Packaging Corporation of Americ
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- Packaging Corporation of America is well-positioned in the packaging industry, benefiting from a growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions as companies shift towards eco-friendly practices.
- In Q2 2026, revenue increased by 5% compared to the prior quarter, reaching $2.5 billion.
- The gross margin improved to 20.6% in Q2 2026, up from 19.1% in the previous quarter.
- Despite its strong market position, Packaging Corporation of America faces challenges with declining earnings growth, which could impact investor sentiment.
- The company's earnings growth is currently at -19.5%, indicating a significant downturn compared to previous performance.
- The stock has a 'Strong Sell' signal with a score of -26.00, reflecting bearish trends in technical indicators.
Fundamentals
| Market cap | $20.49B | Enterprise value | $24.17B | Trailing P/E | 29.90 | Forward P/E | 17.35 |
| PEG | 1.46 | Price / book | 4.37 | Beta | 0.77 | Dividend yield | 2.61% |
| Revenue growth | 14.7% | Earnings growth | -19.5% | Gross margin | 21.4% | Operating margin | 13.1% |
| Profit margin | 7.3% | ROE | 14.9% | ROA | 8.3% | Debt / equity | 0.94 |
| Current ratio | 2.94 | Free cash flow | $432.95M | Analyst recommendation | buy | Mean target | $258.80 |
| 52w high | $259.98 | 52w low | $191.50 |
Quarterly
| 2026-Q2 | 2026-Q1 | 2025-Q4 | 2025-Q3 | 2025-Q2 | 2025-Q1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.5B | $2.4B | $2.4B | $2.3B | $2.2B | — |
| Op margin | 13.4% | 11.5% | 11.9% | 15.1% | 15.2% | — |
| Net income | $192M | $171M | $102M | $227M | $242M | — |
| Gross margin | 20.6% | 19.1% | 18.9% | 21.8% | 22.2% | — |
| Gross profit | $513M | $453M | $448M | $504M | $483M | — |
| Operating income | $333M | $273M | $282M | $350M | $330M | — |
- Revenue +5% vs prior quarter ($2.5B vs $2.4B).
- Gross margin 20.6% (was 19.1% prior quarter).
- Operating margin expanded to 13.4%.
Yearly (6y)
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $9.0B | $8.4B | $7.8B | $8.5B | — |
| Op margin | 14.0% | 14.0% | 14.3% | 17.5% | — |
| Net income | $774M | $805M | $765M | $1.0B | — |
| Gross margin | 21.0% | 21.3% | 21.8% | 24.7% | — |
| Gross profit | $1.9B | $1.8B | $1.7B | $2.1B | — |
| Operating income | $1.3B | $1.2B | $1.1B | $1.5B | — |
No flags
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News
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2026-10-05 · UBS Adjusts Price Target on Packaging Corp. of America to $289 From $292, Maintains Buy Rating
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2026-09-23 · JPMorgan Adjusts PT on Packaging Corp. of America to $320 From $312, Maintains Overweight Rating
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