Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)

NYSE: PKG · Real-Time Price · USD
207.92
-1.76 (-0.84%)
Feb 21, 2025, 4:00 PM EST - Market closed
-0.84%
Market Cap 18.54B
Revenue (ttm) 8.38B
Net Income (ttm) 799.50M
Shares Out 89.17M
EPS (ttm) 8.93
PE Ratio 23.28
Forward PE 19.48
Dividend $5.00 (2.41%)
Ex-Dividend Date Dec 20, 2024
Volume 1,411,497
Open 209.51
Previous Close 209.68
Day's Range 206.49 - 210.72
52-Week Range 169.00 - 250.82
Beta 0.79
Analysts Strong Buy
Price Target 244.33 (+17.51%)
Earnings Date Jan 28, 2025

About PKG

Packaging Corporation of America manufactures and sells containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Packaging, Paper, and Corporate and Other. 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 pac... [Read more]

IPO Date Jan 27, 2000
Employees 14,900
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol PKG
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2024, PKG's revenue was $8.38 billion, an increase of 7.45% compared to the previous year's $7.80 billion. Earnings were $799.50 million, an increase of 5.34%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 6 analysts, the average rating for PKG stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price forecast is $244.33, which is an increase of 17.51% from the latest price.

Price Target
$244.33
(17.51% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

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11 days ago - Kiplinger

Packaging Corporation of America's Chief Executive Officer to Speak at Bank of America Securities' 2025 Global Agriculture & Materials Conference

LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) Chief Executive Officer, Mark Kowlzan, will speak at Bank of America Securities' 2025 Global Agriculture and Materials...

15 days ago - Business Wire

Packaging Corporation of America: Turning Bullish As Momentum Builds (Rating Upgrade)

Packaging Corporation of America delivered strong consolidated revenue growth last quarter, supported by a resilient demand environment, particularly in its packaging segment. Robust shipment growth a...

20 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call Transcript

Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call January 29, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Mark Kowlzan - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Thomas Hassfurther - ...

23 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Packaging Corp. Is Worst Stock in S&P 500 After Earnings. Here's Why.

Packaging Corp. of America anticipates various headwinds in the first quarter of 2025.

23 days ago - Barrons

Packaging Corp Of America: Valuation Appears Too High Given Margin Pressure

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23 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Packaging Corporation of America Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results

LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) today reported fourth quarter 2024 net income of $221 million, or $2.45 per share, and net income of $222 million, or $...

24 days ago - Business Wire

Packaging Corporation of America Schedules Conference Call to Discuss Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Operating Results

LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) will hold a conference call on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss fourth quarter and full...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Packaging Corporation of America Declares Quarterly Dividend

LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) announced today that its Board approved a regular quarterly dividend of $1.25 per share on its common stock. The quarte...

2 months ago - Business Wire

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2 months ago - Benzinga

Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript October 23, 2024 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Mark Kowlzan - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Tom Hassfurther - Exe...

4 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Packaging Corporation of America Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results

LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) today reported third quarter 2024 net income of $238 million, or $2.64 per share, and net income of $239 million, or $2...

4 months ago - Business Wire

Packaging Corporation of America Schedules Conference Call to Discuss Third Quarter 2024 Operating Results

LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) will hold a conference call on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss third quarter 2024 resu...

5 months ago - Business Wire

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5 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call July 24, 2024 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Mark Kowlzan - Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Tom Hassfurther - Executiv...

7 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Packaging Corporation of America Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results

LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) today reported second quarter 2024 net income of $199 million, or $2.21 per share, and net income of $199 million, or $...

7 months ago - Business Wire

Packaging Corporation of America Schedules Conference Call to Discuss Second Quarter 2024 Operating Results

LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) will hold a conference call on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss second quarter 2024 result...

8 months ago - Business Wire

Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript April 23, 2024 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Mark Kowlzan - Chairman and CEO Tom Hassfurther - EVP, Corrugated Products ...

10 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Packaging Corporation of America Reports First Quarter 2024 Results

LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) today reported first quarter 2024 net income of $147 million, or $1.63 per share, and net income of $155 million, or $1...

10 months ago - Business Wire

Packaging Corporation of America Schedules Conference Call to Discuss First Quarter 2024 Operating Results

LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) will hold a conference call on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss first quarter 2024 results....

1 year ago - Business Wire

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1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

Packaging Corporation of America's Chief Executive Officer to Speak at Bank of America's 2024 Conference

LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE: PKG) Chief Executive Officer, Mark Kowlzan, will speak at Bank of America Securities' Global Agriculture and Materials Con...

1 year ago - Business Wire

Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

Packaging Corporation of America Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) today reported fourth quarter 2023 net income of $189 million, or $2.10 per share, and net income of $192 million, or $...

1 year ago - Business Wire

Packaging Corporation of America Schedules Conference Call to Discuss Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Operating Results

LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) will hold a conference call on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss fourth quarter and full ...

1 year ago - Business Wire