Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)
NYSE · Consumer Cyclical · Packaging & Containers
Profile
Packaging Corporation of America
- Exchange
- NYSE
- Ticker
- PKG
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Packaging & Containers
- Country
- US
Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a U.S.-based enterprise specializing in the production and sale of containerboard and corrugated packaging materials. Its operations are organized into two primary divisions: Packaging and Paper. The Packaging division offers an extensive array of containerboard and corrugated solutions. These encompass conventional shipping containers designed for safeguarding and transporting manufactured goods, vibrant multi-color boxes and point-of-sale displays aimed at enhancing product merchandising in retail environments, and honeycomb protective packaging. This segment also provides specialized packaging for perishable goods like meat and fresh produce, processed foods, beverages, and a broad spectrum of other industrial and consumer products. Its corrugated offerings reach customers through a multi-channel approach, utilizing a dedicated direct sales and marketing team, independent brokers, and various distribution partners. Meanwhile, the Paper segment focuses on manufacturing and distributing a range of commodity and specialty papers. This includes communication papers, such as standard cut-size office paper, along with specialized printing and converting papers. Sales of its white paper products are managed directly by its internal sales and marketing organization. Tracing its origins back to 1867, Packaging Corporation of America maintains its corporate headquarters in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Key facts
Packaging Corporation of America: key facts
- Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) is a Packaging & Containers company in the Consumer Cyclical sector.
- In fiscal 2025, Packaging Corporation of America reported revenue of $9.0B and net income of $768.9M.
- Revenue grew 3.8% a year over the last 4 fiscal years.
- Free cash flow was positive in 5 of the last 5 fiscal years.
- Net income was positive in 5 of the last 5 fiscal years.
- Over the last twelve months, revenue was $9.8B and net income was $726.4M.
MonkScore
Packaging Corporation of America's MonkScore
MonkScore
MonkScore range: 50–60
as of October 2026
Sector rank: 388 of 900 in Consumer Cyclical
How this score is madeDisclaimer
Pillar ranges
- Growth40–50
- Profitability60–70
- Quality10–20
- Market Conviction60–70
- Safety50–60
The MonkScore runs from 0 to 100. Each range is one of ten 10-point groups, from 0–10 to 90–100.
Each pillar's range uses the same ten groups. The exact score and the pillar scores are in the MonkStreet app.
Fundamentals
Figures from the statements
Packaging Corporation of America's annual figures and the last twelve months, in USD. Last report: 30 September 2026.
| Figure | Last 12 months | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $9.8B | $9.0B | $8.4B | $7.8B | $8.5B | $7.7B |
| Gross profit | $2.0B | $1.9B | $1.8B | $1.7B | $2.1B | $1.9B |
| Operating income | $1.3B | $1.3B | $1.1B | $1.1B | $1.4B | $1.3B |
| Net income | $726.4M | $768.9M | $805.1M | $765.2M | $1.0B | $841.1M |
| Operating cash flow | $1.6B | $1.6B | $1.2B | $1.3B | $1.5B | $1.1B |
| Capital expenditure | -$881.7M | -$828.9M | -$669.7M | -$469.7M | -$824.2M | -$605.1M |
| Free cash flow | $742.4M | $728.6M | $521.5M | $845.4M | $670.8M | $489.0M |
| Total debt | $4.4B | $4.4B | $2.8B | $3.2B | $2.8B | $2.7B |
| Cash | $442.8M | $529.0M | $685.0M | $648.0M | $320.0M | $618.7M |
Revenue growth a year
- 1-year
- 7.2%
- 3-year
- 2.0%
- 4-year
- 3.8%
Compound growth between fiscal years.
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