Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)
- Previous Close
181.22 - Open
180.39 - Bid 180.32 x 800
- Ask 188.95 x 800
- Day's Range
178.30 - 180.90 - 52 Week Range
172.72 - 250.82 - Volume
429,231 - Avg. Volume
948,408 - Market Cap (intraday)
16.297B - Beta (5Y Monthly) 0.87
- PE Ratio (TTM)
18.94 - EPS (TTM)
9.51 - Earnings Date Jul 21, 2025 - Jul 25, 2025
- Forward Dividend & Yield 5.00 (2.76%)
- Ex-Dividend Date Mar 14, 2025
- 1y Target Est
204.26
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 containerboard 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.
www.packagingcorp.com15,400
Full Time Employees
December 31
Fiscal Year Ends
Sector
Industry
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Performance Overview: PKG
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Statistics: PKG
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Market Cap
16.20B
Enterprise Value
18.18B
Trailing P/E
18.84
Forward P/E
17.24
PEG Ratio (5yr expected)
2.24
Price/Sales (ttm)
1.89
Price/Book (mrq)
3.68
Enterprise Value/Revenue
2.13
Enterprise Value/EBITDA
15.29
Financial Highlights
Profitability and Income Statement
Profit Margin
10.09%
Return on Assets (ttm)
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Return on Equity (ttm)
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Revenue (ttm)
8.54B
Net Income Avi to Common (ttm)
856M
Diluted EPS (ttm)
9.51
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
Total Cash (mrq)
787M
Total Debt/Equity (mrq)
62.93%
Levered Free Cash Flow (ttm)
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View MorePCA Earnings: Price Increases Drive Growth, but Tariff Uncertainty Raises Concerns
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.
RatingPrice TargetTariffs Raise Consumer Demand and Industrial Production Risks for Packaging Producers
Packaging Corp. of America is the third-largest containerboard and corrugated packaging manufacturer in the United States. It produces over 4.5 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.
RatingPrice TargetPCA Earnings: Results Continue to Impress, but Management's Outlook Raises Investor Concern
Packaging Corp. of America is the third-largest containerboard and corrugated packaging manufacturer in the United States. It produces over 4.5 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.
RatingPrice TargetArgus Quick Note: Weekly Stock List for 02/18/2025: Focus List Changes
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