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PKG

Packaging Corporation of America

Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) is currently in an uptrend, trading above both the 50-day and 200-day moving averages. RSI is at 48.3, with 3/3 trend checks passing.

Price
$227.86
2026-07-16
Trend score
3/3
Uptrend
RSI (14)
48.3
Neutral
Price above MA50Price above MA200MA50 above MA200
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PKG with MA50 and MA200

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PKG2025-07-312026-07-15
PriceMA50MA200
Technical Indicators

Key levels & signals

MA50
$225.11+1.22% vs price
MA200
$215.80+5.59% vs price
RSI (14)
48.3Neutral zone
MACD Signal
BearishMomentum below signal
Macro Support
$202.93–$214.186.0% below price · 3 touches
Support Quality
3 touches1.0× zone volume
Chart Summary
Trend summary for PKG

Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) is still trading in a constructive trend overall. The latest available price is $227.86, and 3 of 3 core trend checks are currently passing. Price is trading above the 50-day moving average by 1.2% and above the 200-day moving average by 5.6%.

Momentum and stretch context

PKG currently has an RSI reading of 48.3, which sits in a neutral range. That usually means momentum is not especially stretched in either direction, so traders may need to rely more on chart structure than on oscillator extremes alone.

What traders may watch next

For traders reviewing PKG next, the key question is whether the trend still looks healthy or whether price has started to outrun itself. A strong uptrend can stay strong, but entries often become more difficult when price is already extended, so many traders will watch for pullbacks, support reactions, or fresh bases rather than chasing strength blindly.

Company profile

About Packaging Corporation of America

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a U.S.-based enterprise specializing in the production and sale of containerboard and corrugated packaging materials. Its operations are organized into two primary divisions: Packaging and Paper. The Packaging division offers an extensive array of containerboard and corrugated solutions. These encompass conventional shipping containers designed for safeguarding and transporting manufactured goods, vibrant multi-color boxes and point-of-sale displays aimed at enhancing product merchandising in retail environments, and honeycomb protective packaging. This segment also provides specialized packaging for perishable goods like meat and fresh produce, processed foods, beverages, and a broad spectrum of other industrial and consumer products. Its corrugated offerings reach customers through a multi-channel approach, utilizing a dedicated direct sales and marketing team, independent brokers, and various distribution partners. Meanwhile, the Paper segment focuses on manufacturing and distributing a range of commodity and specialty papers. This includes communication papers, such as standard cut-size office paper, along with specialized printing and converting papers. Sales of its white paper products are managed directly by its internal sales and marketing organization. Tracing its origins back to 1867, Packaging Corporation of America maintains its corporate headquarters in Lake Forest, Illinois.

Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Packaging & Containers
CEO
Mark W. Kowlzan
Employees
16,800
Market cap
$20.30B
Beta
0.82
52-week range
$189.03 – $249.51
Dividend
Yes · $5.25
Exchange
NYSE
Country
US
IPO date
28 Jan 2000
ISIN
US6951561090
CUSIP
695156109
Company profile data from Financial Modeling Prep. PKG listed on NYSE.
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