About Packaging Co. of America (NYSE:PKG)
Packaging Corporation of America manufactures and sells containerboard and corrugated packaging products primarily in the United States. The company's Packaging segment offers various corrugated packaging products, such as conventional shipping containers used to protect and transport manufactured goods; multi-color boxes and displays that help to merchandise the packaged product in retail locations; and honeycomb protective packaging products. It also produces packaging for meat, fresh fruit and vegetables, processed food, beverages, and other industrial and consumer products. This segment sells its corrugated products through a direct sales and marketing organization, independent brokers, and distribution partners. Its Paper segment manufactures and sells white papers comprising commodity and specialty papers with various features, such as colors, coatings, high brightness, and recycled content. The white papers also consist of communication papers, including cut-size office papers, and printing and converting papers; and pressure sensitive papers, such as release liners that are used to produce labels for use in consumer and commercially-packaged products. This segment sells white papers through the company's own sales personnel. Packaging Corporation of America was founded in 1867 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Paperboard containers & boxes
Sub-IndustryPaper Packaging
SectorIndustrial Products
SymbolNYSE:PKG
CUSIP69515610
Phone847-482-3000
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.15%
Current Ratio2.30%
Quick Ratio1.38%
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio19.34
Forward P/E Ratio15.14
P/E Growth1.81
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$6.44 billion
Price / Sales1.72
Cash Flow$10.3044 per share
Price / Cash11.40
Book Value$23.13 per share
Price / Book5.08
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$6.02
Net Income$668.60 million
Net Margins10.37%
Return on Equity28.85%
Return on Assets9.51%
Miscellaneous
Employees14,600
Outstanding Shares94,350,000
Packaging Co. of America (NYSE:PKG) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Packaging Co. of America's stock symbol?
Packaging Co. of America trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "PKG."
How often does Packaging Co. of America pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Packaging Co. of America?
Packaging Co. of America announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, February 27th. Investors of record on Thursday, March 15th will be given a dividend of $0.63 per share on Friday, April 13th. This represents a $2.52 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.15%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, March 14th. View Packaging Co. of America's Dividend History.
How were Packaging Co. of America's earnings last quarter?
Packaging Co. of America (NYSE:PKG) announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, April, 24th. The industrial products company reported $1.55 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $1.53 by $0.02. The industrial products company earned $1.69 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.64 billion. Packaging Co. of America had a net margin of 10.37% and a return on equity of 28.85%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 10.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $1.27 EPS. View Packaging Co. of America's Earnings History.
When is Packaging Co. of America's next earnings date?
What guidance has Packaging Co. of America issued on next quarter's earnings?
Packaging Co. of America updated its second quarter earnings guidance on Tuesday, April, 24th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of approx $1.96 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $1.88.
What price target have analysts set for PKG?
12 brokerages have issued 1 year target prices for Packaging Co. of America's shares. Their predictions range from $111.00 to $150.00. On average, they expect Packaging Co. of America's stock price to reach $128.6364 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for Packaging Co. of America.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Packaging Co. of America stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Packaging Co. of America stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Packaging Corporation expects first-quarter 2018 earnings will be $1.52 per share, which includes the benefit from the U.S. tax reform. The company expects that demand in Packaging segment to remain strong in the first quarter. In the Paper segment, the company has started implementing price increases that will aid margin performance. Further, it will gain from improved activities in the Wallula and DeRidder mills. Moreover, the Sacramento Container acquisition will drive growth. Its estimates have been going up over the past 90 days. The company recorded mostly positive earnings surprises in recent quarters. The stock has also outperformed the industry it belongs to over the past year. However, Packaging Corporation's results will be impacted by lower containerboard volumes, elevated costs and adverse weather condition." (3/27/2018)
- 2. KeyCorp analysts commented, "We are reducing our 2018 and 2019 EBITDA estimates following the Company’s 1Q18 guidance, but increasing our EPS estimates to reflect tax benefits." (2/2/2018)
Who are some of Packaging Co. of America's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Packaging Co. of America include Atlas Copco (ATLKY), Eaton (ETN), Komatsu (KMTUY), Mitsui & Co. (MITSY), Johnson Controls International (JCI), Roper Technologies (ROP), Murata Manufacturing (MRAAY), Sandvik (SDVKY), Parker Hannifin (PH), Tenaris (TS), Assa Abloy (ASAZY), Stanley Black & Decker (SWK), Rockwell Automation (ROK), Atlantia (ATL) and Kubota (KUBTY).
