Packaging (PKG) | Stock Overview & Key Data
Packaging Performance Comparison
Stock Range
Today's Range
Low: $189.03
High: $192.57
on August 1, 2025
52 Week Range
Low: $172.72
High: $250.82
on April 9, 2025
on November 25, 2024
All-Time High: $250.82 on November 25, 2024
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Key Statistics
Market Cap
$17.2B
EPS
10.01
P/E Ratio (TTM)
19.12
Forward P/E
17.03
P/B Ratio
3.80
PEG Ratio
17.03
Div. Yield
2.01%
ROE
18.15%
Beta
0.842
Debt to Equity
62.29
Financial Highlights
Profitability
Gross Margin
21.24%
Operating Margin
15.44%
Profit Margin
10.47%
Returns and Earnings
Return on Assets (TTM)
9.05%
Return on Equity (TTM)
18.15%
EBITDA
$1.8B
Net Income (TTM)
$898.4M
Growth
Revenue (TTM)
Revenue Per Share (TTM)
$96.22
Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY)
4.60%
Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY)
21.40%
Dividend Information
Last 12-Month Dividend
$3.75
Current Dividend Yield
2.01%
3-Year Average Dividend Yield
0.79%
3-Year Average Annual Dividend
$4.17
3-Year Total Dividends
$12.50
Ex-Dividend Date
March 14, 2025
Peer Performance Comparison
| Company | Market Cap | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packaging PKG | 17.22B Large-cap | -7.32% | -5.59% | 4.38% | -9.40% | -15.02% | -2.68% | 41.55% | 100.49% |
| Smurfit WestRock plc SW | 25.50B Large-cap | -9.21% | -3.27% | 9.59% | -17.13% | -17.26% | 6.15% | -9.64% | -9.64% |
| International Paper IP | 24.50B Large-cap | -16.65% | -6.15% | 5.74% | -16.87% | -12.70% | 1.02% | 11.06% | 38.08% |
| Amcor plc AMCR | 21.31B Large-cap | -4.52% | -1.80% | 2.42% | -2.72% | -0.53% | -11.60% | -24.21% | -13.97% |
| Ball BALL | 15.85B Large-cap | -3.17% | -1.28% | 11.56% | 2.62% | 4.96% | -11.77% | 1.38% | -24.35% |
| Avery Dennison AVY | 12.93B Large-cap | -6.73% | -8.43% | -2.12% | -9.56% | -9.54% | -21.18% | -14.21% | 43.17% |
Ownership & Short Interest
Insider Ownership
1.46%
Institutional Ownership
93.16%
Shares Short
2M
Short Ratio
2.15
Short % of Shares Outstanding
2.20%
Average 10-Day Volume
796K
Average 90-Day Volume
733K
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is PKG's 52-week high and low?
- In the last 52 weeks, Packaging reached a high of $250.82 (on November 25, 2024) and a low of $172.72 (on April 9, 2025).
- What is the market cap and P/E ratio for PKG?
- Curious about Packaging's size and valuation? Its market capitalization stands at 17.22B. When it comes to valuation, the P/E ratio (trailing twelve months) is 19.12, and the forward P/E (looking ahead) is 17.03.
- Does PKG pay dividends? If so, what's the yield?
- Yes, Packaging is a dividend-paying stock. Investors have recently enjoyed a trailing annual dividend yield of 2.01%, and the company has paid an average of $4.17 per share annually over the past 3 years.
- Who are Packaging's main competitors or similar companies to consider before investing?
When looking at Packaging, it can be helpful to see how it compares to other players in its field. Here are a few similar companies or key competitors:
Company Mkt Cap Sector Industry 1Y Return 3Y Return Smurfit WestRock plc
SW25.50B Consumer Cyclical Packaging & Containers 6.15% -9.64% International Paper
IP24.50B Consumer Cyclical Packaging & Containers 1.02% 11.06% Amcor plc
AMCR21.31B Consumer Cyclical Packaging & Containers -11.60% -24.21% Ball
BALL15.85B Consumer Cyclical Packaging & Containers -11.77% 1.38% Avery Dennison
AVY12.93B Consumer Cyclical Packaging & Containers -21.18% -14.21% For a more comprehensive list, please see the Peer Performance Comparison table on this page.
- What are the key financial health indicators for Packaging Corporation of America? (e.g., ROE, Debt/Equity)
- To get a sense of Packaging's financial health, here are a few key indicators: its Return on Equity (ROE) over the last twelve months is 18.15%, the Debt to Equity ratio from the most recent quarter is 62.29, and its Gross Profit Margin stands at 21.24%.
- What is the recent revenue and earnings growth for PKG?
- Looking at Packaging's growth, its revenue over the trailing twelve months (TTM) was $9B. Compared to the same quarter last year (YoY), quarterly revenue grew by 4.60%, and quarterly earnings saw a YoY growth of 21.40%.
- How much of PKG stock is held by insiders and institutions?
- Wondering who owns Packaging stock? Company insiders (like executives and directors) hold about 1.46% of the shares, while institutional investors (such as mutual funds and pension funds) own approximately 93.16%.
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