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About Packaging Corporation of America
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.
Ticker
$PKG
Sector
Primary listing
NYSE
Industry
Containers & Packaging
Headquarters
Employees
15,400
ISIN
US6951561090
Website
PKG Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$17B
19.48
$9.56
0.87
$5.00
2.68%
Price and volume
Market cap
$17B
Beta
0.87
52-week high
$246.44
52-week low
$172.72
Average daily volume
766K
Dividend rate
$5.00
Financial strength
Current ratio
3.277
Quick ratio
1.992
Long term debt to equity
60.371
Total debt to equity
62.931
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
52.10%
Interest coverage (TTM)
27.75%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
1,766.1
Gross margin (TTM)
21.91%
Net profit margin (TTM)
10.09%
Operating margin (TTM)
14.48%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
24.67%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$550,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
8.68%
Return on equity (TTM)
20.21%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
19.482
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.943
Price to book
3.7
Price to tangible book (TTM)
5.05
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
31.396
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
3.19%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
593.16%
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.68%
Forward dividend yield
2.68%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
9.47%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
19.48%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
1.97%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
3.87%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-0.75%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
9.13%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
-2.13%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
7.92%
What the Analysts think about PKG
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Packaging Corporation of America stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) reported a 13% increase in third-quarter 2024 revenue to $2.18 billion, surpassing analyst expectations and indicating strong market demand. (Reuters)
In the first quarter of 2025, PCA achieved a new revenue record, with net sales reaching $2.1 billion, reflecting effective implementation of price increases and solid box demand. (PCA News Release)
PCA's consistent dividend payments, including a quarterly dividend of $1.25 per share declared in May 2025, demonstrate financial stability and a commitment to returning value to shareholders. (PCA News Release)
PCA's CEO noted potential shipment declines in the fourth quarter due to fewer shipping days and hurricane damage to Florida's strawberry crops, which could impact corrugated business volumes. (Reuters)
The company reported higher operating costs in the third quarter of 2024, which could pressure profit margins if not offset by increased pricing or volume. (PCA News Release)
PCA's paper segment experienced a sequential decline in shipments, indicating potential challenges in that market segment. (Reuters)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 9 Jun 2025.
PKG Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
PKG Earnings Performance
Company profitability
PKG News
AllArticlesVideos
Packaging Corporation of America Schedules Conference Call to Discuss Second Quarter 2025 Operating Results
Business Wire·3 days ago
Packaging Corporation of America Declares Quarterly Dividend
Business Wire·1 month ago
Packaging Corporation of America Reports First Quarter 2025 Results
Business Wire·2 months ago
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Packaging Corporation of America
Dividend·Payment
$1.25Per share
FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Packaging Corporation of America stock?
Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) has a market cap of $17B as of June 20, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Packaging Corporation of America stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) stock is 19.48 as of June 20, 2025.
Does Packaging Corporation of America stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of June 20, 2025, the dividend rate is $5 and the yield is 2.68%. Packaging Corporation of America has a payout ratio of 52.1% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Packaging Corporation of America dividend payment date?
The next Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) dividend payment is scheduled for July 15, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for Packaging Corporation of America?
Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) has a beta rating of 0.87. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.