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PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA

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πŸ† #552 by market capEarnings Oct 21US Equity
$232.99β–Ό $1.51 (βˆ’0.65%)
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🏦Market Cap
$20.76B
Mid Cap
πŸ“ˆRevenue Growth (YoY)
+7.2%
Slowing
πŸ“ŠGross Margin
20.1%
Moderate
πŸ’΅FCF Margin
7.8%
Moderate
βš–οΈP/S Ratio
2.2x
Cheap
Otter Score
84
Good
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Trading Snapshot

Day Range
$231.23 – $236.63
52-Week Range
$191.50 – $259.98
Volume
$3.81B
Avg Volume
$3.65B
Shares Outstanding
89.1M
Next Earnings
Nov 12, 2026

Fundamentals Snapshot

Annual Revenue
$8.99B
Last Q Revenue
$2.49B
P/E Ratio
30.7
P/S Ratio
2.2x
EPS (TTM)
$7.81
Dividend Yield
2.32%
Dilution (1yr)
+0.1%

Why Investors Own PKG

  • βœ“High-growth profile β€” revenue up +32.0% YoY with expanding US Equity exposure.
  • βœ“Healthy economics β€” 52% gross margin and 6% free-cash-flow margin.
  • βœ“New products and segments could unlock additional revenue streams.
⚠️ Key Risks

Execution delays, intensifying competition, and valuation compression if growth decelerates.

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PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA

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Financial Trends
RevenueThe total money the company brought in from sales, before subtracting any costs.
$9.0Bβ–² +7.2% YoY
Gross MarginOf every $1 of sales, how much is left after the direct cost of making the product/service. Higher = more efficient.
21.0%β–Ό βˆ’1.2% YoY
Operating IncomeProfit from the core business after operating costs, but before interest and taxes. Negative means the core business isn’t profitable yet.
$1.3Bβ–² +14.0% YoY
Free Cash FlowCash left over after running the business and paying for equipment/capex. Negative means the company is burning cash.
$729Mβ–² +39.7% YoY
Shares OutstandingHow many shares exist. Rising means the company is issuing more shares, which dilutes (shrinks) each existing owner’s slice.
89.6Mβ–² +0.1% YoY
Net CashCash minus total debt. Positive = more cash than debt (financially strong); negative = more debt than cash (net debt).
βˆ’$3.8Bβ–Ό βˆ’$1.7B YoY
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About PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a U.S.-based enterprise specializing in the production and sale of containerboard and corrugated packaging materials. Its operations are organized into two primary divisions: Packaging and Paper. The Packaging division offers an extensive array of containerboard and corrugated solutions. These encompass conventional shipping containers designed for safeguarding and transporting manufactured goods, vibrant multi-color boxes and point-of-sale displays aimed at enhancing product merchandising in retail environments, and honeycomb protective packaging. This segment also provides specialized packaging for perishable goods like meat and fresh produce, processed foods, beverages, and a broad spectrum of other industrial and consumer products. Its corrugated offerings reach customers through a multi-channel approach, utilizing a dedicated direct sales and marketing team, independent brokers, and various distribution partners. Meanwhile, the Paper segment focuses on manufacturing and distributing a range of commodity and specialty papers. This includes communication papers, such as standard cut-size office paper, along with specialized printing and converting papers. Sales of its white paper products are managed directly by its internal sales and marketing organization. Tracing its origins back to 1867, Packaging Corporation of America maintains its corporate headquarters in Lake Forest, Illinois.

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Otter Score Breakdown

How it's scoredFive components, each rated 1–5β˜… and equally weighted (20%), averaged to a 0–100 score:πŸ’Ž Quality β€” gross marginπŸš€ Growth β€” revenue YoYβš–οΈ Valuation β€” P/S ratio⚑ Momentum β€” 30-day price changeπŸ’§ Dilution β€” 1-yr share issuance (buybacks score higher)
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Overall Score
Good
84/100

Analyst Ratings

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Consensus
Buy
16 analysts
Strong Buy3
Buy7
Hold6
Sell0
Strong Sell0
Ratings as of Sep 2026

Latest News & Updates

GuruFocusΒ·12d ago

Packaging Corporation of America Schedules Conference Call to Discuss Third Quarter 2026 Operating Results

Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) will hold a conference call on Thursday October 22, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss third quarter 2026 re

Seeking AlphaΒ·19d ago

Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) Presents at Jefferies Global Industrials Conference 2026 Transcript

Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) Presents at Jefferies Global Industrials Conference 2026 Transcript

Business WireΒ·21d ago

Packaging Corporation of America's Chief Executive Officer to Speak at 2026 Jefferies Global Industrials Conference

LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE: PKG) Chief Executive Officer, Mark Kowlzan, will participate in a Fireside Chat at Jefferies 2026 Global Industrials Conference being held in

Zacks Investment ResearchΒ·22d ago

Why Packaging Corp. (PKG) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term

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Business WireΒ·27d ago

Packaging Corporation of America Declares Quarterly Dividend

LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) announced today that its Board approved a regular quarterly dividend of $1.50 per share on its common stock. The quarterly dividend of $1.5

Defense WorldΒ·Aug 26

Bank of Nova Scotia Makes New Investment in Packaging Corporation of America $PKG

Bank of Nova Scotia acquired a new stake in Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.