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US GAAP · $M · vs Q2 2025 · quarter ended 06/30/2026 · reported 07/23/2026
Packaging Corporation of America is an American manufacturing company based in Lake Forest, Illinois. · Text: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0, abridged
More about the company
The company has about 15,500 employees, with operations primarily in the United States. The CEO is Mark W. Kowlzan.
Key growth driver: Revenue growth of +15% y/y — the report gives no segment split, so the driver is the whole business. · by the Q2 2026 report
When is PKG’s next earnings date?
Thursday, October 22, 2026estimated
Expected around Oct 22 — based on last year’s report on Oct 23, 2025. We have not yet seen the company's announcement of the date.
How we estimate
The estimate is the date of the same-quarter report a year ago, per the company’s SEC filing, moved forward 52 weeks (same weekday). Companies usually keep the same week; the date will be replaced once PKG announces it.
Same quarter a year ago (ended September 30, 2025): revenue $2.313B, EPS (GAAP) $2.51
How we calculate
Year-ago figures are GAAP, from the company's SEC filings (XBRL); EPS is diluted.
What time does PKG report? Usually before market open: the last 4 results releases reached the SEC at 6:04 pm, 6:07 pm, 6:00 pm, 6:09 pm ET, each the evening before the release.
Last report: Jul 23, 2026 (Q2 2026) — broken down in the Sankey chart below. Dates: company announcements; past dates and times — SEC 8-K filings. Who else reports this week →
All figures in $M.
Revenue
$2,490
+14.7%
Gross profit
$513
+6.1%
20.6% margin
Operating income
$291
−12.7%
11.7% margin
Net income
$192
−20.5%
$2.15/sh · 7.7% margin
Verdict: revenue grew 14.7% y/y to $2.49B, operating margin 11.7% vs 15.4%, net income $192M (−20.5% y/y).
Reported diluted EPS was $2.15 vs $2.67 a year earlier.
Source and notation
Source: Packaging Corporation of America press release, 8-K EX-99.1 of 07/23/2026 (SEC EDGAR). Every figure was matched against the income statement in the release and checked against SEC XBRL.
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Heads-up
- net income fell 21% y/y in Q2 2026
Most likely because gross margin was 20.6% vs 22.2% a year earlier; the effective tax rate was 25.8% vs 24.7% a year earlier; costs grew faster than revenue (interest expense, net +154% y/y). Based on the Q2 2026 report.
The company's report ↗PKG earnings history: past report dates
| Jul 23, 2026 Thu | before market open | Jun 30, 2026 | $2.5B+15% y/y | $2.15−19% y/y |
| Apr 23, 2026 Thu | before market open | Mar 31, 2026 | $2.4B+11% y/y | $1.91−15% y/y |
| Jan 28, 2026 Wed | before market open | Dec 31, 2025 | ≈$2.4B+10% y/y | ≈$1.14−53% y/y |
| Oct 23, 2025 Thu | before market open | Sep 30, 2025 | $2.3B+6% y/y | $2.51−5% y/y |
| Jul 24, 2025 Thu | before market open | Jun 30, 2025 | $2.2B+5% y/y | $2.67+21% y/y |
