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    Sonoco Products Company (SON)

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    CONSUMER CYCLICAL • PACKAGING & CONTAINERS • NYSE

    $55.15
    -1.32 (-2.34%)

    Market Cap: $5.58B

    Last updated: Sep 01, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET

    Earnings

    Performance (10Y)

    Beat Rate
    75%(30/40)
    Avg Surprise
    +2.84%
    Streak
    3 Q

    Upcoming Estimates

    Sep 30, 2026
    EPS Consensus$1.95
    Range$1.89 - $2.00
    10 analysts
    EPS Revisions
    3
    0
    7d
    6
    4
    30d
    EPS Estimate Drift
    90d ago$1.95+0.2%
    60d ago$1.95+0.2%
    30d ago$1.97+1.1%
    7d ago$1.95-0.2%
    Current$1.95
    Revenue Consensus
    $2.1B
    Range$2.0B - $2.2B
    10 analysts
    Dec 31, 2026
    EPS Consensus$1.19
    Range$1.07 - $1.27
    11 analysts
    Revenue Consensus
    $1.8B
    Range$1.6B - $1.8B
    10 analysts
    PeriodReportedEst.SurpriseB/MYoY
    Dec 26EST
    		-$1.19---
    Sep 26EST
    		-$1.95---
    Jun 26
    		$1.51$1.47+2.72%Beat+10.2%
    Mar 26
    		$1.20$1.20+0.00%Beat-13.0%
    Dec 25
    		$1.05$1.00+5.50%Beat+5.0%
    Sep 25
    		$1.92$1.93-0.52%Miss+28.9%
    Jun 25
    		$1.37$1.45-5.52%Miss+7.0%
    Mar 25
    		$1.38$1.41-2.13%Miss+23.2%
    Dec 24
    		$1.00$1.22-18.03%Miss-2.0%
    Sep 24
    		$1.49$1.46+2.05%Beat+2.1%
    Jun 24
    		$1.28$1.24+3.23%Beat-7.2%
    Mar 24
    		$1.12$1.05+6.67%Beat-20.0%
    Dec 23
    		$1.02$1.10-7.27%Miss-19.7%
    Sep 23
    		$1.46$1.28+14.06%Beat-8.8%
    Jun 23
    		$1.38$1.46-5.48%Miss-21.6%
    Mar 23
    		$1.40$1.32+6.06%Beat-24.3%
    Dec 22
    		$1.27$1.21+4.96%Beat+41.1%
    Sep 22
    		$1.60$1.39+15.11%Beat+75.8%
    Jun 22
    		$1.76$1.65+6.67%Beat+109.5%
    Mar 22
    		$1.85$1.72+7.56%Beat+105.6%
    Dec 21
    		$0.90$0.89+1.12%Beat+9.8%
    Sep 21
    		$0.91$0.89+2.25%Beat+5.8%
    Jun 21
    		$0.84$0.86-2.33%Miss+6.3%
    Mar 21
    		$0.90$0.85+5.88%Beat-4.3%
    Dec 20
    		$0.82$0.77+6.49%Beat+9.3%
    Sep 20
    		$0.86$0.82+4.88%Beat-11.3%
    Jun 20
    		$0.79$0.77+2.60%Beat-16.8%
    Mar 20
    		$0.94$0.84+11.90%Beat+10.6%
    Dec 19
    		$0.75$0.75+0.00%Beat-10.7%
    Sep 19
    		$0.97$0.91+6.59%Beat+12.8%
    Jun 19
    		$0.95$0.97-2.06%Miss+2.2%
    Mar 19
    		$0.85$0.80+6.25%Beat+14.9%
    Dec 18
    		$0.84$0.81+3.70%Beat+16.7%
    Sep 18
    		$0.86$0.80+7.50%Beat+13.2%
    Jun 18
    		$0.93$0.86+8.14%Beat+31.0%
    Mar 18
    		$0.74$0.72+2.78%Beat+25.4%
    Dec 17
    		$0.72$0.73-1.37%Miss+16.1%
    Sep 17
    		$0.76$0.74+2.70%Beat+5.6%
    Jun 17
    		$0.71$0.70+1.43%Beat-
    Mar 17
    		$0.59$0.56+5.36%Beat-
    Dec 16
    		$0.62$0.63-1.59%Miss-
    Sep 16
    		$0.72$0.68+5.88%Beat-

    Dividends

    Dividend Metrics

    Yield3.88%
    Annual/Share$2.14
    Payout Ratio33.41%
    Frequency4
    Pay MonthsMar, Jun, Sep, Dec

