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 November 2026 at $251.02, down 2.26% for the month and +26.08% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, PKG is +21.72%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
- The stock is trading +8.64% versus its 200-day moving average ($231.05), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, PKG has underperformed the S&P 500 by −7.81%, with a relative strength index reading of 95.4.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 61.5% — 24 positive months versus 15 negative months.
Packaging Corporation of America ended November 2026 at $251.02, posting a monthly return of −2.26%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −2.08%.
The current quarter stands at +9.49% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +8.64% versus the 200-day moving average ($231.05).
Year-to-date, PKG is +21.72% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of +11.09%. The stock is currently −4.41% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −29.29%.
| Period | PKG | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.18% | −0.36% | +0.54% |
| 1 Week | +0.53% | +2.59% | −2.07% |
| 1 Month | −2.26% | −0.18% | −2.08% |
| 3 Months | −0.77% | −2.37% | +1.60% |
| 6 Months | +14.05% | +0.83% | +13.22% |
| YTD | +21.72% | +10.62% | +11.09% |
| 12 Months | +26.08% | +12.25% | +13.83% |
| 3 Years | +63.56% | +71.37% | −7.81% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Aug 2025 | +12.50% |
| #2 | Oct 2026 | +12.02% |
| #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 |
|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | +15.64% |
| Q4 2025 | −5.37% |
| Q1 2026 | +2.90% |
| Q2 2026 | +12.28% |
| Q3 2026 | −3.79% |
| Q4 2026 (QTD) | +9.49% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +27.36% |
| 2024 | +38.19% |
| 2025 | −8.40% |
| 2026 | +21.72% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $262.59 (2026-11-04) |
| 52-Week Low | $191.50 (2025-11-20) |
| Current Price | $251.02 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $231.05 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +8.64% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −29.29% (2025-04-08) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −4.41% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 95.4 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −7.81% |
| RS Peak | 118.7 (Nov 2024) |
| RS Trough | 79.4 (May 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was PKG's return for this report period?
PKG returned −2.26% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.
Has PKG outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD PKG: +21.72% vs SPY: +10.62%.
What is PKG's 12-month return?
+26.08% over the trailing 12 months.
Is PKG above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +8.64% versus 200DMA ($231.05).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−29.29% on 2025-04-08.