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Packaging Corporation of America
PKG · Materials
Last earnings Jul 23, 2026
Key results
Net incomequarter
$242 million
net income of $242 million, or $2.67 per share, and
SEC original ↗Packaging Corporation of America — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Jul 24, 2025
net income of $224 million, or $2.48 per share, excluding special items.
SEC original ↗Packaging Corporation of America — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Jul 24, 2025
Revenuequarter
5%
In the Paper segment, sales volume was down 5% from the second quarter of 2024 and 7% compared to the first quarter of 2025.
SEC original ↗Packaging Corporation of America — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Jul 24, 2025
AI analysis
Q2 2025 · reported Jul 24, 2025
Based on: Earnings release + parent 8-K + 10-Q — transcript not held
Headline figures
| Metric | Q2 2025 | Prior qtr | Year ago |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net income | $242 million | — | — |
| Revenue | 5% | — | — |
Guidance · company-stated
No guidance located in the held release
“33 per share primarily due to favorable volume in the legacy packaging business, lower production costs in the legacy packaging business and higher than expected earnings from the acquired business due to favorable volume, price and mix, partially offset by higher-than-forecast costs for freight, recycled fiber and employee benefits.”
Capital allocation
Debt For the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, cash payments for intere st were $ 77.1 mi llion and $ 46.7 million, respectively.
Included in interest expense, net is the amortization of financing costs, which includes the amortization of debt issuance costs and amortization of bond discounts.
Event summary
For information regarding our use of non-GAAP financial measures and descriptions and amounts of our special items, see the schedules with this release
Based on: Earnings release + parent 8-K + 10-Q — transcript not held
Guidance & outlook
No guidance located in the held release
Capital allocation
Debt For the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, cash payments for intere st were $ 77.1 mi llion and $ 46.7 million, respectively.
SEC original ↗Packaging Corporation of America — 10-Q Quarterly report10-QAug 7, 2026
Included in interest expense, net is the amortization of financing costs, which includes the amortization of debt issuance costs and amortization of bond discounts.
SEC original ↗Packaging Corporation of America — 10-Q Quarterly report10-QAug 7, 2026
For the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, amortization of debt issu ance costs was $ 0.7 million and $ 0.4 million, respectively, and during the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, amortization of debt issuance costs was $ 1.4 million and $ 0.8 million, respectively.
SEC original ↗Packaging Corporation of America — 10-Q Quarterly report10-QAug 7, 2026
The fair value of our fixed-rate debt was estimated to be $ 2,648.6 million.
SEC original ↗Packaging Corporation of America — 10-Q Quarterly report10-QAug 7, 2026
The difference between the book value and fair value is due to the difference between the period-end market interest rate and the stated rate of our fixed-rat e debt.
SEC original ↗Packaging Corporation of America — 10-Q Quarterly report10-QAug 7, 2026
We estimated the fair value of our fixed-rate debt using quoted market prices (Level 2 inputs) within the fair value hierarchy, which is further defined in Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8.
SEC original ↗Packaging Corporation of America — 10-Q Quarterly report10-QAug 7, 2026
Strategy & priorities
We continued to successfully manage costs across all of our operations, executing our capital projects and efficiency initiatives, which have helped offset inflation.
SEC original ↗Packaging Corporation of America — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Jul 24, 2025
Forward-looking statements include statements about our future earnings and financial condition, expected benefits from acquisitions and restructuring activities, our industry and our business strategy.
SEC original ↗Packaging Corporation of America — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Jul 24, 2025
The write-off of expenditures related to sustainability and renewable energy projects was recorded following the Company s decision to defer a specific carbon capture initiative at this time.
SEC original ↗Packaging Corporation of America — 10-Q Quarterly report10-QAug 7, 2026
Each of these businesses requires distinct operating and marketing strategies.
SEC original ↗Packaging Corporation of America — 10-Q Quarterly report10-QAug 7, 2026
Risks & headwinds
Kowlzan added, “while our corrugated products customers have remained cautious into July as economic uncertainty persists, we expect higher corrugated shipments, which will drive increased containerboard production.
SEC original ↗Packaging Corporation of America — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Jul 24, 2025
Because forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, the plans, actions and actual results of PCA could differ materially.
SEC original ↗Packaging Corporation of America — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Jul 24, 2025
Legal Proceedings 32 Item 1A.
SEC original ↗Packaging Corporation of America — 10-Q Quarterly report10-QAug 7, 2026
See Note 19, Commitments, Guarantees, Indemnifications, and Legal Proceedings, for additional information.
SEC original ↗Packaging Corporation of America — 10-Q Quarterly report10-QAug 7, 2026
Competitors
Competitors & peers
Same GICS sector — classification peers, not declared competitors
Filings
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Transcripts
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