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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
Employees
15,400
Headquarters
Website
PKG Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$19B
21.17
$10.02
0.87
$5.00
2.36%
Price and volume
Market cap
$19B
Beta
0.87
52-week high
$246.44
52-week low
$172.72
Average daily volume
765K
Dividend rate
$5.00
Financial strength
Current ratio
3.538
Quick ratio
2.212
Long term debt to equity
58.762
Total debt to equity
60.681
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
49.67%
Interest coverage (TTM)
27.34%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
1,833.8
Gross margin (TTM)
22.19%
Net profit margin (TTM)
10.47%
Operating margin (TTM)
14.73%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
24.51%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$560,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
8.83%
Return on equity (TTM)
20.65%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
21.166
Price to revenue (TTM)
2.192
Price to book
4.09
Price to tangible book (TTM)
5.36
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
30.249
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
3.31%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
7.011
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.36%
Forward dividend yield
2.36%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
8.98%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
25.72%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
0.88%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
4.01%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-2.51%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
9.24%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
5.57%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
10.16%
What the Analysts think about PKG
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Packaging Corporation of America stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Adjusted Q2 2025 EPS of $2.48 exceeded both the $2.44 LSEG consensus and PCA’s own $2.41 guidance, showing strong price realization and effective cost control (Reuters)
The upcoming acquisition of Greif’s containerboard business is expected to be immediately accretive, delivering about $60 million in annual pre-tax synergies in two years at a post-synergy EBITDA multiple of 6.6×, strengthening PCA’s capacity and integration network (Business Wire)
Net sales in Q2 2025 increased by 4.8% year-over-year to $2.17 billion, highlighting resilient demand in PCA’s main packaging segments despite cautious customer buying (Reuters)
PCA predicts higher freight costs in Q3 as rail rates increase, which may squeeze margins unless these costs are transferred to customers (Reuters)
Weak export containerboard sales, due to global trade uncertainty, led to lower volumes and underutilized mills in Q2 2025, putting pressure on segment profitability (Reuters)
The $1.8 billion Greif containerboard acquisition will be funded by $1.5 billion in new debt, increasing PCA’s pro forma net-debt/EBITDA leverage to roughly 1.7× and heightening financial risk and integration challenges (Reuters)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 1 Sept 2025.
PKG Financial Performance
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PKG Earnings Performance
Company profitability
PKG News
AllArticlesVideos
Packaging Corporation of America Schedules Conference Call to Discuss Third Quarter 2025 Operating Results
Business Wire3 days ago
Packaging Corporation of America Declares Quarterly Dividend
Business Wire4 weeks ago
Packaging Corporation of America Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results
Business Wire2 months ago
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Packaging Corporation of America
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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 September 18, 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 21.17 as of September 18, 2025.
Does Packaging Corporation of America stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of September 18, 2025, the dividend rate is $5 and the yield is 2.36%. Packaging Corporation of America has a payout ratio of 49.67% 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 October 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.