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Recommendation Rating
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 51.52 | 49.98 | 48.22 | 38.65 | — | — | — |
Low Price
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 67.06 | 63.74 | 61.73 | 50.09 | — | — | — |
High Price
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡ | — | 22,000 | 23,000 | 28,000 | 22,000 | — | — | — |
Employees
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡ | 0.27 | 0.24 | 0.19 | 0.34 | — | — | — |
Revenue/Emp
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 5,859.33 | 5,441.43 | 5,305.37 | 7,518.75 | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ |
Revenue
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡ | 20.91% | 22.10% | 21.47% | 20.94% | — | — | — |
Gross Margin
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 459.93 | 489.03 | 63.49 | 765.10 | — | — | — |
EBT
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 7.85% | 8.99% | 1.20% | 10.18% | ‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡ |
EBT Margin
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 466.98 | 475.90 | 163.94 | 1,003.39 | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ |
Net Income
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 308.82 | 340.99 | 374.86 | 519.36 | — | — | — |
Depreciation
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 59.79 | 55.36 | 53.79 | 75.85 | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ |
Revenue/Sh
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| ‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 4.72 | 4.80 | 1.65 | 10.07 | ‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ |
Earnings/Sh
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 5.19 | 8.98 | 8.45 | 6.96 | — | — | — |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | (3.26) | (2.88) | (3.83) | (3.00) | ‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡ |
Capex/Sh
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 1.94 | 6.11 | 4.63 | 3.96 | — | — | — |
Free CF/Sh
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 21.15 | 24.74 | 23.18 | 36.64 | — | — | — |
Book Value/Sh
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 97.99 | 98.29 | 98.64 | 99.12 | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ |
Shares
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡ | 12.78 | 11.87 | 29.61 | 4.33 | ‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡ |
PE Ratio
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 1.01 | 1.03 | 0.91 | 0.58 | ‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡ |
PS Ratio
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 2.85 | 2.30 | 2.11 | 1.19 | ‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡ |
PB Ratio
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 1.53 | 1.57 | 1.79 | 1.04 | ‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡ |
EV/Sales
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 47.18 | 14.26 | 20.76 | 19.95 | — | — | — |
EV/FCF
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 509.05 | 882.92 | 833.85 | 689.78 | ‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡ |
Op' Cash Flow
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | (319.15) | (282.74) | (377.59) | (297.05) | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | — |
Capex
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 189.90 | 600.18 | 456.26 | 392.73 | — | — | — |
FCF
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 617.35 | 885.09 | (859.73) | 117.65 | — | — | — |
Working Cap'
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 3,274.78 | 2,998.00 | 4,985.50 | 3,788.97 | — | — | — |
Total Debt
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 3,047.35 | 2,859.11 | 4,554.49 | 3,410.58 | — | — | — |
Net Debt
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 2,072.80 | 2,431.84 | 2,286.21 | 3,631.83 | — | — | — |
Sh' Equity
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 7.69% | 6.67% | 1.66% | 8.47% | — | — | — |
ROA
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 6.88% | 6.96% | 2.98% | 9.03% | — | — | — |
ROIC
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 23.78% | 21.09% | 6.95% | 33.90% | — | — | — |
ROE
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Analyst Commentary (Summary)
Sonoco Products Company (SON) Latest News
25 Aug
Sonoco Products Company will raise paperboard prices in the EMEA region. Price increases in EMEA region should lift Sonoco revenue and margins in that market.
30 Jul
Sonoco Products Company expands wood reels manufacturing and assembly capacity to meet growing market demand. Capacity expansion supports higher wood reels output to address demand growth.
24 Jul
Sonoco Products Co highlighted strong cash flow and resilience in its Q2 2026 earnings call. Positive cash flow and resilience metrics support moderate gains in operational outlook and sentiment.
Sonoco Products Company beat Q2 earnings expectations and reaffirmed its full-year outlook, prompting questions on whether this strengthens the bullish case for SON stock. Q2 earnings beat with reaffirmed outlook points to moderate positive effects on SON financial performance and sentiment without altering long-term trajectory.
Sonoco beat Q2 earnings estimates via productivity gains while sales missed targets. Mixed Q2 earnings beat and sales miss point to moderate effects on Sonoco financial results and near-term stock sentiment.
23 Jul
Sonoco Products Q2 earnings call highlighted financial performance, revenue figures, and management commentary on operations and outlook. Q2 earnings updates and guidance directly inform near-term financial expectations and investor positioning.
Sonoco Products Company held its Q2 2026 earnings call covering financial results and outlook. Quarterly earnings call delivers updated results and guidance with moderate effect on operations and sentiment.
22 Jul
Sonoco Products Company released its second quarter 2026 financial results. Quarterly results provide updated performance data that can shift short-term market sentiment without fundamentally changing long-term trajectory.
4 Jul
Sonoco Products Company stock provides high dividend yield while outperforming S&P 500 and Nasdaq with further growth potential ahead. Stock outperformance and growth outlook may lift investor sentiment toward Sonoco.
9 Jun
Sonoco raises prices on products and rejoins the Fortune 500, directly shaping investor expectations around revenue, margins, and company stature. Price hikes alter near-term financial results while Fortune 500 return improves visibility but does not transform core operations.
8 Jun
Sonoco Products Company is implementing price increases for uncoated recycled paperboard and converted paperboard products. Price increases on core products will likely affect Sonoco revenues and margins.
24 May
Sonoco Products accounting chief resigns, raising questions on internal controls and cash flow. Accounting chief resignation questions financial controls and cash flow potentially impacting market performance.
