Packaging Corporation of America: Valuation Remains Full Despite A Solid Q1

Packaging Corporation of America delivered strong Q1 results, with EPS of $2.40 beating guidance and revenue up 11% to $2.4 billion. PKG continues to gain market share but faces margin pressure from elevated input and freight costs and risks from sustained energy inflation. Q2 guidance of $2.33 EPS is below consensus, driven by planned maintenance outages and higher corporate expenses, but underlying demand remains robust.