Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) Compounding Analysis

Packaging Corporation of America(PKG)

Packaging & Containers · Lake Forest, IL

$254.25+1.34 (+0.53%)

Delayed quote: Aug 20, 2026, 12:14 PM EDT

About Packaging Corporation of America

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.

Lake Forest, IL

16,800 employees

www.packagingcorp.com

Consumer Cyclical / Packaging & Containers

Sector: Consumer Cyclical
Industry: Packaging & Containers
CEO: Mark W. Kowlzan

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Across metrics · 10Y

PKG reported stats per metric over 10Y: annual CAGR, median quarterly year-over-year growth, YoY standard deviation, quarters at or above 20%, and negative quarters.
Metric	10Y CAGR	Median YoY	YoY σ	Qtrs ≥ 20%	Neg. qtrs
RevenueRevenue	4.6%	6.2%	8.7pp	1 of 40	12
EPSEPS	6.7%	5%	56.5pp	13 of 40	18
Op cash flowOperating cash flow	7.4%	0.5%	25.0pp	14 of 40	19
EBITDAEBITDA	5.6%	8%	19.0pp	7 of 40	14
FCFFree cash flow	5%	5.5%	58.1pp	15 of 40	16

Reported figures over 10Y: annual-series CAGR, median and standard deviation (σ, percentage points) of quarterly year-over-year growth, quarters at or above 20%, and quarters with negative YoY. “—” means the window needs more comparable data.