Best Covered Calls for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) — Up to 1.83% Premium Yield
Packaging Corporation of America · PKG · Covered Call · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Packaging Corporation of America manufactures and sells containerboard and uncoated freesheet (UFS) paper products in North America. The company operates through Packaging and Paper segments. The Packaging segment offers various linerboard and corrugated packaging products, such as conventional shipping containers used to protect and transport manufactured goods; multi-color boxes and displays that help to merchandise the packaged product in retail locations; and honeycomb protective packaging products, as well as… Highlighted near-term covered calls on Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) reach up to 1.83% annualized yield (0.84% avg on top strikes in the tables below).
View PKG chartTop Covered Calls
Open full screener| Strike | Expiration | DTE | Delta | Premium | Yield | Score | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $240.00 | Oct 16 | 34 | 0.42 | $5.30 | 1.83% | 28 | Open |
| $260.00 | Oct 16 | 34 | 0.16 | $1.80 | 0.69% | 19 | Open |
| $250.00 | Oct 16 | 34 | 0.24 | $2.55 | 0.72% | 17 | Open |
| $280.00 | Oct 16 | 34 | 0.09 | $1.25 | 0.45% | 3 | Open |
| $270.00 | Oct 16 | 34 | 0.12 | $1.40 | 0.52% | 3 | Open |
Additional medium-term contracts (22–45 DTE)
| Strike | Expiration | DTE | Delta | Premium | Yield | Score | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.00 | — | 0 | 0 | $0.00 | 0.00% | 0 | Open |
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Insights
Top pick
Best covered calls for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG): $240.00 strike expiring Oct 16, 2026, 1.83% yield.
Implied volatility
Average IV for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) is 31.6% (elevated)— favorable for premium sellers.
How to use this page
- Review Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) fundamentals — Check stock price, sector, and technicals in the company snapshot, then compare top contract cards.
- Open the screener for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) — Open our Covered Calls screener with PKG pre-loaded and optional 14-day or 30-day DTE filters.
- Compare and execute — Refine yield, delta, and IV in the screener, then place the trade in your broker.
Analysis
Our analysis of Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) covered calls shows average premium yield of 0.84% and peaks at 1.83%. Average implied volatility is 31.6% (peak 40.8%), indicating elevated volatility for premium sellers. Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector within the Packaging & Containers industry, earning an overall score of 3. Use the tables below to compare strike, DTE, and delta before opening the full screener.
FAQ
What are the best covered calls for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?
The best covered calls for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) reach up to 1.83% annualized yield (0.84% average on top strikes). Compare strike, DTE, delta, and IV in the tables below, then open the screener for full filters.
What are Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)'s fundamentals for covered calls?
For Packaging Corporation of America (PKG), key fundamentals include last price $234.85, P/E 30.5, market cap $20.9 Billion, Consumer Cyclical sector, WSO rating B-, analyst consensus Hold. Fundamentals help you judge assignment risk and premium richness before selling options.
How do I find covered calls for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?
Use our Covered Calls screener with Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) pre-loaded: filter by premium yield, DTE (14-day or 30-day windows), delta, and implied volatility (31.6% avg IV on this page).
What is the average premium yield for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) covered calls?
Average premium yield for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) covered calls is 0.84%, with top contracts up to 1.83%. Yields move with strike, expiration, and IV (avg 31.6%, peak 40.8%).
Is Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) a good stock for covered calls?
Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) offers covered calls with yields up to 1.83%. WSO rates it B-. It is in Consumer Cyclical. IV is elevated—weigh premium income vs. assignment and earnings risk.
What expiration dates are available for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) covered calls?
Top contracts on this page use medium-term expirations. Filter any DTE in the screener for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG).
How does implied volatility affect Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) covered calls?
IV drives option premiums: Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) averages 31.6% IV (peak 40.8%). Higher IV can mean richer premiums but more price swing—balance yield with delta and DTE.