What is the earnings per share (EPS) for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?

The earnings per share (EPS) for PKG stock is 7.70.

What is the TTM average earnings per share (EPS) for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?

The TTM average earnings per share (EPS) for PKG stock is 8.79.

What is the 3Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?

The 3Y average earnings per share (EPS) for PKG stock is 9.29.

What is the 5Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?

The 5Y average earnings per share (EPS) for PKG stock is 8.48.

What is the 10Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?

The 10Y average earnings per share (EPS) for PKG stock is 7.50.

What is the 15Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?

The 15Y average earnings per share (EPS) for PKG stock is 6.02.

What is the 20Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?

The 20Y average earnings per share (EPS) for PKG stock is 4.93.

Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) EPS: History & Chart

Basis: Latest reported fiscal quarter. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.

Is the earnings per share (EPS) high or low?

The earnings per share (EPS) of 7.70 is in line with its 5-year average of 8.48, around the middle of its 5-year range (4.86–11.07).

As of the fiscal period ended Wednesday, December 31, 2025. 12.40% below its 12-month average of 8.79.

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PKG Earnings Per Share (EPS) Metrics

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)

7.70

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG TTM

8.79

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 3Y

9.29

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 5Y

8.48

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 10Y

7.50

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 15Y

6.02

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 20Y

4.93

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-12.40%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-17.14%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-9.23%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+2.70%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+27.88%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+56.07%

PKG Competitors' Earnings Per Share (EPS)

PKG

Packaging Corporation of America

Current

Market Cap

$22.81B

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

7.70

TTM Avg

8.79

3Y Avg

9.29

5Y Avg

8.48

AMCR

Amcor plc

vs PKG

Market Cap

$22.13B

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

1.43

TTM Avg

2.07

3Y Avg

2.58

5Y Avg

2.54

LEN

Lennar Corporation

vs PKG

Market Cap

$21.89B

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

6.39

TTM Avg

11.14

3Y Avg

12.94

5Y Avg

12.32

RL

Ralph Lauren Corporation

vs PKG

Market Cap

$24.13B

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

15.86

TTM Avg

13.64

3Y Avg

11.23

5Y Avg

10.63

ULTA

Ulta Beauty, Inc.

vs PKG

Market Cap

$24.30B

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

26.68

TTM Avg

25.58

3Y Avg

25.38

5Y Avg

20.45

DRI

Darden Restaurants, Inc.

vs PKG

Market Cap

$24.48B

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

10.39

TTM Avg

10.46

3Y Avg

9.32

5Y Avg

8.70

SW

Smurfit Westrock plc

vs PKG

Market Cap

$25.32B

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

0.94

TTM Avg

1.07

3Y Avg

2.37

5Y Avg

2.64

PHM

PulteGroup, Inc.

vs PKG

Market Cap

$25.65B

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

9.74

TTM Avg

13.02

3Y Avg

12.22

5Y Avg

10.25

RIVN

Rivian Automotive, Inc.

vs PKG

Market Cap

$19.42B

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

-2.58

TTM Avg

-3.88

3Y Avg

-5.23

5Y Avg

-8.99

SN

SharkNinja, Inc.

vs PKG

Market Cap

$26.25B

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

4.90

TTM Avg

4.05

3Y Avg

2.75

5Y Avg

2.62

NAME	MARKET CAP	EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)	TTM	3Y	5Y
Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)	$22.81B	7.70	8.79	9.29	8.48
Amcor plc (AMCR)vs ›	$22.13B	1.43	2.07	2.58	2.54
Lennar Corporation (LEN)vs ›	$21.89B	6.39	11.14	12.94	12.32
Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)vs ›	$24.13B	15.86	13.64	11.23	10.63
Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA)vs ›	$24.30B	26.68	25.58	25.38	20.45
Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)vs ›	$24.48B	10.39	10.46	9.32	8.70
Smurfit Westrock plc (SW)vs ›	$25.32B	0.94	1.07	2.37	2.64
PulteGroup, Inc. (PHM)vs ›	$25.65B	9.74	13.02	12.22	10.25
Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN)vs ›	$19.42B	-2.58	-3.88	-5.23	-8.99
SharkNinja, Inc. (SN)vs ›	$26.25B	4.90	4.05	2.75	2.62

EPS Comparison

Trailing EPS (TTM)

$7.70

Forward EPS (Est.)

$10.48

P/E Ratio

33.3

Formula: EPS = Net Income / Weighted Average Shares Outstanding

Why EPS matters:

Directly impacts stock valuation through P/E ratio
Used to calculate dividend coverage and payout ratios
Enables comparison across companies of different sizes
Growth in EPS often correlates with stock price appreciation

Earnings Per Share (EPS) Formula & Definition

EPS (Earnings Per Share) represents the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share. Higher EPS indicates greater profitability on a per-share basis.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Earnings Per Share (EPS) FAQ

What is the earnings per share (EPS) for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?: The earnings per share (EPS) for PKG stock is 7.70.
Is Packaging Corporation of America's earnings per share (EPS) high or low?: The earnings per share (EPS) of 7.70 is in line with its 5-year average of 8.48, around the middle of its 5-year range (4.86–11.07).
What is the TTM average earnings per share (EPS) for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?: The TTM average earnings per share (EPS) for PKG stock is 8.79.
What is the 3Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?: The 3Y average earnings per share (EPS) for PKG stock is 9.29.
What is the 5Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?: The 5Y average earnings per share (EPS) for PKG stock is 8.48.
What is the 10Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?: The 10Y average earnings per share (EPS) for PKG stock is 7.50.
What is the 15Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?: The 15Y average earnings per share (EPS) for PKG stock is 6.02.
What is the 20Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?: The 20Y average earnings per share (EPS) for PKG stock is 4.93.

PKG Earnings Per Share (EPS) History

DATE	EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)
2025-12-31	8.61
2024-12-31	8.97
2023-12-31	8.52
2022-12-31	11.07
2021-12-31	8.87
2020-12-31	4.86
2019-12-31	7.37
2018-12-31	7.88
2017-12-31	7.09
2016-12-31	4.76
2015-12-31	4.47
2014-12-31	3.99
2013-12-31	4.57
2012-12-31	1.70
2011-12-31	1.59
2010-12-31	2.02
2009-12-31	2.62
2008-12-31	1.32
2007-12-31	1.63
2006-12-31	1.21
2005-12-31	0.49
2004-12-31	0.65
2003-12-31	-0.14
2002-12-31	0.46
2001-12-31	1.00
2000-12-31	1.37
1999-12-31	0.34
1998-12-31	0.76

Earnings Per Share (EPS): 7.70

PKG Earnings Per Share (EPS)

PKG Quarterly EPS Growth (YoY)

PKG P/E Ratio

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PKG Average Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart

PKG Current vs Average Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart

PKG Earnings Per Share (EPS) Metrics

PKG Competitors' Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS Comparison

Earnings Per Share (EPS) Formula & Definition

Earnings Per Share (EPS) FAQ

PKG Earnings Per Share (EPS) History

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