PKG · 10-Q · 2026Q2 · Full report
Capital Expenditures
PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA · 2026-08-07 · Importance 64 · Surprise 40 · From source text
PCA spent $371 million on internal capital investments during the first six months of 2026, compared with $318 million in the prior-year period, an increase of $53 million. The company expects total 2026 capital investments of $840 million to $870 million. Approximately $21 million of 2026 capital expenditures are currently expected to satisfy environmental regulations. Investing cash outflows increased to $478 million from $287 million, also reflecting $21 million of acquisitions and a $50 million time-deposit investment.
Key facts
- PCA spent $371 million for internal capital investments during the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $318 million during the same period in 2025. source
- Net cash used for investing activities was $477.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to $287.0 million for the same period in 2025. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cash | negative | realized | -1.7% | Net cash used for investing activities was $477.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to $287.0 million for the same… |
| cash | negative | realized | -0.5% | PCA spent $371 million for internal capital investments during the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $318 million during the… |