Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) Volume Profile & Point of Control

Materials
Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) trades at $227.28, in the upper half of its value area ($201.34–$231.30) and 7.0% above the POC at $212.47. Buyers remain in control while value builds at higher levels.
Last Price

$227.28

Daily POC

$212.47

VAH (High)

$231.30

VAL (Low)

$201.34

POC Distance

+6.97%

Session Value

Inside Value Area

Interactive Volume Profile (Daily 1D)

Updated session: Sep 10, 2026
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188.76201.09213.41225.74238.07250.39262.7210 Sep 2519 Nov 2503 Feb 2616 Apr 2629 Jun 2609 Sep 26VAH 231.30VAL 201.34POC 212.47227.28
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What the POC tells PKG traders

The point of control (POC) is the price where the highest volume of PKG shares has changed hands over the selected period — the market's consensus of fair value. Packaging Corporation of America is an Materials stock, and its volume profile shows exactly where institutional-sized activity is concentrated.

When price revisits the POC, the level tends to act first as a magnet and then as support or resistance: the more volume sits at a price, the stronger its memory. Right now the daily POC for PKG is $212.47. Acceptance above it favors a move toward the value area high ($231.30); repeated rejection points back toward the value area low ($201.34). Compare the daily profile with the weekly one to separate intraday noise from structural shifts.

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Frequently asked questions

What is PKG's point of control today?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the daily POC for PKG (Packaging Corporation of America) is $212.47. The level is recalculated every trading session from the intraday volume distribution and updates automatically on this page.

What does it mean when PKG trades above its POC?

It means the majority of recent buyers hold positions below the current price, so the POC becomes the first support zone traders watch. Sustained trading above both the POC and the value area high is a classic signature of a bullish, trending volume profile.

Is this a buy signal for PKG?

No. Volume profile describes market structure — where volume and value sit — not direction on its own. Use it alongside trend, fundamentals and risk management. This page is for educational purposes only, not financial advice.

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