Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)
NYSE: PKGConsumer CyclicalPackaging & ContainersUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
After hours: 227.25 -0.15%
PKG stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $20.25B
- P/E (TTM)
- 29.55
- Forward P/E
- 17.29
- EPS (TTM)
- $7.69
- Dividend yield
- 2.31% ($5.25)
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 15, 2026
- 52-week range
- 191.50 – 259.98
- Day range
- 226.61 – 228.77
- Volume / Avg
- 491.10K / 613.68K
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 89.10M
- Next earnings
- Oct 21, 2026
52-week range
PKG stock today
Packaging of America (PKG) closed at $227.25 on Oct 7, down 1.08% (-$2.49), versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. At this level, PKG sits in the middle of its 52-week range of $191.50 to $259.98: 12.6% below the high, set on Aug 13, 2026 and 18.7% above the low. PKG is up 10.2% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 8.0%.
At 29.6x trailing earnings, Packaging of America trades above the peer-group median of 17.3x. Its forward P/E of 17.3x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. The company is scheduled to report Sep/2026 results on Oct 21 after the market closes; analysts expect EPS of $2.94. Packaging of America pays an annual dividend of $5.25 per share, a 2.31% yield at the current price.
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About Packaging of America
Company profilePackaging 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.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Packaging & Containers
- CEO
- Mr. Mark W. Kowlzan
- Headquarters
- Lake Forest, IL
- Employees
- 16,800
- IPO year
- 2000
- Website
- packagingcorp.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, Packaging of America generated $8.99 billion in revenue, up 7.2% from fiscal 2024, its 2nd consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $774.1 million (-3.9% year over year), for a net margin of 8.6% versus a median of 9.8% in the prior 5 years. Gross margin was 21.0% (down from 21.3%) and operating margin 12.3%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $8.99B | $8.38B | $7.80B | $8.48B | $7.73B |
| Growth | +7.23% | +7.45% | -7.97% | +9.67% | +16.10% |
| Net income | $774.10M | $805.10M | $765.20M | $1.03B | $841.10M |
| EPS (diluted) | $8.58 | $8.93 | $8.48 | $11.03 | $8.83 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (11 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$258.90+13.93%
- Strong buy 1
- Buy 6
- Hold 3
- Sell 1
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Oct 21, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $2.94
- Last reported (Q2 2026)
- Aug 7, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $2.15 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $5.25
- Dividend yield
- 2.31%
- Last payment
- $1.50
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 15, 2026
Packaging of America peers
Consumer Cyclical sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWSmurfit WestRock plc | 41.29 | -2.60% | $21.66B | vs PKG |
| AMCRAmcor plc | 41.26 | -1.22% | $19.06B | vs PKG |
| IPInternational Paper Company | 31.82 | -1.00% | $16.85B | vs PKG |
| BALLBall Corporation | 57.48 | +0.09% | $15.22B | vs PKG |
| AVYAvery Dennison Corporation | 166.97 | -0.88% | $12.65B | vs PKG |
| CCKCrown Holdings Inc. | 107.10 | -0.55% | $11.65B | vs PKG |
| SONSonoco Products Company | 47.74 | -0.58% | $4.72B | vs PKG |
| GEFGreif Inc. Class A | 82.17 | -0.45% | $4.67B | vs PKG |
Indexes, lists and sector
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Packaging of America stock FAQ
What is Packaging of America's stock price today?
PKG last traded at $227.25 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, down 1.08% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Packaging of America pay a dividend?
Yes. Packaging of America pays $5.25 per share annually, a 2.31% yield. The most recent dividend of $1.50 had an ex-dividend date of Sep 15, 2026.
When is Packaging of America's next earnings date?
Packaging of America is expected to report earnings on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $2.94.
What is PKG's P/E ratio?
PKG trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 29.55 and a forward P/E of 17.29, compared with a median of 17.3 for its closest peers.
Is Packaging of America in the S&P 500?
Yes. Packaging of America (PKG) is a constituent of the S&P 500 index.
Who is Packaging of America's CEO?
Mr. Mark W. Kowlzan is the chief executive officer of Packaging Corporation of America, which has about 16,800 employees.
What is the PKG 52-week high?
The 52-week high for PKG is $259.98 and the 52-week low is $191.50. The stock is currently 12.6% below its high.