StocksMedium•21 October 2026•
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Packaging Corporation of America Reports Growth in Q3 2026 Sales and Earnings

Key Facts

1The company reported Q3 2026 net income of $262 million, or $2.93 per share.
2Net sales for the third quarter reached $2.6 billion compared to $2.3 billion in the previous year.
3Adjusted earnings excluding special items were $3.04 per share.

Packaging Corporation of America reported Q3 2026 net income of $262 million, or $2.93 per share. According to a company statement via Business Wire, net sales for the third quarter reached $2.6 billion, up from $2.3 billion in the previous year. Adjusted earnings excluding special items were $3.04 per share.

PKG closed at $238.92 on October 20, 2026, with the stock trading between a day low of $235.7 and a high of $240.24 during that session. This positive financial performance follows broader economic data showing US Industrial Production grew by 0.7% on October 16, 2026.