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Over the past six months, Sonoco Products Co. (SON) saw its stock price at $48.32 on September 14, 2026, marking a 1.26% increase from September 15, 2025, with a year-to-date total return of 17.94% and a trailing twelve-month total return of 20.70%. In Q2 2026, Sonoco reported net sales of $1.9 billion, a 1.3% decrease year-over-year, while GAAP operating profit increased 9.8% to $193 million, and adjusted net income improved by 10.6% to $151 million, with adjusted diluted earnings per share of $1.51. Operating activities used $67.3 million of cash during the first half of 2026, partly due to a one-time tax payment and seasonal working capital needs. In July 2026, the company outlined a 2026 sales outlook of $7.25 billion to $7.75 billion, with adjusted EBITDA expected between $1.25 billion and $1.35 billion, and adjusted earnings per share between $5.80 and $6.20. In June 2026, Sonoco implemented price increases for uncoated recycled paperboard and converted paperboard products, and announced plans to increase paperboard prices in the EMEA region. Also in June 2026, Sonoco returned to the FORTUNE 500 list, ranking #489 with sales of $7.8 billion in 2025. B of A Securities downgraded Sonoco Products (SON) to neutral from buy. Sonoco has a notable track record of raising dividends for 43 consecutive years and has maintained dividend payments for 55 consecutive years, with a healthy dividend payout ratio of 34.34%.