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%.
5-Year Price History
Latest Annual Financials · FY ending December 31, 2025
Recent Quarterly Earnings (EPS)
| Quarter | Reported | Actual EPS | Estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | April 22, 2026 | $2.40 | $2.13 | +12.7% |
| Q4 2025 | January 27, 2026 | $2.32 | $2.41 | -3.7% |
| Q3 2025 | October 22, 2025 | $2.73 | $2.82 | -3.2% |
| Q2 2025 | July 23, 2025 | $2.48 | $2.44 | +1.6% |
| Q1 2025 | April 22, 2025 | $2.31 | $2.21 | +4.5% |
| Q4 2024 | January 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.
| Settlement | Shares Short | % of Shares Out | Days to Cover | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2026 | 3,573,838 | 4.01% | 6.5 | +0.9% |
| June 30, 2026 | 3,541,278 | 3.97% | 5.5 | -12.2% |
| June 15, 2026 | 4,032,674 | 4.53% | 6.2 | +3.8% |
| May 29, 2026 | 3,886,377 | 4.36% | 5.1 | -3.4% |
| May 15, 2026 | 4,024,887 | 4.52% | 6.2 | +3.5% |
| April 30, 2026 | 3,888,238 | 4.36% | 3.7 | +14.2% |
| April 15, 2026 | 3,403,452 | 3.80% | 4.5 | +1.9% |
| March 31, 2026 | 3,340,726 | 3.73% | 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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