PKGQT57Packaging Corporation of America·NYSE
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Down 0.7% — Packaging Corporation of America Q3 Earnings Call Highlights (marketbeat.com).
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IndexS&P 500P/E30.45EPS (ttm)8.12Insider Own1.86%Shs Outstand89.10MPerf Week4.78%
Market Cap22.03BForward P/E17.40EPS next Y14.21Insider Trans-3.00%Shs Float86.97MPerf Month3.86%
Enterprise Value25.74BPEG1.97EPS next Q-Inst Own58.76%Short Float3.41%Perf Quarter-2.01%
Income726.00MP/S2.24EPS this Y6.34%Inst Trans0.00%Short Ratio4.79Perf Half Y16.17%
Sales9.82BP/B4.73EPS next Y34.64%ROA6.59%Short Interest2.97MPerf YTD19.91%
Book/sh52.32P/C37.09EPS next 5Y16.28%ROE15.62%52W High259.98 -4.88%Perf Year18.47%
Cash/sh6.67P/FCF29.68EPS past 3/5Y-8.00% 12.09%ROIC9.88%52W Low191.50 29.13%Perf 3Y61.57%
Dividend Est.6.00 (2.43%)EV/EBITDA13.27Sales past 3/5Y1.97% 6.19%Gross Margin20.53%Volatility2.16% 1.88%Perf 5Y84.95%
Dividend TTM5.50 (2.22%)EV/Sales2.62EPS Y/Y TTM-9.07%Oper. Margin13.33%ATR (14)5.05Perf 10Y203.98%
Dividend Ex-DateSep 15, 2026Quick Ratio1.86Sales Y/Y TTM17.19%Profit Margin7.39%RSI (14)66.63Recom2.73
Dividend Gr. 3/5Y1.72% 8.21%Current Ratio2.94EPS Q/Q11.36%SMA205.89%Beta0.79Target Price277.57
Payout61.69%Debt/Eq0.95Sales Q/Q12.49%SMA504.23%Rel Volume1.18Prev Close248.92
Employees16,800LT Debt/Eq0.93EarningsJan 26SMA2008.21%Avg Volume595.10KPrice247.29
IPO DateJan 28, 2000Option/ShortYes / YesEPS/Sales Surpr.3.82% -0.38%Net Debt/EBITDA2.04Volume705,080Change-0.65%
Analyst Ratings
DateActionAnalystRatingTarget
Oct-23-26ReiteratedTruist SecuritiesBuy$258 → $294
Oct-05-26ReiteratedUBSBuy$292 → $289
Aug-13-26ReiteratedUBSBuy$271 → $292
Aug-12-26ReiteratedSeaport GlobalBuy$270 → $272
Jul-29-26ReiteratedArgus ResearchHold$251 → $274
Jul-28-26ReiteratedLoop Capital Markets$271 → $312
Jul-24-26ReiteratedUBSBuy$248 → $271
Jul-09-26DowngradeWells FargoOverweight → Equal Weight$245 → $246
May-28-26ReiteratedArgus ResearchHold$251
May-20-26UpgradeUBSNeutral → Buy$232 → $248
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Company

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.

Ownership
Total institutional ownership58.76%

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Financial Statements
DataTimeframe
Line Item (USD, M)
TTM
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FY 2025
12/31/2025
FY 2024
12/31/2024
FY 2023
12/31/2023
FY 2022
12/31/2022
FY 2021
12/31/2021
FY 2020
12/31/2020
FY 2019
12/31/2019
FY 2018
12/31/2018
Total Revenue9,8248,9898,383——————
Cost of Goods Sold Incl. D&A7,8067,1006,600——————
Gross Profit2,0181,8901,783——————
Selling, General and Administrative Excl. Other707634610——————
Research and Development
000——————
Other Operating Expense0072——————
Operating Income1,3091,2551,101——————
Interest Expense1327941——————
Unusual Expense
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Non-Operating Income (Expense)-210-1485——————
Net Income Before Taxes9681,0281,064——————
Income Taxes241254259——————
Consolidated Net Income726769805——————
Net Income From Continuing Operations727774805——————
Net Income726769805——————
EPS (Recurring)8.158.588.97——————
EPS (Basic, Before Extraordinaries)8.158.588.97——————
EPS (Diluted)8.128.588.93——————
EBITDA1,9401,7601,631——————
Other After Tax Adjustments
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Stock Option Compensation Expense
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Price To Earnings Ratio30.4524.0425.21——————
Price To Sales Ratio2.242.062.39——————
Gross Margin20.5421.0321.27——————
Operating Margin13.3213.9613.13——————
Net Margin7.398.559.60——————
Shares Outstanding899089——————
Market Capitalization22,00918,56120,037——————
Operating Lease Expense
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Insider Trading Volume
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Insider Trading
InsiderRelationshipDateTransactionCost#SharesValue ($)#Shares TotalSEC Form 4
Shirley Donald R.Exec. VPAug 20 '26Sale250.7112,0003,008,49619,110Aug 24
Hassfurther Thomas APresidentAug 07 '26Sale254.007,0631,794,002202,891Aug 11
Hassfurther Thomas APresidentAug 05 '26Sale257.008,7972,260,829209,954Aug 05
Hassfurther Thomas APresidentAug 03 '26Sale250.0012,5313,132,750218,751Aug 05
KOWLZAN MARK WChairman & CEOMay 27 '26Sale217.089,2662,011,426473,610May 28
Hassfurther Thomas APresidentFeb 05 '26Sale230.5012,1292,795,735197,062Feb 09
KOWLZAN MARK WChairman & CEOSep 11 '25Sale215.9725,0005,399,250437,378Sep 15
Vaughn JosephSVPDec 03 '24Sale244.892,300563,2539,197Dec 04
STECKO PAUL TDirectorNov 21 '24Sale244.9110,5002,571,5558,881Nov 22
Shirley Donald R.SVPNov 12 '24Sale240.208,0001,921,60015,725Nov 14
Mundy Robert P.EVP & CFONov 08 '24Sale240.6212,5003,007,73843,954Nov 12
KOWLZAN MARK WChairman & CEONov 08 '24Sale240.3427,0316,496,658423,475Nov 08
KOWLZAN MARK WChairman & CEONov 07 '24Sale239.5436,4448,729,901450,506Nov 08
Hassfurther Thomas AExec. VPNov 07 '24Sale240.303,246780,014180,038Nov 08
KOWLZAN MARK WChairman & CEONov 06 '24Sale243.013,165769,123486,950Nov 08
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