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Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a fourth consecutive positive week for the Packaging Corporation of America (PKG). During the week, the PKG climbed 1.98 points, or 0.90%, and closed at 221.33 on Friday, January 16, 2026. Weekly volume was -11% below average.
PKG is a member of Materials Sector. Materials is the most overbought sector. Sector/industry rotation is considered a proven strategy to beat the market. Use the following links to find overbought/oversold technical indicators by Sector or by Industry.
 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 (196.08) is broken. Usually a broken resistance is considered to be a long-term bullish signal, but since daily indicators are overbought a short-term pull back is possible. PKG may retest the broken resistance line. It is considered to be a support line now. 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 uptrend had started on November 20, 2025 at 191.50 and reached 223.90 on January 15, 2026. PKG gained -32.40 points, or -16.92%, in 8 weeks. The price is now at the 7.93% retracement level.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See PKG weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Williams' Percentage Range is strongly overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with strongly overbought weekly overbought 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. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low, but getting bigger. It indicates that the current medium-term uptrend is getting stronger. 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 December 2, 2025 at 191.65 and reached 223.90 on January 15, 2026. PKG gained -32.25 points, or -16.83%, in 44 days. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The trend support level is at 216.64 and resistance is at 224.13. A Rising Channel represents price movement contained between parallel lower (support) and upper (resistance) trend lines. Trading Channeling stocks is one of the most reliable and accurate trading techniques that provide traders with precise entry and exit points as well as stop-losses and take-profit recommendations. Use the following link to access a Rising Channel chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Rising Channel pattern in a short-term trend.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See PKG daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic are overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought daily Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic. 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.
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| Sector and
Industry |
| Description |
Name |
Rank |
| Sector |
Materials |
10 |
| Industry |
Paper Packaging |
83 |
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| Daily Trend |
| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Uptrend |
| Low |
214.99 |
| Low Date |
01/13/2026 |
| High |
223.90 |
| High Date |
01/15/2026 |
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| Weekly Trend |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Rising Channel |
| Status |
Valid |
| Resistance |
224.13 |
| Support |
216.64 |
| Low |
191.65 |
| Low Date |
12/02/2025 |
| High |
223.90 |
| High Date |
01/15/2026 |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Uptrend |
| Status |
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| Resistance |
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| Support |
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| Low |
191.50 |
| Low Date |
11/20/2025 |
| High |
223.90 |
| High Date |
01/15/2026 |
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| Quarterly Trend |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Uptrend |
| Status |
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| Resistance |
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| Support |
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| Low |
172.70 |
| Low Date |
04/09/2025 |
| High |
223.90 |
| High Date |
01/15/2026 |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Down |
| Chart Pattern |
Symmetric Triangle |
| Status |
Broken Resistance |
| Resistance |
205.78 |
| Support |
196.08 |
| High |
250.80 |
| High Date |
11/25/2024 |
| Low |
172.70 |
| Low Date |
04/09/2025 |
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