Packaging Corporation of America announced earnings results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021. For the second quarter, the company announced sales was USD 1,879.9 million compared to USD 1,541.6 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 294.6 million compared to USD 116.1 million a year ago. Net income was USD 207.3 million compared to USD 56.7 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.18 compared to USD 0.6 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.17 compared to USD 0.59 a year ago. For the half year, sales was USD 3,687 million compared to USD 3,250.3 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 532.9 million compared to USD 325.2 million a year ago. Net income was USD 373.8 million compared to USD 198.3 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 3.94 compared to USD 2.09 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 3.92 compared to USD 2.08 a year ago.