Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)
Company Info
US6951561090
695156109
Jan 27, 2000
Highlights
$16.31B
$9.56
18.98
2.28
$8.54B
$1.87B
$1.74B
$178.30 - $184.79
$204.26
2.38%
1.64
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Performance
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Returns By Period
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^GSPC (Benchmark)
-3.77%
5.53%
-5.60%
8.37%
14.61%
10.35%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of PKG, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.11% | 0.11% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of PKG is 54, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
Packaging Corporation of America provided a 2.76% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $5.00 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 15 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $4.75 | $4.00 | $3.37 | $3.16 | $3.00 | $2.52 | $2.36 | $2.20 | $1.60 |
Dividend yield | 2.76% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Packaging Corporation of America. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.25 | $0.00 | $1.25 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | $1.25 | $1.25 | $1.25 | $1.25 | $5.00 | ||||||||
| 2023 | $1.25 | $1.25 | $1.25 | $1.25 | $5.00 | ||||||||
| 2022 | $1.00 | $1.25 | $1.25 | $1.25 | $4.75 | ||||||||
| 2021 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $4.00 | ||||||||
| 2020 | $0.79 | $0.79 | $0.79 | $1.00 | $3.37 | ||||||||
| 2019 | $0.79 | $0.79 | $0.79 | $0.79 | $3.16 | ||||||||
| 2018 | $0.63 | $0.79 | $0.79 | $0.79 | $3.00 | ||||||||
| 2017 | $0.63 | $0.63 | $0.63 | $0.63 | $2.52 | ||||||||
| 2016 | $0.55 | $0.55 | $0.63 | $0.63 | $2.36 | ||||||||
| 2015 | $0.55 | $0.55 | $0.55 | $0.55 | $2.20 | ||||||||
| 2014 | $0.40 | $0.40 | $0.40 | $0.40 | $1.60 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Packaging Corporation of America has a dividend yield of 2.76%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.
Payout Ratio
Packaging Corporation of America has a payout ratio of 51.92%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Packaging Corporation of America strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Packaging Corporation of America. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Packaging Corporation of America was 1.09%, occurring on May 9, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Packaging Corporation of America drawdown is 1.09%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.09% | May 9, 2025 | 1 | May 9, 2025 | — | — | — |
| -0.67% | May 6, 2025 | 2 | May 7, 2025 | 1 | May 8, 2025 | 3 |
Volatility
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Packaging Corporation of America over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Packaging Corporation of America, comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company has exceeded analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter, achieving a 4.3% positive surprise.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Packaging Corporation of America is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for PKG, comparing it with other companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. Currently, PKG has a P/E ratio of 19.0. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for PKG compared to other companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. PKG currently has a PEG ratio of 2.3. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for PKG relative to other companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. Currently, PKG has a P/S ratio of 1.9. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for PKG in comparison with other companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. Currently, PKG has a P/B value of 3.6. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.
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