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Packaging Corporation of America reports recurring developments for a North American producer of containerboard products, corrugated packaging, and uncoated freesheet paper. The company describes itself as the third-largest producer of containerboard products and a leading producer of uncoated freesheet paper in North America, with ten mills and 91 corrugated products plants and related facilities supporting its packaging operations.
Company news is centered on quarterly and full-year operating results, segment financial summaries, non-GAAP reconciliations, special items, dividend declarations on common stock, earnings conference calls, and investor conference presentations. Updates also discuss operating items such as mill restructuring, acquisition and integration costs, and corrugated products facility closures when those actions affect reported results.
Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) announced that CEO Mark Kowlzan will speak at Bank of America Securities’ Global Agriculture and Materials Conference on February 26, 2026 in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Following a Fireside Chat, Kowlzan and EVP & CFO Kent Pflederer will take part in a Q&A and host 1x1 meetings. A live webcast and a replay (available for one year) will be posted on the company website under Investors > Presentations and Events. PCA operates 10 mills and 91 corrugated products plants, and is a leading North American producer of containerboard and uncoated freesheet paper.
Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) reported Q4 2025 net income of $102M ($1.13 diluted EPS) and net income excluding special items of $209M ($2.32 EPS). Full year 2025 net sales were $9.0B and full year diluted EPS excluding special items was $9.84. Results reflect Greif acquisition impacts, Wallula restructuring charges, and higher operating costs; management expects Q1 2026 EPS of $2.20 excluding special items.
Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) will release fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings after market close on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 and will discuss results on a conference call on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET.
Mark Kowlzan will lead the call. Investors may pre-register at the provided registration link to receive a dial-in number or use toll-free numbers on the day of the call by 8:45 a.m. ET. A replay will be available from January 28, 2026 through February 11, 2026 with Access Code 9224969. The call will be webcast on PCA’s investor relations website.
PCA operates 10 paper mills and 92 corrugated products plants and related facilities and is the third largest containerboard producer in North America.
Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) will permanently shut the No. 2 paper machine (W2) and kraft pulping at its Wallula, WA containerboard mill, while continuing to operate the No. 3 paper machine (W3) and recycled pulping.
The actions, to be completed by the end of Q1 2026, reduce Wallula capacity by 250,000 tons to 285,000 tons and are expected to lower production cost by ~$125/ton from 2025 levels. PCA estimates $205 million of pre-tax restructuring charges (about $165M non-cash, $40M cash) and expects to eliminate ~200 positions. Replacement capacity will begin at other mills starting Q4 2026.
Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.25 per share. The dividend will be paid to shareholders of record as of December 15, 2025 with a payment date of January 14, 2026. Future dividends and record/payment dates remain subject to final determination by the Board of Directors.
PCA operates as a major North American producer of containerboard and uncoated freesheet paper, with 10 paper mills and 92 corrugated products plants and related facilities.
Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) reported third quarter 2025 net income of $226.9 million or $2.51 diluted EPS, and $246.7 million or $2.73 diluted EPS excluding special items. Third quarter net sales were $2.31 billion. EBITDA excluding special items was $503.4 million. PCA completed the acquisition of the Greif containerboard business on September 2, 2025, which added preliminary depreciation/amortization (~$12 million) and interest (~$8 million) and caused extended outages that lowered earnings by ~$12 million (~$0.10 per share).
PCA expects Q4 2025 EPS of $2.40 excluding special items, higher per-day corrugated shipments but three fewer shipping days, and approximately $0.29 per share higher maintenance outage expense.
Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG), North America's third-largest containerboard products producer, has scheduled its Q3 2025 earnings conference call for October 23, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The call will be led by Mark Kowlzan, following the release of earnings results after market close on October 22, 2025.
Participants can pre-register through a dedicated link or join using toll-free numbers for U.S., Canada, and international callers. A replay will be available from October 23 until November 6, 2025. The call will also be accessible via webcast on PCA's website.
Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG), North America's third-largest containerboard products manufacturer, has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.25 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on October 15, 2025, to shareholders of record as of September 15, 2025.
The company, which operates eight paper mills and 85 corrugated products plants, maintains its position as a leading producer of uncoated freesheet paper in North America. Future dividend declarations will be subject to final determination by PCA's Board of Directors.
["Regular quarterly dividend maintained at $1.25 per share", "Strong market position as third-largest containerboard producer in North America", "Extensive operational footprint with 8 paper mills and 85 corrugated products facilities"]Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) reported strong Q2 2025 financial results with net income of $242 million, or $2.67 per share. Excluding special items, earnings were $2.48 per share, exceeding guidance by $0.07. Q2 net sales reached $2.2 billion, up from $2.1 billion in 2024.
The company's performance was driven by higher prices in the Packaging segment, lower fiber costs, and improved Paper segment pricing. Corrugated products shipments increased 1.7% per day compared to Q2 2024. Looking ahead, PKG expects Q3 2025 earnings of $2.80 per share, excluding special items and any impact from the pending Greif containerboard business acquisition.
Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Greif's containerboard business for $1.8 billion in cash. The acquisition includes two containerboard mills with 800,000 tons of production capacity and eight sheet feeder and corrugated plants across the United States.
The acquired business generated $1.2 billion in sales and $212 million EBITDA in the LTM period ended April 30, 2025. The purchase price represents 8.5X LTM EBITDA, reducing to 6.6X when including projected synergies of $60 million. PCA plans to finance the transaction with $1.5 billion of new debt and cash on hand, resulting in a pro forma leverage ratio of approximately 1.7X.
The transaction is expected to close by the end of PCA's third quarter 2025, subject to regulatory approvals. The company expects the acquisition to be immediately accretive to earnings, with synergy benefits fully realized within two years through improved operational efficiencies, increased integration, and lower transportation costs.