Who are Packaging Co. of America's key executives?
Packaging Co. of America's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Mark W. Kowlzan, Chairman & CEO (Age 62)
- Mr. Robert P. Mundy, Sr. VP, CFO & Principal Accounting Officer (Age 56)
- Mr. Kent A. Pflederer, Sr. VP, Gen. Counsel & Sec. (Age 47)
- Mr. Thomas A. Hassfurther, Exec. VP of Corrugated Products (Age 62)
- Mr. Charles J. Carter, Sr. VP of Containerboard Mill Operations (Age 58)
Has Packaging Co. of America been receiving favorable news coverage?
News articles about PKG stock have trended somewhat positive on Wednesday, according to Accern. The research group identifies positive and negative news coverage by monitoring more than 20 million blog and news sources. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Packaging Co. of America earned a news sentiment score of 0.14 on Accern's scale. They also gave press coverage about the industrial products company an impact score of 45.49 out of 100, meaning that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the near future.
How do I buy shares of Packaging Co. of America?
Shares of PKG can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Packaging Co. of America's stock price today?
One share of PKG stock can currently be purchased for approximately $117.47.
How big of a company is Packaging Co. of America?
Packaging Co. of America has a market capitalization of $11.07 billion and generates $6.44 billion in revenue each year. The industrial products company earns $668.60 million in net income (profit) each year or $6.02 on an earnings per share basis. Packaging Co. of America employs 14,600 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Packaging Co. of America?
Packaging Co. of America's mailing address is 1955 WEST FIELD COURT, LAKE FOREST IL, 60045. The industrial products company can be reached via phone at 847-482-3000.
MarketBeat Community Rating for Packaging Co. of America (PKG)
MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Packaging Co. of America and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe PKG will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe PKG will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.
Packaging Co. of America (NYSE:PKG) Price Target and Consensus Rating
(How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
12 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for Packaging Co. of America in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is $128.6364, suggesting that the stock has a possible upside of 9.51%. The high price target for PKG is $150.00 and the low price target for PKG is $111.00. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Buy."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
| Consensus Rating: | Buy | Buy | Hold | Hold |
| Consensus Rating Score: | 2.50 | 2.50 | 2.42 | 2.42 |
| Ratings Breakdown: | 0 Sell Rating(s)
6 Hold Rating(s)
6 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
6 Hold Rating(s)
6 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
7 Hold Rating(s)
5 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
7 Hold Rating(s)
5 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
| Consensus Price Target: | $128.6364 | $127.6364 | $118.4545 | $113.90 |
| Price Target Upside: | 9.51% upside | 9.94% upside | 6.14% downside | 3.59% downside |
Packaging Co. of America (NYSE:PKG) Consensus Price Target History
Packaging Co. of America (NYSE:PKG) Analyst Ratings History
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(Data available from 4/25/2016 forward)
Packaging Co. of America (NYSE:PKG) Dividend Information
Packaging Co. of America pays an annual dividend of $2.52 per share, with a dividend yield of 2.15%. PKG's most recent quarterly dividend payment was Friday, April 13. The company has grown its dividend for the last 7 consecutive years and is increasing its dividend by an average of 16.30% each year. Packaging Co. of America pays out 41.86% of its earnings out as a dividend.
