Many investors pay attention to mid-cap stocks because they have established business models and expansive market opportunities.
However, their paths to becoming $100 billion corporations are ripe with competition, ranging from giants with vast resources to agile upstarts eager to disrupt the status quo.
The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) and the rest of the industrial packaging stocks fared in Q2.
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Generating cash is essential for any business, but not all cash-rich companies are great investments.
Some produce plenty of cash but fail to allocate it effectively, leading to missed opportunities.
Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025 as sales rose 4.6% year on year to $2.17 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.48 per share was 1.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025 as sales rose 4.6% year on year to $2.17 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.48 per share was 1.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Even if a company is profitable, it doesn’t always mean it’s a great investment.
Some struggle to maintain growth, face looming threats, or fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their future potential.
Stay informed about the performance of the S&P500 index one hour before the close of the markets on Tuesday. Uncover the top gainers and losers in today's session for valuable insights.
Let's have a look at what is happening on the US markets before the opening bell on Tuesday. Below you can find the top S&P500 gainers and losers in today's pre-market session.
A stock with low volatility can be reassuring, but it doesn’t always mean strong long-term performance.
Investors who prioritize stability may miss out on higher-reward opportunities elsewhere.
Industrials businesses quietly power the physical things we depend on, from cars and homes to e-commerce infrastructure. Unfortunately, this role also comes with a demand profile tethered to the ebbs and flows of the broader economy, and investors seem to be forecasting a downturn -
over the past six months, the industry has pulled back by 2.4%. This performance was discouraging since the S&P 500 returned 1.1%.