| Apr 23, 2025 Wed | before market open | Mar 31, 2025 | $2.1B+8% y/y | $2.26+39% y/y |
| Jan 29, 2025 Wed | before market open | Dec 31, 2024 | ≈$2.1B+11% y/y | ≈$2.45+17% y/y |
| Oct 23, 2024 Wed | before market open | Sep 30, 2024 | $2.2B+13% y/y | $2.64+30% y/y |
| Jul 24, 2024 Wed | before market open | Jun 30, 2024 | $2.1B+6% y/y | $2.21−1% y/y |
| Apr 23, 2024 Tue | before market open | Mar 31, 2024 | $2.0B+0% y/y | $1.63−23% y/y |
| Jan 25, 2024 Thu | before market open | Dec 31, 2023 | ≈$1.9B−2% y/y | ≈$2.10−10% y/y |
| Oct 24, 2023 Tue | before market open | Sep 30, 2023 | $1.9B−9% y/y | $2.03−28% y/y |
| Jul 25, 2023 Tue | before market open | Jun 30, 2023 | $2.0B−13% y/y | $2.24−30% y/y |
| Apr 25, 2023 Tue | before market open | Mar 31, 2023 | $2.0B−7% y/y | $2.11−22% y/y |
| Jan 26, 2023 Thu | before market open | Dec 31, 2022 | ≈$2.0B−3% y/y | ≈$2.33+2% y/y |
| Oct 25, 2022 Tue | before market open | Sep 30, 2022 | $2.1B+6% y/y | $2.80+6% y/y |
| Jul 26, 2022 Tue | 5:47 pmafter market close | Jun 30, 2022 | $2.2B+19% y/y | $3.20+47% y/y |
| Apr 25, 2022 Mon | 5:09 pmafter market close | Mar 31, 2022 | $2.1B+18% y/y | $2.70+54% y/y |
| Jan 27, 2022 Thu | 6:02 pmafter market close | Dec 31, 2021 | ≈$2.0B+19% y/y | ≈$2.28+75% y/y |
| Oct 26, 2021 Tue | 5:51 pmafter market close | Sep 30, 2021 | $2.0B+18% y/y | $2.63+80% y/y |
| Jul 26, 2021 Mon | 5:13 pmafter market close | Jun 30, 2021 | $1.9B+22% y/y | $2.17+268% y/y |
| Apr 27, 2021 Tue | 5:51 pmafter market close | Mar 31, 2021 | $1.8B+6% y/y | $1.75+17% y/y |
| Jan 27, 2021 Wed | 5:18 pmafter market close | Dec 31, 2020 | $1.7B−0% y/y | $1.30−9% y/y |
| Oct 27, 2020 Tue | 6:21 pmafter market close | Sep 30, 2020 | $1.7B−3% y/y | $1.46−23% y/y |
| Jul 28, 2020 Tue | 5:29 pmafter market close | Jun 30, 2020 | $1.5B−12% y/y | $0.59−71% y/y |
| Apr 28, 2020 Tue | 6:19 pmafter market close | Mar 31, 2020 | $1.7B−1% y/y | $1.49−24% y/y |
| Jan 29, 2020 Wed | 5:27 pmafter market close | Dec 31, 2019 | $1.7B−2% y/y | $1.43−34% y/y |
| Oct 24, 2019 Thu | 6:55 pmafter market close | Sep 30, 2019 | $1.8B−3% y/y | $1.89−13% y/y |
| Jul 25, 2019 Thu | 6:03 pmafter market close | Jun 30, 2019 | $1.8B−0% y/y | $2.04+4% y/y |
| Apr 25, 2019 Thu | 6:02 pmafter market close | Mar 31, 2019 | $1.7B+3% y/y | $1.97+33% y/y |
| Jan 30, 2019 Wed | 6:38 pmafter market close | Dec 31, 2018 | $1.7B+4% y/y | $2.16−24% y/y |
| Oct 25, 2018 Thu | 6:16 pmafter market close | Sep 30, 2018 | $1.8B+10% y/y | $2.18+48% y/y |
| Jul 26, 2018 Thu | 6:02 pmafter market close | Jun 30, 2018 | $1.8B+12% y/y | $1.97+30% y/y |
| Apr 25, 2018 Wed | 5:56 pmafter market close | Mar 31, 2018 | $1.7B+10% y/y | $1.48+19% y/y |
| Jan 31, 2018 Wed | 7:22 pmafter market close | Dec 31, 2017 | $1.7B+14% y/y | $2.84+143% y/y |
| Oct 25, 2017 Wed | 5:25 pmafter market close | Sep 30, 2017 | $1.6B+11% y/y | $1.47+17% y/y |
| Jul 27, 2017 Thu | 7:16 pmafter market close | Jun 30, 2017 | $1.6B+12% y/y | $1.52+24% y/y |
