Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) – Investment Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Changes

Several analysts have recently updated their ratings and price targets for Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG):

• 10/27/2025 – Packaging Corporation of America was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Research from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating.
• 10/25/2025 – Packaging Corporation of America was downgraded by analysts at Weiss Ratings from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating.
• 10/24/2025 – Packaging Corporation of America had its price target raised by analysts at UBS Group AG from $225.00 to $230.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 10/16/2025 – Packaging Corporation of America had its price target lowered by analysts at UBS Group AG from $226.00 to $225.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 10/13/2025 – Packaging Corporation of America had its price target raised by analysts at Truist Financial Corporation from $262.00 to $264.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 10/8/2025 – Packaging Corporation of America had its “buy (b-)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 10/7/2025 – Packaging Corporation of America had its price target raised by analysts at Wells Fargo & Company from $200.00 to $222.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
• 10/6/2025 – Packaging Corporation of America had its price target raised by analysts at UBS Group AG from $220.00 to $226.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 10/6/2025 – Packaging Corporation of America had its price target raised by analysts at Citigroup Inc. from $214.00 to $218.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 9/27/2025 – Packaging Corporation of America had its “buy (b-)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 9/26/2025 – Packaging Corporation of America was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Research from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating.
• 9/24/2025 – Packaging Corporation of America is now covered by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co.. They set an “overweight” rating and a $242.00 price target on the stock.
• 9/17/2025 – Packaging Corporation of America had its price target raised by analysts at Truist Financial Corporation from $238.00 to $262.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.

Packaging Corporation of America Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, October 15th. Investors of record on Monday, September 15th were issued a $1.25 dividend. This represents a $5.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.5%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, September 15th. Packaging Corporation of America’s dividend payout ratio is currently 50.56%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, CEO Mark W. Kowlzan sold 25,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, September 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $215.97, for a total value of $5,399,250.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 437,378 shares in the company, valued at approximately $94,460,526.66. This represents a 5.41% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Corporate insiders own 1.50% of the company’s stock.

Packaging Corporation of America engages in the production of container products. It operates through the following segments: Packaging, Paper, and Corporate and Other. The Packaging segment offers a variety of corrugated packaging products, such as conventional shipping containers. The Paper segment manufactures and sells a range of papers, including communication-based papers, and pressure sensitive papers.