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UBS reduced its price target for Sonoco Products (NYSE:SON) to $50 from $51, citing weak food can demand and inflation pressures. The stock trades at $49.31, with a Fair Value of $61.84 according to InvestingPro. Sonoco reported Q3 earnings of $1.67 per share on $2.04 billion revenue, missing estimates. The company lowered its full-year outlook, attributing challenges to inflation and volume declines. Truist Securities also cut its target to $59 but maintained a Buy rating.

Sonoco reported Q3 2026 net sales of $2.0B, flat excluding divestitures. GAAP net loss was $(732)M, or $(7.36) per share, due to a goodwill impairment charge. Adjusted net income was $167M, or $1.67 per share. The company cited external challenges like drought and inflation but highlighted strong cash flow and debt reduction. Sonoco expects continued industrial segment strength and improved consumer segment performance in Q4.

Paper and packaging companies like Sylvamo, Billerud, and Sustana are adding fuel surcharges due to high diesel costs, driven by geopolitical conflicts. U.S. manufacturers face limited transportation alternatives, and high freight costs are a significant headwind. Diesel prices are expected to remain elevated into 2027, according to S&P Global Energy.

SONOCO PRODUCTS CO (SON) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. October 21, 2026 Sonoco Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results Hartsville, S.C., U.S. - Sonoco Products Company (“Sonoco” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SON), a Mid-cap Value global packaging company, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 27, 2026. Summary:

Sonoco (NYSE: SON) reported a Q3 2026 net loss of $732M, including an $829M non-cash goodwill impairment charge, compared to a $123M profit in Q3 2025. Adjusted net income fell to $167M from $191M. Net sales were $2.0B, down 4.2% YoY, with flat sales excluding divestitures. Operating cash flow was $285M for the quarter.

Sonoco Products Company (SON) declared a $0.54 per share quarterly dividend, payable December 10, 2026. This marks 407 consecutive quarters of dividends since 1925. The dividend yield is approximately 4.3%, more than double the S&P 500 Index yield. Sonoco is a global packaging company with $7.5 billion in net sales in 2025.

Wells Fargo maintained an Equal-Weight rating on Sonoco Products (SON) but lowered its price target from $56 to $53. The stock is seen as undervalued according to GuruFocus, with a GF Value of $59.81 versus a current price of $49.77. Insider activity shows a net buy of $249,446 over the last three months. The company has a GF Score of 78/100, indicating strong overall performance.

SONOCO PRODUCTS CO (SON) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement On September 25, 2026 (the “Closing Date”), Sonoco Products Company (the “Company”) entered into a first amendment (the “First Amendment”) to its Credit Agreement (the “Existing Credit Agreement” and, as amended by the First Am

Sonoco S.a.r.l., a subsidiary of Sonoco (SON), will raise uncoated recycled paperboard prices by 60 Euro/ton in the EMEA region from September 15, 2026, citing inflation and geopolitical pressures. The company reported $7.5B in 2025 net sales.

Analysts updated price targets for several companies. HC Wainwright cut Ultragenyx's (RARE) target to $25. Needham raised UiPath's (PATH) target to $22. BTIG increased Netskope's (NTSK) target to $18 and Snowflake's (SNOW) to $424. Needham also raised Magnite's (MGNI) target to $30. Cantor Fitzgerald boosted Broadcom's (AVGO) target to $600. Baird increased CrowdStrike's (CRWD) target to $235. Rothschild & Co raised Moderna's (MRNA) target to $81 but downgraded it. B of A cut Sonoco's (SON) targ