Sonoco Products Company ranks highly on FORTUNE's World's Most Admired Companies List, excelling in innovation and several corporate categories.
Quiver AI Summary
Sonoco Products Company has been named one of FORTUNE’s World’s Most Admired Companies, ranking first in Innovation and third in the Packaging category, while also placing second in several other areas including financial soundness and global competitiveness. Howard Coker, President and CEO, expressed pride in the company's achievements, particularly in innovation, emphasizing their commitment to better packaging for improved lives. The accolades highlight Sonoco's ongoing success in corporate reputation amidst continuous industry challenges. Additionally, the company has been recognized in Newsweek’s 2026 list of America’s Most Responsible Companies, reflecting its dedication to sustainability across environmental, social, and governance practices. Founded in 1899, Sonoco is a leading global provider of sustainable packaging with around 22,500 employees operating in 265 locations worldwide.
Potential Positives
- Sonoco Products Company has been ranked first in Innovation and overall on FORTUNE’s World’s Most Admired Companies™ List, underscoring its leadership in innovative packaging solutions.
- The company achieved a high ranking (third) in the Packaging category, reflecting its strong position within its industry.
- Sonoco ranked second in several key categories, including financial soundness and global competitiveness, indicating robust corporate health and appeal to investors.
- Inclusion in Newsweek’s 2026 list of America’s Most Responsible Companies highlights Sonoco's commitment to corporate responsibility and sustainable practices, appealing to socially conscious consumers and investors.
Potential Negatives
- None
FAQ
What recognition did Sonoco receive from FORTUNE in 2026?
Sonoco was ranked first in Innovation and overall, and third in the Packaging category on FORTUNE’s World’s Most Admired Companies™ List.
Which categories did Sonoco rank second in?
Sonoco ranked second in use of corporate assets, financial soundness, long-term investment, and global competitiveness.
What is the significance of FORTUNE's World's Most Admired Companies list?
The list serves as a report card on corporate reputations, rated by industry executives and analysts on critical success attributes.
What other recognition did Sonoco achieve in 2026?
Sonoco was included in Newsweek’s 2026 list of America’s Most Responsible Companies, highlighting its commitment to corporate responsibility.
What is Sonoco's mission and purpose?
Sonoco's mission is "Better Packaging. Better Life." and focuses on innovation, collaboration, and sustainable solutions for its stakeholders.
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$SON Insider Trading Activity
$SON insiders have traded $SON stock on the open market 6 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 6 have been purchases and 0 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $SON stock by insiders over the last 6 months:
- PAUL JOACHIMCZYK (CFO) has made 5 purchases buying 20,500 shares for an estimated $809,746 and 0 sales.
- JOHN R HALEY purchased 2,506 shares for an estimated $99,914
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$SON Revenue
$SON had revenues of $2.1B in Q3 2025. This is an increase of 57.32% from the same period in the prior year.
You can track SON financials on Quiver Quantitative's SON stock page.
$SON Hedge Fund Activity
We have seen 211 institutional investors add shares of $SON stock to their portfolio, and 284 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.
Here are some of the largest recent moves:
- FULLER & THALER ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. added 4,880,438 shares (+477.8%) to their portfolio in Q4 2025, for an estimated $212,982,314
- AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC added 1,654,576 shares (+357.8%) to their portfolio in Q3 2025, for an estimated $71,295,679
- UBS AM, A DISTINCT BUSINESS UNIT OF UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC removed 933,869 shares (-75.7%) from their portfolio in Q4 2025, for an estimated $40,754,043
- COOPER CREEK PARTNERS MANAGEMENT LLC removed 867,109 shares (-42.4%) from their portfolio in Q3 2025, for an estimated $37,363,726
- SQUAREPOINT OPS LLC added 846,794 shares (+2813.2%) to their portfolio in Q4 2025, for an estimated $36,954,090
- LSV ASSET MANAGEMENT added 764,590 shares (+95.7%) to their portfolio in Q4 2025, for an estimated $33,366,707
- SG AMERICAS SECURITIES, LLC added 721,095 shares (+10238.5%) to their portfolio in Q4 2025, for an estimated $31,468,585
To track hedge funds' stock portfolios, check out Quiver Quantitative's institutional holdings dashboard.
