Sonoco Overview
- Year Founded
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1899
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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22,000
- Stock Symbol
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SON
- Investments
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55
- Share Price
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$48.94
- (As of Friday Closing)
Sonoco General Information
Description
Sonoco Products Co is engaged in the manufacture and supply of consumer and industrial packaging products, offering paper, metal, and plastic packaging solutions across multiple end markets. The company has two reportable segments: Consumer Packaging and Industrial Paper Packaging. The Consumer Packaging segment provides rigid packaging solutions mainly for food, beverage, household, personal care, and pharmaceutical products, while the Industrial Paper Packaging segment produces paper-based packaging materials such as tubes, cores, and protective packaging, supported by paper mills and recycling operations, serving industrial and consumer markets. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Consumer Packaging segment.
Contact Information
Website
www.sonoco.comCorporate Office
- 1 North 2nd Street
- Hartsville, SC 29550
- United States
Corporate Office
- 1 North 2nd Street
- Hartsville, SC 29550
- United States
Sonoco Stock Performance
As of 13-Nov-2026, Sonoco’s stock price is $48.94. Its current market cap is $4.84B with 98.9M shares.
(As of Friday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $48.94 | $48.69 | $39.27 - $60.67 | $4.84B | 98.9M | 1.19M | -$2.28 |
Sonoco Financials Summary
As of 30-Sep-2026, Sonoco has a trailing 12-month revenue of $7.37B.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 30-Sep-2026 | FY 2025 31-Dec-2025 | FY 2024 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2023 31-Dec-2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 9,388,352 | 9,475,652 | 7,948,968 | 8,738,892 |
| Revenue | 7,371,478 | 7,518,753 | 5,305,365 | 5,441,426 |
| EBITDA | 685,073 | 1,497,395 | 583,395 | 955,382 |
| Net Income | (227,366) | 1,003,011 | 163,949 | 474,959 |
| Total Assets | 10,134,941 | 11,162,334 | 12,507,790 | 7,191,957 |
| Total Debt | 4,555,445 | 4,590,117 | 7,298,756 | 3,229,639 |
Sonoco Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Sonoco Comparisons
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Sonoco Competitors (55)
One of Sonoco’s 55 competitors is Amcor, a Corporation company based in Zurich, Switzerland.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amcor | Corporation | Zurich, Switzerland | ||||
| International Paper | Corporation | Memphis, TN | ||||
| Packaging Corporation of America | Formerly PE-Backed | Lake Forest, IL | ||||
| Winpak | Corporation | Winnipeg, Canada | ||||
| Pregis | Private Equity-Backed | Chicago, IL |
Sonoco Patents
Sonoco Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO-2026183487-A1 | Two-piece washing machine base | Pending | 27-Feb-2025 | ||
| US-20260077283-A1 | Modular filter core | Pending | 19-Sep-2024 | ||
| WO-2026064161-A1 | Modular filter core | Pending | 19-Sep-2024 | ||
| US-20260042283-A1 | Packaging structure with optimized surface energy | Pending | 09-Aug-2024 | ||
| WO-2026035970-A1 | Packaging structure with optimized surface energy | Pending | 09-Aug-2024 | B32B27/08 |
Sonoco Signals
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Sonoco Investments & Acquisitions (55)
Sonoco’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Eviosys for . The deal was made on 04-Dec-2024.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eviosys | 04-Dec-2024 | Merger/Acquisition | Metal Containers and Packaging | ||
| RTS Packaging | 08-Sep-2023 | Merger/Acquisition | Paper Containers and Packaging | ||
| Skjern Paper | 15-Nov-2022 | Merger/Acquisition | Paper Containers and Packaging | ||
| Nordeste Tubetes and NE Tubetes | 31-Aug-2022 | Merger/Acquisition | Other Consumer Products and Services | ||
| Graffo Paranaense de Embalagens | 01-Apr-2022 | Secondary Transaction - Private | Plastic Containers and Packaging |
Sonoco ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated November, 04, 2026
14.96 | Low Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
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0-10
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10-20
Med
20-30
High
30-40
Severe
40+
Exposure
Exposure refers to the extent to which a company is exposed to different material ESG issues
Management
Management is related to actions taken to manage ESG issues
Peers Analysis
Peer performance insights compare the company’s ESG performance to the performance of selected peers to help inform future ESG decisions and drive internal performance improvements.
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Covered Companies
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Sonoco Exits (3)
Sonoco’s most recent exit was on 12-Apr-2018 from Highland Packaging Solutions. The exit was categorized as .
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Packaging Solutions | 12-Apr-2018 | Completed |
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| VoidForm Products | 30-Mar-2011 | Completed |
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| Phoenix Packaging | 14-Sep-2001 | Merger/Acquisition | Completed |
Sonoco Affiliates
Subsidiaries (7)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| D&W Paper Tube | Chatsworth, GA | 2000 | |
| Thermoform Engineered Quality | Huntley, IL | 1994 | |
| Can Packaging | France | 1989 | |
| Sonoco Retirement & Savings Plan | Hartsville, SC | 1983 | |
| Sonoco Pension Plan | Hartsville, SC | 1968 |
Sonoco FAQs
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When was Sonoco founded?
Sonoco was founded in 1899.
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Where is Sonoco headquartered?
Sonoco is headquartered in Hartsville, SC.
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What is the size of Sonoco?
Sonoco has 22,000 total employees.
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What industry is Sonoco in?
Sonoco’s primary industry is Paper Containers and Packaging.
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Is Sonoco a private or public company?
Sonoco is a Public company.
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What is Sonoco’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for Sonoco is SON.
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What is the current stock price of Sonoco?
As of 13-Nov-2026 the stock price of Sonoco is $48.94.
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What is the current market cap of Sonoco?
The current market capitalization of Sonoco is $4.84B.
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What is Sonoco’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for Sonoco is $7.37B.
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Who are Sonoco’s competitors?
Amcor, International Paper, Packaging Corporation of America, Winpak, and Pregis are some of the 55 competitors of Sonoco.
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What is Sonoco’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
Sonoco’s EPS for 12 months was -$2.28.
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