| Apr 27, 2017 Thu | 5:45 pmafter market close | Mar 31, 2017 | $1.5B+10% y/y | $1.24+14% y/y |
| Jan 31, 2017 Tue | 5:58 pmafter market close | Dec 31, 2016 | $1.5B+6% y/y | $1.17+9% y/y |
| Oct 20, 2016 Thu | 5:58 pmafter market close | Sep 30, 2016 | $1.5B+1% y/y | $1.26−4% y/y |
| Jul 21, 2016 Thu | 6:51 pmafter market close | Jun 30, 2016 | $1.4B−3% y/y | $1.23+6% y/y |
| Apr 21, 2016 Thu | 6:12 pmafter market close | Mar 31, 2016 | $1.4B−2% y/y | $1.09+18% y/y |
| Jan 26, 2016 Tue | 7:25 pmafter market close | Dec 31, 2015 | $1.4B−3% y/y | $1.07+7% y/y |
| Oct 21, 2015 Wed | 8:07 pmafter market close | Sep 30, 2015 | $1.5B−3% y/y | $1.31+24% y/y |
| Jul 22, 2015 Wed | 6:50 pmafter market close | Jun 30, 2015 | $1.5B−1% y/y | $1.16+15% y/y |
| Apr 21, 2015 Tue | 6:54 pmafter market close | Mar 31, 2015 | $1.4B−0% y/y | $0.92+0% y/y |
| Jan 27, 2015 Tue | 6:33 pmafter market close | Dec 31, 2014 | $1.4B+13% y/y | $1.00−57% y/y |
| Oct 21, 2014 Tue | 6:17 pmafter market close | Sep 30, 2014 | $1.5B+80% y/y | $1.06+22% y/y |
| Jul 22, 2014 Tue | 5:59 pmafter market close | Jun 30, 2014 | $1.5B+84% y/y | $1.01+49% y/y |
| Apr 23, 2014 Wed | 5:49 pmafter market close | Mar 31, 2014 | $1.4B+90% y/y | $0.92+44% y/y |
| Feb 12, 2014 Wed | 6:12 pmafter market close | Dec 31, 2013 | $1.3B+72% y/y | $2.34+271% y/y |
| Oct 15, 2013 Tue | 6:17 ambefore market open | Sep 30, 2013 | $846M+17% y/y | $0.87+112% y/y |
| Jul 17, 2013 Wed | 7:31 pmafter market close | Jun 30, 2013 | $800M+12% y/y | $0.68+48% y/y |
| Apr 23, 2013 Tue | 6:50 pmafter market close | Mar 31, 2013 | $755M+12% y/y | $0.64+256% y/y |
| Jan 22, 2013 Tue | 6:24 ambefore market open | Dec 31, 2012 | $737M+13% y/y | $0.63+57% y/y |
| Oct 16, 2012 Tue | 6:52 pmafter market close | Sep 30, 2012 | $723M+8% y/y | $0.41−2% y/y |
| Jul 17, 2012 Tue | 6:37 pmafter market close | Jun 30, 2012 | $712M+7% y/y | $0.46+18% y/y |
| Apr 18, 2012 Wed | 7:50 pmafter market close | Mar 31, 2012 | $671M+7% y/y | $0.18−51% y/y |
| Jan 24, 2012 Tue | 8:44 pmafter market close | Dec 31, 2011 | $654M | $0.40 |
| Oct 18, 2011 Tue | 7:54 pmafter market close | Sep 30, 2011 | $671M | $0.42 |
| Jul 19, 2011 Tue | 7:56 pmafter market close | Jun 30, 2011 | $665M | $0.39 |
| Apr 19, 2011 Tue | 6:08 pmafter market close | Mar 31, 2011 | $630M | $0.37 |
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How we count
Report date and time — when the company filed its results press release with the SEC (Form 8-K, Item 2.02); the regular session runs 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET. Companies that file the 8-K late in the evening publish the release the next morning: the date is that morning, before market open, and the evening filing time is not shown. Revenue and diluted EPS — the company’s XBRL filings, EPS adjusted for stock splits; ≈ — fourth quarter derived as full year minus three quarters. Source: SEC EDGAR.
