Packaging Corporation of America

NYSE:PKG Stock Report

Market Cap: US$21.2b

Packaging Corporation of America Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 2/6

Packaging of America has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 7.1%, while the Packaging industry saw earnings growing at 7.1% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 4.3% per year. Packaging of America's return on equity is 18.1%, and it has net margins of 9.4%.

Key information

7.1%

Earnings growth rate

8.3%

EPS growth rate

Packaging Industry Growth12.0%
Revenue growth rate4.3%
Return on equity18.1%
Net Margin9.4%
Last Earnings Update30 Sep 2024

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Packaging Corporation Of America: Pricing Pressure And Softer Demand

Oct 08

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

Sep 10
These 4 Measures Indicate That Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Is Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Trading At A 44% Discount?

Aug 26
Is Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Trading At A 44% Discount?

Earnings Update: Here's Why Analysts Just Lifted Their Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Price Target To US$195

Jul 26
Earnings Update: Here's Why Analysts Just Lifted Their Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Price Target To US$195

Packaging Corporation Of America: High Valuations For Questionable Economics

Jul 25

Some Confidence Is Lacking In Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) P/E

Jul 12
Some Confidence Is Lacking In Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) P/E

Here's What's Concerning About Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) Returns On Capital

Jun 26
Here's What's Concerning About Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) Returns On Capital

Is Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Trading At A 36% Discount?

May 26
Is Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Trading At A 36% Discount?

Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Will Pay A Dividend Of $1.25

May 12
Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Will Pay A Dividend Of $1.25

This Is Why Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) CEO Compensation Looks Appropriate

May 02
This Is Why Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) CEO Compensation Looks Appropriate

Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) After Its First-Quarter Results

Apr 24
Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) After Its First-Quarter Results

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

Apr 16

Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) Shareholders Might Be Looking For Exit

Apr 12
Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) Shareholders Might Be Looking For Exit

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

Mar 28
These 4 Measures Indicate That Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

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

Jan 25

Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Shares Could Be 24% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Jan 22
Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Shares Could Be 24% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected

Jan 08
Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected

Here's What To Make Of Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) Decelerating Rates Of Return

Dec 26
Here's What To Make Of Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) Decelerating Rates Of Return

Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $1.25

Dec 12
Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $1.25

Is Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) A Risky Investment?

Nov 29
Is Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) A Risky Investment?

Packaging Corporation of America: Valuation Is Justified By Its Quality

Nov 16

Should You Investigate Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) At US$152?

Oct 17
Should You Investigate Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) At US$152?

An Intrinsic Calculation For Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Suggests It's 43% Undervalued

Oct 02
An Intrinsic Calculation For Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Suggests It's 43% Undervalued

Packaging Corporation of America: A Good Company At A Full Valuation

Sep 18

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

Sep 09
Returns On Capital At Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Have Hit The Brakes

Is Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) A Risky Investment?

Aug 25
Is Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) A Risky Investment?

Packaging Corporation of America: Q2 Beat Vs. Lower Q3 Estimates

Jul 26

What Is Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) Share Price Doing?

Jul 16
What Is Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) Share Price Doing?

Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 51% Above Its Share Price

Jul 01
Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 51% Above Its Share Price

Packaging Corporation of America: Approaching The Bottom, Time To Re-Enter

Jun 30

Return Trends At Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Aren't Appealing

Jun 10
Return Trends At Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Aren't Appealing

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

May 12
These 4 Measures Indicate That Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG)?

Apr 14
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG)?

Is There An Opportunity With Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) 31% Undervaluation?

Apr 02
Is There An Opportunity With Packaging Corporation of America's (NYSE:PKG) 31% Undervaluation?

Here's Why We Think Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Mar 21
Here's Why We Think Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Might Become A Compounding Machine

Mar 02
Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Might Become A Compounding Machine

Packaging Corporation Of America: Unwrapping The Potential Through A Conservative Approach

Feb 23

Packaging Corporation Of America: Solid Numbers, Reiterate Buy

Feb 04

Packaging Non-GAAP EPS of $2.35 beats by $0.12, revenue of $1.98B misses by $70M

Jan 25

We Think Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Jan 25
We Think Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG)?

Jan 13
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG)?

Packaging Corporation Of America: Finally Time For An Update

Jan 04

We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Passed With Ease

Dec 19
We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Passed With Ease

Packaging declares $1.25 dividend

Dec 08

Are Investors Undervaluing Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) By 44%?

Dec 05
Are Investors Undervaluing Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) By 44%?

Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Is Aiming To Keep Up Its Impressive Returns

Nov 23
Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Is Aiming To Keep Up Its Impressive Returns

Is Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Using Too Much Debt?

Oct 24
Is Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Using Too Much Debt?

Packaging Q3 2022 Earnings Preview

Oct 23

Why Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Could Be Worth Watching

Oct 10
Why Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) Could Be Worth Watching

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Packaging Corporation of America makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

NYSE:PKG Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Sep 248,1757686050
30 Jun 247,9297135900
31 Mar 247,8067165890
31 Dec 237,8027595890
30 Sep 237,8437815860
30 Jun 238,0338605820
31 Mar 238,3189585870
31 Dec 228,4781,0225940
30 Sep 228,5431,0275880
30 Jun 228,4171,0155860
31 Mar 228,0609225740
31 Dec 217,7308355570
30 Sep 217,4017425510
30 Jun 217,0956325380
31 Mar 216,7574825320
31 Dec 206,6584575370
30 Sep 206,6644705470
30 Jun 206,7215105590
31 Mar 206,9396465690
31 Dec 196,9646915660
30 Sep 196,9917595570
30 Jun 197,0507865530
31 Mar 197,0587795450
31 Dec 187,0157325390
30 Sep 186,9527965420
30 Jun 186,7837295380
31 Mar 186,5996865290
31 Dec 176,4456635210
30 Sep 176,2375065130
30 Jun 176,0814864990
31 Mar 175,9154594850
31 Dec 165,7794454720
30 Sep 165,6934394510
30 Jun 165,6804474470
31 Mar 165,7174454480
31 Dec 155,7424324510
30 Sep 155,7854264560
30 Jun 155,8334024630
31 Mar 155,8473884700
31 Dec 145,8533874700
30 Sep 145,6835184590
30 Jun 145,0104994160
31 Mar 144,3414683680
31 Dec 133,6654413270

Quality Earnings: PKG has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: PKG's current net profit margins (9.4%) are lower than last year (10%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: PKG's earnings have grown by 7.1% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: PKG's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.

Earnings vs Industry: PKG had negative earnings growth (-1.7%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Packaging industry average (-20.4%).


Return on Equity

High ROE: PKG's Return on Equity (18.1%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


Discover strong past performing companies