PKG
Packaging Corp of America
NYSE: PKG · CONSUMER CYCLICAL · PACKAGING & CONTAINERS
$216.05
-2.94% today
Updated 2026-04-29
Market cap
$19.27B
P/E ratio
26.22
P/S ratio
2.09x
EPS (TTM)
$8.24
Dividend yield
1.68%
52W range
$174 – $248
Volume
1.0M
Packaging Corp of America (PKG) Earnings
Quarterly earnings history, analyst estimates, and stock price reaction.
EPS beat streak
5 of 8
Last 8 quarters
Avg EPS surprise
+1.2%
Last 4 quarters
Revenue YoY growth
+10.6%
Most recent quarter
EPS YoY growth
+3.9%
Most recent quarter
Earnings surprise history (last 12 quarters)
Beat estimate Missed estimate
Quarterly EPS and revenue trend
Quarterly revenue EPS (diluted)
How the stock reacts to earnings
Avg 1-day reaction
+1.6%
Last 3 reports
Positive reaction rate
67%
2 of 3 quarters
Largest single-day move
+3.7%
2026-04-23
| Report date | EPS actual | Surprise | Close before | Close after | 1-day reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-23 | $2.40 | +12.5% | $205.24 | $212.87 | +3.7% |
| 2026-01-28 | $2.32 | -5.7% | $223.62 | $220.21 | -1.5% |
| 2025-10-22 | $2.73 | -3.9% | $208.13 | $213.26 | +2.5% |
Quarterly earnings history
| Fiscal quarter ending | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise | Revenue | YoY revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | $2.13 | $2.40 | +12.5% | $2.37B | +10.6% |
| 2025-12-31 | $2.46 | $2.32 | -5.7% | $2.36B | +10.1% |
| 2025-09-30 | $2.84 | $2.73 | -3.9% | $2.31B | +6.0% |
| 2025-06-30 | $2.44 | $2.48 | +1.6% | $2.17B | +4.6% |
| 2025-03-31 | $2.21 | $2.31 | +4.5% | $2.14B | +8.2% |
| 2024-12-31 | $2.53 | $2.45 | -3.2% | $2.15B | +10.7% |
| 2024-09-30 | $2.50 | $2.65 | +6.0% | $2.18B | +12.7% |
| 2024-06-30 | $2.14 | $2.20 | +2.8% | $2.08B | — |
| 2024-03-31 | $1.68 | $1.72 | +2.4% | $1.98B | — |
| 2023-12-31 | $1.83 | $2.13 | +16.4% | $1.94B | — |
| 2023-09-30 | $1.93 | $2.05 | +6.2% | $1.94B | — |
Frequently asked questions
Has Packaging Corp of America beaten earnings estimates?
Packaging Corp of America has beaten Wall Street EPS estimates in 5 of its last 8 quarterly reports, with an average EPS surprise of +1.2% over the last 4 quarters.
How does PKG stock react to earnings?
PKG stock has moved an average of +1.6% in the trading day following earnings over its last 3 reports, with positive reactions in 67% of those quarters.
What is Packaging Corp of America's revenue growth rate?
Packaging Corp of America reported year-over-year revenue growth of +10.6% in its most recent quarter, with EPS growing +3.9% year-over-year.