    Growth

    3Y CAGR+3.20%
    5Y CAGR+4.17%
    View SON's full dividend history

    Key Metrics

    Valuation
    P/E Ratio9.71EV/EBITDA6.60x
    Price/FCF15.46xFCF Yield6.47%
    Profitability
    Profit Margin8.41%Operating Margin10.00%
    ROE18.90%ROIC9.74%
    Financial Health
    Debt/Equity1.24xInterest Coverage4.83x
    Current Ratio0.99xQuick Ratio0.55x
    Trading Statistics
    Beta0.35Avg Volume879.81K
    52-Week High$60.1152-Week Low$37.05

    Technical Indicators Dashboard

    Moving Averages

    SMA 10$57.42
    SMA 20$57.56
    SMA 50$56.10
    SMA 200$50.33
    EMA 10$57.01
    EMA 20$57.11
    EMA 50$55.81
    EMA 200$51.30

    MACD

    Line: 0.17Signal: 0.58Hist: -0.41

    ADX

    ADX: 10.2+DI: 17.7-DI: 26.2

    Aroon & PSAR

    Aroon Up4.0
    Aroon Down100.0
    PSAR$59.75

    Bollinger Bands

    Upper Band$59.40
    Lower Band$55.73
    %B Position637%(Upper)
    Band Width-0.16

    RSI (14-Day)

    Neutral
    41.8

    Momentum Oscillators

    Stoch %K4.8
    Stoch %D16.2
    Williams %R-97.5
    ROC (10d)-2.8%
    Momentum-1.60
    CCI (20d)-241.4
    MFI (14d)45.3

    Volatility Measures

    ATR (14d)$1.60(2.9%)
    StdDev (20d)0.92
    Hist Vol27.7%(Moderate)

    Volume Flow

    VWAP$55.84
    OBV-8.6M
    AD Line-640.3M
    CMF (20d)-0.113

    Volume Metrics

    Avg Vol (20d)826.3K
    Vol Ratio1.8x(High)
    VWMA (20d)$57.44

    Pivot Points

    R3$58.33
    R2$57.91
    R1$57.19
    Pivot Point$56.77
    S1$56.05
    S2$55.63
    S3$54.91

    Advanced Oscillators

    TSI3.30
    Ultimate Osc36.5
    KST22.45

    Financial Data

    QuarterJun 2026Mar 2026Dec 2025Sep 2025Jun 2025Mar 2025Dec 2024Sep 2024Jun 2024Mar 2024Dec 2023Sep 2023
    Total Revenue$1.89B$1.68B$1.77B$2.13B$1.91B$1.71B$1.36B$1.35B$1.28B$1.31B$295.93M$1.71B
    Cost of Revenue$1.49B$1.33B$1.42B$1.66B$1.50B$1.36B$1.08B$1.05B$993.56M$1.04B$189.37M$1.35B
    Gross Profit$392.38M$345.63M$347.10M$467.35M$406.28M$353.69M$282.97M$299.85M$285.24M$271.17M$106.57M$364.26M
    Operating Expenses$199.54M$218.54M$-173,144,000$272.38M$230.61M$226.83M$226.89M$197.74M$189.43M$198.59M$97.96M$201.32M
    R&D$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
    SG&A$200.25M$201.54M$213.38M$220.97M$218.78M$209.06M$220.48M$159.82M$175.95M$167.58M$103.12M$182.67M
    Operating Income$192.84M$127.09M$520.24M$194.97M$175.67M$126.86M$56.09M$102.11M$95.81M$72.57M$8.61M$162.94M
    Interest Income$4.06M$8.65M$4.44M$4.63M$4.12M$7.35M$15.79M$5.58M$3.06M$3.13M$3.35M$3.17M
    Interest Expense$45.48M$46.99M$51.85M$61.24M$67.35M$56.03M$53.14M$60.64M$28.67M$30.16M$34.03M$32.85M
    Income Before Tax$142.31M$76.44M$462.92M$127.76M$105.88M$68.54M$-94,756,000$44.10M$71.89M$42.25M$-23,252,000$166.78M
    Income Tax Expense$39.55M$9.51M$115.22M$7.72M$39.50M$21.15M$-34,637,000$15.52M$16.76M$7.87M$-7,273,000$39.35M
    Net Income$105.02M$67.63M$332.63M$123.06M$493.20M$54.49M$-43,493,000$51.21M$90.95M$65.27M$81.83M$131.06M
    EBITDA$314.82M$239.81M$647.05M$316.03M$298.58M$238.71M$46.76M$189.81M$186.99M$159.84M$99.03M$282.03M
    EBIT$183.73M$114.78M$510.32M$184.37M$169.11M$117.22M$-57,410,000$99.16M$97.51M$69.28M$7.43M$196.46M
    * Some calculated fields are derived from available data when not provided by source

