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Packaging (PKG)
NYSE:PKG
Earnings Data
Report Date
Jan 28, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2025 (Q4)Consensus EPS Forecast
2.48Last Year’s EPS
2.47Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 8 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call outlined a generally positive quarter for Packaging Corporation of America, highlighting increased net income, record cash flow, and successful integration of the Greif acquisition. However, challenges persist in export sales volume, specific market segments, and rising operating costs.Company Guidance
Increased Net Income
Third quarter 2025 net income was $247 million or $2.73 per share, up from $239 million or $2.65 per share in the third quarter of 2024.
Surge in EBITDA
Total company EBITDA for the third quarter, excluding special items, was $503 million in 2025, up from $461 million in 2024.
Record Cash Provided by Operations
Cash provided by operations was an all-time quarterly record of $469 million, with free cash flow reaching a record $277 million.
Successful Acquisition of Greif Containerboard Business
Completed the acquisition of Greif Containerboard business on September 2, 2025, which is expected to improve long-term productivity and efficiency.
Strong Performance in Packaging Segment
Packaging segment EBITDA margins improved to 23.1% versus 22.2% last year, with domestic containerboard and corrugated products prices and mix up $0.72 per share over the third quarter of 2024.
PKG Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
PKG Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Oct 22, 2025 | $208.74 | $213.26 | +2.17% |
Jul 23, 2025 | $205.12 | $204.73 | -0.19% |
Apr 22, 2025 | $184.14 | $182.43 | -0.93% |
Jan 28, 2025 | $233.96 | $211.10 | -9.77% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
FAQ
When does Packaging (PKG) report earnings?
Packaging (PKG) is schdueled to report earning on Jan 28, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
What is Packaging (PKG) earnings time?
Packaging (PKG) earnings time is at Jan 28, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
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What is PKG EPS forecast?
PKG EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q4) is 2.48.
