PKG monthly performance report
View PKG's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
PKG monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) closed September 2026 at $232.77, down 0.50% for the month and +8.79% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, PKG is +12.87%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading +3.82% versus its 200-day moving average ($224.20), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, PKG has underperformed the S&P 500 by −18.30%, with a relative strength index reading of 89.3.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 61.5% — 24 positive months versus 15 negative months.
Packaging Corporation of America ended September 2026 at $232.77, posting a monthly return of −0.50%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +0.20%.
The current quarter stands at −2.31% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +3.82% versus the 200-day moving average ($224.20).
Year-to-date, PKG is +12.87% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of +1.17%. The stock is currently −10.47% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −29.29%.
| Period | PKG | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −1.19% | −0.12% | −1.07% |
| 1 Week | −0.70% | −0.34% | −0.36% |
| 1 Month | −0.50% | −0.70% | +0.20% |
| 3 Months | +1.40% | +2.80% | −1.39% |
| 6 Months | +8.52% | +13.85% | −5.33% |
| YTD | +12.87% | +11.70% | +1.17% |
| 12 Months | +8.79% | +15.01% | −6.22% |
| 3 Years | +53.39% | +71.69% | −18.30% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jul 2023 | +16.03% |
| #2 | Aug 2025 | +12.50% |
| #3 | Nov 2023 | +9.77% |
| #4 | Jul 2024 | +9.48% |
| #5 | Feb 2024 | +9.23% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Oct 2025 | −10.17% |
| #2 | Dec 2024 | −9.53% |
| #3 | Apr 2024 | −8.85% |
| #4 | Mar 2026 | −8.58% |
| #5 | Mar 2025 | −7.07% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −4.83% |
| Q3 2025 | +15.64% |
| Q4 2025 | −5.37% |
| Q1 2026 | +2.90% |
| Q2 2026 | +12.28% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −2.31% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +27.36% |
| 2024 | +38.19% |
| 2025 | −8.40% |
| 2026 | +12.87% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $259.98 (2026-08-13) |
| 52-Week Low | $191.50 (2025-11-20) |
| Current Price | $232.77 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $224.20 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +3.82% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −29.29% (2025-04-08) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −10.47% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 89.3 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −18.30% |
| RS Peak | 121 (Nov 2024) |
| RS Trough | 80.9 (May 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was PKG's return for this report period?
PKG returned −0.50% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has PKG outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD PKG: +12.87% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is PKG's 12-month return?
+8.79% over the trailing 12 months.
Is PKG above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +3.82% versus 200DMA ($224.20).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−29.29% on 2025-04-08.