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    Government Contracts

    Gov Obligations (TTM)
    $111147
    Gov Obligations / Revenue
    0.0%
    Obligations YoY
    N/A
    Active Awards
    3
    New Awards (TTM)
    3
    Avg Remaining Term
    N/A

    Top agency: Department of Defense at 100.0% of trailing twelve month obligations across 1 agencies

    Recent Awards

    Award IDAgencyObligatedStart
    SP330026F0727Department of DefenseDefense Logistics Agency$86790May 1, 2026
    SP330026F0502Department of DefenseDefense Logistics Agency$16402Mar 2, 2026
    SP330026F0468Department of DefenseDefense Logistics Agency$7955Feb 20, 2026

    Federal contract obligations are bookings recorded by the awarding agency, not recognized revenue. They can exceed 100% of revenue and can be negative when contracts are de-obligated. Source: USAspending.gov prime awards, data through Jul 31, 2026.

    News

    Should Sonoco’s EMEA Paperboard Price Hike to Counter Inflation Require Action From Sonoco (SON) Investors?

    Sonoco Products Company has raised prices by €60 per ton on uncoated recycled paperboard in the EMEA region starting September 15, 2026, to combat inflationary pressures. This strategic move aims to offset higher input costs, impacting customer relationships and margin resilience in a key European market. Investors will be monitoring how this price hike affects Sonoco's margins and sales volumes, especially given existing concerns about softer European demand and integration efforts.

    Simply Wall Street•8/26/26•
    Neutral

    Sonoco to raise EMEA uncoated recycled paperboard prices

    Sonoco announced it would increase prices for uncoated recycled paperboard grades in the EMEA region by €60 per tonne, effective from September 15, 2026. This decision is driven by ongoing cost inflation, particularly expected increases in energy and fuel costs. The company had previously implemented similar price hikes for uncoated recycled paperboard and tube and core products in April for EMEA, and in the US and Canada last month.

    Packaging Gateway•8/26/26•
    Somewhat-Bullish

    Ieq Capital LLC Invests $1.95 Million in Sonoco Products Company $SON

    Ieq Capital LLC has acquired a new stake of 34,598 shares, valued at approximately $1.95 million, in Sonoco Products Company (NYSE:SON) during the second quarter. Other institutional investors like BlackRock Inc. and LSV Asset Management also significantly adjusted their holdings in the company. Sonoco Products has received mixed analyst ratings, with a consensus "Hold" and an average price target of $61.78, while the company recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.54 per share.

    MarketBeat•8/26/26•
    Bullish

    Ancora Advisors LLC Acquires Shares of 212,955 Sonoco Products Company $SON

    Ancora Advisors LLC recently acquired 212,955 shares of Sonoco Products Company (NYSE:SON) during the second quarter, valued at approximately $12 million, representing 0.22% of the company's stock. Other institutional investors also adjusted their holdings in Sonoco Products, with several increasing their stakes. Sonoco Products has shown solid financial performance, including a recent dividend announcement and a consensus "Hold" rating from analysts with an average target price of $61.78.

    MarketBeat•8/26/26•
    Somewhat-Bullish

    Sonoco to Increase Paperboard Prices in EMEA Region

    Sonoco S.a.r.l., a wholly-owned unit of Sonoco Products Company, announced a price increase of 60 Euro per ton for uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) grades sold in the EMEA region. This adjustment, effective September 15, 2026, is a direct response to continued inflationary pressures, including rising energy and fuel costs. The company stated it is unable to absorb these additional costs and must pass them on to the market.

    Yahoo Finance Singapore•8/25/26•
    Somewhat-Bullish

    Frequently Asked Questions About SON

    What is SON's current dividend yield?
    Sonoco Products Company (SON) has a current dividend yield of 3.88%.
    Does SON pay dividends?
    Yes, Sonoco Products Company pays dividends with a current yield of 3.88%.
    What is SON's P/E ratio?
    Sonoco Products Company has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 9.71.
    What is SON's market cap?
    Sonoco Products Company (SON) has a market capitalization of $5.58B with a current stock price of $55.15.

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