Packaging Corp of America
$ 256.04
1.30%
07 Aug - close price
- Market Cap 22,812,819,000 USD
- Current Price $ 256.04
- High / Low $ 256.94 / 248.66
- Stock P/E 33.21
- Book Value 51.81
- EPS 7.71
- Next Earning Report 2026-10-21
- Dividend Per Share $5.25
- Dividend Yield 2.08 %
- Next Dividend Date -
- ROA 0.08 %
- ROE 0.16 %
- 52 Week High 258.81
- 52 Week Low 187.92
About
Packaging Corporation of America is an American manufacturing company based in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Analyst Target Price
$256.70
Quarterly Earnings
| Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | Sep 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-07-22 | 2026-04-22 | 2026-01-27 | 2025-10-22 | 2025-07-23 | 2025-04-22 | 2025-01-28 | 2024-10-22 | 2024-07-23 | 2024-04-22 | 2024-01-24 | 2023-10-23 |
| Reported EPS | 2.35 | 2.4 | 2.32 | 2.73 | 2.48 | 2.31 | 2.47 | 2.65 | 2.2 | 1.72 | 2.13 | 2.05 |
| Estimated EPS | 2.31 | 2.13 | 2.41 | 2.82 | 2.44 | 2.21 | 2.53 | 2.5 | 2.15 | 1.68 | 1.83 | 1.93 |
| Surprise | 0.04 | 0.27 | -0.09 | -0.09 | 0.04 | 0.1 | -0.06 | 0.15 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.3 | 0.12 |
| Surprise Percentage | 1.7316% | 12.6761% | -3.7344% | -3.1915% | 1.6393% | 4.5249% | -2.3715% | 6% | 2.3256% | 2.381% | 16.3934% | 6.2176% |
Next Quarterly Earnings
| Sep 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-10-21 |
| Fiscal Date Ending | 2026-09-30 |
| Estimated EPS | 2.92 |
| Currency | USD |
Previous Dividend Records
| Jul 2026 | Apr 2026 | Jan 2026 | Oct 2025 | Jul 2025 | Apr 2025 | Jan 2025 | Oct 2024 | Jul 2024 | Apr 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payment Date | 2026-07-15 | 2026-04-15 | 2026-01-14 | 2025-10-15 | 2025-07-15 | 2025-04-15 | 2025-01-15 | 2024-10-15 | 2024-07-15 | 2024-04-15 |
| Amount | $1.5 | $1.25 | $1.25 | $1.25 | $1.25 | $1.25 | $1.25 | $1.25 | $1.25 | $1.25 |
Next Dividend Records
| Dividend per share (year): | - |
| Dividend Yield | - |
| Next Dividend Date | - |
| Ex-Dividend Date | - |
Recent News: PKG
2026-08-09 05:41:49
Sylvamo (SLVM) saw an 8.7% jump in stock price after Q2 2026 earnings, despite reporting a net loss and a sharp decline in trailing net profit margin to 2.3%. While bulls point to operational upgrades and expected price increases to improve profitability in the second half of the year, bears are concerned about the shrinking paper market and persistent margin pressure. The company considers 2026 a transition year, suggesting key improvements are still future-oriented.
2026-08-08 09:07:05
Avery Dennison reported strong Q2 2026 results with increased sales and net income, alongside an improved EPS. The company also raised its full-year 2026 outlook for EPS and sales growth, and completed a significant share buyback. While these actions reinforce a positive near-term earnings outlook and focus on capital returns, the company's Intelligent Labels segment remains exposed to the slower apparel and retail markets.
2026-08-07 21:05:00
Packaging Corp. of America (PKG) stock advanced 1.30% on Friday, closing at $256.04. Despite these daily gains, the stock underperformed compared to the broader market, as the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average saw larger percentage increases. The company's stock also closed 1.07% below its 52-week high.
2026-08-07 14:00:45
Packaging Corp of America (PKG) reported its Q2 2026 results, with revenue rising to $2.49 billion, a 14.7% increase year-over-year. However, net income fell to $192.1 million and diluted EPS decreased to $2.15. The revenue growth was primarily driven by higher packaging volumes from the Greif containerboard acquisition and legacy volume gains.
2026-08-06 21:09:47
This article provides comprehensive financial information for Sonoco Products Company (SON), including its current stock price, dividend announcement, performance data, key statistics, and analyst insights. The company designs, manufactures, and sells engineered and sustainable packaging products across various international markets. It also offers a detailed overview of its business segments and financial highlights.
2026-08-06 17:05:00
Shares of Packaging Corp. of America (PKG) fell 1.27% to $252.75 on Thursday, breaking a three-day winning streak. This occurred during an overall poor trading session where the S&P 500 Index and Dow Jones Industrial Average also experienced declines. Despite the daily loss, the article's title suggests outperformance against competitors, though no specific comparative data is provided in the body.

