PKG Earnings Date: Jan 26, 2027 (Estimated) — Packaging Corporation of America
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When is PKG's next earnings date?
Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) is expected to report Q4 2026 earnings on Tuesday, January 26, 2027 at 5:00 PM ET (after market close); the date is an estimate and has not been confirmed by the company. The consensus estimate is EPS of $2.80 on revenue of $2.61B.
How did PKG do in its last earnings report?
In its most recent report on Oct 21, 2026 (Q3 2026), Packaging Corporation of America posted EPS of $3.04 versus the $2.93 estimate, a beat of 3.8%. Revenue was $2.60B against a $2.61B estimate. The stock's 1-day post-earnings move was +4.2%.
How much does PKG stock move after earnings?
PKG beat EPS estimates in 4 of its last 8 reported quarters. Over the last 8 reports the stock moved an average of 4.1% (up or down) in the day after earnings.
About Packaging Corporation of America
Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a U.S.-based enterprise specializing in the production and sale of containerboard and corrugated packaging materials. Its operations are organized into two primary divisions: Packaging and Paper. The Packaging division offers an extensive array of containerboard and corrugated solutions. These encompass conventional shipping containers designed for safeguarding and transporting manufactured goods, vibrant multi-color boxes and point-of-sale displays aimed at enhancing product merchandising in retail environments, and honeycomb protective packaging. This segment also provides specialized packaging for perishable goods like meat and fresh produce, processed foods, beverages, and a broad spectrum of other industrial and consumer products. Its corrugated offerings reach customers through a multi-channel approach, utilizing a dedicated direct sales and marketing team, independent brokers, and various distribution partners. Meanwhile, the Paper segment focuses on manufacturing and distributing a range of commodity and specialty papers. This includes communication papers, such as standard cut-size office paper, along with specialized printing and converting papers. Sales of its white paper products are managed directly by its internal sales and marketing organization. Tracing its origins back to 1867, Packaging Corporation of America maintains its corporate headquarters in Lake Forest, Illinois.
🤖 AI Earnings Analysis
Packaging Corp. delivered a solid, earnings-led quarter: EPS of $3.04 beat estimates by $0.11 and rose from $2.73 year over year, while revenue reached $2.6B but missed consensus.
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Earnings History
| Date | Period | EPS Est. | EPS Act. | Surprise | Revenue | Result | 1D Δ | 1W Δ | 1M Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 | Q3 2026 | 2.93 | 3.04 | +3.75% | $2.60B | ✅ Beat | +4.15% | +3.95% | — |
| 2026-07-22 | Q2 2026 | 2.35 | 2.35 | +0.00% | $2.49B | ➖ Inline | +2.51% | +9.31% | +9.37% |
| 2026-04-22 | Q1 2026 | 2.15 | 2.40 | +11.63% | $2.37B | ✅ Beat | +4.76% | +5.27% | +4.15% |
| 2026-01-27 | Q4 2025 | 2.41 | 2.32 | -3.73% | $2.36B | ❌ Miss | -2.68% | +0.36% | +3.67% |
| 2025-10-22 | Q3 2025 | 2.82 | 2.73 | -3.19% | $2.31B | ❌ Miss | +2.17% | -5.79% | -8.17% |
| 2025-04-22 | Q1 2025 | 2.21 | 2.31 | +4.52% | $2.14B | ✅ Beat | -0.93% | -0.23% | +2.34% |
| 2025-01-28 | Q4 2024 | 2.53 | 2.47 | -2.37% | $2.15B | ❌ Miss | -9.77% | -11.65% | -11.60% |
| 2024-10-22 | Q3 2024 | 2.50 | 2.65 | +6.00% | $2.18B | ✅ Beat | +5.54% | +4.34% | +12.67% |
Showing last 8 quarters.
Revenue by segment & region
By segment
Q2 FY26 · $2.49B total
| Segment | Share | Revenue | YoY | Q4 FY24 | Q1 FY25 | Q2 FY25 | Q3 FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packaging | 92.8% | $2.31B | +15.2% | $5.68B | $1.97B | $2.01B | $2.13B |
| Paper | 6.3% | $157.3M | +7.9% | $465.4M | $154.2M | $145.8M | $161.2M |
| Corporate Segment and Other Operating | 0.9% | $23.3M | +18.9% | $65.4M | $16.5M | $19.6M | $24.1M |
Source: company filings via FMP. YoY compares the same fiscal period a year earlier.