Sonoco Products Company (SON)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Sonoco Products Company, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Sonoco Products Company (SON) has returned 25.11% so far this year and 19.88% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, SON has returned 4.57% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 11, 1985, SON's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.81%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.2 years.

Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Jan 1987 with a return of +26.7%, while the worst month was Jun 1987 at -44.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, SON closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 17, 2020 with a return of +14.7%, while the worst single day was Jun 11, 1987 at -47.6%.

Sonoco Products Company has an annualized alpha of 3.07%, beta of 0.75, and R² of 0.24 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 12, 1985.

• This stock participated in 82.33% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 74.69% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R² of 0.24 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

SON ranks 62 for risk / return — better than 62% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Sonoco Products Company (SON) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Sonoco Products Company provided a 3.92% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.12 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 30 consecutive years, earning it the status of a dividend aristocrat.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Sonoco Products Company. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Sonoco Products Company. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Sonoco Products Company was 65.36%, occurring on Dec 8, 1987. Recovery took 1269 trading sessions.

The current Sonoco Products Company drawdown is 6.55%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Sonoco Products Company over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Sonoco Products Company is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.