Sonoco Issues 2025 Annual Report

Rhea-AI Summary

Sonoco (NYSE: SON) issued its 2025 Annual Report, Form 10-K and proxy and set its 2026 Annual General Meeting for April 15, 2026 in Hartsville, S.C., with an investor webcast available.

Sonoco will release Q1 2026 results on April 21, 2026 after market close and host a conference call/webcast on April 22, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. ET; replays will be available on the Investor Relations website.

News Market Reaction – SON

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-0.15% News Effect

On the day this news was published, SON declined 0.15%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Annual Meeting date: April 15, 2026 Annual Meeting time: 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time Q1 2026 results date: April 21, 2026 +2 more

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Annual Meeting date April 15, 2026 2026 Annual General Meeting in Hartsville, S.C.

Annual Meeting time 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time Start time for 2026 Annual General Meeting

Q1 2026 results date April 21, 2026 Planned release of first quarter 2026 financial results

Q1 call time 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time Conference call to discuss Q1 2026 results on April 22, 2026

Webcast replay window at least 30 days Replay availability for the Q1 2026 earnings webcast

Market Reality Check

Price: $50.67 Vol: Volume 175,042 is well be...

low vol

$50.67 Last Close

Volume Volume 175,042 is well below the 20-day average of 1,049,978 (relative volume 0.17x). low

Technical Shares at $53.32 are trading above the 200-day MA of $45.74 and about 8.8% below the 52-week high of $58.44.

Peers on Argus

SON was up 0.15% while key peers were mostly down (e.g., GPK -2.01%, SLGN -0.81%...

1 Up

SON was up 0.15% while key peers were mostly down (e.g., GPK -2.01%, SLGN -0.81%, REYN -0.46%), indicating a stock-specific move rather than a broad packaging sector shift.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Mar 06 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Mar 06	Pricing actions	Positive	-0.7%	Announced $70/ton URB price hike and 8% increase for converted products.
Feb 17	Investor Day update	Positive	+9.8%	Outlined 2026–2028 plan with EBITDA, margin and cash flow targets.
Feb 16	Earnings results	Positive	+9.8%	Reported strong Q4 and 2025 figures plus 2026 EPS and EBITDA guidance.
Feb 16	Awards & recognition	Positive	+9.8%	Named to FORTUNE’s World’s Most Admired list with top rankings.
Feb 12	Board appointment	Neutral	-0.2%	Added experienced CFO Craig L. Nix as independent director and committee member.

Pattern Detected

Recent fundamental and strategy updates have generally seen positive price alignment, with only the March pricing announcement showing a mild divergence.

Recent Company History

Over recent months, Sonoco has highlighted a major portfolio transformation, strong 2025 results, and a 2026–2028 value-creation plan with quantified targets. Earnings on Feb 16, 2026 and the Investor Day on Feb 17, 2026 both saw strong positive reactions. Recognition on FORTUNE’s Most Admired list also coincided with gains. A later URB price increase announcement on Mar 6, 2026 drew a modest negative move. Today’s annual report and meeting logistics fit into this ongoing execution and communication cadence.

Regulatory & Risk Context

Active S-3 Shelf

Shelf Active

Active S-3 Shelf Registration 2026-03-04

An effective S-3ASR shelf dated March 4, 2026 allows Sonoco to offer various securities, including debt and equity, from time to time under separate prospectus supplements. The filing registers an unspecified amount of securities and shows no usage to date.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement formalizes Sonoco’s 2025 Annual Report release, the April 15, 2026 Annual General ...

Analysis

This announcement formalizes Sonoco’s 2025 Annual Report release, the April 15, 2026 Annual General Meeting, and the schedule for first quarter 2026 results and the related call. It fits into a broader backdrop of recent portfolio transformation, detailed financial guidance, and active board and governance activity. Investors may focus on the full 2025 financials, 2026 outlook details within the report, and upcoming Q1 2026 results as key checkpoints for the company’s strategic priorities.

