Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) is set to release second-quarter 2025 results on July 23, with revenue estimates at $2.16 billion and earnings at $2.44 per share, indicating 4.1% and 10.9% growth, respectively. The company has a history of beating earnings estimates, with an average surprise of 3.4%.

The Zacks model predicts an earnings beat for PKG this quarter due to a positive Earnings ESP of +0.77% and a Zacks Rank of 3. Factors likely to have shaped PKG’s Q2 performance include lower containerboard volume and strong demand in the Packaging segment. The company’s stock price has gained 7.7% in the past year.

Companies like Emerson Electric Co. (EMR), Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW), and Crown Holdings, Inc. (CCK) are expected to post earnings beats in their upcoming releases. EMR’s earnings estimate for Q3 2025 is $1.51 per share, ITW’s estimate for Q2 2025 is $2.55 per share, and CCK’s estimate for Q2 2025 is $1.86 per share.

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