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Sep 23, 2026

PKG's MACD Histogram crosses above signal line

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for PKG turned positive on September 18, 2026. Looking at past instances where PKG's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in 30 of 46 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 65%.

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

The RSI Oscillator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where PKG's RSI Oscillator exited the oversold zone, 12 of 22 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are 55%.

The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on September 21, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on PKG as a result. In 66 of 102 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are 65%.

Following a +1.89% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where PKG advanced for three days, in 196 of 317 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 62%.

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the overbought zone for 3 days. The longer the ticker stays in the overbought zone, the sooner a price pull-back is expected.

PKG moved below its 50-day moving average on August 28, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.

The 10-day moving average for PKG crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on September 03, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In 10 of 15 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 67%.

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where PKG declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 45%.

PKG broke above its upper Bollinger Band on September 21, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.

The Aroon Indicator for PKG entered a downward trend on September 21, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 13 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 27 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 85, placing this stock better than average.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 39 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (4.606) is normal, around the industry mean (6.592). P/E Ratio (31.296) is within average values for comparable stocks, (25.448). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.548) is also within normal values, averaging (1.027). Dividend Yield (0.023) settles around the average of (0.027) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (2.168) is also within normal values, averaging (1.259).

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 49 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. PKG’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 57 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

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PKG is expected to pay dividends on October 15, 2026

Packaging Corp PKG Stock Dividends
A dividend of $1.50 per share will be paid with a record date of October 15, 2026, and an ex-dividend date of September 15, 2026. The last dividend of $1.50 was paid on July 15. Read more...
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Industry description

The containers/packing sector includes companies that manufacture containers (like plastic and aluminum food containers, glass bottles, metal cans, cardboard, storage and waste bags, giftwraps etc.) and provide packing services. Food-and-beverage and household products are major markets for this business. Several companies in this industry cater to international markets in addition to serving domestic customers. Consumer spending habits could potentially affect this industry’s performance. Some products, that use oil-based materials as inputs, are likely to see their costs of production get impacted (to some extent) by energy price movements. The ever-expanding e-commerce market has only supercharged the amount/frequency of goods shipped domestically and across borders, thereby creating ample potential opportunities for containers and packaging businesses. Ball Corporation, International Paper Company, Amcor Plc and Packaging Corporation of America are some of the largest U.S. companies in this industry.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Containers/Packaging Industry is 7B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 6.74K to 66.8B. STO holds the highest valuation in this group at 66.8B. The lowest valued company is EPTI at 6.74K.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Containers/Packaging Industry was -1%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was -6%, and the average quarterly price growth was 10%. ORBS experienced the highest price growth at 27%, while DSS experienced the biggest fall at -7%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Containers/Packaging Industry was -30%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was -9% and the average quarterly volume growth was -34%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 38
P/E Growth Rating: 57
Price Growth Rating: 55
SMR Rating: 70
Profit Risk Rating: 85
Seasonality Score: -41 (-100 ... +100)
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a manufacturer of containerboard and corrugated packaging products

Industry ContainersPackaging

Industry
Containers Or Packaging
Address
1 North Field Court
Phone
+1 847 482-3000
Employees
16800
Web
https://www.packagingcorp.com
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