Packaging Corporation of America/$PKG
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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
$19B
21.68
$9.56
0.87
$5.00
2.41%
Price and volume
Market cap
$19B
Beta
0.87
52-week high
$246.44
52-week low
$172.72
Average daily volume
763K
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
62.289
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
52.10%
Interest coverage (TTM)
27.75%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
1,766.1
Gross margin (TTM)
21.89%
Net profit margin (TTM)
10.09%
Operating margin (TTM)
14.52%
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)
21.68
Price to revenue (TTM)
2.162
Price to book
4.11
Price to tangible book (TTM)
5.62
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
34.938
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
2.86%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
593.16%
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.41%
Forward dividend yield
2.41%
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)
7.72%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
11.07%
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 (PKG) reported a 13% increase in third-quarter revenue to $2.18 billion, surpassing analyst expectations, driven by higher pricing and strong demand for corrugated packaging products. (investing.com)
Jefferies upgraded PKG's rating from 'Hold' to 'Buy' in December 2024, indicating increased confidence in the company's growth prospects. (nasdaq.com)
Analysts forecast steady performance for PKG in 2025, expecting single-digit top-line growth supported by strong packaging demand and recent price increases. (seekingalpha.com)
PKG forecasted second-quarter profit below Wall Street estimates, citing an uncertain macroeconomic environment and a tariff-induced demand slowdown. (marketscreener.com)
The company anticipates higher freight and logistics expenses due to rail contract rate increases, which could pressure its bottom line. (marketscreener.com)
PKG's stock experienced a decline despite reporting revenue ahead of expectations in Q1 2025, suggesting investor concerns over future performance. (finviz.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 11 Jul 2025.
PKG Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
PKG Earnings Performance
Company profitability
PKG News
AllArticlesVideos
Packaging Corporation of America Announces Agreement to Purchase Greif Containerboard Business
Business Wire·1 week ago
Packaging Corporation of America Schedules Conference Call to Discuss Second Quarter 2025 Operating Results
Business Wire·3 weeks ago
Packaging Corporation of America Declares Quarterly Dividend
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 $19B as of July 11, 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 21.68 as of July 11, 2025.
Does Packaging Corporation of America stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of July 11, 2025, the dividend rate is $5 and the yield is 2.41%. 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.