Recently, Packaging Corp of America's (NYSE:PKG) stock has seen a strong momentum, which might call for a deeper study of its financial prospects. There seems to be a pricing pressure and softer demand for its products. Five years ago, an investment in PKG would have delivered a 138% gain. Despite underperforming the market on some days, the company hit its all-time high stock price at $217.8 amid strong growth.
Packaging Corporation's Q2 has beat the revenue estimates. In anticipation of its earning release, PKG forecasted upbeat profit owing to strong demand and higher pricing. The company's stock has outperformed its industrial products peers this year despite a five-year decline in earnings. The company has announced a dividend of $1.25. PKG's EPS of $2.21 B in Q2 2024 also outperformed expectations. Despite facing criticism for weak growth prospects in the near term and premium valuation, the company is deemed as using debt reasonably.
Moreover, Package Corp entered into an agreement to acquire substantially all the assets of Advance Packaging Corporation for $189 million. PKG stock is attracting interest, making it a good addition to one's portfolio.
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