Company / Free Cash Flow
Packaging Corporation of America Free Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow
$728.6M
FY2025
5-year range
$489.0M / $807.9M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+39.7%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#19 of 109
Materials
What the data says
Packaging Corporation of America's free cash flow of $729M is higher than 83% of companies in the Materials sector (FY2025). Free Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $316M in FY2016 to $808M in FY2021.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$729M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +3.0%. Top quartile in the Materials sector.
Improved from $489M to $729M over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +6.0%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +3.0%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+84.8% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +3.0%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, free cash flow increased 39.7% year-over-year.
- Ranks #19 out of 109 companies in the Materials sector.
- Peak free cash flow was recorded in FY2021.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Free Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $728.6M | +39.7% |
| FY2024 | $521.5M | +6.6% |
| FY2023 | $489.0M | -20.0% |
| FY2022 | $611.6M | -24.3% |
| FY2021 | $807.9M | +28.5% |
| FY2020 | $628.7M | +22.5% |
| FY2019 | $513.1M | -3.7% |
| FY2018 | $532.6M | +17.3% |
| FY2017 | $454.1M | +43.7% |
| FY2016 | $315.9M | -15.5% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jun 30, 2026