PKG Dividend History & Yield
Packaging Corporation of America · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 (in 51 days) | Dec 29, 2026 | $1.50 | $150.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 (in 142 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $1.50 | $150.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 (in 233 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $1.50 | $150.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 14, 2027 (in 324 days) | Sep 28, 2027 | $1.50 | $150.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from PKG's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $6.00 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much PKG do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 200 | $49,458 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,000 | $247,290 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 2,000 | $494,580 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.43%. $10,000 in PKG would currently pay about $243 a year ($20 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
PKG dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | — | $1.50 | +0.0% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $1.50 | +20.0% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | — | $1.25 | +0.0% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | — | $1.25 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | — | $1.25 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | — | $1.25 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | — | $1.25 | +0.0% |
| Dec 20, 2024 | — | $1.25 | +0.0% |
| Sep 16, 2024 | — | $1.25 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | — | $1.25 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | — | $1.25 | +0.0% |
| Dec 15, 2023 | — | $1.25 | +0.0% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | — | $1.25 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2023 | — | $1.25 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2023 | — | $1.25 | +0.0% |
| Dec 16, 2022 | — | $1.25 | +0.0% |
| Sep 30, 2022 | — | $1.25 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2022 | — | $1.25 | +25.0% |
| Mar 14, 2022 | — | $1.00 | +0.0% |
| Dec 17, 2021 | — | $1.00 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2021 | — | $1.00 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2021 | — | $1.00 | +0.0% |
| Mar 12, 2021 | — | $1.00 | +0.0% |
| Dec 18, 2020 | — | $1.00 | +26.6% |
PKG dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | Raised 20.0% | $1.25 | $1.50 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
PKG scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Packaging Corporation of America
Packaging Corporation of America manufactures and sells containerboard and uncoated freesheet (UFS) paper products in North America. The company operates through Packaging and Paper segments. The Packaging segment offers various linerboard and corrugated packaging products, such as conventional shipping containers used to protect and transport manufactured goods; multi-color boxes and displays that help to merchandise the packaged product in retail locations; and honeycomb protective packaging products, as well as packaging for meat, fresh fruit and vegetables, processed food, beverages, and other industrial and consumer products.
Sector: Consumer Cyclical. Industry: Packaging & Containers. First dividend on our records: Dec 11, 2003. 92 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
PKG dividend FAQ
When is PKG's next ex-dividend date?
PKG's next ex-dividend date is Dec 15, 2026 (in 51 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $1.50 per share, expected on Dec 29, 2026.
How often does PKG pay dividends?
PKG pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $1.50 per share with an ex-date of Sep 15, 2026.
What is PKG's dividend yield?
PKG's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.22%, based on $5.50 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $247.29. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $6.00 per share, is 2.43%.
How much does PKG pay per share?
PKG pays about $1.50 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $6.00 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $600.00 a year.
Has PKG grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 6.6% a year (+10.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of PKG do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.43%, you would need about 200 shares of PKG (roughly $49,458 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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