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PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA

Packaging Corp of America

Packaging Corp. of America is the third-largest containerboard and corrugated packaging manufacturer in the United States. It produces over 5 million tons of containerboard annually. The company's share of the domestic containerboard market is roughly 10%. PCA differentiates itself from larger competitors by focusing on smaller customers and operating with a high degree of flexibility.

Greif Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEF#NYSE">GEF</a>) has entered into a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/07/g46190602/greif-inc-enters-into-definitive-agreement-to-sell-containerboard-business-for-1-8-billion" rel="noreferrer noopener">definitive agreement to divest</a> its Containerboard business to Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PKG#NYSE">PKG</a>) for $1.8 billion in cash, in a deal expected to close by the end of fiscal 2025.
The transaction includes two containerboard mills with approximately 800,000 tons of annual production capacity and eight sheet feeder and corrugated plants across the United States.
This business generated $1.2 billion in revenue and $212 million in EBITDA for the twelve months ended April 30, 2025, valuing the transaction at 8.5x LTM EBITDA, or 6.6x including $60 million in anticipated synergies.
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These synergies, driven by production optimization, increased integration, and lower transportation costs, are expected to be fully realized within two years, with half achieved in year one.
The divestiture excludes Greif&#8217;s URB (Uncoated Recycled Board) network, which remains integral to its strategy of focusing on higher-margin packaging solutions.
Financially, the sale is expected to lower Greif&#8217;s pro forma leverage ratio to below 2.0x, generate annual interest savings of $85 million, and reduce annual maintenance capital expenditure by $25 million, the company said in a note to investors. The company also anticipates further deleveraging following the planned sale of its timberland assets.
The company intends to use the full proceeds to repay debt and reinvest in high-ROIC opportunities aligned with its &#8220;Build to Last&#8221; strategic vision. Greif has reaffirmed its 2027 financial targets, including $1 billion in Adjusted EBITDA and $500 million in Adjusted Free Cash Flow.
On the buyer side, PCA plans to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/07/b46190506/packaging-corporation-of-america-announces-agreement-to-purchase-greif-containerboard-business" rel="noreferrer noopener">finance</a> the acquisition with $1.5 billion in new debt and cash on hand, resulting in a pro forma net debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 1.7x post-closing.
CEO Ole Rosgaard described the transaction as a &#8220;pivotal step&#8221; in the company&#8217;s &#8220;Build to Last&#8221; strategy, emphasizing the goal to unlock shareholder value, strengthen the balance sheet, and focus on core areas with leadership positions.
The deal underscores Greif&#8217;s commitment to streamlining operations, boosting margin expansion, and delivering long-term growth.
As of March 31, 2025, Packaging Corporation of America held&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/b44937051/packaging-corporation-of-america-reports-first-quarter-2025-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">$914.4 million</a> in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable debt securities.
Related ETFs: iShares U.S. Industrials ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYJ#BATS">IYJ</a>), SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>).
Price Action: At the last check on Tuesday, GEF shares were trading higher by 3.21% at $67.10, and PKG was up 3.70% at $195.28.
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Greif Divests Containerboard Business For $1.8 Billion To Slash Debt

Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PKG#NYSE">PKG</a>) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase the containerboard business of Greif, Inc. for $1.8 billion in cash. The transaction is expected to close by the end of PCA's third quarter, subject to certain customary conditions and regulatory approvals.
The Greif containerboard business includes two containerboard mills with approximately 800,000 tons of production capacity and eight sheet feeder and corrugated plants located across the United States. The business generated approximately $1.2 billion in sales and $212 million of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) for the 12 months ended April 30, 2025 (the LTM period).
Synergies are estimated to generate pre-tax benefits of approximately $60 million and are expected to be fully realized within two years after closing. The synergies are projected to come from improved operational and production capabilities and efficiencies at the mills, increased integration, mill grade optimization and lower transportation costs. Approximately one half of the benefits are expected by the end of the first year with the remainder being received by the end of the second year.
The purchase price represents a multiple of 8.5X LTM EBITDA and, with $60 million in benefits from synergies, the purchase price represents a multiple of 6.6X LTM EBITDA. The acquisition is expected to be accretive to earnings immediately.
PCA is expected to finance the transaction with $1.5 billion of new debt and cash on hand. PCA's pro forma leverage ratio (net debt to EBITDA) will be approximately 1.7X after completion of the transaction.

