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Shares Outstanding: 89.10M

The shares outstanding is 89.10M. It is below its 12-month average by 0.65% (89.68M).

Shares Outstanding

PKG Shares Outstanding

89.10M

Reported quarterly weighted average share count; no daily interpolation.

-5.81% 5Y
PKG Shares Outstanding

PKG Average Shares Outstanding Chart

PKG Shares Outstanding

PKG Current vs Average Shares Outstanding Chart

PKG Shares Outstanding Metrics

SHARES OUTSTANDING

89.10M

SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG TTM

89.68M

SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 3Y

89.54M

SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 5Y

91.16M

SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 10Y

92.58M

SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 15Y

94.44M

SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 20Y

96.66M

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-0.65%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-0.49%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-2.26%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-3.76%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-5.66%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-7.82%

Share Structure

Shares Outstanding

90.04M

Float Shares

N/A

Stock Price

$241.09

Market Cap

$21.5B

Quarterly Shares Outstanding History

PeriodWeighted Average SharesQoQ Change
Q1 202689.10M-0.56%
Q4 202589.60M-0.88%
Q3 202590.40M+0.78%
Q2 202589.70M+0.11%
Q1 202589.60M+0.11%
Q4 202489.50M+0.00%
Q3 202489.50M-0.08%
Q2 202489.57M+0.19%
Q1 202489.40M-0.25%
Q4 202389.63M+0.14%
Q3 202389.50M+0.00%
Q2 202389.50M+0.11%
Q1 202389.40M-1.65%
Q4 202290.90M-2.47%
Q3 202293.20M-0.21%
Q2 202293.40M+0.11%
Q1 202293.30M-1.31%
Q4 202194.54M-0.44%
Q3 202194.96M+0.38%
Q2 202194.60M-0.57%
Q1 202195.14M+0.15%
Q4 202095.00M+0.53%
Q3 202094.50M+0.11%
Q2 202094.40M-0.07%
Q1 202094.47M-0.12%
Q4 201994.58M-0.05%
Q3 201994.63M+0.20%
Q2 201994.44M+0.47%
Q1 201994.00M+0.00%
Q4 201894.00M+0.00%
Q3 201894.00M+0.21%
Q2 201893.80M-0.13%
Q1 201893.92M+0.13%
Q4 201793.80M-0.08%
Q3 201793.88M+0.30%
Q2 201793.60M+0.00%
Q1 201793.60M-0.08%
Q4 201693.68M+0.08%
Q3 201693.60M+0.32%
Q2 201693.30M-0.96%
Q1 201694.20M-3.36%
Q4 201597.48M-0.08%
Q3 201597.56M-0.73%
Q2 201598.28M-0.43%
Q1 201598.70M+0.20%
Q4 201498.50M+0.01%
Q3 201498.49M-0.13%
Q2 201498.61M+0.69%
Q1 201497.93M+0.34%
Q4 201397.60M+0.00%
Q3 201397.60M+0.10%
Q2 201397.50M+0.10%
Q1 201397.40M+0.00%
Q4 201297.40M+0.10%
Q3 201297.30M-0.10%
Q2 201297.40M-0.31%
Q1 201297.70M+1.14%
Q4 201196.60M-3.40%
Q3 2011100.00M-1.09%
Q2 2011101.10M-0.79%
Q1 2011101.90M+1.19%
Q4 2010100.70M-1.95%
Q3 2010102.70M-0.19%
Q2 2010102.90M+0.02%
Q1 2010102.88M+0.93%
Q4 2009101.93M-0.59%
Q3 2009102.54M+0.33%
Q2 2009102.20M+0.06%
Q1 2009102.14M+0.77%
Q4 2008101.36M-2.15%
Q3 2008103.59M-0.29%
Q2 2008103.89M-0.73%
Q1 2008104.65M+0.84%
Q4 2007103.79M-1.72%
Q3 2007105.60M+0.08%
Q2 2007105.52M+0.43%
Q1 2007105.06M+0.86%
Q4 2006104.17M-0.40%
Q3 2006104.58M+0.24%
Q2 2006104.33M+0.09%
Q1 2006104.24M+0.85%
Q4 2005103.36M-4.58%
Q3 2005108.31M+0.08%
Q2 2005108.22M+0.16%
Q1 2005108.05M+0.97%
Q4 2004107.02M-0.69%
Q3 2004107.77M+0.29%
Q2 2004107.45M+1.52%
Q1 2004105.84M+0.00%
Q4 2003105.84M+1.48%
Q3 2003104.30M-1.81%
Q2 2003106.22M-0.19%
Q1 2003106.43M+1.77%
Q4 2002104.58M-2.14%
Q3 2002106.86M-0.88%
Q2 2002107.81M-

