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Packaging Corporation of America (PCA)

Producer of containerboard and corrugated packaging

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Headquarters: Lake Forest, United States
Founded year: 1959
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 10,000+
Industry: Paper Packaging

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Latest news about Packaging Corporation of America (PCA)

In short: PCA reported strong 2026 financial results, implemented a historic price increase for containerboard, and raised its dividend by 20%.

Company announcements

July 22 PCA

PCA reports second quarter 2026 results

Net income was $192 million, or $2.15 per share, on net sales of $2.5 billion.

June 22 PCA

PCA schedules conference call for second quarter 2026 results

The call will be on July 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss Q2 results released after market close on July 22.

May 12 PCA

PCA announces a 20% dividend increase

The quarterly dividend will increase to $1.50 per share, payable July 15, 2026.

April 22 PCA

PCA reports Q1 2026 earnings

Net income is $171 million or $1.91 per share; $2.40 excluding special items. Sales reach $2.4 billion. Expects Q2 EPS of $2.33 excluding special items.

Media coverage

July 28 Yahoo Finance

More producers announce price hikes for containerboard, boxboard

Smurfit Westrock and International Paper announced containerboard price increases days after Packagi...

July 24 Barron's

Why Paper Stocks Were the S&P 500’s Top Performers Today

Shares of International Paper, Packaging Corp, and Smurfit Westrock all rose on Friday.

July 24 Yahoo Finance

PCA's $140/ton containerboard price increase considered unprecedented

Packaging Corporation of America's announced increase is double the typical amount, shocking industry observers. The reported action sent PCA's — and competitors' — stocks soaring...

July 23 Seeking Alpha

PCA expects $2.91 EPS in Q3 2026

Packaging Corp of America (PKG) Q2 2026 earnings call: strong corrugated demand, Greif lift, rising costs, and Q3 EPS guide.

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