Packaging Corporation Of America Agrees To Purchase Containerboard Business Of Greif For $1.8B In Cash

Packaging Corp of America's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PKG#NYSE">PKG</a>) short percent of float has risen 13.39% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.97 million shares sold short, which is 2.88% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.54 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Packaging Corp of America Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750950058_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Packaging Corp of America has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Packaging Corp of America's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Packaging Corp of America's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.56%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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What's Driving the Market Sentiment Around Packaging Corp of America?

Truist Securities analyst Michael Roxland maintains Packaging Corp of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PKG#NYSE">PKG</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $237 to $239.

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Jefferies analyst Philip Ng downgrades Packaging Corp of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PKG#NYSE">PKG</a>) from Buy to Hold and lowers the price target from $245 to $205.

Jefferies Downgrades Packaging Corp of America to Hold, Lowers Price Target to $205

Packaging Corp of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PKG#NYSE">PKG</a>) underwent analysis by 6 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $211.5, a high estimate of $238.00, and a low estimate of $180.00. This current average represents a 8.28% decrease from the previous average price target of $230.60. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749042038_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Packaging Corp of America. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Anojja Shah</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gabe Hajde</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Roxland</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$237.00</td>
<td>$238.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gabe Hajde</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$209.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Roxland</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$238.00</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gabe Hajde</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$209.00</td>
<td>$236.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Packaging Corp of America. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Packaging Corp of America compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Packaging Corp of America's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Packaging Corp of America's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PKG/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Packaging Corp of America analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Packaging Corp of America: A Closer Look</h2>
Packaging Corp. of America is the third-largest containerboard and corrugated packaging manufacturer in the United States. It produces over 5 million tons of containerboard annually. The company's share of the domestic containerboard market is roughly 10%. PCA differentiates itself from larger competitors by focusing on smaller customers and operating with a high degree of flexibility.
<h3>Packaging Corp of America: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is above the industry average, indicating that it is relatively larger in size compared to peers. This may suggest a higher level of investor confidence and market recognition.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Packaging Corp of America's financials over 3M reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 8.16% as of 31 March, 2025, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Materials sector.
Net Margin: Packaging Corp of America's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 9.45%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Packaging Corp of America's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 4.55%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Packaging Corp of America's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 2.27% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: Packaging Corp of America's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.62.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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Assessing Packaging Corp of America: Insights From 6 Financial Analysts

UBS analyst Anojja Shah initiates coverage on Packaging Corp of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PKG#NYSE">PKG</a>) with a Neutral rating and announces Price Target of $200.

Initiation

UBS Initiates Coverage On Packaging Corp of America with Neutral Rating, Announces Price Target of $200

Packaging Corp of America's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PKG#NYSE">PKG</a>) short percent of float has risen 6.25% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.62 million shares sold short, which is 2.38% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.73 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Packaging Corp of America Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747839653_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Packaging Corp of America has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Packaging Corp of America's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Packaging Corp of America's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.94%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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How Is The Market Feeling About Packaging Corp of America?

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Shares of companies within the broader materials sector are trading higher amid overall market strength after the US and China agreed to a temporary reduction in most tariffs on each other's goods. A decrease of trade tensions could reduce demand uncertainty for materials.

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Wells Fargo analyst Gabe Hajde downgraded Packaging Corp of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PKG#NYSE">PKG</a>) from Overweight to Equal-Weight and lowered the price target from $205 to $180. Packaging Corp of America shares closed at $183.42 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PKG/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Swayampakula Ramakanth downgraded the rating for Vor Biopharma Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOR#NASDAQ">VOR</a>) from Buy to Neutral. Vor Biopharma shares closed at $0.16 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VOR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Robbie Marcus downgraded CVRx, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVRX#NASDAQ">CVRX</a>) from Neutral to Underweight and slashed the price target from $15 to $7. CVRx shares closed at $7.78 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CVRX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Gabe Hajde downgraded the rating for International Paper Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IP#NYSE">IP</a>) from Equal-Weight to Underweight and cut the price target from $45 to $40. International Paper shares closed at $44.92 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/IP/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Samik Chatterjee downgraded Wolfspeed, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOLF#NYSE">WOLF</a>) from Neutral to Underweight. Wolfspeed shares closed at $4.43 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WOLF/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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This International Paper Analyst Turns Bearish; Here Are Top 5 Downgrades For Friday

