Sonoco (NYSE: SON) has returned to the FORTUNE 500, ranking #489 based on $7.8 billion in 2025 sales. The company employs 22,000 people and serves global paper and metal packaging markets.
Sonoco also received 2025–2026 recognition for corporate responsibility and climate leadership.
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Returned to FORTUNE 500 list at #489 based on 2025 revenue
2025 sales reported at $7.8 billion
Earned 2025–2026 recognition from FORTUNE, Newsweek and USA TODAY for responsibility and climate leadership
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This announcement highlights Sonoco’s return to the FORTUNE 500, supported by $7.8 billion in 2025 s...
Analysis
This announcement highlights Sonoco’s return to the FORTUNE 500, supported by $7.8 billion in 2025 sales and a workforce of 22,000, reinforcing its scale in packaging markets. Recent history shows that earnings quality and guidance have driven larger price moves than reputation alone. Investors may watch how this recognition fits alongside prior sustainability awards, the mixed Q1 2026 earnings profile, and the company’s effective S-3ASR shelf that enables future securities offerings.
Key Figures
2025 Sales:$7.8 billionFORTUNE 500 Rank:#489Employees:22,000 teammates+1 more
Announced timing and access details for Q1 2026 earnings release and call.
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Pattern Detected
Recent reputation and sustainability news often saw modest positive or mixed reactions, while fundamentals-driven updates like earnings produced larger, more volatile moves.
Recent Company History
Over the last few months, Sonoco’s news flow has blended operational, sustainability, and reputational milestones with core financial updates. A Q1 2026 earnings release showing lower adjusted metrics and guidance toward the low end of EPS drove a -18.07% move. In contrast, sustainability progress and recognitions, such as Newsweek’s trustworthiness ranking and a corporate sustainability report, saw smaller, mixed price reactions. The latest return to the FORTUNE 500 adds another reputational highlight alongside earlier price increases in paperboard products.
Key Terms
fortune 500, gross domestic product (gdp)
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"has returned to the FORTUNE 500 list, a ranking of the largest U.S. companies"
The Fortune 500 is a list of the 500 biggest companies in the United States, ranked by their total sales or revenue each year. It’s like a ranking of the top players in the business world, showing which companies are the most successful and influential. Being on the list indicates a company’s importance in the economy.
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"Companies on the FORTUNE 500 list represent roughly two-thirds of the U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP)"
Gross domestic product (GDP) measures the total value of all goods and services produced within a country's borders over a set period, like a nation’s economic “paycheck” or scorecard. Investors use GDP to gauge the health and direction of an economy because faster growth usually means higher potential sales and profits for companies, while slower growth can signal weaker corporate earnings, changing interest rates and shifts in market confidence.
HARTSVILLE, S.C., June 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sonoco Products Company (NYSE: SON), a global leader in high-value sustainable packaging, has returned to the FORTUNE 500 list, a ranking of the largest U.S. companies by revenue. Coming in at #489, Sonoco had sales of $7.8 billion in 2025. With 22,000 teammates, the Company serves customers across paper and metal packaging markets around the world.
“This is a proud moment for Sonoco and a testament to our operational strength and market leadership,” said Howard Coker, president and CEO. “Returning to the Fortune 500 reflects the hard work of our employees around the world and a focused strategy built on innovation and operational excellence. We are committed to delivering unmatched value for our customers and shareholders while advancing packaging solutions that help build a more sustainable future.”
Companies on the FORTUNE 500 list represent roughly two-thirds of the U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and employ more than 30 million people worldwide. Both public and private companies are eligible for the FORTUNE 500 designation.
In addition to Fortune 500 placement, Sonoco earned industry recognition in 2025–2026 from FORTUNE, Newsweek and USA TODAY for corporate responsibility and climate leadership.
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.
What ranking did Sonoco (NYSE: SON) achieve on the 2026 FORTUNE 500 list?
Sonoco was ranked #489 on the 2026 FORTUNE 500 list. According to Sonoco, this placement is based on 2025 sales of $7.8 billion and reflects its scale among the largest U.S. companies by revenue.
What were Sonoco (SON) 2025 sales that supported its FORTUNE 500 return?
Sonoco reported 2025 sales of $7.8 billion. According to Sonoco, this revenue level qualified the company for the 2026 FORTUNE 500 list and highlights its presence across global paper and metal packaging markets.
Why did Sonoco (SON) return to the FORTUNE 500 list in 2026?
Sonoco returned to the FORTUNE 500 due to its 2025 revenue scale. According to Sonoco, $7.8 billion in sales and its operational strength in sustainable packaging supported its #489 ranking among the largest U.S. companies.
How many employees does Sonoco (NYSE: SON) have as of its 2026 FORTUNE 500 recognition?
Sonoco reports having 22,000 teammates worldwide. According to Sonoco, this workforce supports customers across paper and metal packaging markets globally, reflecting the company’s scale as it re-enters the FORTUNE 500 list at #489.
What recent awards and recognitions has Sonoco (SON) received for corporate responsibility?
Sonoco earned 2025–2026 recognition from FORTUNE, Newsweek and USA TODAY. According to Sonoco, these honors highlight corporate responsibility and climate leadership alongside its sustainable packaging strategy and recent return to the FORTUNE 500 list.
What does Sonoco’s (SON) FORTUNE 500 return suggest for shareholders?
Sonoco’s FORTUNE 500 return signals large-scale revenue and broad market presence. According to Sonoco, 2025 sales of $7.8 billion and industry recognition in responsibility and climate leadership support its focus on value for customers and shareholders.