Key Terms

form 10-k, proxy statement

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form 10-k regulatory

"Sonoco has sent its 2025 Annual Report, Form 10-K and proxy statement to shareholders"

A Form 10-K is a comprehensive report that publicly traded companies are required to file annually with regulators. It provides a detailed overview of a company's financial health, operations, and risks, similar to a detailed health report. Investors use this information to assess the company's performance and make informed decisions about buying or selling its stock.

proxy statement regulatory

"Sonoco has sent its 2025 Annual Report, Form 10-K and proxy statement to shareholders"

A proxy statement is a document companies send to shareholders ahead of a meeting that lays out the items up for a vote—like who will sit on the board, executive pay, and major corporate decisions—and provides background so shareholders can decide how to cast their votes or appoint someone to vote for them. Think of it as an agenda plus a ballot and briefing notes, important because the outcomes can change control, strategy, and value.

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Annual Shareholders Meeting to be held April 15
First Quarter 2026 Results to be released April 21

HARTSVILLE, S.C., March 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sonoco Products Company (NYSE: SON), a global leader in high-value sustainable packaging, has issued its 2025 Annual Report to Shareholders and announced the date for its 2026 Annual General Meeting. The annual report details the Company’s 2025 financial results, its strategy and the transformation of the business to create a more focused, simplified and stronger company.

“Our objective in focusing our portfolio was straightforward: to improve the quality, predictability and durability of our earnings and cash flow while creating long term value for our shareholders,” said Howard Coker, president and CEO. “Our Future is in Focus, and we believe there is much more we can accomplish by focusing on our strategic priorities of sustainable growth, margin improvement and efficient capital allocation in the years to come.”

Sonoco has sent its 2025 Annual Report, Form 10-K and proxy statement to shareholders in advance of its annual meeting. A digital version of these reports can be accessed from the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at www.sonoco.com.

Annual Meeting Information
Sonoco’s 2026 Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at the Performing Arts Center at Coker University, 300 E. College Avenue, Hartsville, S.C., beginning at 11 a.m. Eastern Time.

Shareholders are invited to attend in person. Those unable to attend can access a live webcast at https://investor.sonoco.com/ under the Investor Events section. The webcast link is https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/697531043 . Those planning to listen should connect to the webcast at least 10 minutes prior to the start. The webcast will also be archived on the Investor Relations section of Sonoco’s website.

First Quarter Financial Results
Sonoco expects to announce its first quarter 2026 financial results on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, after the market closes. The Company’s executive management will host a conference call to discuss these results on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

A live audio webcast of the call along with supporting materials will be available on the Sonoco Investor Relations website at https://investor.sonoco.com/. The webcast link is https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/192737512. A webcast replay will be available on the Company's website for at least 30 days following the call.

About Sonoco
Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE: SON) is a global leader in value-added, sustainable metal and paper consumer and industrial packaging. The Company had net sales of $7.5 billion from continuing operations in 2025 and has approximately 22,000 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 one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune in 2026 as well as one of America’s Most Admired and Responsible Companies by Fortune and Newsweek and by USA TODAY’s list of America’s Climate Leaders in 2025. For more information on the Company, visit our website at www.sonoco.com.

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

FAQ

When is Sonoco's (SON) 2026 Annual General Meeting and how can I attend?

The meeting is on April 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET in Hartsville, S.C. According to the company, shareholders may attend in person at Coker University's Performing Arts Center or watch the live webcast via the Investor Events section on Sonoco's investor website.

Where can I access Sonoco's (SON) 2025 Annual Report, Form 10-K and proxy materials?

You can access the reports on Sonoco's Investor Relations website. According to the company, a digital version of the 2025 Annual Report, Form 10-K and proxy statement is available at www.sonoco.com under Investor Relations.

When will Sonoco (SON) release its first quarter 2026 financial results and how will they be presented?

Sonoco expects to release Q1 2026 results on April 21, 2026 after market close. According to the company, executive management will discuss results on a conference call and live webcast on April 22, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. ET with supporting materials online.

How do I join Sonoco's (SON) Q1 2026 earnings call webcast and where is the replay available?

Join the live audio webcast via Sonoco's Investor Relations website using the provided events link. According to the company, the webcast will be archived on the Investor Relations site and available for at least 30 days after the call.

Will Sonoco (SON) provide archived materials from the April 15, 2026 annual meeting?

Yes, Sonoco will archive the meeting webcast on its Investor Relations site. According to the company, the live webcast for the annual meeting will also be available afterward in the Investor Events or IR archive section on the company's website.