Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)

US — Consumer Cyclical Sector

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Key Metrics & Ratings

symbol PKG
Rev/Share 95.1752
Book/Share 49.0534
PB 3.9691
Debt/Equity 0.6293
CurrentRatio 3.2278
ROIC 0.1155

MktCap 17519106000.0
FreeCF/Share 5.7897
PFCF 33.7036
PE 20.321
Debt/Assets 0.3138
DivYield 0.0257
ROE 0.2045

Rating C-
Score 1
Recommendation Strong Sell
P/E Score 2
DCF Score 3
P/B Score 1
D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type	Ticker	Analyst Firm	Previous Rating	Current Rating	Previous Price Target	Current Price Target	Date
Initiation	PKG	UBS	--	Neutral	--	$200	June 4, 2025
Downgrade	PKG	Wells Fargo	Overweight	Equal Weight	--	$180	May 9, 2025
Upgrade	PKG	Jefferies	Hold	Buy	$215	$280	Dec. 18, 2024

News

Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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Published: April 23, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 23, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Mark Kowlzan - Chairman and CEO Thomas Hassfurther - EVP, Corrugated Products Robert Mundy - EVP and CFO Conference Call Participants George Staphos - Bank of America Securities Mike Roxland - Truist Securities Gabe Hajde - Wells Fargo Mark Weintraub - Seaport Research Partners Anthony Pettinari - Citi Philip Ng - Jeffries Charlie Sands - BNP Paribas Operator Good morning, everyone. Thank you for joining Packaging Corporation of America's First Quarter 2025 Earnings Results Conference Call.

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Packaging Corp Gears Up to Report Q1 Earnings: What to Expect?

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Published: April 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

PKG's 1Q25 results are likely to reflect the impacts of sequentially flat prices in the Paper segment, offset by stable packaging demand.

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Zacks Industry Outlook Packaging Corporation of America, Amcor, AptarGroup and Sonoco Products

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Published: February 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Packaging Corporation of America, Amcor, AptarGroup and Sonoco Products have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.

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About Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)

IPO Date 2000-01-28
Website https://www.packagingcorp.com
Industry Packaging & Containers
CEO Mr. Mark W. Kowlzan
Employees 15400

Packaging Corporation of America manufactures and sells containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the United States. The company operates through Packaging and Paper segments. The Packaging segment offers various containerboard and corrugated packaging products, such as conventional shipping containers used to protect and transport manufactured goods; multi-color boxes and displays that help to merchandise the packaged product in retail locations; and honeycomb protective packaging products, as well as packaging for meat, fresh fruit and vegetables, processed food, beverages, and other industrial and consumer products. This segment sells its corrugated products through a direct sales and marketing organization, independent brokers, and distribution partners. The Paper segment manufactures and sells commodity and specialty papers, as well as communication papers, including cut-size office papers, and printing and converting papers. This segment sells white papers through its sales and marketing organization. Packaging Corporation of America was founded in 1867 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois.