Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) EPS CAGR:-4.02%(TTM)
EPS CAGR uses precomputed diluted earnings history where available.
Over longer horizons, Packaging Corporation of America's EPS CAGR averages -8.03% over 3 years and 12.12% over 5 years.The TTM figure compares the trailing 12 months (sum of the latest four quarters) with the 12 months before that. Rows in the history table compare fiscal years, and the quarterly table compares single quarters; the three measure different windows and will differ. EPS (Earnings Per Share) CAGR measures how Packaging Corporation of America's earnings per share have grown. This is a key metric for valuation and reflects profitability on a per-share basis.
PKG EPS CAGR Chart
Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)
PKG Quarterly EPS Growth (YoY)
EPS growth vs the same quarter one year earlier, last 20 quarters.
PKG EPS CAGR History
| Year | Start EPS | End EPS | Change | % Change | CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8.97 | $8.61 | $-0.36 | -4.01% | -4.01% |
| 2024 | $8.52 | $8.97 | +$0.45 | +5.28% | +5.28% |
| 2023 | $11.07 | $8.52 | $-2.55 | -23.04% | -23.04% |
| 2022 | $8.87 | $11.07 | +$2.20 | +24.80% | +24.80% |
| 2021 | $4.86 | $8.87 | +$4.01 | +82.51% | +82.51% |
| 2020 | $7.37 | $4.86 | $-2.51 | -34.06% | -34.06% |
| 2019 | $7.88 | $7.37 | $-0.51 | -6.47% | -6.47% |
| 2018 | $7.09 | $7.88 | +$0.79 | +11.14% | +11.14% |
| 2017 | $4.76 | $7.09 | +$2.33 | +48.95% | +48.95% |
| 2016 | $4.47 | $4.76 | +$0.29 | +6.49% | +6.49% |
| 2015 | $3.99 | $4.47 | +$0.48 | +12.03% | +12.03% |
| 2014 | $4.57 | $3.99 | $-0.58 | -12.69% | -12.69% |
| 2013 | $1.70 | $4.57 | +$2.87 | +168.82% | +168.82% |
| 2012 | $1.59 | $1.70 | +$0.11 | +6.92% | +6.92% |
| 2011 | $2.02 | $1.59 | $-0.43 | -21.29% | -21.29% |
| 2010 | $2.62 | $2.02 | $-0.60 | -22.90% | -22.90% |
| 2009 | $1.32 | $2.62 | +$1.30 | +98.48% | +98.48% |
| 2008 | $1.63 | $1.32 | $-0.31 | -19.02% | -19.02% |
| 2007 | $1.21 | $1.63 | +$0.42 | +34.71% | +34.71% |
| 2006 | $0.49 | $1.21 | +$0.72 | +146.94% | +146.94% |
| 2005 | $0.65 | $0.49 | $-0.16 | -24.62% | -24.62% |
| 2004 | $-0.14 | $0.65 | +$0.79 | N/A | N/A |
| 2003 | $0.46 | $-0.14 | $-0.60 | -130.43% | N/A |
| 2002 | $1.00 | $0.46 | $-0.54 | -54.00% | -54.00% |
| 2001 | $1.37 | $1.00 | $-0.37 | -27.01% | -27.01% |
| 2000 | $0.34 | $1.37 | +$1.03 | +302.94% | +302.94% |
| 1999 | $0.76 | $0.34 | $-0.42 | -55.26% | -55.26% |
Quarterly EPS: QoQ & YoY
| Quarter | Value | QoQ | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $1.92 | +69.9% | -15.4% |
| Q4 2025 | $1.13 | -55.2% | -54.1% |
| Q3 2025 | $2.52 | -6.0% | -4.9% |
| Q2 2025 | $2.68 | +18.1% | +21.8% |
| Q1 2025 | $2.27 | -7.7% | +39.3% |
| Q4 2024 | $2.46 | -7.2% | +17.1% |
| Q3 2024 | $2.65 | +20.5% | +29.9% |
| Q2 2024 | $2.20 | +35.0% | -2.2% |
| Q1 2024 | $1.63 | -22.4% | -22.4% |
| Q4 2023 | $2.10 | +2.9% | -10.3% |
| Q3 2023 | $2.04 | -9.3% | -27.4% |
| Q2 2023 | $2.25 | +7.1% | -30.1% |
| Q1 2023 | $2.10 | -10.3% | -22.5% |
| Q4 2022 | $2.34 | -16.7% | +2.2% |
| Q3 2022 | $2.81 | -12.7% | +6.4% |
| Q2 2022 | $3.22 | +18.8% | +47.7% |
QoQ = change vs the prior quarter; YoY = change vs the same quarter a year earlier.
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