Packaging Corp of America
PKGNYSETrackedMarket Data VerifiedMaterialsPaper Packaging
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- Quote
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Market overview
Down−USD 4.57 (−1.81%) Day change
The market is closed. This is the last verified closing quote, not an intraday price.
- Open
- USD 248.88
- Previous close
- USD 253.01
- Day high
- USD 251.34
- Day low
- USD 244.81
- Volume
- 821,099
- Market cap
- USD 22,135,580,672
View Chart Data
| Date and time | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD 205.48 | USD 208.84 | USD 204.84 | USD 206.61 | 733,700 | |
| USD 195.17 | USD 196.37 | USD 191.50 | USD 191.68 | 914,600 | |
| USD 205.67 | USD 205.93 | USD 204.31 | USD 205.07 | 884,200 | |
| USD 207.82 | USD 209.13 | USD 207.20 | USD 208.77 | 399,200 | |
| USD 219.19 | USD 221.80 | USD 217.51 | USD 219.96 | 753,200 | |
| USD 218.73 | USD 224.69 | USD 217.90 | USD 222.55 | 1,699,700 | |
| USD 245.77 | USD 246.10 | USD 240.24 | USD 240.37 | 1,181,300 | |
| USD 231.23 | USD 233.81 | USD 228.88 | USD 232.55 | 766,300 | |
| USD 207.82 | USD 207.82 | USD 201.48 | USD 204.39 | 1,513,500 | |
| USD 203.57 | USD 206.04 | USD 202.94 | USD 205.40 | 445,400 | |
| USD 213.85 | USD 214.50 | USD 210.04 | USD 210.53 | 715,700 | |
| USD 218.83 | USD 224.89 | USD 217.19 | USD 222.71 | 827,600 | |
| USD 206.82 | USD 213.23 | USD 205.11 | USD 213.21 | 901,900 | |
| USD 224.29 | USD 226.83 | USD 221.14 | USD 222.82 | 371,200 | |
| USD 231.01 | USD 234.93 | USD 228.30 | USD 232.83 | 530,200 | |
| USD 222.89 | USD 228.01 | USD 222.89 | USD 224.49 | 552,500 | |
| USD 233.77 | USD 254.49 | USD 233.77 | USD 254.39 | 1,424,100 | |
| USD 254.09 | USD 255.43 | USD 251.58 | USD 254.75 | 504,700 | |
| USD 254.05 | USD 258.63 | USD 252.92 | USD 257.43 | 493,700 | |
| USD 249.25 | USD 249.39 | USD 245.53 | USD 246.54 | 449,300 | |
| USD 231.55 | USD 233.86 | USD 227.28 | USD 227.28 | 532,100 | |
| USD 241.87 | USD 241.92 | USD 235.73 | USD 238.11 | 505,700 | |
| USD 230.03 | USD 231.78 | USD 228.49 | USD 230.51 | 459,500 | |
| USD 248.45 | USD 254.04 | USD 247.36 | USD 253.74 | 911,600 |
Company Profile & Business Model Overview
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-based papers, such as 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.
Sustainability Strengths & Catalysts (Pros)
- Recyclable product base: containerboard and corrugated packaging are renewable and highly recycled (about 34 million tons of corrugated recovered industry-wide in 2024), aligning with circular-economy demand.
- Sustainable forestry and emissions goals: SFI-certified fiber sourcing and a 2030 target to cut Scope 1 and 2 GHG intensity 50% from a 2005 baseline.
- Disciplined scale: a low-cost, focused containerboard producer with board-level sustainability oversight and a 2025 Greif containerboard acquisition adding roughly 800,000 tons of capacity.
Material Risks & Governance Concerns (Cons)
- Emissions-intensive mills: containerboard production is resource-heavy, making absolute decarbonization costly.
- Cyclical demand: corrugated volumes track industrial and consumer shipping activity, exposing earnings to economic swings.
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Audited Methodology
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Data integrity and methodology
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Financial & Valuation Fundamentals
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Packaging Corp of America (PKG)'s ESG rating and sustainability score?
Formal published scorecards from MSCI and Sustainalytics are under ongoing review for Packaging Corp of America (PKG). The Impact Investor tracks corporate sustainability disclosures, SEC 10-K filings, and governance releases.
Is Packaging Corp of America considered an ESG leader or laggard in Materials?
Independent benchmark status for Packaging Corp of America is evaluated relative to Materials peers once third-party coverage publishes official methodology scores.
What are the main ESG risks and controversies for Packaging Corp of America?
Key material risks for Packaging Corp of America include: Emissions-intensive mills: containerboard production is resource-heavy, making absolute decarbonization costly.; Cyclical demand: corrugated volumes track industrial and consumer shipping activity, exposing earnings to economic swings.. Investors should evaluate whether corporate mitigation plans adequately address these vulnerabilities.
How does The Impact Investor evaluate ESG stock profiles?
The Impact Investor presents audited third-party ratings from MSCI and Sustainalytics alongside delayed market data and financial fundamentals. We do not blend ratings into proprietary black-box scores, and ratings are never modified by advertising or affiliate relationships.