$SON Analyst Ratings
Wall Street analysts have issued reports on $SON in the last several months. We have seen 4 firms issue buy ratings on the stock, and 0 firms issue sell ratings.
Here are some recent analyst ratings:
- Truist Securities issued a "Buy" rating on 01/06/2026
- Jefferies issued a "Buy" rating on 10/24/2025
- Wells Fargo issued a "Overweight" rating on 10/24/2025
- Citigroup issued a "Buy" rating on 09/29/2025
To track analyst ratings and price targets for $SON, check out Quiver Quantitative's $SON forecast page.
$SON Price Targets
Multiple analysts have issued price targets for $SON recently. We have seen 6 analysts offer price targets for $SON in the last 6 months, with a median target of $54.5.
Here are some recent targets:
- Anojja Shah from UBS set a target price of $48.0 on 01/12/2026
- Gabe Hajde from Wells Fargo set a target price of $47.0 on 01/06/2026
- Michael Roxland from Truist Securities set a target price of $54.0 on 01/06/2026
- George Staphos from B of A Securities set a target price of $60.0 on 01/05/2026
- John Dunigan from Jefferies set a target price of $60.0 on 10/24/2025
- Anthony Pettinari from Citigroup set a target price of $55.0 on 09/29/2025
Full Release
HARTSVILLE, S.C., Feb. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sonoco Products Company (NYSE: SON), a global leader in high-value sustainable packaging, has again been included on FORTUNE’s World’s Most Admired Companies™ List, ranking first in Innovation and overall, third in the Packaging category. Sonoco also ranked second in the following categories: use of corporate assets, financial soundness, long-term investment and global competitiveness.
“We are honored to once again be recognized among the world’s most admired companies,” said Howard Coker, President and CEO of Sonoco. “I’m particularly proud of our top ranking in innovation, which is a testament to our teammates across the globe who truly believe that better packaging leads to better lives.”
FORTUNE's World's Most Admired Companies list is the definitive report card on corporate reputations. Executives, directors and analysts rate companies in their own industry on attributes considered critical to a company's global success.
"FORTUNE is proud to celebrate the companies on this year's World's Most Admired Companies list; they have set the bar for real innovation, resilient leadership, and global impact," said Alyson Shontell, Fortune's Editor in Chief and Chief Content Officer.
"The companies at the top of the World's Most Admired Companies list show that resilience is not reactive—it's designed," said Mark Royal, a Korn Ferry senior client partner and employee engagement specialist. "What sets them apart is not performance in a single year, but their ability to sustain trust and credibility over time. In an era of constant disruption, these organizations demonstrate the discipline, adaptability, and leadership required to perform today while preparing confidently for what's next."
Sonoco is also pleased to announce it has been included in Newsweek’s 2026 list of America’s Most Responsible Companies. This prestigious award is presented in collaboration with Statista, a world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The America’s Most Responsible Companies ranking focuses on a holistic view of corporate responsibility that considers all three pillars of ESG: Environment, Social and Corporate Governance.
About Sonoco
Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE: SON) is a global leader in value-added, sustainable metal and fiber consumer and industrial packaging. The Company is now a multi-billion-dollar enterprise with approximately 22,500 employees working in 265 operations in 40 countries, serving some of the world’s best-known brands. Guided by our purpose of
Better Packaging. Better Life.
, we strive to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence to provide solutions that better serve all our stakeholders and support a more sustainable future. For more information on the Company, visit our website at
www.sonoco.com
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Contact: Roger Schrum
843-339-6018
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