Packaging Corporation of America Bets Big on Corrugated Demand Amid Global Uncertainty; Will It Pay Off?

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, depicting a mixed picture of the company’s performance amid varying market conditions. The company recorded a net income of $242 million, or $2.67 per share, an increase from the previous year’s $199 million, or $2.20 per share. Excluding special items, net income was $224 million, translating to $2.48 per share, exceeding the prior year’s figures and beating the guidance by $0.07 per share due to lower operating and fiber costs. PCA’s net sales increased to $2.2 billion, a slight improvement from $2.1 billion in 2024,