PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA (PKG) Technical Analysis
NYSE:PKG • US6951561090
Taking everything into account, PKG scores 4 out of 10 in our technical rating. PKG has been an average performer in the overall market, it is still ok in the medium term time frame, but very the very recent evolution is negative.
- In the last month PKG has a been trading in the 214.52 - 249.51 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the lows of this range.
- The long term trend is neutral, but the short term trend is negative. Better to stay away from this!
- When comparing the performance of all stocks over the past year, PKG turns out to be only a medium performer in the overall market: it outperformed 68% of all stocks.
- PKG is part of the Containers & Packaging industry. There are 22 other stocks in this industry, PKG did better than 61% of them.
- PKG is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so PKG is lagging the market.
PKG has only a medium technical rating, but it does show a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately.
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We found 4 important support areas.
- A support zone ranging from 206.66 to 207.24. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 195.75 to 196.18. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 186.23 to 191.67. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @177.57 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
When analyzing the resistance we notice 3 important areas.
- A resistance zone ranging from 223.76 to 228.29. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- Resistance @240.27 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
- A resistance zone ranging from 246.32 to 248.85. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.
| Indicator | Value | Signal | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChartMill Long Term Trend Indicator | NEUTRAL | NEUTRAL | The long term trend for PKG is neutral. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The short term trend for PKG is down. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 68.03 | NEUTRAL | PKG is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The current price of PKG is below a declining SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | MIXED | The current price of PKG is below the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of PKG is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 38.44 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for PKG is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -2.21 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests PKG has a negative trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 23.23 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for PKG is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 3.04 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for PKG suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 25.54 | POSITIVE | The high ADX value value for PKG suggests a strong trend. |
PKG Technicals: Chart, Performance Metrics, Trend & Indicators
NYSE:PKG (3/11/2026, 3:50:01 PM)
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PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA / PKG FAQ
What is the technical rating for PKG stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 4 / 10 to PKG.
What is the trend direction for PKG stock?
The current trend direction for PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA (PKG) is Bearish.
What is the RSI signal for PKG stock?
PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA (PKG) has an RSI value of 38.4416. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the short term momentum for PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA (PKG) stock?
The short term momentum for PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA (PKG) is negative.
Can you provide the support and resistance levels for PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA?
PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA (PKG) has a support level at 207.24 and a resistance level at 223.76. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of PKG support and resistance levels.