Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) — Analyst outlook / Analyst consensus target is. Based on 26 analyst ratings, the consensus is bullish — 8 Buy, 16 Hold, 2 Sell.
The consensus price target is $246.00 (low: $233.00, high: $270.00), representing an upside of 17.2% from the current price $209.93.
Analysts estimate Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $9.12 and revenue of $8.37B for the next fiscal year.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) track record: 2024: actual $8.97 vs est $9.12 (missed -1.7%). 2025: actual $8.61 vs est $9.93 (missed -13.3%). Analyst accuracy: 92%.
PKG Stock — 12-Month Price Forecast
$246.00
▲ +17.18% Upside
Average Price Target
Based on 26 Wall Street analysts offering 12-month price targets for Packaging Corporation of America, the average price target is $246.00, with a high forecast of $270.00, and a low forecast of $233.00.
The average price target represents a +17.18% change from the last price of $209.93.
Highest Price Target
$270.00
Average Price Target
$246.00
Lowest Price Target
$233.00
PKG Analyst Ratings
Hold
Based on 26 analysts giving stock ratings to Packaging Corporation of America in the past 3 months
EPS Estimates — PKG
92%
Analyst Accuracy
Accurate
2 years compared
Actual vs Estimate
2024
Actual $8.97
vs Est $9.12
▼ 1.7% off
2025
Actual $8.61
vs Est $9.93
▼ 15.3% off
Profitability Outlook
Strong profitability with high earnings per share. EPS trend is declining.
Revenue Estimates — PKG
99%
Analyst Accuracy
Accurate
2 years compared
Actual vs Estimate
2024
Actual $8.383B
vs Est $8.372B
▲ 0.1% off
2025
Actual $8.989B
vs Est $9.080B
▼ 1.0% off
Revenue Trend
Revenue has been relatively flat. Analysts expect stable revenue going forward.
