PKG Dividend History & Analysis | 2.4% Yield
PKG has a dividend yield of 2.4% and paid 5.25 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Paper & Plastic Packaging Products & Materials
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| PKG NYSE Packaging of America |
20,383 M | 2.42% | 4.60% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| PKG NYSE Packaging of America |
20,383 M | 2.72% | 98.3% |
PKG Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-15 | 2026-07-15 | Quarterly | 1.5 | +20% | 0.65% |
| 2026-03-13 | 2026-03-13 | 2026-04-15 | Quarterly | 1.25 | 0% | 0.58% |
| 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% |
PKG Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, PKG's dividend yield is 2.42%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 5.25 USD by the current share price of 227.86.
As of July 2026, PKG paid a dividend of 5.25 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-15 and the payout was 1.5 USD.
PKG pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, PKG has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-15.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for PKG for the next payments are between 1.296 (-13.6%) and 1.358 (-9.5%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.34%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 1.5 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Packaging of America (PKG) is currently unknown.
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.
PKG's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.72% per year. Strong growth: PKG's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
PKG's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.60%. If you bought PKG's shares at 114.07 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (5.25 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.60% of your original purchase price.
PKG Payout Consistency is 98.3%. 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.
PKG's 2.42% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of PKG is 52.9%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
PKG's Overall Dividend Rating is 52.24%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
PKG Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-13 02:05 UTC