Company / Free Cash Flow per Share
Packaging Corporation of America Free Cash Flow per Share History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow per Share
$8.14
FY2025
5-year range
$5.17 / $8.59
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+44.7%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#12 of 104
Materials
What the data says
Packaging Corporation of America's free cash flow per share of $8.14 is higher than 88% of companies in the Materials sector (FY2025). Free Cash Flow per Share has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $3.25 in FY2016 to $8.59 in FY2021.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
8.14 in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +4.0%. Top quartile in the Materials sector.
Improved from $5.17 to $8.14 over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow per Share over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +7.9%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +4.0%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+193.2% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, free cash flow per share increased 44.7% year-over-year.
- Ranks #12 out of 104 companies in the Materials sector.
- Peak free cash flow per share was recorded in FY2021.
- Lowest free cash flow per share in the period was in FY2016.
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 Flow per ShareValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $8.14 | +44.7% |
| FY2024 | $5.63 | +8.7% |
| FY2023 | $5.17 | -20.1% |
| FY2022 | $6.48 | -24.5% |
| FY2021 | $8.59 | +28.2% |
| FY2020 | $6.70 | +22.3% |
| FY2019 | $5.48 | -3.7% |
| FY2018 | $5.68 | +21.0% |
| FY2017 | $4.70 | +44.3% |
| FY2016 | $3.25 | -15.1% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jun 30, 2026