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Sonoco Products Company (SON)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/13/2025: SON (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
10 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $57.4
1 Year Target Price $57.4
| 5 | Strong Buy |
| 2 | Buy |
| 2 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 1 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -14.97% | Avg. Invested days 37 | Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/13/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 4.47B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 48.27 | 1Y Target Price 57.4 |
Price to earnings Ratio 48.27 | 1Y Target Price 57.4 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 10 | Beta 0.67 | 52 Weeks Range 38.55 - 54.28 | Updated Date 08/13/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 38.55 - 54.28 | Updated Date 08/13/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 4.64% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.94 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-07-29 | When Before Market | Estimate 1.49 | Actual 1.37 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 8.77% | Operating Margin (TTM) 10.06% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.2% | Return on Equity (TTM) 3.25% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 48.27 | Forward PE 7.58 | Enterprise Value 9836795736 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.71 |
Enterprise Value 9836795736 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.71 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.55 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 12.24 | Shares Outstanding 98631104 | Shares Floating 97431718 |
Shares Outstanding 98631104 | Shares Floating 97431718 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.93 | Percent Institutions 84.95 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Sonoco Products Company
Company Overview
History and Background
Sonoco Products Company was founded in 1899 as the Southern Novelty Company in Hartsville, South Carolina, initially producing paper cones for the textile industry. Over time, it diversified into various packaging solutions.
Core Business Areas
- Consumer Packaging: Manufactures rigid paper containers and closures, flexible packaging, and fiber-based sustainable packaging solutions for various consumer products. Includes food packaging, composite cans, and aerosol containers.
- Industrial Paper Packaging: Produces tubes, cores, and reels used in paper, film, and tape industries. Also offers protective packaging solutions.
- Protective Solutions: Engineered protective packaging products designed to protect a variety of products, including automotive, medical, and industrial.
- Display and Packaging: Provides point-of-purchase display and custom packaging solutions for retail environments.
Leadership and Structure
Howard Coker serves as President and CEO. The company has a traditional corporate structure with various departments and divisions reporting to the executive leadership team.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Rigid Paper Containers: Composite cans used for food and other consumer products. Sonoco is a leading producer in this space but exact market share is difficult to precisely determine. Competitors include Greif (GEF), Mauser Packaging Solutions and Smurfit Kappa (SMFKY).
- Tubes and Cores: Used in paper mills and converting operations. Sonoco has a significant market presence. Competitors include Western Container Corporation, and Yazoo Mills.
- Protective Packaging: Engineered solutions for protecting products during shipping and handling. Sonoco is an important player, precise market share difficult to measure. Competitors include Sealed Air (SEE), and Pregis.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The packaging industry is driven by consumer demand, sustainability trends, and e-commerce growth. Increasing focus on environmentally friendly materials is a key trend.
Positioning
Sonoco is a diversified packaging company with a focus on sustainable solutions. Its competitive advantage lies in its broad product portfolio and established customer relationships.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global packaging market is estimated to be worth hundreds of billions of dollars. Sonoco is well-positioned to capture a share of this market with its diverse product offerings. TAM is hard to determine exact number.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diversified product portfolio
- Strong customer relationships
- Focus on sustainability
- Global presence
- Established brand reputation
Weaknesses
- Exposure to raw material price fluctuations
- Dependence on key industries
- High debt levels
- Operational inefficiencies
Opportunities
- Growth in sustainable packaging
- Expansion in emerging markets
- Acquisitions and partnerships
- E-commerce packaging demand
Threats
- Intense competition
- Economic downturns
- Changing consumer preferences
- Regulatory changes
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- GEF
- SEE
- PKG
- WRK
- CCK
Competitive Landscape
Sonoco's competitive advantage lies in its diversified product portfolio and focus on sustainability. Competitors focus on specific niches or offer different value propositions.
Major Acquisitions
Clear Lam Packaging
- Year: 2017
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 170
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Sonoco's flexible packaging capabilities and market presence.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Sonoco has experienced steady growth, driven by acquisitions and organic expansion.
Future Projections: Analyst projections vary depending on market conditions and management strategy. Earnings estimates can range from 1-3%.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in sustainable packaging technologies and expansion in emerging markets.
Summary
Sonoco is a diversified packaging company with a long history and a focus on sustainability. Its strengths include its diversified product portfolio, strong customer relationships and established brand. Its weaknesses include exposure to raw material price fluctuations and dependence on key industries. Future growth depends on capitalizing on the sustainable packaging trend and expanding in emerging markets.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Industry Reports
- Analyst Estimates
- Company Website
- Market Research Reports
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market conditions are dynamic and future performance is not guaranteed. Data may not be perfectly precise. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
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About Sonoco Products Company
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Hartsville, SC, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1985-06-11 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Robert Howard Coker | ||
Sector Consumer Cyclical | Industry Packaging & Containers | Full time employees 23400 | Website https://www.sonoco.com |
Full time employees 23400 | Website https://www.sonoco.com | ||
Sonoco Products Company, together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, and sells various engineered and sustainable packaging products in the United States, Europe, Canada, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Consumer Packaging and Industrial Paper Packaging. The Consumer Packaging segment provides round and shaped rigid paper products and steel and plastic containers; and metal and peelable membrane ends, closures, and components. The Industrial Paper Packaging segment offers paperboard tubes, cones, and cores; paper-based protective packaging products; and uncoated recycled paperboards. The company also offers various packaging materials, including plastic, paper, foam, and various other specialty materials. The company sells its products in various markets, which include paper, textile, film, food, packaging, construction, and wire and cable. Sonoco Products Company was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in Hartsville, South Carolina.
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