Packaging Corporation of America reported earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2022. For the second quarter, the company reported sales was USD 2,237.3 million compared to USD 1,879.9 million a year ago. Net income was USD 301.5 million compared to USD 207.3 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 3.22 compared to USD 2.18 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 3.2 compared to USD 2.17 a year ago.
For the six months, sales was USD 4,373.7 million compared to USD 3,687 million a year ago. Net income was USD 555.7 million compared to USD 373.8 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 5.93 compared to USD 3.94 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 5.91 compared to USD 3.92 a year ago.