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Packaging Corp. (PKG) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

Packaging Corporation of America NYSE: PKG reported lower adjusted earnings for the second quarter of 2026 compared with the prior year, even as sales and EBITDA increased, with management citing strong corrugated demand, higher freight costs and contributions from the recently acquired Greif containerboard business.

Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

PKG's Q2 earnings beat estimates as record corrugated shipments and the Greif acquisition boost volumes despite pricing pressure and higher costs.

Packaging Corporation of America remains a strong operator, but shares are overvalued at 20x earnings amid persistent cost headwinds. PKG's Q2 saw record shipment volumes and pricing actions, yet margin gains are offset by rising freight, electricity, and input costs. Despite a robust balance sheet and stable 2.6% dividend, PKG's premium valuation is unjustified given limited profit acceleration prospects.

Packaging Corp. (PKG) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.35 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.31 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.48 per share a year ago.

Although the revenue and EPS for Packaging Corp. (PKG) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended June 2026, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

Beyond analysts' top-and-bottom-line estimates for Packaging Corp. (PKG), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended June 2026.

PKG is set to post Q2 results on July 22, with revenues rising 10.7% as the Greif acquisition is expected to support earnings despite lower EPS estimates.