Packaging Corporation of America
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At a glance
Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) operates in the Packaging & Containers industry and is based in the United States. It pays a quarterly dividend of $6.23 a year, a yield of 2.50% at the current price of $248.92. Over the last five years the dividend has grown by an average of 8.2% a year. It paid out 68% of its earnings as dividends. 10 analysts cover it; their average 12-month price target of $262.89 is 5.6% above the current price.
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About Packaging Corporation of America
Packaging Corporation of America manufactures and sells containerboard and uncoated freesheet (UFS) paper products in North America. The company operates through Packaging and Paper segments. The Packaging segment offers various linerboard and corrugated packaging products, such as conventional shipping containers used to protect and transport manufactured goods; multi-color boxes and displays that help to merchandise the packaged product in retail locations; and honeycomb protective packaging products, as well as packaging for meat, fresh fruit and vegetables, processed food, beverages, and other industrial and consumer products.
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