Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) Earnings History
Growth Compounder28 years of earnings data (1998–2025) · Consistent double-digit EPS growth over 5 years
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Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) Earnings Overview
As of June 21, 2026, Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $773M, reflecting -3.9% year-over-year growth. The company earned $8.63 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 8.6%.
Looking at the long-term picture, PKG's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +12.1%, showing solid earnings momentum. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $1.03B in fiscal 2022.
Packaging Corporation of America maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 21.0%, operating margin of 14.0%, and net margin of 8.6%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including IP (-$3.35B net income, -14.1% margin), GPK ($274M net income, 5.2% margin), SON ($1.04B net income, 5.3% margin), PKG has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare PKG vs IP →
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PKG Historical Earnings Data (1998–2025)
28 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $769M | -4.5% | $1.26B | $8.58 | 8.6% | 14.0% |
| 2024 | $805M | +5.2% | $1.10B | $8.93 | 9.6% | 13.1% |
| 2023 | $765M | -25.7% | $1.08B | $8.48 | 9.8% | 13.8% |
| 2022 | $1.03B | +22.4% | $1.42B | $11.02 | 12.1% | 16.8% |
| 2021 | $841M | +82.5% | $1.28B | $8.83 | 10.9% | 16.6% |
| 2020 | $461M | -33.8% | $842M | $4.85 | 6.9% | 12.6% |
| 2019 | $696M | -5.6% | $1.05B | $7.35 | 10.0% | 15.1% |
| 2018 | $738M | +10.4% | $1.07B | $7.86 | 10.5% | 15.2% |
| 2017 | $669M | +48.7% | $933M | $7.07 | 10.4% | 14.5% |
| 2016 | $450M | +2.9% | $783M | $4.75 | 7.8% | 13.6% |
| 2015 | $437M | +11.3% | $750M | $4.47 | 7.6% | 13.1% |
| 2014 | $393M | -11.0% | $703M | $3.99 | 6.7% | 12.0% |
| 2013 | $441M | +175.5% | $482M | $4.52 | 12.0% | 13.1% |
| 2012 | $160M | +1.4% | $438M | $1.68 | 5.6% | 15.4% |
| 2011 | $158M | -23.1% | $273M | $1.57 | 6.0% | 10.4% |
| 2010 | $205M | -22.7% | $185M | $2.00 | 8.4% | 7.6% |
| 2009 | $266M | +96.1% | $352M | $2.60 | 12.4% | 16.4% |
| 2008 | $136M | -20.3% | $242M | $1.31 | 5.7% | 10.2% |
| 2007 | $170M | +36.0% | $293M | $1.61 | 7.3% | 12.7% |
| 2006 | $125M | +137.7% | $226M | $1.20 | 5.7% | 10.3% |
| 2005 | $53M | -23.5% | $116M | $0.49 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| 2004 | $69M | +578.7% | $140M | $0.64 | 3.6% | 7.4% |
| 2003 | -$14M | -129.8% | $97M | $-0.14 | -0.8% | 5.6% |
| 2002 | $48M | -54.7% | $145M | $0.45 | 2.8% | 8.4% |
| 2001 | $106M | -34.3% | $254M | $0.98 | 5.9% | 14.2% |
| 2000 | $162M | +299.8% | $345M | $1.33 | 8.4% | 17.9% |
| 1999 | $41M | -43.3% | $181M | $0.32 | 3.1% | 13.7% |
| 1998 | $71M | - | $109M | $0.76 | 4.5% | 7.0% |
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PKG — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PKG stock.
What is PKG earnings per share (EPS)?
PKG trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $8.63, reflecting -3.9% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is +12.1%. Complete EPS history from 1998 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Packaging Corporation of America's net income?
Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) trailing twelve-month net income is $773M as of 2025. Earnings declined -3.9% year-over-year. Packaging Corporation of America has been profitable for 22 consecutive years.
Is PKG profitable?
Yes, PKG is profitable with a TTM net income of $773M and a net profit margin of +8.6%. Packaging Corporation of America has generated profits for 22 consecutive years.
What is PKG's earnings growth rate?
PKG compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: -3.9%, 3-Year: -8.0%, 5-Year: +12.1%, 10-Year: +6.7%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1998 to 2025.
What are PKG's profit margins?
Packaging Corporation of America net profit margin is +8.6%, operating margin is +14.0%, and gross margin is +21.0%. Margins are within a typical range for the sector. Return on Equity is +17.1%.
Is PKG growing earnings?
PKG earnings growth is slowing. Current YoY EPS growth of -3.9% trails the 5-year CAGR of +12.1%. TTM net income is $773M.
What was PKG's best earnings year?
Packaging Corporation of America's highest annual net income on record is $1.0B, achieved in fiscal year 2022. Earnings history on this page spans 1998 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were PKG's earnings last quarter?
PKG's most recent reported quarter was Q4 2025. Net income was $101M with diluted EPS of $1.13. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.