SONOCO PRODUCTS CO (SON) Stock
SON has an Alpha Score of 49 out of 100 (weak), computed on Nov 3, 2026 from 3 of 4 sub-scores. 3 members of Congress disclosed 5 trades in SON since 2017: 1 purchase and 4 sales, most recently Zoe Lofgren (sale, May 25, 2023). 4 of the hedge funds AlphaScala tracks reported SON in 13F filings for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026; the largest reported position is D.E. Shaw's at $12.07M. Company insiders reported 1 open-market buy and 0 sales on SEC Form 4 in the 90 days to Nov 4, 2026. Its trailing P/E ratio is 4.9 and its net margin -3.1% (key statistics as of Nov 3, 2026).
What is SON's Alpha Score?
How it works →Alpha Score of 49 reflects weak overall profile with moderate momentum, strong value, poor quality. Based on 3 of 4 signals – score is capped at 90 until remaining data ingests.
Computed from 3 of 4 sub-scores; a sub-score is left out when its inputs are missing, and the composite is capped accordingly.
Computed Nov 3, 2026
A rules-based research rating, not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Which members of Congress traded SONOCO PRODUCTS CO (SON)?
Most recent: Zoe Lofgren (sale, May 25, 2023); records start Apr 11, 2017.
| Politician | Trade date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoe Lofgren D-CA · House | 2023-05-25 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Lois Frankel D-FL · House | 2021-03-17 | partial sale | $1k – $15k |
| Lois Frankel D-FL · House | 2021-03-16 | partial sale | $1k – $15k |
| Pete Sessions R-TX · House | 2017-07-19 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Pete Sessions R-TX · House | 2017-04-11 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
From STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. House filings as of Nov 3, 2026.
See all SON political trades →Which hedge funds own SON?
From 13F filings| Fund | Shares Held | Position Value | Change vs prior Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| D.E. Shaw David Shaw | 214K | $12.07M | +582% |
| Citadel Ken Griffin | 136K | $7.67M | +234% |
| Bridgewater Associates Ray Dalio | 103K | $5.82M | -44% |
| Marshall Wace | 39K | $2.19M | NEW |
13F holdings as of Jun 30, 2026
Explore all tracked funds →Are SONOCO PRODUCTS CO insiders buying or selling?
SEC Form 4 filings| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 26 | Coker R. Howard | President & CEO | BUY | 4.3K | $249K |
| Jul 29, 26 | Florence John M | Gnl Council, Secy, VP | SELL | 261 | $15K |
SEC Form 4 filings as of Nov 4, 2026
See cluster-buy signals across all tickers →What are SON's key statistics?
Key statistics as of Nov 3, 2026
How does SON's valuation compare with the Consumer Discretionary sector?
| Metric | SON | Consumer Discretionary median | Companies in median |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E ratio | 4.9 | 21.2 | 127 |
| Net margin | -3.08% | 7.01% | 142 |
| Return on equity | -6.70% | 17.23% | 139 |
| Dividend yield (payers) | 3.68% | 2.21% | 73 |
Medians over the Consumer Discretionary stocks whose key statistics were refreshed in the last 35 days (newest Nov 5, 2026). P/E excludes loss-making companies.
SON price chart
Powered by TradingViewWhat does SONOCO PRODUCTS CO do?
Sonoco Products Co. is a leading manufacturer of engineered and sustainable packaging solutions, operating primarily in the Consumer Packaging and Industrial Paper Packaging segments. The company designs, develops, manufactures, and sells a diverse portfolio of products including round and shaped rigid paper, steel, and plastic containers, metal and peelable membrane ends, closures, components, flexible and rigid plastics, reels, spools, pallets, and composite cans. These offerings serve a wide range of consumer and industrial end markets across the United States, Europe, Canada, the Asia Pacific, and other international regions. Sonoco Products Co. emphasizes sustainable packaging innovations to meet demands in sectors such as food, beverages, personal care, healthcare, and various industrial applications. Founded in 1899 and headquartered in Hartsville, South Carolina, the company plays a vital role in the global packaging industry by providing reliable, protective, and environmentally conscious solutions that support supply chain efficiency and product integrity.