Analysis updated Sep 23, 2026 — scores and signals refreshed daily.
PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA (PKG) stock analysis — updated Sep 23, 2026: Q-Score 29/100 — Strong Sell. AI alpha score, Graham intrinsic value, ML forecast, technicals and insider activity.
Current Q-Score verdict: Strong Sell (29.0) (grade F). 29 signals analyzed (25 differentiated alt-data).
StoQuant's analysis of PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA (PKG) is refreshed every trading day. The Q-Score combines discounted cash flow valuation, earnings quality, competitive moat, analyst consensus, ML return forecasts, technical momentum and market sentiment into a single 0–100 composite. Insider transactions from SEC Form 4 filings, the Graham intrinsic value estimate and signal coverage are recomputed as new data arrives, so this page always reflects the latest available information.
PKG stock price is tracked daily for technical and fundamental analysis. The data below shows recent trading activity used in trend analysis, momentum calculation, and entry/exit signals.
| Date | High | Low | Close |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-15 | $218.61 | $211.59 | $212.08 |
| 2026-05-28 | $219.46 | $214.55 | $218.14 |
| 2026-06-09 | $227.75 | $220.51 | $227.33 |
| 2026-06-22 | $235.63 | $230.11 | $234.03 |
| 2026-07-02 | $239.83 | $234.93 | $238.20 |
| 2026-07-15 | $230.63 | $225.54 | $227.86 |
| 2026-07-27 | $256.44 | $250.29 | $252.37 |
| 2026-08-06 | $256.94 | $250.05 | $252.75 |
| 2026-08-18 | $254.00 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| 2026-08-28 | $246.18 | $239.99 | $240.39 |
| 2026-09-10 | $231.91 | $225.32 | $230.55 |
| 2026-09-22 | $241.35 | $238.07 | $238.23 |
How PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA stacks up against same-sector peers on market capitalization and alpha scores:
| Ticker | Company | Market Cap | Alpha Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHP | BHP Group Limited | $212.2B | — |
| RIO | Rio Tinto Group | $167.8B | — |
| AEM | Agnico Eagle Mines Limited | $89.3B | — |
| VALE | Vale S.A. | $69.7B | — |
| B | Barrick Mining Corporation | $68.6B | — |
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PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA (PKG) scores Strong Sell (29.0), and the composite conceals a 65-point disagreement between its dimensions. It is strongest on valuation at 77 and technicals at 76, and weakest on competitive moat at 16 and earnings quality at 12. A stock can carry valuation that high while earnings quality sits at 12; the composite averages that tension away, which is why the breakdown is worth reading before the headline number. See Q-Score methodology for how these dimensions are weighted and combined.
| Dimension | Score |
|---|---|
| valuation | 77 |
| technicals | 76 |
| analyst consensus | 62 |
| competitive moat | 16 |
| earnings quality | 12 |
StoQuant analyzes 29 signals (25 alt-data). Alternative data sources (FDA approvals, GitHub activity, SEC filings, App Store ratings) complement traditional financial metrics.
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