Analyst stock forecast

Packaging Corporation of America Forecast: $261.10 Analyst Target

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Packaging Corporation of America's average price target is $261.10.

The target implies +10.6% from the recorded current price, and the consensus rating is Buy.
The low target implies -29.2%, the high target implies +35.6%, and the range spans 64.8% of the current price.
Forecast evidence checked October 17, 2026.

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Verified data

Current price
$236.00
Average price target
$261.10
High price target
$320.00
Low price target
$167.00
Low target gap
-29.2%
Target upside
+10.6%
High target gap
+35.6%
Target range width
64.8%
Consensus rating
Buy
Analysts
10
Evidence date
October 17, 2026
Valid through
October 24, 2026

Read the frequently asked questions.

What is Packaging Corporation of America's average price target?

Packaging Corporation of America's verified average price target is $261.10. The target range is $167.00 to $320.00.

How far are Packaging Corporation of America's low and high targets from the recorded price?

The low target implies -29.2%, while the high target implies +35.6%.

How many analysts are included in Packaging Corporation of America's consensus?

The verified consensus includes 10 analysts.

How is Packaging Corporation of America's target upside or downside calculated?

The average target of $261.10 is divided by the recorded price of $236.00, then one is subtracted to produce +10.6%. This does not guarantee a future return.

When was Packaging Corporation of America's analyst forecast verified?

The data was verified on 2026-10-17. The dataset is valid through 2026-10-24.