PKG Dividend History & Analysis | 2.5% Yield

PKG has a dividend yield of 2.5% and paid 5 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.50%
Payout Ratio 50.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.74%
Consistency Lifetime 96.8%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.31%
Payout FCF 62.0%
Streak Years 22
Dividend Rating 61.87%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 5%
Total Return 5y: 89.8%

Top Dividend Payers in Containers & Packaging

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
VRLA 3,060 M 6.07% 7.83%
IP 22,727 M 4.01% 6.48%
GEF 4,187 M 3.54% 5.57%
SW 22,872 M 3.99% 4.46%
GPK 4,459 M 2.19% 3.0%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
VRLA 3,060 M 15.7% 96.4%
SLGN 4,640 M 9.33% 45.5%
GPK 4,459 M 10.1% 97.9%
AVY 14,450 M 8.60% 96.2%
CCK 12,147 M 6.78% 28.7%

PKG Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 2026-01-14 Quarterly 1.25 0% 0.61%
2025-09-15 2025-09-15 2025-10-15 Quarterly 1.25 0% 0.58%
2025-06-13 2025-06-13 2025-07-15 Quarterly 1.25 0% 0.66%
2025-03-14 2025-03-14 2025-04-15 Quarterly 1.25 0% 0.65%
2024-12-20 2024-12-20 2025-01-15 Quarterly 1.25 0% 0.55%
2024-09-16 2024-09-16 2024-10-15 Quarterly 1.25 0% 0.59%
2024-06-14 2024-06-14 2024-07-15 Quarterly 1.25 0% 0.68%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-04-15 Quarterly 1.25 0% 0.68%
2023-12-15 2023-12-18 2024-01-15 Quarterly 1.25 0% 0.76%
2023-09-22 2023-09-25 2023-10-13 Quarterly 1.25 0% 0.84%
2023-06-14 2023-06-15 2023-07-14 Quarterly 1.25 0% 0.95%
2023-03-14 2023-03-15 2023-04-14 Quarterly 1.25 0% 0.95%
2022-12-16 2022-12-19 2023-01-13 Quarterly 1.25 0% 0.95%
2022-09-30 2022-10-03 2022-10-17 Quarterly 1.25 0% 1.1%
2022-06-14 2022-06-15 2022-07-15 Quarterly 1.25 25% 0.88%
2022-03-14 2022-03-15 2022-04-15 Quarterly 1 0% 0.66%
2021-12-17 2021-12-20 2022-01-14 Quarterly 1 0% 0.75%
2021-09-14 2021-09-15 2021-10-15 Quarterly 1 0% 0.66%
2021-06-14 2021-06-15 2021-07-15 Quarterly 1 0% 0.7%
2021-03-12 2021-03-15 2021-04-15 Quarterly 1 0% 0.72%
2020-12-18 2020-12-21 2021-01-15 Quarterly 1 26.6% N/A
2020-09-14 2020-09-15 2020-10-15 Quarterly 0.79 0% N/A
2020-06-12 2020-06-15 2020-07-15 Quarterly 0.79 0% N/A
2020-03-12 2020-03-13 2020-04-15 Quarterly 0.79 0% N/A
2019-12-19 2019-12-20 2020-01-15 Quarterly 0.79 0% N/A
2019-09-12 2019-09-13 2019-10-15 Quarterly 0.79 0% N/A
2019-06-13 2019-06-14 2019-07-15 Quarterly 0.79 0% N/A
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-04-15 Quarterly 0.79 0% N/A
2018-12-14 2018-12-17 2019-01-15 Quarterly 0.79 0% N/A
2018-09-13 2018-09-14 2018-10-15 Quarterly 0.79 0% N/A
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-07-13 Quarterly 0.79 25.4% N/A
2018-03-14 2018-03-15 2018-04-13 Quarterly 0.63 0% N/A
2017-12-22 2017-12-26 2018-01-12 Quarterly 0.63 0% N/A
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-10-13 Quarterly 0.63 0% N/A
2017-06-13 2017-06-15 2017-07-14 Quarterly 0.63 0% N/A
2017-03-13 2017-03-15 2017-04-14 Quarterly 0.63 0% N/A
2016-12-21 2016-12-23 2017-01-13 Quarterly 0.63 0% N/A
2016-09-13 2016-09-15 2016-10-14 Quarterly 0.63 14.5% N/A
2016-06-13 2016-06-15 2016-07-15 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2016-03-11 2016-03-15 2016-04-15 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2015-12-23 2015-12-28 2016-01-15 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2015-09-11 2015-09-15 2015-10-15 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2015-06-11 2015-06-15 2015-07-15 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2015-03-11 2015-03-13 2015-04-15 Quarterly 0.55 37.5% N/A
2014-12-17 2014-12-19 2015-01-15 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2014-09-11 2014-09-15 2014-10-15 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2014-06-11 2014-06-13 2014-07-15 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2014-03-12 2014-03-14 2014-04-15 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2013-12-19 2013-12-23 2014-01-15 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2013-09-11 2013-09-13 2013-10-15 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A

PKG Dividend FAQ

Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) is a U.S.-based manufacturer of containerboard and uncoated freesheet (UFS) paper, operating through two primary divisions: Packaging and Paper. The Packaging segment produces corrugated containers, multi-color retail boxes, honeycomb protectors, and specialty packaging for food and industrial goods, selling primarily via a direct sales force. The Paper segment supplies commodity and specialty papers-including cut-size office, printing, and white papers-through its own sales organization.

What is the Dividend Yield of PKG?

As of January 2026, PKG`s dividend yield is 2.50%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 5.00 USD by the current share price of 220.21.

Does PKG pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, PKG paid a dividend of 5.00 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-15 and the payout was 1.25 USD.

How often does PKG pay dividends?

PKG pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, PKG has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-15.

PKG dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for PKG for the next 4 payments are between 1.358 (+8.6%) and 1.423 (+13.8%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will PKG pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.25 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Packaging of America (PKG) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for PKG?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Packaging of America (PKG) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of PKG?

PKG's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.74% per year.
Strong growth: PKG's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of PKG?

PKG's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.31%. If you bought PKG's shares at 116.00 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (5.00 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.31% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of PKG?

PKG Payout Consistency is 96.8%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Packaging of America has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does PKG have a good Dividend Yield?

PKG`s 2.50% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of PKG?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of PKG is 50.2%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of PKG?

PKG`s Overall Dividend Rating is 61.87%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

PKG Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in PKG's Outstanding Shares?

Packaging of America's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.01% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -33.3%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has PKG ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1999 101,583,000
2000 106,414,000 +4.76%
2001 105,476,000 -0.88%
2002 104,580,000 -0.85%
2003 105,845,000 +1.21%
2004 107,019,000 +1.11%
2005 103,355,000 -3.42%
2006 104,166,000 +0.78%
2007 103,787,000 -0.36%
2008 101,362,000 -2.34%
2009 101,928,000 +0.56%
2010 100,700,000 -1.2%
2011 96,600,000 -4.07%
2012 97,400,000 +0.83%
2013 97,600,000 +0.21%
2014 98,500,000 +0.92%
2015 97,476,600 -1.04%
2016 93,675,200 -3.9%
2017 93,800,000 +0.13%
2018 94,000,000 +0.21%
2019 94,583,300 +0.62%
2020 95,000,000 +0.44%
2021 94,541,500 -0.48%
2022 90,900,000 -3.85%
2023 89,625,000 -1.4%
2024 89,500,000 -0.14%
2025 89,600,000 +0.11%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-25 02:16