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SON Stock Chart & Stats
$57.88
$1.91(3.39%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$57.88
$1.91(3.39%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$38.65 - $60.67
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.33M
Average Volume (3M)1.00M
Market Cap
$5.21B
Enterprise Value$10.11K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$168.65M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.71B
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.0
Beta0.62
Next Earnings
Nov 04, 2026EPS Estimate
1.94Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.12%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)6.48
Shares Outstanding98,875,000
10 Day Avg. Volume894,356
30 Day Avg. Volume1,001,224
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.08
Price to Book (P/B)1.20
Price to Sales (P/S)0.58
P/FCF Ratio12.57
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$62.20Price Target Upside7.46% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)5.82
Revenue Forecast (FY)$7.47B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Margin SustainabilityProfitability has meaningfully rebounded to mid‑teens margins, reflecting sustained pricing, productivity gains and stable gross margins. Higher operating leverage and the Profitability Performance Plan suggest margins are structurally improved, supporting cash flow resilience if volumes normalize.
Cash GenerationSonoco is generating substantial free cash flow and showing strong FCF growth, which provides durable capacity to fund targeted capex, dividends and debt reduction. Consistent positive OCF/FCF supports financial flexibility even amid cyclical demand swings.
Strategic Capacity InvestmentsTargeted investments (reels, paper can lines, URB capacity) align with secular demand for data‑center and power infrastructure packaging. Expanding and modernizing plants increases shareability in growth end markets and raises operational throughput and product quality over the medium term.
Bears Say
LeverageDebt remains meaningfully above equity, leaving the company exposed to earnings volatility and interest rate moves. Although leverage improved from extremely elevated levels, a still‑moderate debt load limits strategic optionality and increases refinancing and covenant risk if cash flow weakens.
Weak Cash ConversionLow conversion of reported earnings into operating cash indicates earnings quality and working capital sensitivity issues. If recurring, weak conversion can strain the balance sheet and reduce capacity to self‑fund investments or accelerate deleveraging during cyclical downturns.
Revenue VolatilityLarge top‑line swings driven by divestitures and uneven end‑market demand make revenue forecasting and margin sustainability uncertain. Dependence on index/contract recoveries and promotional/pack season dynamics increases execution risk for maintaining recent profitability levels.
Sonoco Products News
SON FAQ
What was Sonoco Products’s price range in the past 12 months?
Sonoco Products lowest stock price was $38.65 and its highest was $60.67 in the past 12 months.
What is Sonoco Products’s market cap?
Sonoco Products’s market cap is $5.21B.
When is Sonoco Products’s upcoming earnings report date?
Sonoco Products’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 04, 2026 which is in 60 days.
How were Sonoco Products’s earnings last quarter?
Sonoco Products released its earnings results on Jul 22, 2026. The company reported $1.51 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.477 by $0.033.
Is Sonoco Products overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Sonoco Products’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Sonoco Products pay dividends?
Sonoco Products pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.54 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.12%. See more information on Sonoco Products dividends here
What is Sonoco Products’s EPS estimate?
Sonoco Products’s EPS estimate is 1.94.
How many shares outstanding does Sonoco Products have?
Sonoco Products has 98,875,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Sonoco Products’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Sonoco Products reported an EPS of $1.51 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.477. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.121%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Sonoco Products?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in SON
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Sonoco Products Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$62.20 (7.46% Upside)
$62.20 (7.46% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
SON Sentiment 90%
Sector Average 57%
Sector Average 57%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 209.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $234.1K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 6.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 6.9%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
19.64%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.12%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-8.32%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Sonoco Products
Sonoco Products Company (SON), through its numerous subsidiaries, operates as a worldwide producer and vendor of both industrial and consumer packaging solutions. Its extensive reach covers markets across North and South America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The company's operations are organized into two primary divisions: Consumer Packaging and Industrial Paper Packaging. Under the Consumer Packaging segment, Sonoco crafts and delivers a variety of products including rigid paper containers in both round and custom shapes, metal and easy-peel membrane closures, and thermoformed plastic trays and containers. This segment also specializes in printed flexible packaging and offers comprehensive global brand artwork management services. The Industrial Paper Packaging segment provides a range of fiber-based goods, such as tubes, cones, and cores for various applications, as well as fiber-based tubes specifically designed for construction. It also manufactures fiber-based protective packaging and components. Additionally, this division supplies reels and spools constructed from wood, metal, and composite materials for the wire and cable industries, and offers recycled paperboard, corrugating medium, recovered paper, and related material recycling services. Sonoco's broader product lineup also encompasses thermoformed rigid plastic trays and specialized devices, custom-engineered molded foam solutions for protective packaging, and systems for temperature-assured shipping. Their offerings further include injection-molded and extruded containers, spools, and parts, alongside retail security packaging that features printed backer cards, thermoformed blisters, and heat-sealing machinery. The company additionally supplies paper amenities. These diverse products serve a wide spectrum of industries, including paper, textiles, film, food, chemicals, general packaging, construction, and wire and cable sectors. Sonoco Products Company, founded in 1899, is headquartered in Hartsville, South Carolina.
SON Company Deck
SON Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a cautiously optimistic outlook: operational execution, strong cash generation, EPS growth and tangible productivity gains were highlighted as evidence the company’s strategy is working. However, management acknowledged near-term headwinds from inflation, freight, certain consumer-category volume softness and dependence on contractual/index-based price recoveries. Guidance was maintained but left intentionally wide given Q3 sensitivity (pack season) and inflation recovery timing.View all SON earnings summariesSON Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$62.20
▲(7.46% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
1.24% Insiders
26.42% Mutual Funds
26.35% Other Institutional Investors
13.57% Public Companies and
Individual Investors