Packaging Corporation of Americ found using ticker (PKG) have now 10 analysts covering the stock with the consensus suggesting a rating of ‘Hold’. The target price ranges between 172 and 112 with the average target price sitting at 136.6. Given that the stocks previous close was at 113.52 this is indicating there is a potential upside of 20.3%. The 50 day MA is 130.09 and the 200 moving average now moves to 143.69. The market cap for the company is $10,854m. Company Website: https://www.packagingcorp.com
The potential market cap would be $13,061m based on the market concensus.
Packaging Corporation of America manufactures and sells containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the United States. The company operates through Packaging and Paper segments. The Packaging segment offers various containerboard 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, independent brokers, and distribution partners. 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. This segment sells white papers through its sales and marketing organization. Packaging Corporation of America was founded in 1867 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois.
