Sonoco Products Company

NYSE:SON Stock Report

Market Cap: US$5.1b

Sonoco Products Future Growth

Future criteria checks 0/6

Sonoco Products's earnings are forecast to decline at 5.4% per annum while its annual revenue is expected to grow at 1.3% per year. EPS is expected to decline by 5.1% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 16.1% in 3 years.

Key information

-5.4%

Earnings growth rate

-5.12%

EPS growth rate

Packaging earnings growth23.5%
Revenue growth rate1.3%
Future return on equity16.13%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated02 May 2026

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Analysis Article • May 06

We Think That There Are Issues Underlying Sonoco Products' (NYSE:SON) Earnings

Investors were disappointed with Sonoco Products Company's ( NYSE:SON ) earnings, despite the strong profit numbers. We...
Seeking Alpha • Apr 30

Sonoco Products: Temporary Setback Creates Buying Opportunity

Summary Sonoco Products is rated a Buy, offering a 4.3% yield and trading at a 20% discount to fair value. SON's 43-year dividend growth streak and strong customer retention underpin reliable, inflation-beating income. Despite near-term margin pressure and cautious guidance, I expect 7% EPS growth and 4.5% dividend CAGR over five years. Valuation models suggest a 13–16% annualized total return, supported by multiple expansion and resilient free cash flow. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Apr 27

SON: Renewable Power Agreement Will Support 2026 Cash Flows And Emissions Goals

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Sonoco Products from about $64.11 to roughly $61.78. This reflects updated views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations.
Narrative Update • Apr 09

SON: Renewable Power Agreement Will Support 2026 Cash Flows And Emissions Goals

Analysts have slightly adjusted their price target for Sonoco Products to $64.11 from $64.38. This reflects updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions.
Narrative Update • Mar 26

SON: Renewable Power Agreement And 2026 Outlook Will Support Future Cash Flows

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Sonoco Products slightly to about $64.38 from $64.75, pointing to small adjustments in their fair value, discount rate, growth, margin and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News The company completed a share repurchase of 3,286,255 shares, representing about 3.3% of the company, for $212.03 million under the buyback program announced on April 21, 2021 (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Mar 12

SON: Renewable Power Agreement Will Support Earnings Outlook And Future Cash Flows

Analysts have modestly lowered their blended price target for Sonoco Products to about $64.75 per share, reflecting slightly adjusted assumptions around the discount rate and future P/E, while keeping fair value estimates broadly in line with prior views. What's in the News Sonoco issued full year 2026 earnings guidance, with expected net revenue in a range of $7.25b to $7.75b.
Narrative Update • Feb 23

SON: Renewable Power Agreement And 2026 Outlook Will Support Future Cash Flows

Analysts now place Sonoco Products' fair value at $64.75, up from $53.75, reflecting updated views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Sonoco issued full year 2026 guidance, with expected net revenue in a range of $7.25b to $7.75b, giving you a sense of the scale management is planning for (Corporate Guidance).
New Narrative • Feb 18

Sustainability Trends And Cost Synergies Will Reshape This Packaging Leader’s Long Term Potential

Catalysts About Sonoco Products Sonoco Products is a global packaging company focused on consumer metal and paper cans and industrial uncoated recycled paperboard and converted products. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
Narrative Update • Feb 09

SON: Renewable Power Agreement Will Support Balanced Future Cash Flow Potential

Analysts have kept their price target for Sonoco Products steady at $53.75, citing only small adjustments in assumptions such as discount rate, long-term revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that do not materially change their overall view. What's in the News Sonoco Products entered a 15 year Virtual Power Purchase Agreement with ENGIE North America tied to the Big Sampson Wind Project in Crockett County, Texas.
Narrative Update • Jan 24

SON: Packaging Reorganization And Capital Allocation Will Sustain Balanced Future Cash Flow Potential

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Sonoco Products slightly higher from US$53.25 to US$53.75. This reflects modest adjustments to assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E.
Narrative Update • Jan 09

