Sonoco Declares Regular Quarterly Common Stock Dividend

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Sonoco (NYSE: SON) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.53 per share, payable March 10, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 25, 2026. The company said this marks its 403rd consecutive quarter and 100th year of dividend payments and the 42nd consecutive year of annual dividend increases. Based on Sonoco's closing price on February 10, 2026, the dividend yields approximately 4.1%, more than double the S&P 500 dividend yield.

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• $0.53 per share quarterly dividend declared
• Dividend payable March 10, 2026; record date Feb 25, 2026
• 403rd consecutive quarter of dividend payments
• 42nd consecutive year of annual dividend increases
• Approximate 4.1% yield based on Feb 10, 2026 closing price

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HARTSVILLE, S.C., Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Sonoco (NYSE: SON) has declared a $0.53 per share quarterly common stock dividend. This dividend will be paid on March 10, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 25, 2026.

According to Howard Coker, President and Chief Executive Officer, this is the 403^rd consecutive quarter and 100^th year dating back to 1925, that Sonoco has paid dividends to shareholders, and is the 42^nd consecutive year the Company has increased its annualized dividend. Based on the closing price of Sonoco’s common stock on February 10, 2026, the Company’s dividend provides approximately a 4.1% yield, which is more than double the dividend yield of the S&P 500 Index.

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 37 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. Sonoco was proudly named of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune in 2026 as well as one of America’s Most Trustworthy and Responsible Companies by Newsweek and by USA TODAY’s list of America’s Climate Leaders. For more information on the Company, visit our website at www.sonoco.com

Contact: Roger Schrum 
843-339-6018                                
roger.schrum@sonoco.com

FAQ

What dividend did Sonoco (SON) declare on February 11, 2026?

Sonoco declared a $0.53 per share quarterly dividend. According to the company, the dividend is payable March 10, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 25, 2026.

When will Sonoco (SON) shareholders receive the March 2026 dividend?

The dividend will be paid on March 10, 2026 to record-date shareholders. According to the company, the record date for eligibility is February 25, 2026.

How long has Sonoco (SON) paid dividends consecutively?

Sonoco has paid dividends for 403 consecutive quarters and marks its 100th year of payments. According to the company, this streak dates back to 1925.

Has Sonoco (SON) increased its annual dividend recently?

Yes. Sonoco reported a 42nd consecutive year of annual dividend increases. According to the company, this reflects sustained dividend growth across decades.

What yield does Sonoco's (SON) dividend provide based on February 10, 2026?

Based on Sonoco's February 10, 2026 closing price, the dividend yields approximately 4.1%. According to the company, that is more than double the S&P 500 Index dividend yield.