Compared to Estimates, Packaging Corp. (PKG) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Packaging Corp. reported Q3 2026 revenue of $2.6 billion, up 12.5% year-over-year and beating consensus estimates by 1.46%. EPS of $3.04 exceeded expectations of $2.95 by 3.05%. However, segment operating income fell short of analyst estimates across all divisions, with Packaging segment income at $407.7 million versus $482.65 million expected. The stock holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating.