Operating Income for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)
According to Packaging Corporation of America's latest reported financial statements, the company's current operating income (TTM) is $1.21B USD. Operating income is profit from core operations: revenue minus cost of goods sold and operating expenses (SG&A, R&D). It excludes interest, taxes, and non-operating items, so it isolates how profitable the business itself is before financing and tax decisions. Compare with EBITDA and net income.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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TTM (last 4 quarters)
$1.21B
YoY change
+14.0%
5Y CAGR
+8.3%
Peak year (2022)
$1.42B
Cumulative operating income
$16.15B
Operating Income history chart for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) from 1998 to 2025
Operating Income history table for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) from 1998 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Operating Income | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.26B | +14.0% | ||
| 2024 | $1.10B | +2.4% | ||
| 2023 | $1.08B | -24.3% | ||
| 2022 | $1.42B | +10.7% | ||
| 2021 | $1.28B | +52.5% | ||
| 2020 | $841.60M | -20.1% | ||
| 2019 | $1.05B | -1.3% | ||
| 2018 | $1.07B | +14.5% | ||
| 2017 | $932.50M | +19.0% | ||
| 2016 | $783.30M | +4.4% | ||
| 2015 | $750.00M | +6.7% | ||
| 2014 | $702.70M | +45.8% | ||
| 2013 | $481.90M | +10.1% | ||
| 2012 | $437.60M | +60.4% | ||
| 2011 | $272.75M | +47.1% | ||
| 2010 | $185.38M | -47.4% | ||
| 2009 | $352.45M | +45.8% | ||
| 2008 | $241.81M | -17.6% | ||
| 2007 | $293.45M | +29.9% | ||
| 2006 | $225.93M | +94.6% | ||
| 2005 | $116.13M | -17.3% | ||
| 2004 | $140.49M | +45.1% | ||
| 2003 | $96.86M | -33.3% | ||
| 2002 | $145.28M | -42.7% | ||
| 2001 | $253.76M | -26.4% | ||
| 2000 | $344.84M | +90.4% | ||
| 1999 | $181.10M | +65.7% | ||
| 1998 | $109.30M | — |
Operating Income values are taken from Packaging Corporation of America's reported income statements (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
2025's annual operating income for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) came in at $1.26B – grew 14.0% year-over-year.
Packaging Corporation of America operating income has grown for 2 consecutive years, with a +8.3% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
Packaging Corporation of America operating income declined from $1.42B in 2022 to $1.26B in 2025, a 11.6% drawdown.
$1.42B stands as the all-time-high annual operating income, posted in 2022, against a low of $96.86M during 2003.
Within Consumer Cyclical, Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) ranks 9th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for operating income is $16.64B.
Packaging Corporation of America Operating Income by Year
Packaging Corporation of America Operating Income 2025: $1.26B
Packaging Corporation of America operating income in 2025 was $1.26B, grew 14.0% from 2024.
Packaging Corporation of America Operating Income 2024: $1.10B
Packaging Corporation of America operating income in 2024 was $1.10B, edged up 2.4% from 2023.
Packaging Corporation of America Operating Income 2023: $1.08B
Packaging Corporation of America operating income in 2023 was $1.08B, declined 24.3% below 2022.
Packaging Corporation of America Operating Income 2022: $1.42B
Packaging Corporation of America operating income in 2022 was $1.42B, grew 10.7% from 2021. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Packaging Corporation of America Operating Income 2021: $1.28B
Packaging Corporation of America operating income in 2021 was $1.28B.
See more financial history for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG).
Sector peers — Operating Income
Companies in the same sector as Packaging Corporation of America, ranked by their latest operating income.
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|---|---|---|
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) | $140.91B | Consumer Cyclical |
| PDD Holdings Inc. (PDD) | $92.05B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) | $79.97B | Consumer Cyclical |
| The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) | $20.89B | Consumer Cyclical |
| McDonald's Corporation (MCD) | $12.39B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) | $9.28B | Consumer Cyclical |
| The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) | $7.18B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) | $4.36B | Consumer Cyclical |
Frequently asked questions
What is Packaging Corporation of America's operating income?
- Latest reported operating income for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) is $1.21B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Packaging Corporation of America operating income changed year-over-year?
- Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) operating income changed +14.0% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Packaging Corporation of America operating income?
- Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) operating income compound annual growth rate is +8.3% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Packaging Corporation of America operating income hit its highest annual value?
- Packaging Corporation of America operating income reached its highest annual value of $1.42B in 2022.
What was Packaging Corporation of America operating income in 2024?
- Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) operating income in 2024 was $1.10B.
What was Packaging Corporation of America operating income in 2025?
- Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) operating income in 2025 was $1.26B.
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