Revenue hit $2.6 billion, matching Wall Street projections and marking a significant increase over the $2.3 billion recorded in the prior-year quarter. When adjusting for special items, earnings reached $3.04 per share, comfortably surpassing the $2.93 consensus estimate tracked by FactSet.

Chief Executive Mark Kowlzan navigated a difficult landscape defined by rising freight, chemical, and recycled fiber costs, alongside softening demand in agricultural corrugated markets. Looking ahead, the company anticipates a solid performance for its corrugated products segment, projecting fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of $2.81 per share. This outlook sits slightly above the $2.77 per share forecast currently held by market analysts.