Should I buy Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: UBS — 64% of its targets hit on this sector (176 calls tested). It aims for $292 (+20 %), call made on August 14, 2026, maturing on August 14, 2027 (14 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Packaging Corporation of America
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bank | 83 % | +49.1 % | 6 | $256 +5% |
| Citigroup | 69 % | +20.9 % | 13 | $254 +4% |
| Truist Securities | 79 % | +16.4 % | 19 | $270 +11% |
| Jefferies | 58 % | +16.1 % | 12 | $205 -16% |
| B of A Securities | 75 % | +12.1 % | 8 | $263 +8% |
| Wells Fargo | 78 % | +7.3 % | 9 | $246 +1% |
| BMO Capital | 86 % | +23.0 % | 7 | — |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 71% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 7 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $263, i.e. +8% from the current price ($244).
- The most reliable firm on PKG, Deutsche Bank (83% hit rate, 6 scored calls), targets $256 (call made on May 4, 2026, maturing on May 4, 2027) (+5%) in its most recent call, and $225 (call made on April 1, 2026, maturing on April 1, 2027) (-8%) in the one coming due soonest.
- Pays a dividend (2.2% yield) — regular income on top of potential upside.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 7 ratings, 2 are neutral.
- High valuation (P/E ~32): strong growth is already "priced in", leaving little room for error.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
The analyst consensus on PKG
Median target $263 (+8%) · 7 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Packaging Corporation of America now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 71% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $263 (+8%), and Deutsche Bank (most reliable on PKG, 83%) targets $256. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~32). This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Packaging Corporation of America?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($263) is still +8% above the current price ($244) (most reliable on PKG: Deutsche Bank, 83%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Packaging Corporation of America still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($244) and its estimated value: analysts target $263 on median (+8%), with 71% buys (most reliable on PKG: Deutsche Bank, 83%). Cross-check with their real reliability on PKG and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying PKG?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 7 ratings, 2 are neutral.
→ Go deeper: the full Packaging Corporation of America profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).