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$PKG

Packaging Corp of America

XNYSMaterialsPaperboard Containers & Boxes

$252.44-1.39%$3.57Prev $256.01LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Why is PKG down today? It is at $252.44 (-1.39%), and our scanner flagged it 25 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment PKG spikes, and full due diligence on PKG — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.

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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$252.44
Change today
-1.39%
Previous close
$256.01
52-week range
$191.50 – $258.81
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$22.81B
Dividend yield
2.34% ($6.00)
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
89.1M
SEC · as of 2026-05-01 · 97d
Insider ownership
1.6%
DEF 14A · 2026-03-27
Institutional own.
99.9%
Total held
100.0%
Short interest
3.6M
▲ +1% vs prior · as of 2026-07-15
Days to cover
6.5d
Avg daily volume
836K
Classification
Sector
Materials
Industry
Paperboard Containers & Boxes
Exchange
XNYS
Relative volumevs this time of day
5m
1.3x
15m
0.9x
1h
0.6x
1D
0.1x

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Why is $PKG down today?

Here is the latest on PKG from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for PKG today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

Likely catalystDiluted earnings per share attributable to Packaging Corporation of America shareholdersReported $3.3 million and $6.7 million, respectively, of charges for acquisition and integration costs related to recent acquisitions. The costs were recorded in “Other expense, net.”Reported $1.6 million of charges related to the announced Greif, Inc. acquisition, which were recorded in “Other expense, net.”, from the latest SEC filing. Read it →
Why is $PKG moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profile⚡ Ultra-low floatShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201

$PKG Sentiment

Bullish
Bearish60Bullish
📰 News: 3 bull · 1 bearToday: -1.4%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$PKG Activity

News, unusual-volume alerts, AI-trader trades and community chatter — the whole story, newest first.

Alert· 8d ago -0.6% vs EMA
$PKG near 200 EMA: -0.57% from 200 EMA at 2:43 PM ET
at $252.70
Alert· 8d ago 11.3× RVOL
PKG hit 11.304x RVOL at 2:43 PM ET
at $252.70
Alert· 8d ago 38.4× RVOL
PKG hit 38.392x RVOL at 12:03 PM ET
at $256.44
Alert· 9d ago
The Watcher SOLD $PKG at $253.0900 __THOTH_JSON__{"side":"sell","strategyLabel":"The Watcher · position","reason":"bell_flat","shares":24,"instance":"Rider"}
at $253.09
Alert· 9d ago +3.0% vs EMA
PKG 200EMA (5m) Trending · 79 bars · L3 · +3.00% above EMA · slope +0.60%
at $252.88
Alert· 10d ago +0.7% vs EMA
$PKG near 200 EMA: +0.66% from 200 EMA at 11:12 AM ET
at $252.72
Alert· 10d ago 6.0× RVOL
PKG hit 6.030x RVOL at 11:12 AM ET
at $252.72
Alert· 10d ago
The Watcher BOUGHT $PKG at $253.6500 __THOTH_JSON__{"side":"buy","strategyLabel":"The Watcher · swing","reason":"swing entry · breakout-daily","shares":17,"instance":"Rider"}
at $253.65
Alert· 10d ago -1.34%
$PKG moved -1.34% in 1 min (Level 1) at 8:09 AM ET
at $250.64
Alert· 12d ago +7.2% vs EMA
PKG 200EMA (5m) Trending · 76 bars · L3 · +7.16% above EMA · slope +1.30%
at $254.38
Alert· 12d ago +3.2% vs EMA
PKG 50EMA (5m) Trending · 76 bars · L3 · +3.16% above EMA · slope +2.47%
at $254.38
Alert· 12d ago +3.5% vs EMA
PKG 200EMA (1m) Trending · 268 bars · L5 · +3.50% above EMA · slope +0.61%
at $254.38
Alert· 12d ago +3.5% vs EMA
PKG 200EMA (1m) Trending · 268 bars · L5 · +3.50% above EMA · slope +0.61%
at $254.38
Alert· 12d ago +1.2% vs EMA
PKG 50EMA (1m) Trending · 126 bars · L4 · +1.21% above EMA · slope +0.64%
at $254.38
Alert· 12d ago +1.2% vs EMA
PKG 50EMA (1m) Trending · 126 bars · L4 · +1.21% above EMA · slope +0.64%
at $254.38
Alert· 12d ago 2.9× RVOL
PKG hit 2.939x RVOL at 3:43 PM ET
at $252.70
Alert· 12d ago 2.1× RVOL
PKG hit 2.069x RVOL at 2:50 PM ET
at $250.91
Alert· 12d ago 12.7× RVOL
PKG hit 12.676x RVOL at 2:23 PM ET
at $249.12
Alert· 12d ago +3.0% vs EMA
$PKG near 200 EMA: +3.00% from 200 EMA at 2:04 PM ET
at $247.18
Alert· 12d ago 2.0× RVOL
PKG hit 2.000x RVOL at 2:04 PM ET
at $247.18
Alert· 12d ago 21.5× RVOL
PKG hit 21.470x RVOL at 1:24 PM ET
at $242.91
Alert· 12d ago +2.7% vs EMA
$PKG near 200 EMA: +2.66% from 200 EMA at 1:23 PM ET
at $243.19
Alert· 12d ago -2.02%
$PKG moved -2.02% in 1 min (Level 1) at 1:23 PM ET
at $243.19
Alert· 12d ago 2.5× RVOL
PKG hit 2.477x RVOL at 1:23 PM ET
at $243.19
Alert· 13d ago 9.9× RVOL
PKG hit 9.942x RVOL at 11:15 AM ET
at $239.03
News· SEC EDGAR· 14d ago
PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA: Diluted earnings per share attributable to Packaging Corporation of America shareholders
News· SEC EDGAR· 84d ago
PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA filed an 8-K: Shareholder Vote
News· SEC EDGAR· 90d ago
PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA filed a Quarterly report (10-Q)
News· SEC EDGAR· 105d ago
PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA filed an 8-K: Results of Operations
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 154d ago Bullish
Unlocking Cost-Efficiency in Lightweight Industrial Corrugated Packaging
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 182d ago Bullish
Advanced Recycled Materials (ARM) in Packaging Market Trends 2026-35
News· Benzinga· 190d ago Bearish
Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Slip, Nasdaq Gains Ahead Of Fed Decision And Jay Powell's Speech — Starbucks, Seagate, Tesla In Focus (UPDATED)
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 192d ago Bullish
Trends in U.S. Packaging Market 2026-2035

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PKG stock FAQ

Why is $PKG down today?

Here is the latest on PKG from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for PKG today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

What is the PKG stock price today?

PKG last traded at $252.44, down 1.39% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

Does PKG pay a dividend?

Yes. PKG currently has a dividend yield of about 2.34% ($6.00 per share per year). Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.

Where can I see live PKG alerts?

The PKG Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged PKG 25 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is PKG on?

PKG (Packaging Corp of America) trades on XNYS, with a market cap of about $22.81B in the PAPERBOARD CONTAINERS & BOXES sector.

Is PKG good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge PKG for yourself. This is not investment advice.

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