Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) Total Return:26.44%(TTM)
Over the latest trailing 12-month period, Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)'s total return cagr is +26.44%. The comparable SPY value is +22.76%. Year-to-date total return is +14.30%. Total return includes price appreciation and reinvested dividends.
Growth of $10,000 in PKG
$407,060
(40.7x return)
Invested on Jan 28, 2000
Growth of $10,000 in SPY (S&P 500)
$83,290
(8.3x return)
Invested on Jan 28, 2000
Hypothetical Growth of $10,000
This chart illustrates the cumulative performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment. It assumes that all dividends paid by both the stock and SPY are reinvested in additional shares on the payment date, showing the true long-term compounding impact of distributions.
Recent Performance Indicators
YTD Total Return
+14.3%
1-Year Total Return
+26.4%
Current Dividend Yield
2.25%
Price CAGR vs. Total Return CAGR
Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) is shown below. The difference between price CAGR and total return CAGR is the compound contribution of dividends reinvested.
| Holding Period | Price CAGR | Total Return CAGR | Dividend Addition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | +23.4% | +26.4% | +3.0% |
| 3 Years | +21.8% | +25.0% | +3.2% |
| 5 Years | +11.6% | +14.9% | +3.3% |
| 10 Years | +12.9% | +16.3% | +3.3% |
| 15 Years | +15.4% | +18.8% | +3.4% |
| 20 Years | +12.6% | +16.3% | +3.7% |
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