Packaging Corporation of America Overview
- Year Founded
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1959
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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16,800
- Stock Symbol
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PKG
- Investments
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18
- Share Price
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$251.02
- (As of Friday Closing)
Packaging Corporation of America General Information
Description
Packaging Corp. of America is the third-largest containerboard and corrugated packaging manufacturer in the United States. It produces over 5 million tons of containerboard annually. The company's share of the domestic containerboard market is roughly 10%. PCA differentiates itself from larger competitors by focusing on smaller customers and operating with a high degree of flexibility.
Contact Information
Website
www.packagingcorp.comCorporate Office
- 1 North Field Court
- Lake Forest, IL 60045
- United States
Corporate Office
- 1 North Field Court
- Lake Forest, IL 60045
- United States
Packaging Corporation of America Timeline
Packaging Corporation of America Stock Performance
As of 13-Nov-2026, Packaging Corporation of America’s stock price is $251.02. Its current market cap is $22.4B with 89.1M shares.
(As of Friday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $251.02 | $250.58 | $191.50 - $262.59 | $22.4B | 89.1M | 636K | $8.15 |
Packaging Corporation of America Financials Summary
As of 30-Sep-2026, Packaging Corporation of America has a trailing 12-month revenue of $9.8B.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 30-Sep-2026 | FY 2025 31-Dec-2025 | FY 2024 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2023 31-Dec-2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 24,237,176 | 22,184,171 | 22,200,287 | 16,700,094 |
| Revenue | 9,822,900 | 8,989,300 | 8,383,300 | 7,802,400 |
| EBITDA | 1,904,000 | 1,759,700 | 1,631,400 | 1,585,100 |
| Net Income | 727,100 | 774,100 | 805,100 | 765,200 |
| Total Assets | 11,237,200 | 10,725,500 | 8,833,200 | 8,681,100 |
| Total Debt | 4,406,900 | 4,364,900 | 2,771,500 | 3,173,200 |
Packaging Corporation of America Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
|---|
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Packaging Corporation of America Competitors (9)
One of Packaging Corporation of America’s 9 competitors is Graphic Packaging Holding, a Formerly PE-Backed company based in Atlanta, GA.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic Packaging Holding | Formerly PE-Backed | Atlanta, GA | ||||
| Bong | Corporation | Kristianstad, Sweden | ||||
| Mondi | Corporation | Weybridge, United Kingdom | ||||
| Clearwater Paper | Corporation | Spokane, WA | ||||
| Green Bay Packaging | Corporation | Green Bay, WI |
Packaging Corporation of America Patents
Packaging Corporation of America Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-12752958-B1 | Leak-resistant container with reinforced corners | Active | 07-Sep-2023 | ||
| US-12735223-B1 | Packaging items with locking rollover flaps | Active | 21-Mar-2023 | ||
| EP-4519075-A1 | Shipping mailer with corrugated material having adhered and non-adhered zones | Pending | 06-May-2022 | ||
| EP-4519075-A4 | Shipping mailer with corrugated material having adhered and non-adhered zones | Pending | 06-May-2022 | ||
| US-20250058953-A1 | Shipping mailer with corrugated material having adhered and non-adhered zones | Pending | 06-May-2022 | B65D81/03 |
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Packaging Corporation of America Investments & Acquisitions (18)
Packaging Corporation of America’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Greif (Containerboard Business) for . The deal was made on 02-Sep-2025.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greif (Containerboard Business) | 02-Sep-2025 | Merger/Acquisition | Paper Containers and Packaging | ||
| 151 Logistics (364,700-square-foot facility in Glendale, California) | 24-May-2024 | Corporate Asset Purchase | Buildings and Property | ||
| Advance Packaging | 11-Dec-2021 | Merger/Acquisition | Other Commercial Services | ||
| Englander dZignPak | 09-Oct-2018 | Merger/Acquisition | Media and Information Services (B2B) | ||
| Sacramento Container | 02-Oct-2017 | Merger/Acquisition | Paper Containers and Packaging |
Packaging Corporation of America ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated November, 04, 2026
18.66 | Low Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
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0-10
Low
10-20
Med
20-30
High
30-40
Severe
40+
Exposure
Exposure refers to the extent to which a company is exposed to different material ESG issues
Management
Management is related to actions taken to manage ESG issues
Peers Analysis
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Global
Covered Companies
of 13,585
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Containers & Packaging
Industry
of 71
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of 28
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Packaging Corporation of America Exits (1)
Packaging Corporation of America’s most recent exit was on 01-Jan-1984 from EKCO Products. The exit was categorized as .
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EKCO Products | 01-Jan-1984 | Completed |
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Packaging Corporation of America Affiliates
Subsidiaries (7)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pca Michigan Acquisition | Grand Rapids, MI | 2021 | |
| Pca Texas Acquisition | Lake Forest, IL | 2019 | |
| Pca Central California Corrugated | Lake Forest, IL | 2017 | |
| PCA Corrugated and Display | Lake Forest, IL | 2016 | |
| International Falls Power Company | Boise, ID | 2014 |
Packaging Corporation of America FAQs
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When was Packaging Corporation of America founded?
Packaging Corporation of America was founded in 1959.
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Where is Packaging Corporation of America headquartered?
Packaging Corporation of America is headquartered in Lake Forest, IL.
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What is the size of Packaging Corporation of America?
Packaging Corporation of America has 16,800 total employees.
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What industry is Packaging Corporation of America in?
Packaging Corporation of America’s primary industry is Paper Containers and Packaging.
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Is Packaging Corporation of America a private or public company?
Packaging Corporation of America is a Public company.
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What is Packaging Corporation of America’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for Packaging Corporation of America is PKG.
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What is the current stock price of Packaging Corporation of America?
As of 13-Nov-2026 the stock price of Packaging Corporation of America is $251.02.
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What is the current market cap of Packaging Corporation of America?
The current market capitalization of Packaging Corporation of America is $22.4B.
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What is Packaging Corporation of America’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for Packaging Corporation of America is $9.8B.
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Who are Packaging Corporation of America’s competitors?
Graphic Packaging Holding, Bong, Mondi, Clearwater Paper, and Green Bay Packaging are some of the 9 competitors of Packaging Corporation of America.
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What is Packaging Corporation of America’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
Packaging Corporation of America’s EPS for 12 months was $8.15.
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