Packaging Corporation of America reported earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2021. For the third quarter, the company reported sales was USD 2,000.1 million compared to USD 1,693.7 million a year ago. Net income was USD 250.7 million compared to USD 139.1 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.64 compared to USD 1.47 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.63 compared to USD 1.46 a year ago. For the nine months, sales was USD 5,687.1 million compared to USD 4,944 million a year ago. Net income was USD 624.6 million compared to USD 337.4 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 6.58 compared to USD 3.56 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 6.55 compared to USD 3.54 a year ago.