9 May
Sonoco Products (NYSE:SON) reported healthy earnings, but other factors merit investor attention. Healthy earnings positively influence financial performance, but unspecified factors moderate the overall trajectory.
8 May
Box makers including Sonoco Products Company (SON) struggle to pass war-related costs to customers amid persistently weak demand. Inability to pass on war costs combined with weak demand pressures Sonoco's margins and financial performance moderately.
29 Apr
EDMP initiates a position in Sonoco Products Company (SON), with the substantial size signaling strong conviction. EDMP's notable position size in Sonoco indicates investor confidence that could moderately influence market sentiment and stock performance.
24 Apr
Sonoco Products Company (SON) shared Q1 earnings call highlights, covering financial results, operational updates, strategic initiatives, and forward-looking guidance. Q1 earnings call highlights detail financial performance and guidance, likely driving significant shifts in investor sentiment and stock trajectory.
Sonoco Products Company's stock dropped after inflation pressured first-quarter results. Inflation impaired Q1 financial performance and triggered stock decline.
23 Apr
Sonoco Products Co (SON) Q1 2026 earnings call highlights strategic navigation of challenges amid ongoing operations. Strategic responses to challenges in Q1 2026 earnings call signal major shifts likely to alter SON's trajectory and investor sentiment.
Sonoco Products Company's stock sold off after earnings release, but remains a strong buy due to solid fundamentals and growth outlook. Earnings selloff creates moderately noticeable short-term pressure on financial performance and sentiment, offset by reaffirmed buy recommendation.
22 Apr
Sonoco Products Company (SON) Q1 2026 earnings call transcript details first-quarter financial results, management discussion, and forward-looking guidance. Earnings call transcripts reveal quarterly financials and strategic outlook, significantly influencing stock price and investor expectations.
Sonoco Products Company (SON) released Q1 2026 earnings call summary detailing quarterly financial results, operational performance, strategic updates, and future outlook. Q1 2026 earnings summary reveals financial metrics and guidance directly shaping investor expectations and stock trajectory.
Sonoco Products Company (SON) stocks rose amid an extension of the Iran ceasefire, reducing geopolitical tensions, and the company's strong earnings report boosting investor confidence. Strong earnings directly enhance SON's financial performance while the ceasefire provides moderate market stability.
Sonoco Products Company beat Q1 earnings estimates due to pricing actions and productivity gains. Q1 earnings beat from pricing and productivity boosts financial performance moderately but remains quarterly.
21 Apr
Sonoco Products Company reported first quarter 2026 results. Quarterly earnings reports significantly influence financial performance and investor sentiment for Sonoco.
Sonoco Products Company (SON) Q3 2025 earnings call transcript details quarterly financial results, operational updates, strategic outlook, and executive commentary. Q3 2025 earnings results and forward guidance disclosed significantly influence SON's valuation, stock trajectory, and investor sentiment.
Sonoco Products Company (SON) Q1 2025 earnings call transcript released, covering quarterly financial results, management discussion, and forward guidance. Q1 earnings call transcripts reveal financial performance, strategic updates, and outlook that significantly sway investor sentiment and stock trajectory.
15 Apr
Sonoco Products Company increased its quarterly common stock dividend, signaling financial strength and commitment to shareholders. Dividend increase boosts investor confidence and supports stock valuation but represents routine financial management rather than transformative change.
11 Apr
Sonoco Products raises prices across EMEA operations to counter inflation and rising costs, potentially improving margins and delivering upside for shareholders. EMEA price hikes target cost recovery to bolster financial performance amid inflation but remain operationally routine.
28 Mar
Sonoco Products Company (SON) secured a US$300 million term loan facility, prompting a reassessment of its valuation amid analysis of financial implications and market positioning. Securing a $300 million term loan bolsters liquidity and supports operations but increases leverage, moderately affecting financial performance and investor sentiment.
13 Mar
Sonoco Products Company (SON) announces a $70-per-ton price increase for recycled paperboard in North America. The $70-per-ton price increase on recycled paperboard directly improves Sonoco's revenue and profit margins amid core packaging operations.
Sonoco Products (SON), a packaging stalwart battered by post-pandemic cycles, peaked at $5.86 billion in revenue by 2022 before sliding 9% over the next two years amid destocking and high rates—yet gross margins held firm at 21.5%, showcasing pricing power against volatile inputs. Earnings swung wildly, from a 2021 impairment-fueled loss to a 2024 trough (EPS $1.65), with debt ballooning to $5 billion and ROIC sinking to 3%, exposing leverage risks in this capex-heavy sector. But cash flows stayed robust at $8.45 per share, funding expansions while insiders piled in with $3 million in buys and zero sells, betting big on a turnaround.
Analysts forecast a stunning 43% revenue explosion to $7.61 billion in 2025, tripling EPS to $7.27 amid e-commerce surges, reshoring, and healthcare demand—slashing forward P/E to 7-12x versus historical 18x, with EV/FCF improving sharply. Trading near targets but undervalued on PS and margins (beating peers like Ball and Amcor), SON looks primed for 20-30% upside if global PMIs stabilize post-rate cuts.
Skeptics beware: recession or sticky rates could derail the rebound, amplifying debt strains in a fragmented world of energy shocks and trade wars. Still, with insider conviction and macro tailwinds aligning, this cyclical bet demands a deeper dive into whether SON’s resilience cracks or catapults.