SON: Future Packaging Reorganization Will Support Undervalued Cash Flow Potential

Analysts have nudged their price target on Sonoco Products higher to US$53.25, with the updated view reflecting slightly lower assumed discount rates, modestly adjusted revenue growth expectations, a small uplift in profit margin assumptions, and a steady future P/E outlook. What's in the News Sonoco Products plans to consolidate its Metal Packaging and Rigid Paper Containers operations into a single structure organized by two regions: Consumer Packaging EMEA/APAC and the Americas, effective from November 10, 2025 (company announcement).
Narrative Update • Dec 24

SON: Future Packaging Reorganization Will Support Undervalued Earnings Potential

Analysts have modestly reduced their price target on Sonoco Products to $53.25. This reflects a slightly lower discount rate and valuation assumptions while maintaining broadly unchanged expectations for growth and profitability.
Narrative Update • Dec 10

SON: Future Packaging Reorganization And Completed Buybacks Will Support Earnings Momentum

Analysts have modestly reaffirmed their outlook on Sonoco Products, keeping the fair value estimate steady at $53.25 per share. Only minor adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P E assumptions led to no meaningful change in the price target.
Narrative Update • Nov 26

SON: Future Share Buybacks And Restructuring Will Boost Earnings Momentum

Analysts have adjusted their price target for Sonoco Products slightly downward from $53.75 to $53.25, citing modest declines in projected revenue growth and profit margins. What's in the News Sonoco Products is consolidating its Metal Packaging and Rigid Paper Containers businesses into two geographic structures: Consumer Packaging EMEA/APAC and the Americas (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Nov 11

SON: Future Earnings Guidance And Reorganization Will Drive Share Performance

Analysts have maintained their price target for Sonoco Products at $53.75 per share. They cite consistent financial projections, with only slight adjustments in key forecast assumptions.
Narrative Update • Oct 27

Future Value Will Arise From Packaging Expansion And Improving Profit Margins

Analysts have lowered their fair value estimate for Sonoco Products from $56.20 to $53.75. They cited more modest revenue growth projections, balanced by slight improvements in profit margins and a decreased discount rate.
Narrative Update • Oct 13

Sustainable Packaging Expansion And Acquisitions Will Create Future Value

Narrative Update: Sonoco Products Analyst Price Target Adjustment The analyst price target for Sonoco Products has been reduced slightly from $57.40 to $56.20. Analysts cite marginal declines in both revenue growth and profit margin projections as the reason for this adjustment.
Analysis Article • Aug 22

Sonoco Products Company's (NYSE:SON) Share Price Matching Investor Opinion

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 49.3x Sonoco Products Company ( NYSE:SON ) may be sending very bearish...
Analysis Article • Jun 15

We Think Sonoco Products (NYSE:SON) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
Seeking Alpha • Mar 07

Sonoco Products: Pessimism Appears Overdone

Summary Sonoco Products' shares have underperformed, down 19% over the past year, and are currently near a 52-week low. Sonoco's Q4 results were impacted by the Eviosys acquisition, causing messy financials and increased debt, but future EPS contributions should build throughout 2025. Management turnover and asset sales add uncertainty, with cash flow guidance disappointing despite expected EPS growth. Despite challenges, SON stock's valuation remains attractive with an 8.6% free cash flow yield and a safe 4.5% dividend, reiterating a buy rating. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Dec 23

Sonoco Products: Promising Amidst Many Moving Parts

Summary Sonoco's acquisition of Eviosys and divestment of TFP create uncertainty, but leverage concerns are somewhat mitigated with the latest sale. Despite a strong long-term dividend track record, Sonoco's recent organic performance is lackluster, and the pro forma implications of recent deals remain unclear. Shares trade at modest 10-11 times earnings multiples, but elevated debt levels and many moving targets make me cautious about investing now. I see potential value in Sonoco's shares but require more clarity into 2025 before considering a more committed investment stance. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Dec 04

