228.77. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2050, PKG is projected to trade between $1,120.00 and $2,765.65, averaging $1,691.45 — a potential gain of +639% from today's $228.77. That is up +81% on the projected 2040 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in PKG today (≈ 4.371203 PKG) could be worth
$7,393.67
+$6,393.67 (+639%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected PKG price of $1,691.45 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 10, 2025 (≈ 4.825323 PKG) would be worth
$1,103.89
+$103.89 (+10.4%) today · 1.10× · US Dollar
Based on a PKG entry price of $207.24 vs. today's $228.77.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $238.2 | $960.41 | -4.0% |
| 1 month ago | $216.64 | $1,055.99 | +5.6% |
| 3 months ago | $206.38 | $1,108.49 | +10.8% |
| 6 months ago | $217.22 | $1,053.17 | +5.3% |
| 1 year ago | $207.24 | $1,103.89 | +10.4% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $137.16 | $1,667.91 | +66.8% |
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 $460.00 around 2032.
Implied market cap at $460.00: $40.99B
The multi-year forecast shows a clear progression from a Neutral stance in 2026 to sustained bullish momentum in later years. In 2026 the min is $202.73, the avg is $229.02, the max is $285.82, with ROI 0 and sentiment Neutral. In 2027 the min is $215.28, the avg is $263.15, the max is $336.48, ROI 14.9 and sentiment Neutral.
From 2028 through 2035 the forecast remains bullish, with 2028 avg $297.69 and 2029 avg $316.40; 2030 avg $390.11 (max $532.24) with ROI 70.3, 2031 avg $447.15, 2032 avg $474.89, 2033 avg $516.35, 2034 avg $524.20, and 2035 avg $559.04, all with bullish sentiment and increasing ROIs from 30.0 to 144.1. In 2040 the min is $636.25, the avg is $896.32, the max is $1,367.82, ROI 291.4 and sentiment bullish. In 2050 the min is $1,058.93, the avg is $1,599.78, the max is $2,616.61, ROI 598.5 and sentiment bullish.
These are estimates and not guarantees, but they show a long-run trajectory of rising averages and strong upside potential if the forecast plays out.
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The 2030 forecast shows a min price of $304.52, an average price of $390.11, and a max price of $532.24, with ROI 70.3% and sentiment BULLISH.
The forecast includes bullish sentiment in 2030–2050 with ROIs up to 598.5% by 2050; 2026 and 2027 are Neutral. These are estimates and not guarantees.
Yes. The 2030 forecast lists a max of $532.24.
RSI14 is 60; SMA50 is $217.85; SMA200 is $214.18. Support is $203.17 and resistance is $229.96, with a 30-day range from $205.25 to $255.54.
Current price is $229.02 and market cap is $20.41B, with a rank of 594.
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