Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) Free Cash Flow (FCF): $702.20M
The free cash flow (FCF) for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) is $702.20M. It is above its 12-month average by 7.71% ($651.93M).
PKG Free Cash Flow (FCF TTM) Chart
Rolling trailing-12-month free cash flow from quarterly statements; no daily interpolation.
PKG Quarterly Free Cash Flow Growth (YoY)
Free Cash Flow growth vs the same quarter one year earlier, last 20 quarters.
PKG Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart
PKG Current vs Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart
PKG Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
$702.20M
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM
$651.93M
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y
$707.79M
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y
$644.65M
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y
$630.39M
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y
$508.84M
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y
$420.36M
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+7.71%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-0.79%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+8.93%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+11.39%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+38.00%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+67.05%
FCF Analysis
Free Cash Flow (TTM)
$702.20M
FCF Yield
3.39%
Price/FCF
29.5
Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures
Why FCF matters:
- Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
- Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
- Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
- Key metric for DCF valuation models
Packaging Corporation of America Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition
Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Packaging Corporation of America Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ
- What is the free cash flow (FCF) for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?
- The free cash flow (FCF) for PKG stock is $702.20M.
- What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?
- The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for PKG stock is $651.93M.
- What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?
- The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for PKG stock is $707.79M.
- What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?
- The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for PKG stock is $644.65M.
- What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?
- The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for PKG stock is $630.39M.
- What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?
- The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for PKG stock is $508.84M.
- What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?
- The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for PKG stock is $420.36M.
Packaging Corporation of America Free Cash Flow (FCF) History
| DATE | FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | $702.20M |
| 2025-09-30 | $725.10M |
| 2025-03-31 | $528.50M |
| 2024-09-30 | $589.90M |
| 2024-03-31 | $858.80M |
| 2023-09-30 | $823.30M |
| 2023-03-31 | $726.70M |
| 2022-09-30 | $649.60M |
| 2022-03-31 | $494.60M |
| 2021-09-30 | $440.60M |
| 2021-03-31 | $551.90M |
| 2020-09-30 | $701.70M |
| 2020-03-31 | $816.90M |
| 2019-09-30 | $812.90M |
| 2019-03-31 | $691.40M |
| 2018-09-30 | $586.20M |
| 2018-03-31 | $501.30M |
| 2017-09-30 | $483.90M |
| 2017-03-31 | $495.10M |
| 2016-09-30 | $524.10M |
| 2016-03-31 | $533.50M |
| 2015-09-30 | $338.14M |
| 2015-03-31 | $270.23M |
| 2014-09-30 | $385.88M |
| 2014-03-31 | $403.65M |
| 2013-09-30 | $409.20M |
| 2013-03-31 | $345.45M |
| 2012-09-30 | $186.62M |
| 2012-03-31 | $53.80M |
| 2011-09-30 | $68.84M |
| 2011-03-31 | $74.08M |
| 2010-09-30 | $31.36M |
| 2010-03-31 | $119.38M |
| 2009-09-30 | $193.33M |
| 2009-03-31 | $149.17M |
| 2008-09-30 | $156.44M |
| 2008-03-31 | $190.21M |
| 2007-09-30 | $181.20M |
| 2007-03-31 | $181.61M |
| 2006-09-30 | $138.91M |
| 2006-03-31 | $118.92M |
| 2005-09-30 | $149.66M |
| 2005-03-31 | $118.91M |
| 2004-09-30 | $87.62M |
| 2004-03-31 | $85.28M |
| 2003-09-30 | $103.44M |
| 2003-03-31 | $131.50M |
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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.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Packaging & Containers
- CEO
- Mark W. Kowlzan