Packaging Corporation of America Stock

Detail	Data
Volume (24h):	673,232 shares
P/E Ratio:	27.84
Forward P/E:	19.46
EPS:	8.58 USD
Forward EPS:	12.2773 USD
Number of Shares:	89,977,067 shares
Market Capitalization:	21,492,332,544.00 USD

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Dividend

The company Packaging Corporation of America pays a dividend of 5 USD per share. The annual dividend yield is 2.09%. The average dividend yield over the last 5 years is 2.84%. The payout ratio is 58.28%. The last paid dividend was 1.25 USD, paid on 2025-12-15. The ex-dividend date, the date when shares trade without entitlement to the next dividend, is 2025-12-15.

Dividend	Value
Dividend Amount	The company Packaging Corporation of America pays a dividend of 5 USD per share.
Annual Yield %:	2.09 %
Ex-dividend Date:	2025-12-15
5-Year Avg Yield %:	2.84 %
Payout Ratio:	58.28 %
Last Dividend Value:	1.25 USD
Last Dividend Date:	2025-12-15

Analyst Forecast

Most analysts have issued a buy recommendation for Packaging Corporation of America stock. The current number of analysts covering this company is 10. The highest target price is 270 USD, while the lowest target price is 155 USD. The median target valuation set by analysts is 234.5 USD. These forecasts and recommendations provide insight into how analysts view the future stock performance of Packaging Corporation of America.

Analysts	Recommendation
Issued Recommendation:	According to our data, the recommendation for Packaging Corporation of America stock is: buy
Number of Analysts:	10
Highest Target Price:	270 USD
Lowest Target Price:	155 USD
Median Target Price:	234.5 USD

Fundamental Indicators

Indicator	Data
Total Revenue:	8,989,299,712.00 USD
Net Income:	774,099,968.00 USD
Price-to-Book (P/B):	4.49
PEG Ratio:	/
Exchange:	NYSE
Industry:	Packaging & Containers
Sector:	Consumer Cyclical
Number of Employees:	15400
Country:	United States

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More Information on Packaging Corporation of America Stock

Indicator	Value
Company Revenue:	8,989,299,712.00 USD
EBITDA:	1,677,033,216.00 USD - Positive EBITDA indicates profitable operations before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
Earnings Per Share:	8.58 USD
Book Value Per Share:	53.21 USD
Total Cash:	728,700,032.00 USD
Total Cash per Share:	8.15 USD
Total Debt:	4,356,899,840.00 USD
Debt to Equity Ratio:	0.92
Quick Ratio	-
Current Ratio	-
Free Cash Flow	-
Operating Cash Flow	-
Gross Margins	21.02 %
EBITDA Margins	18.66 %
Operating Margins	7.13 %
Profit Margins	8.61 %
Return on Assets	-
Return on Equity	16.9 %
Earnings Growth (1 year)	-53.9%
Revenue Growth (1 year)	10.1 %
Quarterly Earnings Year-over-Year Growth	-54.0 %
Market Capitalization	21,492,332,544.00 USD
Enterprise Value	24,975,415,296.00 USD
EV/Revenue	2.778
EV/EBITDA	14.893
Float Shares	87,815,293 shares
Shares Outstanding	89,977,067 shares
Held Percent Insiders	0.01 %
Held Percent Institutions	97.92 %
Shares Short	2,457,428
Shares Short Prior Month	3,162,660
Date Short Interest	2026-01-15
Short Percentage of Total Shares	2.73 %
Short Ratio	3.17
Beta	0.90
Short Percentage of Float	3.59 %
Implied Shares Outstanding	89,978,783

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1️⃣ Does Packaging Corporation of America pay dividends?

The company Packaging Corporation of America pays a dividend of 5 USD per share. At this rate, the annual yield is 2.09 %.

2️⃣ Where to buy Packaging Corporation of America shares?

Packaging Corporation of America shares are traded on the NYSE stock exchange under the ticker: PKG. You can buy or trade them through a variety of stock brokers who provide real stock trading services.

3️⃣ What is the forecast for Packaging Corporation of America shares?

According to our data, the recommendation for Packaging Corporation of America shares is from a total of 10 analysts. The average target price prediction is 234.5 USD per share.

4️⃣ What is the total number of shares and the value of Packaging Corporation of America on the stock exchange?

The total number of Packaging Corporation of America shares on the exchange is 89,977,067.00 shares, which at the current market capitalization gives the company a total valuation of 21,492,332,544.00 USD.