Packaging Corp of America Stock Forecast & Price Target
Packaging Corp of America Price Target 2026
The Quantum Forecast sees a price target of $252.94 (+4.7%) for Packaging Corp of America in about one month (by Dec 11, 2026).
Quantum Forecast price targets by time frame, calculated from the current price of $241.51. Click to see the forecast in the chart.
Packaging Corp of America Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
In the short term, the Quantum Forecast sees Packaging Corp of America at $241.91 (+0.16%) today around 10:15 AM ET and at $242.72 (+0.50%) tomorrow around 4 AM ET. It is based on prices from the current trading day and the past week. Short-term forecast in the chart
Packaging Corp of America Stock 2026: Price Performance
Packaging Corp of America stock has gained 17.1% since the start of 2026 and currently trades at $241.51 (as of Nov 12, 2026). Over the same period the S&P 500 is up 10.5%, putting the stock 6.6 percentage points ahead of the index. Over the past 52 weeks the price ranged between $191.06 and $263.99; it is currently 8.5% below its high of Nov 4, 2026.
Packaging Corp of America Forecast 2027
Over a horizon of roughly 10 months (until about Sep 2027), the Quantum Forecast sees a price target of $264.54 for Packaging Corp of America – +9.5% from today. The range band runs from $176.91 – $352.17: the further ahead the forecast looks, the greater the uncertainty. See the long-term forecast in the chart
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Make your own forecastAbout Packaging Corp of America
Packaging Corporation of America, or PCA, produces containerboard and corrugated packaging. Its own paper mills make containerboard, the raw material for corrugated boxes, and a network of box plants converts it into shipping containers, displays and custom packaging. A smaller paper segment produces uncoated office and printing paper, which was added with the acquisition of Boise in 2013. The company is headquartered in Lake Forest near Chicago.
Customers come from many industries: food and beverage producers, consumer goods companies, chemical and industrial firms, and online retailers all need boxes for shipping and storage. PCA's facilities are almost entirely in the United States, where it is one of the larger producers of containerboard and corrugated packaging. Because its mills supply most of their output to its own box plants, the company is highly vertically integrated. Demand closely follows industrial production and consumer spending, and containerboard pricing is a key swing factor. PCA trades on the NYSE under the ticker PKG and is a member of the S&P 500.
The current price of Packaging Corp of America stock is $241.51 (−4.53% vs. the previous close). In today's trading the high was $253.29 and the low $241.51.
How the Quantum Forecast works
Research from quantum physics. The models are the result of several years of research at the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics and LMU Munich and were transferred to the stock market.
Spectra and correlations. Frequency spectra are calculated from current prices, and the relationships between price swings and volatility are analyzed. This produces the forecast and the risk assessment.
Detecting herd behavior. Models of phase transitions from statistical physics describe when investors collectively fall into panic or euphoria – an early sign of possible crash situations.
Swarm intelligence. User forecasts are checked once their time frame has expired and feed into the model, weighted by their hit rate.
The range band shows the typical fluctuation around the forecast. More on quantum physics & swarm intelligence
Frequently Asked Questions about Packaging Corp of America Stock
What is the Packaging Corp of America stock forecast?
The Quantum Forecast expects Packaging Corp of America to reach $252.94 in about one month (by Dec 11, 2026), a change of +4.7% from the current price of $241.51. Over roughly 10 months (by Sep 2027) the price target is $264.54 (+9.5%).
What is the Packaging Corp of America stock price target?
Quantum Forecast price targets by time frame: 1 month $252.94 (+4.7%), 2 months $235.19 (−2.6%), 6 months $240.95 (−0.2%), 10 months $264.54 (+9.5%). The range band shows the typical fluctuation around these targets.
Will Packaging Corp of America stock go up or down?
In the short term the Quantum Forecast points up (+4.7% over one month). No forecast is certain – it is based on historical prices and statistical analysis.
How is the Quantum Forecast computed?
Trends, frequency spectra and correlations are calculated from the price history using methods from quantum physics; user opinions are added as well (swarm intelligence). The range band reflects the volatility of the security and widens with the time horizon.
Can I make my own forecast for Packaging Corp of America?
Yes – in the Forecast League you pick long or short and a price target for 1 day up to 6 months. Forecasts are scored automatically when they expire; correct calls earn points and a spot on the leaderboard.