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Packaging Corp (PKG) Q1 Earnings Top Estimates, Sales Rise Y/Y

Apr 23, 2024, 1:36 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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- PKG reported Q1 2024 EPS of $1.72, exceeding estimates. Overall bottom line decreased 22% YoY due to lower prices and mix. - Sales rose 0.2% YoY to $1.98 billion. Adjusted operating income fell 26.7% YoY. - Packaging segment sales down 0.6% YoY, while Paper segment sales were up 8.5%. - Cash balance increased to $1.25 billion at end of Q1. Q2 2024 EPS projected at $2.07. - PKG shares lost 27.8% in past year, while the industry fell 2.8%. Price Impact Rating: Bearish Impact Horizon Rating: Short-term Type: Earnings

  • PKG reported Q1 2024 EPS of $1.72, exceeding estimates. Overall bottom line decreased 22% YoY due to lower prices and mix.
  • Sales rose 0.2% YoY to $1.98 billion. Adjusted operating income fell 26.7% YoY.
  • Packaging segment sales down 0.6% YoY, while Paper segment sales were up 8.5%.
  • Cash balance increased to $1.25 billion at end of Q1. Q2 2024 EPS projected at $2.07.
  • PKG shares lost 27.8% in past year, while the industry fell 2.8%.

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