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What If You Invested in Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?

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Packaging Corporation of America is one of the largest producers of containerboard and corrugated packaging in the United States, and one of the largest producers of uncoated freesheet paper in North America. Calculate historical returns with real market data.

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Current Value
$XX,XXX
Return
+XXX%
CAGR
X.XX%
vs SPY
+XX%

Historical Annual Returns

Over the past 20 years, Packaging Corporation of America has delivered an average annual return of 19.1%. The stock peaked in 2009 with a massive +69.3% gain, while investors faced a downturn in 2008 (-49.6%). Overall, the stock finished in the green 14 times out of 20 years.

Avg Return

+19.1%

Win Rate

70%

14W - 6L

Best

+69.3%

2009

Worst

-49.6%

2008

Performance Consistency

14 Positive6 Negative

About Packaging Corporation of America

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Packaging Corporation of America is one of the largest producers of containerboard and corrugated packaging in the United States, and one of the largest producers of uncoated freesheet paper in North America.

HeadquartersLake Forest, USA
Founded1959-01-01

Key Business Segments

Packaging

Corrugated shipping containers and containerboard.

Paper

White paper (uncoated freesheet).

Key Innovations

  • ✓Sustainable containerboard manufacturing

Historical Milestones

1959

Formed by the merger of three companies.

2013

Acquired Boise Inc.