Sonoco Products: M&A Activity Should Support Shares In 2025 (Rating Upgrade)

Summary Sonoco Products' shares have underperformed, declining 8% over the past year, but recent strategic moves and cost reductions make it a buy opportunity. SON is acquiring Eviosys and divesting smaller units, aiming to improve its product mix and capitalize on sustainability trends. Sonoco's productivity gains and favorable demand trends in paper packaging support a positive outlook, with expected EPS growth and a secure 4% dividend yield. Despite near-term execution risks, Sonoco's long-term growth potential and improved capital structure position it for a 25% potential total return. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Sep 25

Sonoco: $1.8B Senior Unsecured Notes, Headwinds, And Divestitures Make This Stock Too Unpredictable

Summary Sonoco has recently priced $1.8 billion in senior unsecured notes to fund the Eviosys acquisition, significantly increasing their total debt and interest payments. Despite a 5% YoY revenue decline, I am not overly worried considering management's plan of refocusing Sonoco on its core businesses. In my view, the lack of insider buying and share buybacks lowers my confidence in the current price level, considering that it has been trading sideways since 2023. I maintain a Hold rating, awaiting clearer financial outcomes from the Eviosys acquisition and keeping a close eye on future insider buying activity or share buybacks. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
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New Narrative • Aug 30

Tactical Moves And Efficiency Gains Set To Propel Revenue Growth And Margins

Strategic acquisitions and investment in high-return capital projects suggest improved operational efficiency, market presence, and earnings growth.

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NYSE:SON - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/20287,761511570N/A5
12/31/20277,60347260995810
12/31/20267,44639740871210
3/29/20267,486609217530N/A
12/31/20257,519591346690N/A
9/28/20257,114185298673N/A
6/29/20256,33893143544N/A
3/30/20255,7068260460N/A
12/31/20245,30568441834N/A
9/29/20244,238109324704N/A
6/30/20244,594209429810N/A
3/31/20245,020266585951N/A
12/31/20235,441379520883N/A
10/1/20236,822491457804N/A
7/2/20237,001482332673N/A
4/2/20237,209499261606N/A
12/31/20225,859378180509N/A
10/2/20227,01443464401N/A
7/3/20226,53942376381N/A
4/3/20226,008-42-123161N/A
12/31/20215,590-8543299N/A
10/3/20215,528-162202436N/A
7/4/20215,425-190308526N/A
4/4/20215,287199557757N/A
12/31/20205,237207511706N/A
9/27/20205,170264511677N/A
6/28/20205,212273498668N/A
3/29/20205,326299234421N/A
12/31/20195,374292N/A426N/A
9/29/20195,421325N/A377N/A
6/30/20195,432305N/A379N/A
3/31/20195,438313N/A562N/A
12/31/20185,391314N/A590N/A
9/30/20185,334242N/A519N/A
7/1/20185,294242N/A496N/A
4/1/20185,169196N/A401N/A
12/31/20175,037175N/A348N/A
10/1/20174,880275N/A331N/A
7/2/20174,764267N/A316N/A
4/2/20174,729280N/A400N/A
12/31/20164,783286N/A399N/A
10/2/20164,908238N/A483N/A
7/3/20164,942216N/A466N/A
4/3/20164,985224N/A459N/A
12/31/20154,964250N/A453N/A
9/27/20155,014243N/A469N/A
6/28/20155,034266N/A485N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: SON's earnings are forecast to decline over the next 3 years (-5.4% per year).

Earnings vs Market: SON's earnings are forecast to decline over the next 3 years (-5.4% per year).

High Growth Earnings: SON's earnings are forecast to decline over the next 3 years.

Revenue vs Market: SON's revenue (1.3% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (11.6% per year).

High Growth Revenue: SON's revenue (1.3% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: SON's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (16.1%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/11 00:07
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/11 00:00
Earnings2026/03/29
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Sonoco Products Company is covered by 22 analysts. 10 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
David ColemanArgus Research Company
Ghansham PanjabiBaird
Scott GaffnerBarclays