PKG Stock: Price, Earnings History and SEC Filings
Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) last traded at $256.82, up 0.90% on the latest session and up 12.0% over the past month. In its most recent reported quarter (Sep 2026) earnings per share were $3.04 against an analyst estimate of $2.95, a beat of 3.1%.
Price data from Yahoo Finance, as of Oct 30, 2026. May be delayed.
PKG earnings history
| Quarter | Reported | EPS | Estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Oct 21, 2026 | $3.04 | $2.95 | +3.05% |
| Jun 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 | $2.35 | $2.31 | +1.73% |
| Mar 2026 | Apr 22, 2026 | $2.40 | $2.17 | +10.60% |
| Dec 2025 | Jan 27, 2026 | $2.32 | $2.41 | -3.73% |
PKG beat the analyst EPS estimate in 3 of its last 4 reported quarters. Source: Nasdaq.
How PKG reacts to earnings
Across its last 8 earnings releases, PKG moved 3.4% on average the next session, in either direction. It rose after 4 of 8 reports.
| Report date | Released | Next-session move |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 | After close | +4.15% |
| 2026-07-22 | After close | +2.50% |
| 2026-04-22 | After close | +4.77% |
| 2026-01-27 | After close | -2.69% |
| 2025-10-22 | After close | +2.17% |
| 2025-07-23 | After close | -0.19% |
| 2025-04-22 | After close | -0.93% |
| 2025-01-28 | After close | -9.77% |
Based on the dates of earnings-release 8-K filings (SEC EDGAR) and daily closing prices (Yahoo Finance). Past reactions do not predict future ones.
PKG financial history
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Net income | Free cash flow | Net margin | Diluted EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9.0B | $774M | $729M | 8.6% | $8.58 |
| 2024 | $8.4B | $805M | $522M | 9.6% | $8.93 |
| 2023 | $7.8B | $765M | $845M | 9.8% | $8.48 |
| 2022 | $8.5B | $1.0B | $671M | 12.1% | $11.03 |
| 2021 | $7.7B | $841M | $489M | 10.9% | $8.83 |
| 2020 | $6.7B | $461M | $612M | 6.9% | $4.84 |
| 2019 | $7.0B | $696M | $808M | 10.0% | $7.34 |
| 2018 | $7.0B | $738M | $629M | 10.5% | $7.80 |
Source: annual figures from 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. The year shown is the calendar year the fiscal year ended. Free cash flow is operating cash flow minus capital spending.
Latest SEC filings for PKG
- 8-K · Oct 22, 2026Results of operations, Financial statements and exhibits
- 10-Q · Aug 7, 2026
- 8-K · Jul 23, 2026Results of operations, Financial statements and exhibits
- 8-K · May 13, 2026Shareholder vote
- 10-Q · May 8, 2026
- 8-K · Apr 23, 2026Results of operations, Financial statements and exhibits
- DEF 14A · Mar 27, 2026
- 8-K · Mar 3, 2026Officer or director change, Financial statements and exhibits
- 10-K · Feb 26, 2026
- 8-K · Jan 28, 2026Results of operations, Financial statements and exhibits
Insider filing activity
PKG insiders filed 3 Form 4 reports in the last 90 days. A Form 4 is how directors and executives disclose purchases, sales and grants of company stock. See the individual filings on SEC EDGAR. Many Form 4 filings are routine, such as scheduled sales or option exercises, so check each filing before drawing a conclusion.
Source: SEC EDGAR.
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About Packaging Corporation of America
Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) is a US-listed public company on NYSE. The SEC classifies its business as Paperboard Containers & Boxes. Its fiscal year ends in December.