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Packaging Corp of America (PKG) gross margin by quarter
Packaging Corp of America's gross margin was 23.2% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +2.6 pts from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from 18.9% (Q4 2025) to 23.2% (Q3 2026).
| Quarter | Gross margin | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | 23.2% | +2.6 pts | +1.4 pts |
| Q2 2026 | 20.6% | +1.5 pts | -1.7 pts |
| Q1 2026 | 19.1% | +0.2 pts | -2.1 pts |
| Q4 2025 | 18.9% | -2.9 pts | — |
| Q3 2025 | 21.8% | -0.4 pts | — |
| Q2 2025 | 22.2% | +1.0 pts | — |
| Q1 2025 | 21.2% | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
Packaging Corp of America, Q3 2026: revenue $2.6B (+12% year over year), operating margin 14.8%, net earnings $262M, operating cash flow $472M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is Packaging Corp of America's gross margin?
Packaging Corp of America's gross margin was 23.2% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +2.6 pts from Q2 2026.
How has Packaging Corp of America's gross margin changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from 18.9% (Q4 2025) to 23.2% (Q3 2026).
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