$PKG
Packaging Corp of America
XNYS•Materials•Paperboard Containers & Boxes
Why is PKG down today? It is at $240.39 (-1.35%), and our scanner flagged it 1 time 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
- $240.39
- Change today
- -1.35%
- Previous close
- $243.69
- 52-week range
- $191.50 – $259.98
- Market cap
- $21.42B
- Dividend yield
- 2.50% ($6.00)
- Shares outstanding
- 89.1M SEC · as of 2026-07-31 · 30d
- Institutional own.
- 99.9%
- Total held
- 100.0%
- Short interest
- 2.9M ▼ -11% vs prior · as of 2026-08-14
- Days to cover
- 6.1d
- Avg daily volume
- 813K
- Sector
- Materials
- Industry
- Paperboard Containers & Boxes
- Exchange
- XNYS
- 5m
- 1.0x
- 15m
- 1.1x
- 1h
- 0.9x
- 1D
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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.
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Dilution watch
UnavailableWe could not reach SEC EDGAR, so the dilution check did not run for $PKG. This is not a clean result: there may be an offering, a registration or a shelf on file that we were unable to read. Check it yourself on SEC EDGAR before trading it.
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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 $240.39, down 1.35% 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 2.50% ($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 1 time in the last 30 days.
What exchange is PKG on?
PKG (Packaging Corp of America) trades on XNYS, with a market cap of about $21.42B 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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