Sonoco Products (SON) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Sonoco Products Company (NYSE: SON) is a global provider of diversified packaging solutions, serving a wide range of consumer, industrial and retail markets. The company offers a broad portfolio that includes rigid paper and plastic containers, flexible packaging, industrial core and tube products, thermoformed plastics, retail point-of-purchase displays, and packaging supply chain services. Through its solutions, Sonoco helps customers in food and beverage, personal care, chemicals, healthcare, home and garden, and electronics industries address their packaging needs, improve product shelf appeal, and optimize logistics efficiency.

With operations in more than 30 countries across North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Africa, Sonoco leverages a global network of manufacturing facilities, recycling centers and distribution channels to meet the demands of multinational and regional customers. The company’s integrated approach combines packaging design, material science, digital tooling and automated production techniques to drive innovation and sustainable packaging choices. Sonoco’s recycling and waste management capabilities further support its commitment to environmental stewardship and circular economy practices.

Founded in 1899 and headquartered in Hartsville, South Carolina, Sonoco has evolved from a small industrial paper tube manufacturer into one of the world’s largest diversified packaging companies. Over more than a century, the company has grown through a combination of organic expansion, strategic acquisitions, and continuous investment in research and development. Sonoco’s longevity reflects its ability to adapt to changing market trends and regulatory environments while maintaining a focus on operational excellence and customer service.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Jack H. Sanders, Sonoco emphasizes innovation, safety and sustainability. The company’s executive team brings extensive experience in packaging technology, global operations and financial management, guiding Sonoco’s strategic initiatives and long-term growth objectives. Through ongoing investments in digital transformation, sustainable materials and advanced manufacturing processes, Sonoco aims to strengthen its competitive position and deliver value to customers and stakeholders worldwide.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $46.71 to $47.29
• 50-Day Range: $43.57 to $48.71
• 52-Week Range: $39.46 to $56.77
• Volume: 1.73 million shs
• Average Volume: 753,846 shs
• Market Capitalization: $4.65 billion
• P/E Ratio: 8.46
• Dividend Yield: 4.49%
• Price Target: $57.63
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Sonoco Products Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Sonoco Products scored higher than 96% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 14th out of 177 stocks in the industrials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.4 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Sonoco Products has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.75, and is based on 6 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Sonoco Products has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 3.8 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 12.30%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Sonoco Products are expected to grow by 12.30% in the coming year, from $6.10 to $6.85 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Sonoco Products is 8.46, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 270.95.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Sonoco Products is 8.46, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 307.64.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Sonoco Products has a PEG Ratio of 0.64. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Sonoco Products has a P/B Ratio of 2.03. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

4.10% of the float of Sonoco Products has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Sonoco Products has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.7.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Sonoco Products has recently decreased by 7.19%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Leadership

Sonoco Products is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.54%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

Sonoco Products has only been increasing its dividend for 3 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Sonoco Products is 37.99%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Sonoco Products will have a dividend payout ratio of 30.95% next year. This indicates that Sonoco Products will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 1.6 / 5
• Environmental Score: -3.15

Percentage of Shares Shorted

4.10% of the float of Sonoco Products has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Sonoco Products has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.7.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Sonoco Products has recently decreased by 7.19%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.7 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.68

News Sentiment

Sonoco Products has a news sentiment score of 1.68. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.87 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 12 news articles for Sonoco Products this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 6 people have searched for SON on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -14% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

8 people have added Sonoco Products to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Sonoco Products insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.74% of the stock of Sonoco Products is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

77.69% of the stock of Sonoco Products is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

SON Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have SON shares performed this year?

Sonoco Products' stock was trading at $48.85 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, SON shares have decreased by 3.4% and is now trading at $47.1870.

How were Sonoco Products' earnings last quarter?

Sonoco Products Company (NYSE:SON) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, July, 23rd. The industrial products company reported $1.37 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $1.44 by $0.07. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 17.7% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

Does Sonoco Products have any subsidiaries?

Sonoco Products subsidiaries include Ball Metalpack Holding LLC, Allied Packaging, TuboTec, Can Packaging, Plastique Holdings LTD, Thermoform Engineered Quality LLC, Corenso Holdings America Inc., and more.

Who are Sonoco Products' major shareholders?

Sonoco Products' top institutional shareholders include State Street Corp (4.53%), Nordea Investment Management AB (2.87%), Bank of America Corp DE (2.84%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (1.77%). Insiders that own company stock include R Howard Coker, Robert R Hill Jr, Adam Wood, John R Haley, Jeffrey S Tomaszewski, Russell K Grissett and Ernest D Haynes III.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Sonoco Products?

Shares of SON stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Sonoco Products own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Sonoco Products investors own include American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), Humana (HUM), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), The RMR Group (RMR), AU Optronics (AUOTY) and Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 6/10 Dividend: 5/09/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/10 Dividend: 5/09/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/10/2025
• Last Earnings: 7/23/2025
• Record date for 9/10 Dividend: 8/08/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 9/10 Dividend: 8/08/2025
• Today: 9/01/2025
• Dividend Payable: 9/10/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 10/30/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: CONTNRS - PPR/PLS
• Sub-Industry: Paper Packaging
• Current Symbol: NYSE:SON
• CIK: 91767
• Web: www.sonoco.com
• Phone: (843) 383-7000
• Fax: 512-416-9669
• Employees: 28,000
• Year Founded: 1899

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Sonoco Products: $57.63
• High Price Target: $71.00
• Low Price Target: $50.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +22.1%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.75
• Research Coverage: 8 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $5.58
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 8.46
• Forward P/E Ratio: 7.74
• P/E Growth: 0.64
• Net Income: $163.95 million
• Net Margins: 8.35%
• Pretax Margin: 1.86%
• Return on Equity: 20.46%
• Return on Assets: 4.64%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.53
• Current Ratio: 1.25
• Quick Ratio: 0.72

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $6.34 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.73
• Cash Flow: $8.07 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 5.85
• Book Value: $23.27 per share
• Price / Book: 2.03

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 98,631,000
• Free Float: 97,901,000
• Market Cap: $4.65 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.70