| Most Recent Dividend: | 4/13/2018 |
| Annual Dividend: | $2.52 |
| Dividend Yield: | 2.15% |
| Dividend Growth: | 16.30% (3 Year Average) |
| Payout Ratio: | 41.86% (Trailing 12 Months of Earnings)
32.47% (Based on This Year's Estimates)
28.38% (Based on Next Year's Estimates)
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| Track Record: | 7 Years of Consecutive Dividend Growth |
| Frequency: | Quarterly Dividend |
Packaging Co. of America (NYSE:PKG) Dividend History by Quarter
| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
|---|
| 2/27/2018 | quarterly | $0.63 | 2.09615704541674% | 3/14/2018 | 3/15/2018 | 4/13/2018 |
| 12/14/2017 | quarterly | $0.63 | 2.19% | 12/22/2017 | 12/26/2017 | 1/12/2018 |
| 8/25/2017 | quarterly | $0.63 | 2.31% | 9/14/2017 | 9/15/2017 | 10/13/2017 |
| 5/17/2017 | quarterly | $0.63 | 2.54% | 6/13/2017 | 6/15/2017 | 7/14/2017 |
| 3/1/2017 | quarterly | $0.63 | 2.7% | 3/13/2017 | 3/15/2017 | 4/14/2017 |
| 12/14/2016 | quarterly | $0.63 | 2.92% | 12/21/2016 | 12/23/2016 | 1/13/2017 |
| 8/31/2016 | quarterly | $0.63 | | 9/13/2016 | 9/15/2016 | 10/14/2016 |
| 5/18/2016 | quarterly | $0.55 | | 6/13/2016 | 6/15/2016 | 7/15/2016 |
| 2/25/2016 | quarterly | $0.55 | | 3/11/2016 | 3/15/2016 | 4/15/2016 |
| 12/15/2015 | quarterly | $0.55 | | 12/23/2015 | 12/28/2015 | 1/15/2016 |
| 8/31/2015 | quarterly | $0.55 | | 9/11/2015 | 9/15/2015 | 10/15/2015 |
| 5/13/2015 | quarterly | $0.55 | 3.11% | 6/11/2015 | 6/15/2015 | 7/15/2015 |
| 2/26/2015 | quarterly | $0.55 | 2.66% | 3/11/2015 | 3/13/2015 | 4/15/2015 |
| 12/9/2014 | quarterly | $0.40 | 2.1% | 12/17/2014 | 12/19/2014 | 1/15/2015 |
| 8/28/2014 | quarterly | $0.40 | 2.35% | 9/11/2014 | 9/15/2014 | 10/15/2014 |
| 5/14/2014 | quarterly | $0.40 | 2.4% | 6/11/2014 | 6/13/2014 | 7/15/2014 |
| 2/27/2014 | quarterly | $0.40 | 2.2% | 3/12/2014 | 3/14/2014 | 4/15/2014 |
| 12/12/2013 | quarterly | $0.40 | 2.6% | 12/19/2013 | 12/23/2013 | 1/15/2014 |
| 8/28/2013 | quarterly | $0.40 | 2.99% | 9/11/2013 | 9/13/2013 | 10/15/2013 |
| 5/1/2013 | quarterly | $0.3125 | 2.67% | 6/12/2013 | 6/14/2013 | 7/15/2013 |
| 1/15/2013 | quarterly | $0.3125 | 3.19% | 3/13/2013 | 3/15/2013 | 4/15/2013 |
| 12/9/2012 | quarterly | $0.25 | 2.76% | 12/13/2012 | 12/17/2012 | 12/28/2012 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Packaging Co. of America (NYSE PKG) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Insider Ownership Percentage: 1.30%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 88.74%
Packaging Co. of America (NYSE PKG) Insider Trading History
| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
|---|
| 11/27/2017 | Jason Wayne Moreau | Director | Sell | 10,000 | $0.20 | $2,000.00 | | |
| 11/23/2017 | Jason Wayne Moreau | Director | Sell | 20,000 | $0.16 | $3,200.00 | | |
| 11/14/2017 | Jason Wayne Moreau | Director | Sell | 25,000 | $0.10 | $2,500.00 | | |
| 11/2/2017 | Thomas W.H. Walton | SVP | Sell | 6,027 | $116.15 | $700,036.05 | 32,690 |  |
| 10/27/2017 | Charles J Carter | SVP | Sell | 6,150 | $117.04 | $719,796.00 | 24,265 | |
| 9/18/2017 | Jason Wayne Moreau | Director | Buy | 43,000 | $0.05 | $2,150.00 | | |
| 9/14/2017 | Jason Wayne Moreau | Director | Buy | 1,326,000 | $0.06 | $79,560.00 | | |
| 9/12/2017 | Thomas A Hassfurther | VP | Sell | 6,000 | $117.94 | $707,640.00 | 155,071 | |
