Is Packaging Corporation of America a good dividend stock?

Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 2.20%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is PKG's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for PKG stock is currently 2.20%.

How much does PKG pay in dividends per year?

Packaging Corporation of America pays an annual dividend of $5.2500 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does PKG pay dividends?

PKG stock pays dividends quarterly.

Is PKG's dividend growing?

Packaging Corporation of America's 3-year dividend CAGR is 0%.

PKG Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

Packaging Corporation of America

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 2.20% as of Jun 30, 2026. It pays $5.25 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a 6.91% 5-year compound annual rate.

21.25B

Market cap

24.01x

Current P/E

22.99x

Forward P/E

2.20%

Dividend yield

$5.25

PKG dividend

Dividend safety

Strong

Dividend coverage looks healthy — PKG pays out about 53% of earnings.

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	21.02%
Operating margin	13.58%
Pretax margin	11.43%
Net margin	8.60%
Effective tax rate	24.69%
ROA	7.08%
ROE	16.73%
D/E	0.95x
Interest coverage ratio	15.43x

All financials

PKG valuation

P/E	24.01x
P/S	2.11x
P/B	4.16x
P/CF	12.27x
P/FCF	25.99x
P/OCF	12.27x
PEG	-1.85x
EV multiple	8.58x

About

Consumer Cyclical

Sector

Packaging & Containers

Industry

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.