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Estimate
P/E
33.4
EPS
7.7
Beta
0.818
Growth
Revenue, YoY
14.67%
Net income, YoY
-20.46%
Forecast
P/E (FWD)
20.4
EPS (FWD)
12.581
Dividends
Dividend yield
2.33%
Annual payout
$6.00
Next ex. div date
September 15, 26
Payout
58.47%
Div.growth, 5y
6.58%
Div.rating
About the company
Ticker
PKG
ISIN
US6951561090
Country
United States of America
Sector (GICS)
Materials
Packaging Corporation of America manufactures and sells containerboard and uncoated freesheet (UFS) paper products in North America. The company operates through Packaging and Paper segments. The Packaging segment offers various linerboard and corrugated packaging products, such as conventional shipping containers used to protect and transport manufactured goods; multi-color boxes and displays that help to merchandise the packaged product in retail locations; and honeycomb protective packaging products, as well as packaging for meat, fresh fruit and vegetables, processed food, beverages, and other industrial and consumer products. This segment sells its corrugated products through a direct sales and marketing organization. The Paper segment manufactures and sells commodity and specialty papers, as well as communication papers, including cut-size office papers, and printing and converting papers; and white papers. This segment sells papers through its sales and marketing organization. Packaging Corporation of America was founded in 1867 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Frequently asked questions
What sector does Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) operate in?
Packaging Corporation of America belongs to the Materials sector and operates in the Packaging & Containers industry.
What is Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) current stock price?
As of the latest data, Packaging Corporation of America stock price is $257.05, with a previous close of $256.31. Packaging Corporation of America gained $0.74 in the last trading session, representing a 0.29% increase.
What is Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) current market capitalization?
Packaging Corporation of America market cap is approximately 22.90 billion.
What is Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) Earnings Per Share (EPS)?
The trailing EPS is $7.70, and the forward EPS is $12.58.
What is Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio?
Packaging Corporation of America current P/E ratio is 33.38, with a forward P/E of 20.43.
What is Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) EBITDA?
Packaging Corporation of America EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) is 509.50 million.
Does Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) pay dividends?
Yes. Packaging Corporation of America pays quarterly dividends with an annualized yield of 2.33% and an estimated annual payout of $6.00 per share.
When is the next ex-dividend date for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?
The next ex-dividend date is scheduled for September 15, 2026.
How did Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) perform in its most recent earnings report?
In the last report (June 30, 2026), Packaging Corporation of America posted an EPS surprise of 1.73% and a revenue surprise of -0.47%.
What is Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) beta (volatility) score?
Packaging Corporation of America has a beta of 0.818, meaning its volatility is roughly in line with the market.
