PKG
PKGPackaging Corporation of America
Materials
$237.25
● Therm Score
35.7Cold
0406080100
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Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) in the Cold zone: what does the evidence show?

Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) has a Therm Score of 35.67 today, in the Cold zone. Across the full covered universe (S&P 500, Dow 30 and Nasdaq-100 — 520 assets), when the score has been in this zone, price has risen over the following 21 sessions in 75.0% of the independent episodes analyzed (median: +3.25%, net of trading costs, n=12 episodes).

This reflects aggregate historical behavior across the covered universe, not a prediction specific to Packaging Corporation of America (PKG). Score calculated on September 5, 2026 using institutional market data, updated daily.

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The chart above shows Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)'s own history. The statistical validation cited in the text is based on the covered universe as a whole (S&P 500, Dow 30, Nasdaq-100 — 520 assets), not on this asset in isolation.

About Packaging Corporation of America

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a U.S.-based enterprise specializing in the production and sale of containerboard and corrugated packaging materials.

Industry: Packaging & ContainersEmployees: 16,800Market cap: $21.1BLast dividend: $5.25/shareIPO: 2000-01-28www.packagingcorp.com

Materials peers

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Frequently asked questions about Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)

Is now a good time to buy Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?+

The Therm Score doesn't give buy or sell recommendations — it's non-personalized historical statistical information. Today Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) has a Therm Score of 35.7 (Cold zone); the covered universe shows what has historically happened when the indicator has scored similarly. This doesn't replace professional financial advice or account for your personal situation.

What is the price prediction for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?+

This tool doesn't make price predictions or set price targets. Instead, it shows the historical frequency with which price has risen or fallen after a similar score — across the covered universe as a whole, not a specific forecast for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG).

Is Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) overbought or oversold?+

According to the Therm Score, Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) is in the Cold zone today (35.7/100), based on normalized technical positioning relative to its own historical range.

Is Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) a good long-term investment?+

The Therm Score measures short-to-medium-term technical positioning (horizons of 5 to 21 sessions) — it isn't a fundamental analysis tool and doesn't assess Packaging Corporation of America's quality as a long-term investment.

Can I trust this indicator to invest?+

It's based on a validated historical backtest across the covered universe, with controls to avoid overfitting — but like any indicator based on past data, it doesn't guarantee future results.

How often is the Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) Therm Score updated?+

The score is recalculated every day after market close, using the most recent closing data available.