Packaging companies talk Q3 results and trends
Catch up on reports from Packaging Corporation of America, Sonoco and Crown Holdings, with more to come.
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Pricing is PCA’s ‘supreme focus’ right now
By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 23, 2026
Product price increases helped to offset some demand declines and higher input costs during Q3, said Packaging Corporation of America executives during Thursday’s earnings call. They also credited recent mill upgrades. Read the full article ➔
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Sonoco’s consumer packaging dip offsets industrial gains in Q3
By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 23, 2026
The company plans to close two sites in Europe, executives disclosed during Thursday’s earnings call. They remain optimistic about paper cans volumes in the coming months. Read the full article ➔
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Crown touts ‘global growth spurt’ for beverage cans
By Maria Rachal • Oct. 21, 2026
Beverage can volumes were up 6% in Q3 in an expensive environment. The canmaker discussed significant cost headwinds in 2026 and planned repricing in 2027. Read the full article ➔