Relationship: Market Cap = Shares Outstanding × Stock Price

Key concepts:

  • Float shares: Shares available for public trading
  • Dilution: When new shares are issued, existing shareholders own less
  • Buybacks: Reduce share count, increasing EPS and ownership stake
  • Stock splits: Increase share count but don't change market cap

Shares Outstanding Formula & Definition

Shares Outstanding represents the reported weighted average share count used for per-share metrics. Changes in share count affect EPS and ownership dilution.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Shares Outstanding FAQ

What is the shares outstanding for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?
The shares outstanding for PKG stock is 89.10M.
What is the TTM average shares outstanding for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?
The TTM average shares outstanding for PKG stock is 89.68M.
What is the 3Y average shares outstanding for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?
The 3Y average shares outstanding for PKG stock is 89.54M.
What is the 5Y average shares outstanding for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?
The 5Y average shares outstanding for PKG stock is 91.16M.
What is the 10Y average shares outstanding for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?
The 10Y average shares outstanding for PKG stock is 92.58M.
What is the 15Y average shares outstanding for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?
The 15Y average shares outstanding for PKG stock is 94.44M.
What is the 20Y average shares outstanding for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?
The 20Y average shares outstanding for PKG stock is 96.66M.

PKG Shares Outstanding History

DATESHARES OUTSTANDING
2026-03-3189.10M
2025-12-3189.60M
2025-09-3090.40M
2025-06-3089.70M
2025-03-3189.60M
2024-12-3189.50M
2024-09-3089.50M
2024-06-3089.57M
2024-03-3189.40M
2023-12-3189.63M
2023-09-3089.50M
2023-06-3089.50M
2023-03-3189.40M
2022-12-3190.90M
2022-09-3093.20M
2022-06-3093.40M
2022-03-3193.30M
2021-12-3194.54M
2021-09-3094.96M
2021-06-3094.60M
2021-03-3195.14M
2020-12-3195.00M
2020-09-3094.50M
2020-06-3094.40M
2020-03-3194.47M
2019-12-3194.58M
2019-09-3094.63M
2019-06-3094.44M
2019-03-3194.00M
2018-12-3194.00M
2018-09-3094.00M
2018-06-3093.80M
2018-03-3193.92M
2017-12-3193.80M
2017-09-3093.88M
2017-06-3093.60M
2017-03-3193.60M
2016-12-3193.68M
2016-09-3093.60M
2016-06-3093.30M
2016-03-3194.20M
2015-12-3197.48M
2015-09-3097.56M
2015-06-3098.28M
2015-03-3198.70M
2014-12-3198.50M
2014-09-3098.49M
2014-06-3098.61M
2014-03-3197.93M
2013-12-3197.60M
2013-09-3097.60M
2013-06-3097.50M
2013-03-3197.40M
2012-12-3197.40M
2012-09-3097.30M
2012-06-3097.40M
2012-03-3197.70M
2011-12-3196.60M
2011-09-30100.00M
2011-06-30101.10M
2011-03-31101.90M
2010-12-31100.70M
2010-09-30102.70M
2010-06-30102.90M
2010-03-31102.88M
2009-12-31101.93M
2009-09-30102.54M
2009-06-30102.20M
2009-03-31102.14M
2008-12-31101.36M
2008-09-30103.59M
2008-06-30103.89M
2008-03-31104.65M
2007-12-31103.79M
2007-09-30105.60M
2007-06-30105.52M
2007-03-31105.06M
2006-12-31104.17M
2006-09-30104.58M
2006-06-30104.33M
2006-03-31104.24M
2005-12-31103.36M
2005-09-30108.31M
2005-06-30108.22M
2005-03-31108.05M
2004-12-31107.02M
2004-09-30107.77M
2004-06-30107.45M
2004-03-31105.84M
2003-12-31105.84M
2003-09-30104.30M
2003-06-30106.22M
2003-03-31106.43M
2002-12-31104.58M
2002-09-30106.86M
2002-06-30107.81M

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
15,400 employees
Consumer Cyclical / Packaging & Containers
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Packaging & Containers
CEO
Mark W. Kowlzan