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Packaging Corp of America

PKG

Market cap $22B

246.68 USD

+0.14

0.06%

At close Updated Aug 26, 4:00 PM EDT

Pre-market

After hours

246.68

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0%

1 day

0.06%

5 days

-1.36%

1 month

-2.25%

3 months

12.91%

6 months

6.41%

Year to date

16.84%

1 year

16.57%

5 years

65.11%

10 years

210.84%

About: Packaging Corp. of America is the third-largest containerboard and corrugated packaging manufacturer in the United States. It produces over 5 million tons of containerboard annually. The company's share of the domestic containerboard market is roughly 10%. PCA differentiates itself from larger competitors by focusing on smaller customers and operating with a high degree of flexibility.

Employees: 16,800

Consumer Discretionary Packaging & Containers

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Sentiment 3-Months

Positive 50%

Neutral 43.8%

Negative 6.3%

Zacks Investment Research

Packaging Corp. (PKG) Up 6.7% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?

Packaging Corp. (PKG) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

Packaging Corp. (PKG) Up 6.7% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?

Packaging Corporation of America Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Packaging Corporation of America NYSE: PKG reported lower adjusted earnings for the second quarter of 2026 compared with the prior year, even as sales and EBITDA increased, with management citing strong corrugated demand, higher freight costs and contributions from the recently acquired Greif containerboard business.

Packaging Corporation of America Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Zacks Investment Research

Packaging Corp Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Record Shipments

PKG's Q2 earnings beat estimates as record corrugated shipments and the Greif acquisition boost volumes despite pricing pressure and higher costs.

Packaging Corp Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Record Shipments

Cost Pressures Make Packaging Corporation of America Unattractive

Packaging Corporation of America remains a strong operator, but shares are overvalued at 20x earnings amid persistent cost headwinds. PKG's Q2 saw record shipment volumes and pricing actions, yet margin gains are offset by rising freight, electricity, and input costs. Despite a robust balance sheet and stable 2.6% dividend, PKG's premium valuation is unjustified given limited profit acceleration prospects.

Cost Pressures Make Packaging Corporation of America Unattractive

Zacks Investment Research

Packaging Corp. (PKG) Beats Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Packaging Corp. (PKG) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.35 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.31 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.48 per share a year ago.

Packaging Corp. (PKG) Beats Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

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Compared to Estimates, Packaging Corp. (PKG) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Although the revenue and EPS for Packaging Corp. (PKG) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended June 2026, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

Compared to Estimates, Packaging Corp. (PKG) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Packaging Corporation of America Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) today reported second quarter 2026 net income of $192 million, or $2.15 per share, and net income of $210 million, or $2.35 per share, excluding special items. Second quarter net sales were $2.5 billion in 2026 and $2.2 billion in 2025. Diluted earnings per share attributable to Packaging Corporation of America shareholders Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 2025 Change .

Packaging Corporation of America Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

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Exploring Analyst Estimates for Packaging Corp. (PKG) Q2 Earnings, Beyond Revenue and EPS

Beyond analysts' top-and-bottom-line estimates for Packaging Corp. (PKG), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended June 2026.

Exploring Analyst Estimates for Packaging Corp. (PKG) Q2 Earnings, Beyond Revenue and EPS

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Packaging Corp Gears Up for Q2 Earnings: What to Expect?

PKG is set to post Q2 results on July 22, with revenues rising 10.7% as the Greif acquisition is expected to support earnings despite lower EPS estimates.

Packaging Corp Gears Up for Q2 Earnings: What to Expect?

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