| 7/19/2017 | Kelly Abbott | Insider | Buy | 1,000 | $0.09 | $90.00 | | |
| 7/17/2017 | Kelly Abbott | Insider | Buy | 1,000 | $0.09 | $90.00 | | |
| 7/12/2017 | Kelly Abbott | Insider | Buy | 1,000 | $0.09 | $90.00 | | |
| 7/11/2017 | Jason Wayne Moreau | Director | Buy | 57,000 | $0.05 | $2,850.00 | | |
| 7/11/2017 | Kelly Abbott | Insider | Buy | 1,000 | $0.09 | $90.00 | | |
| 6/20/2017 | Kelly Abbott | Insider | Buy | 2,000 | $0.10 | $200.00 | | |
| 6/15/2017 | Kelly Abbott | Insider | Buy | 2,500 | $0.12 | $300.00 | | |
| 6/6/2017 | Kelly Abbott | Insider | Buy | 2,500 | $0.15 | $375.00 | | |
| 5/25/2017 | Kelly Abbott | Insider | Buy | 1,000 | $0.12 | $120.00 | | |
| 4/27/2017 | Kelly Abbott | Insider | Buy | 600 | $0.20 | $120.00 | | |
| 4/24/2017 | Kelly Abbott | Insider | Buy | 1,000 | $0.17 | $170.00 | | |
| 4/21/2017 | Kelly Abbott | Insider | Buy | 3,250 | $0.15 | $487.50 | | |
| 4/10/2017 | Jason Wayne Moreau | Director | Buy | 2,000 | $0.20 | $400.00 | | |
| 3/31/2017 | Jason Wayne Moreau | Director | Buy | 1,500 | $0.17 | $255.00 | | |
| 3/21/2017 | Jason Wayne Moreau | Director | Buy | 2,500 | $0.18 | $450.00 | | |
| 3/15/2017 | Jason Wayne Moreau | Director | Buy | 2,000 | $0.20 | $400.00 | | |
| 3/9/2017 | Jason Wayne Moreau | Director | Buy | 2,500 | $0.21 | $525.00 | | |
| 7/22/2016 | Kent A Pflederer | SVP | Sell | 1,100 | $74.30 | $81,730.00 | 34,623 | |
| 4/22/2016 | Charles J Carter | SVP | Sell | 6,463 | $65.63 | $424,166.69 | 20,918 | |
| 3/9/2016 | Thomas P Maurer | Director | Buy | 2,000 | $53.47 | $106,940.00 | 3,175 | |
| 11/19/2015 | Mark W Kowlzan | CEO | Sell | 5,000 | $66.00 | $330,000.00 | 305,591 | |
| 11/13/2015 | Thomas A Hassfurther | VP | Sell | 4,668 | $65.32 | $304,913.76 | 143,948 | |
| 8/26/2015 | James D Woodrum | Director | Buy | 1,000 | $62.60 | $62,600.00 | 4,813 | |
| 8/18/2015 | Mark W Kowlzan | CEO | Sell | 20,000 | $73.02 | $1,460,400.00 | 310,591 | |
| 7/23/2015 | Richard B West | CFO | Sell | 30,600 | $70.39 | $2,153,934.00 | | |
| 2/20/2015 | Thomas A Hassfurther | VP | Sell | 12,388 | $82.59 | $1,023,124.92 | | |
| 11/26/2014 | Thomas A Hassfurther | VP | Sell | 12,500 | $73.53 | $919,125.00 | | |
| 11/10/2014 | Thomas A Hassfurther | VP | Sell | 7,000 | $72.76 | $509,320.00 | | |
| 9/11/2014 | Thomas A Hassfurther | VP | Sell | 3,600 | $69.84 | $251,424.00 | | |
| 8/26/2014 | Thomas W.H. Walton | SVP | Sell | 10,144 | $66.94 | $679,039.36 | | |
| 7/23/2014 | Kent A Pflederer | SVP | Sell | 2,750 | $66.51 | $182,902.50 | | |
| 7/23/2014 | Richard B West | CFO | Sell | 34,000 | $66.11 | $2,247,740.00 | | |
| 3/3/2014 | Thomas Souleles | Director | Buy | 6,000 | $72.73 | $436,380.00 | 10,000 | |
| 2/21/2014 | Mark Kowlzan | CEO | Sell | 24,000 | $72.42 | $1,738,080.00 | 372,590 | |
| 2/18/2014 | Paul Stecko | Director | Sell | 74,000 | $72.42 | $5,359,080.00 | 101,820 | |
| 2/18/2014 | Thomas Hassfurther | VP | Sell | 20,500 | $72.48 | $1,485,840.00 | 244,622 | |
| 7/24/2013 | Thomas A Hassfurther | VP | Sell | 14,560 | $53.13 | $773,572.80 | | |
| 7/18/2013 | Mark W Kowlzan | CEO | Sell | 85,000 | $52.10 | $4,428,500.00 | | |
| 7/18/2013 | Richard B West | CFO | Sell | 40,500 | $52.06 | $2,108,430.00 | | |
| 7/18/2013 | Thomas W.H. Walton | SVP | Sell | 13,907 | $52.24 | $726,501.68 | | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
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