Packaging Corporation of America: 15-year financials
| 2025 | 8,989 | 1,107 | 774 | 729 | 450 |
| 2024 | 8,383 | 1,101 | 805 | 522 | 449 |
| 2023 | 7,802 | 1,075 | 765 | 845 | 449 |
| 2022 | 8,478 | 1,421 | 1,030 | 671 | 420 |
| 2021 | 7,730 | 1,241 | 841 | 489 | 380 |
| 2020 | 6,658 | 724 | 461 | 612 | 300 |
| 2019 | 6,964 | 1,054 | 696 | 808 | 299 |
| 2018 | 7,015 | 1,068 | 738 | 629 | 268 |
| 2017 | 6,445 | 933 | 669 | 513 | 238 |
| 2016 | 5,779 | 783 | 450 | 533 | 216 |
| 2015 | 5,742 | 750 | 437 | 454 | 201 |
| 2014 | 5,853 | 703 | 393 | 316 | 157 |
| 2013 | 3,665 | 482 | 441 | 374 | 109 |
| 2012 | 2,844 | 438 | 160 | 276 | 118 |
| 2011 | 2,620 | 273 | 158 | 65.3 | 76 |
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$ millions, annual 10-K reports on SEC EDGAR (US GAAP)*.
How we calculate
Figures are annual report lines; if a year was later restated (discontinued operations, mergers), we use the latest filing that shows it. Free cash flow is operating cash flow minus capital expenditures; dividends are cash paid to common shareholders during the year. “—” means the line isn’t in the filing. The table starts in 2011; where the listed issuer changed (holding reorganization, redomicile), earlier years come from the predecessor’s filings.
Shareholders’ equity at Jun 30, 2026: $4.7B (42% of total assets). Compare with other S&P 500 companies →
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Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) earnings: FAQ
When is PKG's next earnings date?
We have not yet seen an announcement of the date from Packaging Corporation of America (PKG). Based on last year's report on Oct 23, 2025, the next report is expected around Oct 22, 2026.
What time does PKG report earnings?
Packaging Corporation of America usually reports before market open: its latest results release came out on Jul 23, 2026 (the Form 8-K reached the SEC at 6:04 pm ET the evening before).
When did PKG last report earnings?
Packaging Corporation of America reported Q2 2026 results on Jul 23, 2026.
Where can I find Packaging Corporation of America's financial statements?
On SEC EDGAR: quarterly reports (10-Q), the annual report (10-K) and earnings releases (8-K). The “Verified” badge next to the chart links to PKG's filings; this page breaks the latest report down in a Sankey chart.
What was PKG's net income in Q2 2026?
Packaging Corporation of America reported net income of $192M for Q2 2026 (−20.5% year over year), under US GAAP.
Does Packaging Corporation of America pay dividends?
Yes. In 2025, Packaging Corporation of America paid $450M in dividends on its common stock, per its 10-K. Earlier years are in the 15-year table above.
How has Packaging Corporation of America's revenue changed since 2011?
Per its 10-K filings, revenue grew 3.4x: $2,620M in 2011 and $8,989M in 2025. The latest year is the highest in the table. Year-by-year figures are in the table above.
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How this page was made: the figures come from the company's own report on SEC EDGAR; the summary and nuances were drafted by our model from that report — two independent automated readings of the release had to match, and every number in the text was checked against it. Figures checked against the filing on 10/16/2026. How we make the breakdowns · Report an error
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