Packaging Corporation of America

NYSE:PKG Stock Report

Market Cap: US$19.2b

Packaging Corporation of America Future Growth

Future criteria checks 1/6

Packaging of America is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 9.8% and 7% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 10.1% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 19.3% in 3 years.

Key information

9.8%

Earnings growth rate

10.06%

EPS growth rate

Packaging earnings growth21.0%
Revenue growth rate7.0%
Future return on equity19.35%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated24 Sep 2025

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Packaging Corp: Strong Operator With An M&A Tailwind (Upgrade)

Sep 16

Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Has Announced A Dividend Of $1.25

Aug 24
Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Has Announced A Dividend Of $1.25

Does Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Aug 22
Does Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Shares Could Be 42% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Jul 17
Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Shares Could Be 42% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

When Should You Buy Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG)?

May 22
When Should You Buy Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG)?

Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger

Apr 23
Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger

Packaging Corporation of America: Guidance Points To Significant Weakness Ahead

Apr 23

Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Shares Could Be 49% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Apr 03
Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Shares Could Be 49% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

These 4 Measures Indicate That Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Mar 18
These 4 Measures Indicate That Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

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

Feb 02

Is It Time To Consider Buying Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG)?

Jan 12
Is It Time To Consider Buying Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG)?

Returns On Capital At Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Have Hit The Brakes

Dec 29
Returns On Capital At Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Have Hit The Brakes

Packaging Corporation of America: Overvaluation Makes It A 'Hold' Rather Than A 'Buy'

Dec 24

Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Has Announced A Dividend Of $1.25

Dec 14
Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Has Announced A Dividend Of $1.25

Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) P/E Still Appears To Be Reasonable

Dec 11
Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) P/E Still Appears To Be Reasonable

Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Shares Could Be 38% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Nov 26
Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Shares Could Be 38% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Packaging Corporation Of America: Pricing Pressure And Softer Demand

Oct 08

Packaging Corporation Of America: High Valuations For Questionable Economics

Jul 25

Packaging Corporation of America: A Quality Company, But With Overextended Valuation

Apr 16

Packaging Corporation: Strong Q4 Results But Valuation Is Elevated (Downgrade)

Jan 25

Packaging Corporation of America: Valuation Is Justified By Its Quality

Nov 16

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NYSE:PKG - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/202710,6111,1321,1842,0386
12/31/202610,2511,0539981,7926
12/31/20259,0649416521,6146
6/30/20258,6418986251,291N/A
3/31/20258,5458565291,270N/A
12/31/20248,3838005221,191N/A
9/30/20248,1757685921,201N/A
6/30/20247,9297136611,214N/A
3/31/20247,8067168611,295N/A
12/31/20237,8027598451,315N/A
9/30/20237,8437818241,400N/A
6/30/20238,0338608261,491N/A
3/31/20238,3189587271,450N/A
12/31/20228,4781,0226711,495N/A
9/30/20228,5431,0276501,466N/A
6/30/20228,4171,0155331,319N/A
3/31/20228,0609224951,228N/A
12/31/20217,7308354891,094N/A
9/30/20217,401742441975N/A
6/30/20217,095632503989N/A
3/31/20216,757482552988N/A
12/31/20206,6584576121,033N/A
9/30/20206,6644707021,091N/A
6/30/20206,7215107531,133N/A
3/31/20206,9396468171,208N/A
12/31/20196,9646918081,207N/A
9/30/20196,9917598131,224N/A
6/30/20197,0507867371,185N/A
3/31/20197,058779N/A1,214N/A
12/31/20187,015732N/A1,180N/A
9/30/20186,952796N/A1,107N/A
6/30/20186,783729N/A1,004N/A
3/31/20186,599686N/A895N/A
12/31/20176,445663N/A856N/A
9/30/20176,237506N/A797N/A
6/30/20176,081486N/A816N/A
3/31/20175,915459N/A780N/A
12/31/20165,779445N/A807N/A
9/30/20165,693439N/A814N/A
6/30/20165,680447N/A834N/A
3/31/20165,717445N/A845N/A
12/31/20155,742432N/A769N/A
9/30/20155,785426N/A721N/A
6/30/20155,833402N/A707N/A
3/31/20155,847388N/A695N/A
12/31/20145,853387N/A736N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: PKG's forecast earnings growth (9.8% per year) is above the savings rate (3.1%).

Earnings vs Market: PKG's earnings (9.8% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the US market (15.4% per year).

High Growth Earnings: PKG's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: PKG's revenue (7% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (9.8% per year).

High Growth Revenue: PKG's revenue (7% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: PKG's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (19.3%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/10/05 20:54
End of Day Share Price 2025/10/03 00:00
Earnings2025/06/30
Annual Earnings2024/12/31

Data Sources

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PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Packaging Corporation of America is covered by 32 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
David ColemanArgus Research Company
Scott GaffnerBarclays
Stephen AtkinsonBMO Capital Markets Equity Research