Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) YTD return

Updated November 02, 2026 · Data: Yahoo Finance

+27.81%

YTD return in 2026 (from Dec 31, 2025 close)

Dec 31, 2025 close$202.37

Current price$258.64

$1,000 on Dec 31 →$1,278.10

YTD rank#130 of 500

SectorMaterials

Official websitepackagingcorp.com

Price chart

PKG vs its sector

Materials sector average+20.19%

PKG YTD+27.81%

Difference+7.62 pts

Stocks in sector24

Outperforming its sector. PKG is 7.62 points ahead of the Materials sector average, which covers 24 ranked S&P 500 stocks.

Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) is up +27.81% year-to-date in 2026, ranking #130 of 500 ranked S&P 500 stocks. It closed 2025 at $202.37 and trades at $258.64 as of November 02, 2026. $1,000 invested on December 31, 2025 would be worth $1,278.10 today. That puts it 7.62 points ahead of the Materials sector average of +20.19%.

Recent performance

Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) has gained 13.17% over the past month, outpacing the S&P 500 by 15.52%, and gained 1.89% over the past three months (ahead of the index by 4.41%). It is trading at its 52-week high.

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PKG YTD return FAQ

What is Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)'s YTD return in 2026?

Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) is up +27.81% year-to-date in 2026, as of November 02, 2026.

What was Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)'s price at the start of 2026?

Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) closed at $202.37 on December 31, 2025 and trades at $258.64 as of November 02, 2026.

Where does Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) rank by YTD return in 2026?

Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) ranks #130 of 500 S&P 500 stocks by YTD return in 2026, as of November 02, 2026.

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