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>HC Wainwright &amp; Co. slashed the price target for Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DPRO#NASDAQ">DPRO</a>) from $7 to $5. HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Scott Buck maintained a Buy rating. Draganfly shares closed at $1.89 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DPRO/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Canaccord Genuity raised Dave Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAVE#NASDAQ">DAVE</a>) price target from $130 to $179. Canaccord Genuity analyst Joseph Vafi maintained a Buy rating. Dave shares closed at $152.73 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DAVE/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Chardan Capital increased the price target for Oculis Holding AG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OCS#NASDAQ">OCS</a>) from $28 to $33. Chardan Capital analyst Daniil Gataulin maintained a Buy rating. Oculis Holding shares closed at $18.70 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/OCS/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Telsey Advisory Group slashed the price target for Vital Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VITL#NASDAQ">VITL</a>) from $52 to $46. Telsey Advisory Group analyst Sarang Vora maintained an Outperform rating. Vital Farms shares closed at $32.57 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VITL/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>JP Morgan cut CVRx, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVRX#NASDAQ">CVRX</a>) price target from $15 to $7. JP Morgan analyst Robbie Marcus downgraded the stock from Neutral to Underweight. CVRx shares settled at $7.78 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CVRX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Needham slashed CarGurus, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CARG#NASDAQ">CARG</a>) price target from $45 to $39. Needham analyst Chris Pierce maintained a Buy rating. CarGurus shares closed at $27.95 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CARG/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Wells Fargo cut International Paper Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IP#NYSE">IP</a>) price target from $45 to $40. Wells Fargo analyst Gabe Hajde downgraded the stock from Equal-Weight to Underweight. International Paper shares closed at $44.92 on Thursday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/IP/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>HC Wainwright &amp; Co. slashed the price target for Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IOVA#NASDAQ">IOVA</a>) from $32 to $20. HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Joseph Pantginis maintained a Buy rating. Iovance Biotherapeutics shares settled at $3.17 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/IOVA/analyst-ratings"> </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">stock</a>.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo cut Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PKG#NYSE">PKG</a>) price target from $205 to $180. Wells Fargo analyst Gabe Hajde downgraded the stock from Overweight to Equal-Weight. Packaging Corporation shares closed at $183.42 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PKG/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Dave To Rally Around 17%? Here Are 10 Top Analyst Forecasts For Friday

Wells Fargo analyst Gabe Hajde downgrades Packaging Corp of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PKG#NYSE">PKG</a>) from Overweight to Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $205 to $180.

Wells Fargo Downgrades Packaging Corp of America to Equal-Weight, Lowers Price Target to $180

In the last three months, 7 analysts have published ratings on Packaging Corp of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PKG#NYSE">PKG</a>), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
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<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td align="right">0</td>
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<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $234.29, a high estimate of $265.00, and a low estimate of $205.00. Observing a downward trend, the current average is 5.21% lower than the prior average price target of $247.17. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745521234_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
The standing of Packaging Corp of America among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
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&#x7C;Michael Roxland &#x7C;Truist Securities &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $237.00&#x7C;$238.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Gabe Hajde &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $205.00&#x7C;$209.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Michael Roxland &#x7C;Truist Securities &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $238.00&#x7C;$265.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Gabe Hajde &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $209.00&#x7C;$236.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Mark Weintraub &#x7C;Seaport Global &#x7C;Announces &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $250.00&#x7C;- &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Michael Roxland &#x7C;Truist Securities &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $265.00&#x7C;$282.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Gabe Hajde &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $236.00&#x7C;$253.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Packaging Corp of America. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Packaging Corp of America compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Packaging Corp of America's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Packaging Corp of America's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PKG/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Packaging Corp of America analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Packaging Corp of America</h2>
Packaging Corp. of America is the third-largest containerboard and corrugated packaging manufacturer in the United States. It produces over 4.5 million tons of containerboard annually. The company's share of the domestic containerboard market is roughly 10%. PCA differentiates itself from larger competitors by focusing on smaller customers and operating with a high degree of flexibility.
<h3>Packaging Corp of America's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With a profound presence, the company's market capitalization is above industry averages. This reflects substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Packaging Corp of America's revenue growth over a period of 3M has been noteworthy. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 10.74%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Materials sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 10.23%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Packaging Corp of America's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 5.07%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Packaging Corp of America's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 2.5%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: Packaging Corp of America's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.63, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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What Analysts Are Saying About Packaging Corp of America Stock

Truist Securities analyst Michael Roxland maintains Packaging Corp of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PKG#NYSE">PKG</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $238 to $237.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Packaging Corp of America, Lowers Price Target to $237

Wells Fargo analyst Gabe Hajde maintains Packaging Corp of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PKG#NYSE">PKG</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $209 to $205.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Packaging Corp of America, Lowers Price Target to $205

