What does the PKG options chain show right now?

As of May 15, 2026, Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) has 3.8K contracts outstanding and 536 traded today, with ATM IV of 33.4%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.

What expirations are available for PKG options?

The nearest expiration is 34 days out, followed by 63 days. Listed expirations typically extend monthly with weeklies between, plus LEAPS one to two years out for liquid names.

How tight are PKG options bid/ask spreads?

Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 26.72%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.

Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) Options Chain

The options chain displays all available contracts with real-time quotes, Greeks, volume, and open interest for each strike and expiration. It is the primary tool for options trade selection.

Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Packaging & Containers industry, with a market capitalization near $19.44B, listed on NYSE, employing roughly 15,400 people, carrying a beta of 0.83 to the broader market. Packaging Corporation of America manufactures and sells containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the United States. Led by Mark W. Kowlzan, public since 2000-01-28.

Snapshot as of May 15, 2026.

Spot Price: $212.16
Total OI: 3.8K
Total Volume: 536
Front Expiration: 34 days
Second Expiration: 63 days
ATM IV: 33.4%
Avg Bid/Ask Spread: 26.72%

As of May 15, 2026, Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) has 3.8K open contracts and 536 contracts traded. The nearest expiration is 34 days out, followed by 63 days. ATM implied volatility is 33.4%. Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 26.72%: wider spreads, size positions conservatively. The options chain aggregates every listed strike and expiration, letting traders evaluate skew, term structure, and liquidity in a single view.

How PKG options chain Data Feeds Strategy Selection

Strategy selection on Packaging Corporation of America options does not derive from any single metric in isolation. The options chain view above sits inside a broader read: ATM IV currently sits at 33.4% and dealer gamma exposure is negative, so dealer hedging amplifies directional moves. Combine the options chain data here with the volatility-skew surface, dealer-gamma exposure, max-pain level, and upcoming-events calendar to build a positioning thesis. Risk-defined structures (credit spreads, debit spreads, iron condors) are usually safer than naked positions while the regime is uncertain; the data on this page anchors the inputs but does not by itself constitute a trade thesis.

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Frequently asked PKG options chain questions

What does the PKG options chain show right now?: As of May 15, 2026, Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) has 3.8K contracts outstanding and 536 traded today, with ATM IV of 33.4%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.
What expirations are available for PKG options?: The nearest expiration is 34 days out, followed by 63 days. Listed expirations typically extend monthly with weeklies between, plus LEAPS one to two years out for liquid names.
How tight are PKG options bid/ask spreads?: Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 26.72%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.