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Packaging Corp of America (PKG) operating margin by quarter
Packaging Corp of America's operating margin was 14.8% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +3.1 pts from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from 7.1% (Q4 2025) to 15.4% (Q2 2025).
| Quarter | Operating margin | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | 14.8% | +3.1 pts | +0.8 pts |
| Q2 2026 | 11.7% | +1.1 pts | -3.7 pts |
| Q1 2026 | 10.6% | +3.5 pts | -2.5 pts |
| Q4 2025 | 7.1% | -6.9 pts | — |
| Q3 2025 | 14.0% | -1.3 pts | — |
| Q2 2025 | 15.4% | +2.3 pts | — |
| Q1 2025 | 13.1% | — | — |
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 operating margin?
Packaging Corp of America's operating margin was 14.8% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +3.1 pts from Q2 2026.
How has Packaging Corp of America's operating margin changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from 7.1% (Q4 2025) to 15.4% (Q2 2025).
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