Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) Total Return CAGR: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.
Over longer horizons, Packaging Corporation of America's Total Return CAGR averages 25.01% over 3 years and 14.92% over 5 years. Total return includes dividends reinvested. The total return CAGR includes both price appreciation and dividends reinvested. This gives a more complete picture of Packaging Corporation of America's investment performance.
PKG Total Return CAGR Chart
Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)
PKG Quarterly Total Return (YoY)
Total Return Index growth vs the same quarter one year earlier, last 20 quarters.
PKG Total Return CAGR History
| Year | Start Total Return | End Total Return | Change | % Change | CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3561.43 | 4070.60 | +509.17 | +14.30% | +14.30% |
| 2025 | 3792.14 | 3561.43 | -230.71 | -6.08% | -6.08% |
| 2024 | 2676.60 | 3792.14 | +1115.54 | +41.68% | +41.68% |
| 2023 | 2029.57 | 2676.60 | +647.03 | +31.88% | +31.88% |
| 2022 | 2084.65 | 2029.57 | -55.08 | -2.64% | -2.64% |
| 2021 | 2051.61 | 2084.65 | +33.04 | +1.61% | +1.61% |
| 2020 | 1612.05 | 2051.61 | +439.56 | +27.27% | +27.27% |
| 2019 | 1165.23 | 1612.05 | +446.82 | +38.35% | +38.35% |
| 2018 | 1637.97 | 1165.23 | -472.74 | -28.86% | -28.86% |
| 2017 | 1125.81 | 1637.97 | +512.16 | +45.49% | +45.49% |
| 2016 | 809.41 | 1125.81 | +316.40 | +39.09% | +39.09% |
| 2015 | 970.36 | 809.41 | -160.96 | -16.59% | -16.59% |
| 2014 | 769.57 | 970.36 | +200.79 | +26.09% | +26.09% |
| 2013 | 454.32 | 769.57 | +315.25 | +69.39% | +69.39% |
| 2012 | 288.74 | 454.32 | +165.58 | +57.35% | +57.35% |
| 2011 | 286.81 | 288.74 | +1.93 | +0.67% | +0.67% |
| 2010 | 249.16 | 286.81 | +37.65 | +15.11% | +15.11% |
| 2009 | 140.46 | 249.16 | +108.70 | +77.39% | +77.39% |
| 2008 | 276.67 | 140.46 | -136.20 | -49.23% | -49.23% |
| 2007 | 208.25 | 276.67 | +68.42 | +32.85% | +32.85% |
| 2006 | 206.74 | 208.25 | +1.51 | +0.73% | +0.73% |
| 2005 | 202.91 | 206.74 | +3.83 | +1.89% | +1.89% |
| 2004 | 183.45 | 202.91 | +19.45 | +10.60% | +10.60% |
| 2003 | 152.00 | 183.45 | +31.45 | +20.69% | +20.69% |
| 2002 | 151.25 | 152.00 | +0.75 | +0.50% | +0.50% |
| 2001 | 134.42 | 151.25 | +16.83 | +12.52% | +12.52% |
Quarterly Total Return: QoQ & YoY
| Quarter | Value | QoQ | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 4,071 | +12.1% | +25.9% |
| Q1 2026 | 3,631 | +0.6% | +8.0% |
| Q4 2025 | 3,608 | -2.7% | -5.7% |
| Q3 2025 | 3,707 | +14.7% | +2.9% |
| Q2 2025 | 3,232 | -3.8% | +3.5% |
| Q1 2025 | 3,361 | -12.1% | +8.5% |
| Q4 2024 | 3,825 | +6.1% | +42.6% |
| Q3 2024 | 3,604 | +15.5% | +48.3% |
| Q2 2024 | 3,121 | +0.7% | +49.8% |
| Q1 2024 | 3,099 | +15.5% | +47.6% |
| Q4 2023 | 2,682 | +10.3% | +32.1% |
| Q3 2023 | 2,431 | +16.7% | +37.7% |
| Q2 2023 | 2,083 | -0.8% | -1.9% |
| Q1 2023 | 2,100 | +3.5% | -12.7% |
| Q4 2022 | 2,030 | +15.0% | -1.6% |
| Q3 2022 | 1,765 | -16.9% | -15.5% |
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