PKG Stock Recent News

PKG's Q1 top-line reflects gains from higher prices and mix in the Packaging and Paper segments.

Packaging Corporation of America shares dropped due to disappointing Q2 guidance, despite solid Q1 performance. Management's downbeat Q2 guidance, driven by rising trade tensions and potential tariffs, signals significant cyclical headwinds and reduced demand. PKG's strong balance sheet and prudent production cuts are positives, but the stock remains overvalued given the macroeconomic uncertainties and expected earnings decline.

The headline numbers for Packaging Corp. (PKG) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended March 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

Packaging Corp. (PKG) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.31 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.21 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.72 per share a year ago.

LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) today reported first quarter 2025 net income of $204 million, or $2.26 per share, and net income of $208 million, or $2.31 per share, excluding special items. First quarter net sales were $2.1 billion in 2025 and $2.0 billion in 2024. Diluted earnings per share attributable to Packaging Corporation of America shareholders        Three Months Ended   March 31   2025   2024   Change Reported Diluted EPS $ 2.26     $.

PKG's 1Q25 results are likely to reflect the impacts of sequentially flat prices in the Paper segment, offset by stable packaging demand.

Looking beyond Wall Street's top -and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for Packaging Corp. (PKG), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended March 2025.

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LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) will hold a conference call on Wednesday April 23, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss first quarter 2025 results. The conference call leader will be Mark Kowlzan. First quarter earnings results will be released after the market closes on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. To access the conference call, you may pre-register for the conference by navigating to https://dpregister.com/sreg/10195046/fe1a151bf0. Once you ha.

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