Packaging Corp. of America is the third-largest containerboard and corrugated packaging manufacturer in the United States. It produces over 5 million tons of containerboard annually. The company's share of the domestic containerboard market is roughly 10%. PCA differentiates itself from larger competitors by focusing on smaller customers and operating with a high degree of flexibility.
Quick Stats
Jan 30, 202661.2
AI Score
BUY1.97
Volume Ratio
Jan 27, 2026
Next Earnings
17
+ve Days (30d)
13
-ve Days (30d)
PKG Stock Summary
Last updated Jan 30, 2026
PKG is currently trading at $222.55, positioned above its 200-day moving average of $202.05, indicating a long-term uptrend. The stock has a 52-week range of $172.715 to $231.12.
Technical Analysis: The 50-day moving average stands at $208.21, which is below the current price, signaling bullish near-term momentum. The RSI (Relative Strength Index) reads 58.906, suggesting the stock is neutral with balanced momentum.
Money Flow Indicators: The Chaikin Money Flow (20-day) is 0.043, which is positive, indicating accumulation by institutional investors. Our AI-powered investment score rates PKG at 61.2/100 with a BUY recommendation.
PKG (Packaging Corp of America) Indicators
Last updated Jan 30, 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| RSI(14) | 58.906 |
| CMF (20) | 0.043 |
| ROC (10) | 0.266 |
| ADX (14) | 26.215 |
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| MACD (12,26,9) | 3.854 |
| AROONOSC (14) | 85.714 |
| WILLAMS %R (14) | -53.131 |
| MFI (14) | 48.714 |
PKG Technical Chart
- Candlesticks: Green = price up, Red = price down. Body shows open/close, wicks show high/low.
- SMAs: Moving averages help identify trends. Price above SMA = bullish, below = bearish.
- Options OI: Shows max open interest strikes. High OI = significant price levels.
- Volume Profile: Shows price levels with most trading activity. POC = Point of Control (highest volume).
- Earnings: Vertical lines mark earnings dates. Watch for volatility around these dates.
- Gamma Walls: Key support/resistance from options gamma exposure. Orange = resistance above, Purple = support below.
- Fibonacci Retracement: Auto-calculated support/resistance levels based on recent high/low. Key levels: 23.6%, 38.2%, 50%, 61.8%, 78.6%.
- Unusual Activity: Highlights days with abnormal volume (2x+ average) or large price moves (5%+). Red marker = unusual activity detected.
Technical Indicators
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Indicators will appear below the price chart with perfectly aligned datesVolume Profile Analysis
Horizontal histogram showing volume distribution at each price level with buying/selling pressure
PKG Price vs Max Options Open Interest
PKG Max Change In Options Open Interest
PKG Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
30th January 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
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PKG Daily Out of Money Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
30th January 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
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PKG Daily In the Money Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
30th January 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
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PKG Most Active Options by Volume(near term)
30th January 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | Volume | OI | Change in OI |
Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
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Packaging Corp of America is above both 50 Day and 200 Day SMA which is considered Bullish.
PKG Moving Averages Analysis
Packaging Corp of America has been above 50 day sma 1 times in last 30 days. Last time it was above 50 day sma was on Jan 30, 2026
Packaging Corp of America has been above 200 day sma 1 times in last 30 days. Last time it was above 200 day sma was on Jan 30, 2026
PKG (Packaging Corp of America) Simple Moving Averages
Moving Averages are last updated Jan 30, 2026
| Days | MA |
|---|---|
| 10 | 220.81 |
| 20 | 218.0 |
| 30 | 214.16 |
| 50 | 208.21 |
| 100 | 208.02 |
| 200 | 202.05 |
PKG Fundamental Analysis
| P/E (Forward) | 19.0476 |
| P/E (Trailing) | 21.9586 |
| Market Cap ($) | 19.6 billion |
| Earnings/Share ($) | 9.91 |
| Net Proft Margin (%) | 0.1019 |
| Dividend/Share ($) | 0 |
| EPS Estimate Current Year ($) | 11.4508 |
| EPS Estimate Next Year ($) | 12.3822 |
| WallStreet Target Price ($) | 228.7 |
| Most Recent Quarter |