What one share of Packaging Corp Of America holds
Packaging Corporation of America (“we,” “us,” “our,” “PCA,” or the “Company”) is the third largest producer of containerboard products and a leading producer of uncoated freesheet (UFS) paper in North America. We operate ten mills and 91 corrugated products plants and related facilities.
Packaging Corp Of America’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-06-30; the balance sheet is as of 2026-06-30.
| Sales | $106.77 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $7.70 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $9.87 |
| Free cash flow | $8.31 |
| Dividends | $5.25 |
| Cash and investments | $4.97 |
| Debt | $44.61 |
| Book value | $52.32 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $22.79 | $1.31 | $1.28 | $1.32 | $1.20 | $6.66 |
| 2009 | $20.98 | $2.60 | $1.12 | $1.88 | $0.60 | $8.73 |
| 2010 | $23.74 | $2.00 | $3.12 | $0.29 | $0.60 | $9.86 |
| 2011 | $26.10 | $1.57 | $2.79 | $0.65 | $0.80 | $9.87 |
| 2012 | $29.17 | $1.64 | $1.32 | $2.83 | $1.00 | $10.27 |
| 2013 | $37.59 | $4.53 | $2.40 | $3.83 | $1.51 | $13.82 |
| 2014 | $60.27 | $3.99 | $4.33 | $3.25 | $1.60 | $15.47 |
| 2015 | $59.38 | $4.47 | $3.25 | $4.70 | $2.20 | $17.00 |
| 2016 | $61.68 | $4.75 | $2.93 | $5.68 | $2.36 | $18.68 |
| 2017 | $68.78 | $7.08 | $3.66 | $5.48 | $2.52 | $23.13 |
| 2018 | $74.70 | $7.80 | $5.87 | $6.70 | $3.00 | $28.28 |
| 2019 | $74.01 | $7.35 | $4.25 | $8.59 | $3.16 | $32.44 |
| 2020 | $70.53 | $4.85 | $4.46 | $6.48 | $3.37 | $34.23 |
| 2021 | $81.80 | $8.83 | $6.40 | $5.17 | $4.00 | $38.57 |
| 2022 | $91.46 | $11.02 | $8.89 | $7.24 | $4.75 | $40.88 |
| 2023 | $87.18 | $8.48 | $5.25 | $9.45 | $5.00 | $44.60 |
| 2024 | $93.67 | $8.93 | $7.48 | $5.83 | $5.00 | $49.04 |
| 2025 | $100.33 | $8.58 | $9.25 | $8.13 | $5.00 | $51.50 |
Common questions about Packaging Corp Of America
How much does one share of Packaging Corp Of America earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of Packaging Corp Of America earned $7.70 of profit on $106.77 of sales, keeping about 7¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does Packaging Corp Of America pay a dividend?
Yes. Packaging Corp Of America paid $5.25 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, and it paid a dividend in every year from 2008 to 2025 in StockSlicer’s data. That’s about 68¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is Packaging Corp Of America’s book value per share?
Packaging Corp Of America’s book value is $52.32 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of June 30, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of Packaging Corp Of America have?
Each share of Packaging Corp Of America has $4.97 of cash and investments and $44.61 of debt, as of June 30, 2026.
What is Packaging Corp Of America’s free cash flow per share?
$8.31 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has Packaging Corp Of America’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $1.31 in 2008 to $8.58 in 2025, growing about 11.7% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has Packaging Corp Of America bought back shares?
Packaging Corp Of America’s share count fell about 14% from 2008 to 2025. Through buybacks, each remaining share owns a bigger slice of the company.
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