Sonoco Products (SON) Stock Overview
Designs, develops, manufactures, and sells various engineered and sustainable packaging products in the United States, Europe, Canada, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
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| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 0/6 |
| Past Performance | 4/6 |
| Financial Health | 1/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | US$56.32 |
| 52 Week High | US$58.44 |
| 52 Week Low | US$38.65 |
| Beta | 0.35 |
| 1 Month Change | 10.89% |
| 3 Month Change | 16.24% |
| 1 Year Change | 15.93% |
| 3 Year Change | -3.78% |
| 5 Year Change | -11.81% |
| Change since IPO | 1,124.46% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Jul 15
SON: Dividend Growth And Cost Savings Plan Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Sonoco Products to $69 from $65, citing updated assumptions for the discount rate, modest revenue growth, profit margins, and a future P/E of 14.64x. What’s in the News for Sonoco Products Industry reports highlight Sonoco Products alongside Karat Packaging and Ranpak as companies working through weak packaging demand and higher costs, while focusing on cost control, pricing, and productivity to support their core consumer and industrial businesses.Seeking Alpha • Jul 11
Sonoco Products Company Doesn't Deserve To Be Kicked To The Can
Summary Sonoco Products Company remains a soft ‘buy’ due to its attractive valuation and ongoing cost-cutting initiatives, despite recent underperformance and financial volatility. SON’s recent results show declining revenue and mixed profitability, but management expects adjusted net income to rise and is targeting $150–$200 million in cost savings over three years. Recent portfolio actions include the $3.8 billion Eviosys acquisition and divestitures totaling $2.5 billion, aiming to streamline operations and focus on higher-confidence segments. Upcoming Q2 2026 results are expected to show slightly lower revenue but improved earnings per share, with management guiding for stable revenue and modest profit growth for the year. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Jul 01
SON: Raised Dividend And Stable Sales Outlook Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for Sonoco Products to $65.00 from $68.00, citing updated assumptions regarding the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E expectations. What’s in the News for Sonoco Products Sonoco Products was dropped from the Russell 1000 Value Defensive Index, a change that may affect how some index funds and benchmarked portfolios hold the stock.Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jul 15
SON: Dividend Growth And Cost Savings Plan Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Sonoco Products to $69 from $65, citing updated assumptions for the discount rate, modest revenue growth, profit margins, and a future P/E of 14.64x. What’s in the News for Sonoco Products Industry reports highlight Sonoco Products alongside Karat Packaging and Ranpak as companies working through weak packaging demand and higher costs, while focusing on cost control, pricing, and productivity to support their core consumer and industrial businesses.Seeking Alpha • Jul 11
Sonoco Products Company Doesn't Deserve To Be Kicked To The Can
Summary Sonoco Products Company remains a soft ‘buy’ due to its attractive valuation and ongoing cost-cutting initiatives, despite recent underperformance and financial volatility. SON’s recent results show declining revenue and mixed profitability, but management expects adjusted net income to rise and is targeting $150–$200 million in cost savings over three years. Recent portfolio actions include the $3.8 billion Eviosys acquisition and divestitures totaling $2.5 billion, aiming to streamline operations and focus on higher-confidence segments. Upcoming Q2 2026 results are expected to show slightly lower revenue but improved earnings per share, with management guiding for stable revenue and modest profit growth for the year. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Jul 01
SON: Raised Dividend And Stable Sales Outlook Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for Sonoco Products to $65.00 from $68.00, citing updated assumptions regarding the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E expectations. What’s in the News for Sonoco Products Sonoco Products was dropped from the Russell 1000 Value Defensive Index, a change that may affect how some index funds and benchmarked portfolios hold the stock.
Narrative Update • Jun 17
SON: Price Increases And Higher Dividend Will Support Future Cash Flows
Analysts left their fair value estimate for Sonoco Products unchanged at $60.89, with only marginal tweaks to inputs such as the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E underpinning the updated price target view. What’s in the News for Sonoco Products Sonoco Products announced a $60 per ton price increase for all grades of uncoated recycled paperboard in the United States and Canada, effective for shipments beginning July 8, 2026.Narrative Update • Jun 03
SON: Dividend Increase And 2026 Sales Outlook Will Support Future Cash Flows
Analysts have nudged their price target on Sonoco Products slightly lower, trimming fair value from about $61.78 to $60.89 as they factor in updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue trends, profit margins, and forward P/E expectations. What's in the News Sonoco Products reiterated its full year 2026 net sales guidance, keeping the range at US$7.25b to US$7.75b.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...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...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 AlphaSeeking 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 AlphaSeeking 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 AlphaShareholder Returns
| SON | US Packaging | US Market | |
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| 7D | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| 1Y | 15.9% | -9.3% | 16.4% |
Return vs Industry: SON exceeded the US Packaging industry which returned -9.3% over the past year.
Return vs Market: SON matched the US Market which returned 16.4% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| SON volatility | |
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| SON Average Weekly Movement | 4.6% |
| Packaging Industry Average Movement | 4.9% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.1% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.3% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: SON has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: SON's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | 22,000 | Robert Coker | www.sonoco.com |
Sonoco Products Company, together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, and sells various engineered and sustainable packaging products in the United States, Europe, Canada, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Consumer Packaging and Industrial Paper Packaging. The Consumer Packaging segment offers round and shaped rigid paper, steel, and plastic containers, as well as metal and peelable membrane ends, closures, and components.
Sonoco Products Company Fundamentals Summary
| SON fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$5.45b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$645.03m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$7.46b |
8.6x
P/E Ratio0.7x
P/S RatioIs SON overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| SON income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$7.46b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$5.89b |
| Gross Profit | US$1.57b |
| Other Expenses | US$924.48m |
| Earnings | US$645.03m |
Last Reported Earnings
Jun 28, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 6.52 |
| Gross Margin | 21.04% |
| Net Profit Margin | 8.65% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 123.8% |
How did SON perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
3.8%
Current Dividend Yield33%
Payout RatioDoes SON pay a reliable dividends?
See SON dividend history and benchmarks| Sonoco Products dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Aug 10 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Sep 10 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 17 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 48 days |
Does SON pay a reliable dividends?
See SON dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/23 21:44 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/23 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/28 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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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.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| David Coleman | Argus Research Company |
| Ghansham Panjabi | Baird |
| Scott Gaffner | Barclays |