Stock Overview

Packaging Corp of America (PKG)

NYSE · Consumer Cyclical · Packaging & Containers

Packaging Corp of America is a Consumer Cyclical company with a market capitalization of $23.04B, a trailing P/E ratio of 33.5, and a dividend yield of 1.46%.

Market Cap
$23.04B
P/E (TTM)
33.5
Forward P/E
24.8
Price/Sales
2.4
Price/Book
4.9
EV/EBITDA
14.8
Dividend Yield
1.46%
Beta
0.81
EPS (TTM)
$7.71
Profit Margin
8.0%
ROE
16.3%
Short % of Float
4.1%
Days to Cover
6.5
52W High
$257.58
52W Low
$189.41

5-Year Price History

Latest Annual Financials · FY ending December 31, 2025

Revenue
$8.99B
Gross Profit
$1.89B
Operating Income
$1.26B
Net Income
$768.90M
Free Cash Flow
$728.60M
Total Debt
$4.07B
Cash & Equivalents
$529.00M
Shareholder Equity
$4.60B

Recent Quarterly Earnings (EPS)

QuarterReportedActual EPSEstimateSurprise
Q1 2026April 22, 2026$2.40$2.13+12.7%
Q4 2025January 27, 2026$2.32$2.41-3.7%
Q3 2025October 22, 2025$2.73$2.82-3.2%
Q2 2025July 23, 2025$2.48$2.44+1.6%
Q1 2025April 22, 2025$2.31$2.21+4.5%
Q4 2024January 28, 2025$2.47$2.53-2.4%

Short Interest

FINRA-reported short interest for semi-monthly settlement dates, published about nine business days after each settlement. Share counts are adjusted to the current split basis.

SettlementShares Short% of Shares OutDays to CoverChange
July 15, 20263,573,8384.01%6.5+0.9%
June 30, 20263,541,2783.97%5.5-12.2%
June 15, 20264,032,6744.53%6.2+3.8%
May 29, 20263,886,3774.36%5.1-3.4%
May 15, 20264,024,8874.52%6.2+3.5%
April 30, 20263,888,2384.36%3.7+14.2%
April 15, 20263,403,4523.80%4.5+1.9%
March 31, 20263,340,7263.73%2.6-36.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Packaging Corp of America's market cap?

As of August 13, 2026, Packaging Corp of America (PKG) has a market capitalization of $23.04B.

What is Packaging Corp of America's P/E ratio?

Packaging Corp of America trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 33.5. Its forward P/E is 24.8.

Does Packaging Corp of America pay a dividend?

Yes — Packaging Corp of America pays a dividend yielding 1.46%, an annual payout of $5.25 per share.

What sector is PKG in?

Packaging Corp of America is in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Packaging & Containers industry.

What is Packaging Corp of America's short interest?

As of the July 15, 2026 FINRA settlement, 3,573,838 PKG shares were sold short, or 4.01% of shares outstanding. Days to cover: 6.5. FINRA publishes short interest twice a month, about nine business days after each settlement date.

What was Packaging Corp of America's revenue?

In its latest reported fiscal year (ending December 31, 2025), Packaging Corp of America reported revenue of $8.99B and net income of $768.90M.

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Data as of August 13, 2026. Figures are sourced from company filings and market data and may be delayed or revised. For informational purposes only — not investment advice.