PCA Q1 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Packaging Corporation of America reported first quarter 2023 results with net income of $190 million, or $2.11 per share, and net sales of $2.0 billion. Excluding special items, net income was $198 million, or $2.20 per share. Packaging segment demand was below expectations due to consumer spending impacted by higher interest rates and inflation.
Net income for the first quarter of 2023 was $190 million, or $2.11 per share.
Net sales for the first quarter of 2023 were $2.0 billion, compared to $2.1 billion in 2022.
Excluding special items, net income was $198 million, or $2.20 per share.
Packaging segment demand was below expectations due to consumer spending impacted by higher interest rates and inflation.
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Forward Guidance
The company expects second quarter earnings of $1.96 per share.
Positive Outlook
- Improved volume is expected in the Packaging segment.
- Most operating costs are expected to trend lower.
Challenges Ahead
- There is one less shipping day for the corrugated business.
- Prices will be lower as a result of previously published domestic containerboard price decreases along with lower export prices.
- Sales volume as well as prices and mix in the Paper segment are assumed to be slightly lower based on lower demand.
- Converting costs, scheduled maintenance outage expense and depreciation expense will be higher.
- Higher freight and logistics expenses are expected compared to the first quarter due to recent increases in contract rail rates.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income