PKG is Packaging Corporation of America (Consumer Cyclical). Trading at $228.54. Current dividend yield: 2.61%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $6.00 |
| Current yield | 2.61% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 15, 2026(20 days ago) |
| Next payment (declared) | Oct 15, 2026 · $1.5000 |
| Most recent payment date | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $1.5000 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 8.21% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 1.72% |
| Payout ratio | 68% |
| Market cap | $20.36B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | $1.5000 |
| 2026-06-15 | $1.5000 |
| 2026-03-13 | $1.2500 |
| 2025-12-15 | $1.2500 |
| 2025-09-15 | $1.2500 |
| 2025-06-13 | $1.2500 |
| 2025-03-14 | $1.2500 |
| 2024-12-20 | $1.2500 |
Price chart & technicals
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About PKG
Packaging Corp. of America is the third-largest containerboard and corrugated packaging manufacturer in the United States. It produces over 5 million tons of containerboard annually. The company's share of the domestic containerboard market is roughly 10%. PCA differentiates itself from larger competitors by focusing on smaller customers and operating with a high degree of flexibility.
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Frequently asked
What is PKG's dividend yield?
PKG (Packaging Corporation of America) currently has a dividend yield of 2.61%, which works out to about $6.00 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is PKG's next ex-dividend date?
PKG's next ex-dividend date is Sep 15, 2026 (20 days ago). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did PKG last pay a dividend?
PKG's most recent dividend payment date was Jul 15, 2026.
How often does PKG pay dividends?
PKG pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
How fast is PKG growing its dividend?
PKG has been growing its dividend at a 1.72% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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