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Packaging Corporation of America · NYSE

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$22.36B

Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) is a Containers/Packaging company listed on NYSE. In the last 30 days Quantisnow tracked 3 wire items for PKG, including 2 SEC filings and 1 earnings update. The most recent was published Nov 5, 2026.

Packaging Corporation of America manufactures and sells containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the United States. 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, independent brokers, and distribution partners. The Paper segment manufactures and sells commodity and specialty papers, as well as communication-based papers, including cut-size office papers, and printing and converting papers. This segment sells white papers through its sales and marketing organization. Packaging Corporation of America was founded in 1867 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois.

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Financial highlights

Full financials
Revenue, TTM
$9.82B
Revenue growth
+12.0%
Net income, TTM
$727.10M
Net margin
7.4%
Free cash flow, TTM
$686.60M
Cash
$534.60M

For the twelve months ended Sep 30, 2026, from SEC filings. Not investment advice.

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  • What does Packaging Corporation of America do?
    Packaging Corporation of America manufactures and sells containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the United States. 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...
  • What is the latest news on PKG?
    In the last 30 days Quantisnow tracked 3 wire items for PKG: 2 SEC filings and 1 earnings update. The most recent was published on November 5, 2026.
  • What is PKG revenue?
    Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) reported $9.82B of revenue for the twelve months ended Sep 30, 2026. That is up 12.0% from the year before. Revenue for fiscal 2025 was $8.99B.
  • Is PKG profitable?
    Yes. Packaging Corporation of America earned $727.10M in net income for the twelve months ended Sep 30, 2026, a net margin of 7.4%.
  • How much cash and debt does PKG have?
    Packaging Corporation of America reported $534.60M in cash and cash equivalents and $3.97B of debt on its most recent balance sheet in SEC filings.
  • Where does PKG stock trade?
    Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) is listed on NYSE.
  • What sector and industry is PKG in?
    Packaging Corporation of America operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector, Containers/Packaging industry.
  • When did Packaging Corporation of America go public?
    Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) completed its IPO in 2000.
  • What are analysts saying about PKG?
    Across the last 8 analyst actions on Packaging Corporation of America, there were 3 upgrades and 2 downgrades. The most recent action was from Wells Fargo: Equal Weight with a $246.00 price target on 2026-07-09. Recent price targets range from $200.00 to $256.00.
  • What companies are similar to PKG?
    Notable peers in the same industry include AVY (Avery Dennison Corporation), WMS (Advanced Drainage Systems Inc.), KMB (Kimberly-Clark Corporation), SON (Sonoco Products Company), REYN (Reynolds Consumer Products Inc.). Compare PKG side-by-side with any of them on Quantisnow.
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