Packaging Corp of America
Packaging Corporation of America is a leading North American producer of containerboard products and uncoated freesheet paper. The company operates a vertically integrated network of mills and corrugated manufacturing plants to provide sustainable packaging solutions for industrial and consumer markets. Its core value proposition centers on high-quality, recyclable products supported by regional design and distribution capabilities.
Financials
Based on Q1 2026 filing
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Packaging
primaryThe primary business unit focused on the production of linerboard and corrugating medium, which are converted into a wide variety of corrugated shipping containers and protective packaging.
Linerboard, Corrugating medium, Conventional shipping containers, Multi-color boxes and displays, Honeycomb protective packaging
Food and beverage producers, Agricultural producers, Retail and wholesale trade, Chemical and plastic manufacturers
Paper
moderateProduces uncoated freesheet (UFS) paper, including commodity and specialty grades used for communication, printing, and converting applications.
Cut-size office papers, Communication papers, Printing and converting papers, Envelope papers
Office products distributors, Paper merchants, Envelope converters, Retailers
Corporate and Other
minorIncludes corporate support services, transportation assets such as rail cars and trucks, and specific joint venture interests.
Logistics services, Transportation assets
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Competitive Position
PCA is the third largest producer of containerboard products in North America and a leading producer of uncoated freesheet paper.
Geographies
United States, North America
Customer Segments
CPG companies, Industrial manufacturers, Agricultural producers, Office supply retailers
Upstream Dependencies
Virgin wood fiber, Recycled fiber, Caustic soda, Starch, Natural gas, Electricity
Downstream Customers
Consumer goods manufacturers, E-commerce fulfillment centers, Food processing plants, Office supply distributors
Competitors & Partners
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Partners
Sustainable Forestry Initiative
Voluntary certification program for fiber sourcing standards
Forest Stewardship Council
Voluntary certification program for fiber sourcing standards
Subsidiaries
Louisiana Timber Procurement Company, L.L.C.
50% owned variable interest entity
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Packaging Corporation of America is a leading North American producer of containerboard products and uncoated freesheet paper. The company operates a vertically integrated network of mills and corrugated manufacturing plants to provide sustainable packaging solutions for industrial and consumer markets. Its core value proposition centers on high-quality, recyclable products supported by regional design and distribution capabilities.
Packaging Corp of America (PKG) has a market capitalization of $19.4B and trades on NYSE.
Packaging Corp of America generated $9.2B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $741.1M, representing a net margin of 8.0%. Gross margin stands at 20.5%, with free cash flow of $702.2M. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Packaging Corp of America's key competitors include International Paper, Smurfit WestRock, Sylvamo Corporation, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Packaging Corp of America has approximately 14,900 employees.