Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)
Consumer Cyclical · Packaging & Containers · NYSE
Packaging Corporation of America revenue & earnings — last 10 fiscal years
| Metric | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $5.78B | $6.44B | $7.01B | $6.96B | $6.66B | $7.73B | $8.48B | $7.80B | $8.38B | $8.99B |
| Gross profit | $1.28B | $1.47B | $1.65B | $1.64B | $1.37B | $1.87B | $2.09B | $1.70B | $1.78B | $1.89B |
| Net income | $449.60M | $668.60M | $738.00M | $696.40M | $461.00M | $841.10M | $1.03B | $759.00M | $799.50M | $768.90M |
| Net margin | 7.8% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 10.0% | 6.9% | 10.9% | 12.1% | 9.7% | 9.5% | 8.6% |
Source: Packaging Corporation of America SEC filings (10-K). 18 years of history available in the interactive view.
What growth is priced into PKG stock?
At today's market cap of $20.25B, Packaging Corporation of America is priced for free-cash-flow growth of about 12.2% per year for 10 years (assuming a 10% discount rate and 2.5% terminal growth, base FCF $728.60M from the FY ending 2025-12-31). For comparison, free cash flow actually grew 3.6%/yr over the last five fiscal years and revenue 6.2%/yr, computed from its SEC filings. This is a reverse DCF — a translation of the price into a growth assumption you can judge, not a fair value and not advice. Change the assumptions yourself in the interactive view →
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About Packaging Corporation of America
Packaging Corporation of America manufactures and sells containerboard and uncoated freesheet (UFS) paper products in North America. The company operates through Packaging and Paper segments. The Packaging segment offers various linerboard 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. 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; and white papers. This segment sells papers through its sales and marketing organization. Packaging Corporation of America was founded in 1867 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Packaging Corporation of America — frequently asked questions
What is Packaging Corporation of America's revenue?
Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) reported revenue of $8.99B for fiscal year 2025, up 7.2% from the prior year, according to its SEC filings.
Is Packaging Corporation of America profitable?
Yes. PKG earned net income of $768.90M in fiscal 2025, a net margin of 8.6%.
What is PKG's P/E ratio?
Packaging Corporation of America trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of about 27.6 based on the latest data in our nightly-refreshed cache.
How fast is Packaging Corporation of America growing?
PKG's revenue grew at roughly 6.2% per year over the last five fiscal years (compound annual growth rate), computed from SEC-filed statements.
How much debt does Packaging Corporation of America have?
As of fiscal year 2025, PKG carried roughly $3.99B in total debt (short- plus long-term borrowings), per its filed balance sheet.
What is Packaging Corporation of America's gross margin?
PKG's gross margin was 21.0% in fiscal 2025 — gross profit of $1.89B on revenue of $8.99B.
What is Packaging Corporation of America's market cap?
Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) has a market capitalization of about $20.25B, based on the latest data in our nightly-refreshed cache.
When does Packaging Corporation of America's fiscal year end?
PKG's fiscal year ends in December. Its most recent annual filing covers the fiscal year ending 2025-12-31.
What growth is priced into PKG stock?
At today's market cap of $20.25B, Packaging Corporation of America is priced for free-cash-flow growth of about 12.2% per year for 10 years (assuming a 10% discount rate and 2.5% terminal growth, base FCF $728.60M from the FY ending 2025-12-31). For comparison, free cash flow actually grew 3.6%/yr over the last five fiscal years and revenue 6.2%/yr, computed from its SEC filings.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are computed from Packaging Corporation of America's official SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q), covering 18 years of history, refreshed nightly. stockportfolio.pro does not provide investment advice.