Rating Change
UBS reiterated its Buy rating on Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) on October 05, 2026.
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UBS Reiterates Buy Rating on Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)
UBS reiterated its Buy rating on Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) on October 05, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) · reiterate
- Firm
- UBS
- Rating
- Buy to Buy
- Price at event
- $229.31
- Market capitalization
- $18.5B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- UBS maintained its Buy rating on Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) on October 5, 2026.
Market Context
Packaging Corporation of America operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector. The stock currently trades at $229.31 with a market capitalization of $18.5B. The stock has gained 12.7% over the past 52 weeks.
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Recent Analyst Activity for Packaging Corporation of America
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 8 Buy, 2 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 05, 2026 | UBS | Buy | N/A |
| Oct 02, 2026 | Citigroup | Neutral | N/A |
| Sep 23, 2026 | JP Morgan | Overweight | N/A |
| Sep 11, 2026 | B of A Securities | Buy | N/A |
| Aug 13, 2026 | UBS | Buy | N/A |
Related Tools: Analyst Ratings Dashboard | View PKG Stock Page
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Buy rating mean for PKG?
A rating of Buy from UBS reflects the analyst's outlook on Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
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