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Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Williams' Percentage Range is overboughtBroken trend resistance lineBroken trend resistance line
Daily :Stochastic signal line moved below overbought areaBroken trend resistance lineThe price is above the upper Bollinger Band
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It was a third consecutive positive week for the Packaging Corporation of America (PKG). During the week, the PKG gained 8.23 points, or 3.90%, and closed at 219.35 on Friday, January 9, 2026. It was the best weekly gain since August 22, 2025. PKG was trading at average weekly trading volume.

Long-term trend: [See PKG long-term trend chart]
A long-term downtrend had started on November 25, 2024 at 250.80 and reached 172.70 on April 9, 2025. PKG lost 78.10 points, or 31.14%, in 19 weeks. The chart has formed a Symmetric Triangle chart pattern. The downtrend resistance line (195.48) is broken. A broken support is considered to be a long-term bullish signal. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with broken trend resistance line in a long-term trend.

Medium-term trend: [See PKG medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on September 5, 2025 at 220.31 and reached 191.50 on November 20, 2025. PKG lost 28.81 points, or 13.08%, in 10 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Descending Wedge chart pattern. The downtrend resistance line (178.56) is broken. A broken support is considered to be a long-term bullish signal. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with broken trend resistance line in a medium-term trend.

Weekly Technical Indicators: [See PKG weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Williams' Percentage Range is overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought weekly Williams' Percentage Range. Oscillators are designed to signal a possible trend reversal. They can act as alerts and should be taken in conjunction with other technical analysis tools. Oscillators can be used to confirm other technical signals. Use the following link to access Williams' Percentage Range help.

The weekly MACD line is above its signal line since December 26, 2025. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low, but getting bigger. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See PKG short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on November 20, 2025 at 191.50 and reached 219.52 on January 9, 2026. PKG gained -28.02 points, or -14.63%, in 50 days. The chart has formed a Symmetric Triangle chart pattern. The uptrend resistance line (195.23) is broken. Usually a broken resistance is considered to be a long-term bullish signal, although a short-term pull back is possible. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with broken trend resistance line in a short-term trend.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See PKG daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral. During the last week, daily Lane's Stochastic signal line (%D) has moved below overbought area. Such crossover is considered a bearish signal. Use the following link to access Lane's Stochastic help.

The daily MACD line is above its signal line since December 9, 2025. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up.

The price has closed on Friday above the upper Bollinger Band. It is considered a bullish signal. The Bollinger Bands are often used with a non-oscillator indicator like chart patterns or a trendline. The signals are considered more reliable if these indicators confirm the recommendation of the Bollinger Bands. Use the following links to access the Bollinger Bands Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the price above the Upper Bollinger Band or below the Lower Bollinger Band.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 73.27
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 21.70
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 76.88
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 76.14
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 2.39
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 53.55
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 17.50
Overbought
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 61.48
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 65.63
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 0.13
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Price 219.35
Upper Bollinger Band 216.07
Daily Stochastic Crossing 215.42
Monthly Trendline Resistance 211.85
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 211.31
20 Day Moving Average 207.73
Yearly Trendline Resistance 206.57
Parabolic System 205.10
50 Day Moving Average 201.97
Lower Bollinger Band 199.90
Yearly Trendline Support 195.48
Weekly Trendline Support 195.23
Monthly Trendline Support 178.56
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Materials 7
Industry Paper Packaging 80
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Low 191.65
Low Date 12/02/2025
High 219.52
High Date 01/09/2026
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Symmetric Triangle
Status Broken Resistance
Resistance 175.27
Support 195.23
Low 191.50
Low Date 11/20/2025
High 219.52
High Date 01/09/2026
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Broadening Descending Wedge
Status Broken Resistance
Resistance 211.85
Support 178.56
High 220.31
High Date 09/05/2025
Low 191.50
Low Date 11/20/2025
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 172.70
Low Date 04/09/2025
High 220.31
High Date 09/05/2025
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Symmetric Triangle
Status Broken Resistance
Resistance 206.57
Support 195.48
High 250.80
High Date 11/25/2024
Low 172.70
Low Date 04/09/2025
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