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SON
Sonoco Products Company
$49.93
0.03
(0.06%)
| Exchange: | NYSE |
| Market Cap: | 4.937B |
| Shares Outstanding: | 95M |
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About The Company
| Sector: | Consumer Cyclical | |||||
| Industry: | Packaging & Containers | |||||
| CEO: | Robert Howard Coker | |||||
| Full Time Employees: | 23400 | |||||
| Address: |
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| Website: | https://www.sonoco.com |
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.
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| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 5,441,426 | 5,305,365 | 7,518,753 |
| Gross Profit | 1,202,569 | 1,139,233 | 1,574,413 |
| EBITDA | 965,408 | 610,965 | 1,527,465 |
| Operating Income | 589,049 | 326,578 | 712,233 |
| Net Income | 474,959 | 163,949 | 396,378 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Balance Sheet
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | 7,191,957 | 12,507,790 | 11,162,334 |
| Total Liabilities | 4,760,122 | 10,221,577 | 7,530,502 |
| Total Stockholders Equity | 2,424,340 | 2,271,614 | 3,631,832 |
| Total Debt | 3,229,639 | 7,298,756 | 4,853,309 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 138,895 | 431,010 | 378,398 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Cash Flow Statement
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 882,918 | 833,845 | 689,782 |
| Capital Expenditure | -363,077 | -377,586 | -297,055 |
| Free Cash Flow | 519,841 | 456,259 | 392,727 |
| Net Income | 474,959 | 163,940 | 349,613 |
| Net Change in Cash | -75,501 | 291,123 | -52,612 |
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Analyst Estimates
| Fiscal Year | 2028 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
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| Estimated Revenue (Low) | 7,760,883.392 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Revenue (High) | 7,760,883.395 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Revenue (Avg) | 7,760,883.394 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Low) | 1,040,981.189 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (High) | 1,040,981.189 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Avg) | 1,040,981.189 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Low) | 596,938.108 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (High) | 813,970.031 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Avg) | 705,454.070 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Low) | 890,074.481 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (High) | 890,074.481 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Avg) | 890,074.481 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (Avg) | 7.050 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (High) | 8.170 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (Low) | 6 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated Revenue) | 5 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated EPS) | 3 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
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Strengths (preview)
- Robust Revenue Growth: Sonoco reported a 49% increase in net sales for Q2 2025, reaching $1.9 billion, as highlighted in the earnings call transcript. This significant growth reflects strong demand across product segments and effective market positioning.
- Operational Efficiency: The earnings call emphasized a focus on operational efficiencies, contributing to improved profitability metrics such as gross profit margin and net income, positioning the company favorably within its industry.
- Stable Dividend Yield: With a consistent dividend yield (as per key metrics TTM), Sonoco demonstrates a commitment to returning value to shareholders, appealing to income-focused investors.
- Strong Market Presence: As part of the packaging industry within the broader industrial sector (per company profile data), Sonoco benefits from a well-established market position, supported by a large employee base and diverse product offerings.
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Based on current fundamentals and analyst forecasts, MARKETSnap estimates SON intrinsic value between $67.62 – $98.49 per share. This depends on revenue growth, margins, and discount rate.
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Is Sonoco Products Company (SON) overvalued or undervalued right now?
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Trading Metrics:
| Open: | 49.75 | Previous Close: | 49.9 | |
| Day Low: | 49.48 | Day High: | 50.18 | |
| Year Low: | 38.65 | Year High: | 58.44 | |
| Price Avg 50: | 51.23 | Price Avg 200: | 47.42 | |
| Volume: | 159468 | Average Volume: | 1.229M |
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Welcome to MARKETSNAP’s SWOT analysis for Sonoco Products Company, a name you might not hear every day but one that’s been making some interesting moves in the packaging and industrial products space. If you’re a long-term investor looking to diversify or dig into a steady player, stick around because we’re diving deep into what makes Sonoco tick, from their latest financials to the trends shaping their future. Let’s unpack this together and see if this stock fits your wealth-building strategy.…