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The administration eased market fears on two major fronts that have recently weighed heavily on sentiment. On the trade front, tensions with China appeared to thaw, with reports suggesting the White House is considering reducing tariffs on certain categories of goods.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent added fuel to the rally, stating U.S.-China tariffs are unsustainable and will likely need to be lowered to facilitate meaningful negotiations.
Meanwhile, President Donald Trump offered an abrupt shift in tone toward Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, saying he has no intention to fire him, a remark that helped calm concerns over political interference in monetary policy.
By midday in New York, the S&amp;P 500 was up by nearly 2%, though it had earlier climbed even higher. The Nasdaq 100 outperformed with a 2.5% gain, driven by strength in Magnificent Seven stocks.
Trump's pivot on Powell pushed Treasury yields lower across the curve, with the 30-year yield falling five basis points to 4.83%, after briefly topping 4.90% the previous day.
On the macro front, flash Purchasing Managers&#8217; Index surveys revealed slowing growth momentum in the U.S. economy, as the services sector decelerated sharply following the impact <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44952395/us-business-activity-growth-slows-in-april-as-services-suffer-tariff-shock-markets-rally-as-trade-war-cools">of recent tariff shocks.</a>
The U.S. dollar strengthened, while gold plunged 2.6%, heading for its worst session since November.
Oil prices dropped more than 2% following speculation that OPEC+ may announce a new output hike as early as next month.
Meanwhile, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) held steady around $93,000.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<td>18,732.09</td>
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<td>1,926.45</td>
<td>+37.40</td>
<td>2.0%</td>
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<td>5,384.67</td>
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<td>1.8%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>39,724.87</td>
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According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 1.9% to $537.35.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) rose 1.4% to $397.79.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;rallied 2.7% to $456.50.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) soared 2.1% to $191.47.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Technology&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) outperformed, up 3.44%; the&nbsp;Consumer Staples&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>) lagged, down 1.2%.</li>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h1>
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<li>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) jumped 6.6% despite falling short on both earnings and revenue expectations, as CEO Elon Musk reassured investors by pledging to scale back his involvement with DOGE and refocus on the company.</li>
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Other stocks reacting to earnings report included: 
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<li>Intuitive Surgical Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ISRG#NASDAQ">ISRG</a>): up 2.8%</li>
<li>Chubb Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CB#NYSE">CB</a>): down 2.6%</li>
<li>Capital One Financial Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>): up 4.6%</li>
<li>Steel Dynamics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLD#NASDAQ">STLD</a>): up 4.7%</li>
<li>EQT Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>): up 3%</li>
<li>Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PKG#NYSE">PKG</a>): down 1.7%</li>
<li>Baker Hughes Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKR#NASDAQ">BKR</a>): down 4.3%</li>
<li>Enphase Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>): down 14.4%​</li>
<li>Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMO#NYSE">TMO</a>): down 0.5%</li>
<li>Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>): up 2.6%</li>
<li>NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEE#NYSE">NEE</a>): up 1%</li>
<li>Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BSX#NYSE">BSX</a>): up 4.8%</li>
<li>General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>): down 3.4%</li>
<li>Boeing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>): up 5.7%</li>
<li>Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NSC#NYSE">NSC</a>): up 1.4%</li>
<li>CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CME#NASDAQ">CME</a>): down 3.8%</li>
<li>TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEL#NYSE">TEL</a>): up 2.7%</li>
<li>Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APH#NYSE">APH</a>): up 9.9%</li>
<li>AT&amp;T Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>): up 0.8%</li>
<li>Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ODFL#NASDAQ">ODFL</a>): up 1.3%</li>
<li>Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAB#NYSE">WAB</a>): up 7.2%</li>
<li>Masco Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAS#NYSE">MAS</a>): down 2.1%</li>
<li>Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVY#NYSE">AVY</a>): down 2.4%</li>
<li>Lennox International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LII#NYSE">LII</a>): down 8.2%</li>
<li>GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>): up 5.2%</li>
<li>Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDY#NYSE">TDY</a>): down 1.7%</li>
<li>Otis Worldwide Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OTIS#NYSE">OTIS</a>): down 6%​</li>
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<li>Stocks slated to report earnings after the bell include Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>), O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORLY#NASDAQ">ORLY</a>), Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RJF#NYSE">RJF</a>), Molina Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOH#NYSE">MOH</a>), Texas Instruments Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>), FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FE#NYSE">FE</a>), ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NYSE">NOW</a>), Lam Research Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>), Resmed Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RMD#NYSE">RMD</a>), Discover Financial Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFS#NYSE">DFS</a>), International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>), Newmont Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>), Rollins Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROL#NYSE">ROL</a>), United Rentals Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URI#NYSE">URI</a>), Tyler Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TYL#NYSE">TYL</a>), Edwards Lifesciences Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EW#NYSE">EW</a>), Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVS#NYSE">LVS</a>), and Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>).</li>
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