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Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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$228.35 +5.64 (+2.53%)
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Packaging Corporation of America Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
2.19%
Annual Dividend
$5.00
Recent
Dividend Payment
Apr. 15
Annualized 5-Year
Dividend Growth
8.21%
Dividend Payout Ratio
60.83%

Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) pays an annual dividend of $5.00 per share, with a dividend yield of 2.19%. The most recent quarterly payment of $1.25 per share was paid on Wednesday, April 15, to investors who owned the stock before the ex-dividend date of Friday, March 13. The company currently pays out 60.83% of its earnings and 27.79% of its cash flow as dividends.

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PKG Dividend Payments by Quarter

The chart below displays up to four years of Packaging Corporation of America's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.

PKG Dividend Yield Over Time

The chart below tracks Packaging Corporation of America's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.

Packaging Corporation of America vs. The Competition

Compare Packaging Corporation of America's annual dividend and yield with averages for Industrials and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypePackaging Corporation of AmericaIndustrials CompaniesNYSE Companies
Annual Dividend$5.00$0.09$1.70
Dividend Yield2.18%3.57%4.05%

Packaging Corporation of America Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.

TypePayout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings60.83%
Based on This Year's Estimate46.13%
Based on Next Year's Estimate40.03%
Based on Cashflow27.72%

Packaging Corporation of America Dividend History by Quarter

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AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
2/25/2026quarterly$1.25 - 2.32%3/13/20263/13/20264/15/2026
12/3/2025quarterly$1.25 - 2.44%12/15/202512/15/20251/14/2026
8/20/2025quarterly$1.25 - 2.36%9/15/20259/15/202510/15/2025
5/7/2025quarterly$1.25 - 2.78%6/13/20256/13/20257/15/2025
2/26/2025quarterly$1.25 - 2.35%3/14/20253/14/20254/15/2025
12/10/2024quarterly$1.25 - 2.1%12/20/202412/20/20241/15/2025
8/27/2024quarterly$1.25 - 2.33%9/16/20249/16/202410/15/2024
8/27/2024quarterly$1.25 - 2.44%10/15/20249/16/2024
5/8/2024quarterly$1.25 - 2.8%6/14/20246/14/20247/15/2024

This table shows Packaging Corporation of America's quarterly dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time.

Packaging Corporation of America Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

The current dividend yield for Packaging Corporation of America is 2.18%. Learn more on PKG's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for PKG shares is $5.00. Learn more on PKG's annual dividend history.

Packaging Corporation of America pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

Packaging Corporation of America's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $1.25 per share was made to shareholders on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

Packaging Corporation of America's most recent ex-dividend date was Friday, March 13, 2026.

Over the past five years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 8.21% per year.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.25 on Wednesday, May 18, 2022.

The dividend payout ratio for PKG is:
  • 60.83% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 46.13% based on this year's estimates
  • 40.03% based on next year's estimates
  • 27.72% based on cash flow

Packaging Corporation of America's dividend yield of 2.29% is lower than the average Industrials company that issues a dividend. Packaging Corporation of America's dividend payout ratio of 60.83% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Packaging Corporation of America stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation.

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This page (NYSE:PKG) was last updated on 5/6/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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