Cash on Hand for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)
According to Packaging Corporation of America's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported cash and short-term investments is $600.80M USD. Cash on hand here is cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments reported at the end of each period — the most liquid assets on the balance sheet. Compare with total debt for a net cash/debt picture and with total assets for the share of assets held in cash.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$600.80M
YoY change
-23.7%
5Y CAGR
-11.1%
Peak year (2023)
$1.14B
Latest annual
$600.80M
Cash on Hand history chart for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) from 1998 to 2025
Cash on Hand history table for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) from 1998 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Cash on Hand | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $600.80M | -23.7% | ||
| 2024 | $787.00M | -31.1% | ||
| 2023 | $1.14B | +181.7% | ||
| 2022 | $405.20M | -42.5% | ||
| 2021 | $704.80M | -34.8% | ||
| 2020 | $1.08B | +40.8% | ||
| 2019 | $767.40M | +112.3% | ||
| 2018 | $361.50M | +66.7% | ||
| 2017 | $216.90M | -9.4% | ||
| 2016 | $239.30M | +29.9% | ||
| 2015 | $184.20M | +47.5% | ||
| 2014 | $124.90M | -34.6% | ||
| 2013 | $190.96M | -7.9% | ||
| 2012 | $207.39M | +32.7% | ||
| 2011 | $156.31M | -20.5% | ||
| 2010 | $196.56M | -24.6% | ||
| 2009 | $260.73M | +74.5% | ||
| 2008 | $149.40M | -34.5% | ||
| 2007 | $228.14M | +41.0% | ||
| 2006 | $161.84M | +43.6% | ||
| 2005 | $112.67M | -47.2% | ||
| 2004 | $213.32M | +24.0% | ||
| 2003 | $172.02M | +31.0% | ||
| 2002 | $131.31M | +59.2% | ||
| 2001 | $82.47M | +944.9% | ||
| 2000 | $7.89M | -23.4% | ||
| 1999 | $10.30M | — | ||
| 1998 | $0 | — |
Cash on Hand values are taken from Packaging Corporation of America's reported balance sheets (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) most recent annual cash and short-term investments stands at $600.80M (2025) – declined 23.7% year-over-year.
Packaging Corporation of America cash and short-term investments compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is -11.1%, with a net decline across the window.
Packaging Corporation of America cash and short-term investments peaked at $1.14B in 2023; the latest annual figure is $600.80M in 2025 (47.4% below peak).
The highest annual cash and short-term investments of $1.14B was reported in 2023. The lowest in the available history was $0 in 1998.
Among 8 Consumer Cyclical peers, Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) ranks 9th; the peer median for cash and short-term investments is $30.92B.
Packaging Corporation of America Cash on Hand by Year
Packaging Corporation of America Cash on Hand 2025: $600.80M
Packaging Corporation of America cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $600.80M, declined 23.7% below 2024.
Packaging Corporation of America Cash on Hand 2024: $787.00M
Packaging Corporation of America cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $787.00M, plunged 31.1% below 2023.
Packaging Corporation of America Cash on Hand 2023: $1.14B
Packaging Corporation of America cash and short-term investments in 2023 was $1.14B, surged 181.7% from 2022. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Packaging Corporation of America Cash on Hand 2022: $405.20M
Packaging Corporation of America cash and short-term investments in 2022 was $405.20M, plunged 42.5% below 2021.
Packaging Corporation of America Cash on Hand 2021: $704.80M
Packaging Corporation of America cash and short-term investments in 2021 was $704.80M.
See more financial history for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG).
Sector peers — Cash on Hand
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| Company | Cash on Hand | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| PDD Holdings Inc. (PDD) | $496.46B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) | $464.77B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) | $123.03B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) | $44.06B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) | $17.79B | Consumer Cyclical |
| The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) | $6.23B | Consumer Cyclical |
| The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) | $1.39B | Consumer Cyclical |
| McDonald's Corporation (MCD) | $774.00M | Consumer Cyclical |
Frequently asked questions
What is Packaging Corporation of America's cash and short-term investments?
- Latest reported cash and short-term investments for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) is $600.80M (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Packaging Corporation of America cash and short-term investments changed year-over-year?
- Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) cash and short-term investments changed -23.7% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Packaging Corporation of America cash and short-term investments?
- Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) cash and short-term investments compound annual growth rate is -11.1% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Packaging Corporation of America cash and short-term investments hit its highest annual value?
- Packaging Corporation of America cash and short-term investments reached its highest annual value of $1.14B in 2023.
What was Packaging Corporation of America cash and short-term investments in 2024?
- Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $787.00M.
What was Packaging Corporation of America cash and short-term investments in 2025?
- Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $600.80M.
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