PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA PKG 67.72
Materials · NYSE · Data as of 2026-08-07
PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA (PKG) has delivered +4.4% annualized revenue growth, +5.1% earnings growth, and +9.4% dividend growth over 10 years of data. Ranked #326 of 1968 stocks overall and #19 of 153 in the Materials sector by Steady Score.
About PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA
Company Overview
Packaging Corporation of America manufactures containerboard and corrugated packaging used to ship and protect goods. It produces linerboard and corrugating medium, converts them into boxes and displays, and supplies packaging designs to manufacturers, retailers and agricultural customers. The company also makes uncoated paper for business and commercial printing. Operations are concentrated in the United States.
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Business Model & Revenue
Revenue comes mainly from corrugated products and containerboard, with Paper forming a smaller segment. PCA integrates mills with converting plants, using internally produced board for customer boxes and selling some output externally. Shipment volume, pricing, product mix and industrial demand drive sales. Recovered fiber, wood, energy, freight and mill utilization materially affect costs and profitability.
Key Facts & Market Position
Vertical integration links capital-intensive mills with local box plants, balancing efficient production and customer-specific conversion. Corrugated packaging follows manufacturing, agriculture and e-commerce activity and is difficult to transport over long distances economically. Reliable mills, recycled-fiber sourcing and rapid design service are important, while paper demand faces structural digital substitution.