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Sonoco Products (SON)
NYSE:SON
Earnings Data
Report Date
Jul 17, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
1.48Last Year’s EPS
1.28Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 8 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 29, 2025
|% Change Since: -4.07%
|Next Earnings Date:Jul 17, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlighted strong growth in net sales, adjusted EBITDA, and consumer segment performance, alongside successful debt reduction and synergy savings from acquisitions. However, challenges in the industrial segment, slower volumes in some markets, and currency impact were notable lowlights.Company Guidance
In the recent earnings call, Sonoco provided an optimistic outlook for the fiscal year 2025. The company reported a 31% increase in net sales and a 38% rise in adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter. Despite challenges such as higher interest expenses and currency translation impacts, adjusted earnings grew by 23%. Key drivers included strong performance in the consumer packaging segment, which saw a 127% increase in adjusted EBITDA due to the Eviosys acquisition and favorable pricing dynamics. The industrial segment also improved, with a 6% rise in adjusted EBITDA. Sonoco reaffirmed its full-year guidance, projecting adjusted EPS between $6 and $6.20 and operating cash flow between $800 million and $900 million. Additionally, the company successfully integrated Eviosys and achieved significant debt reduction by using $1.56 billion in after-tax proceeds from a divestiture. The company aims to achieve $40 million in synergy savings in 2025, with a two-year target of $100 million, and maintains a strong focus on deleveraging, innovation, and customer value.Record Top-Line and Adjusted EBITDA Performance
Net sales grew by 31% and adjusted EBITDA increased by 38%, with adjusted earnings up 23%, demonstrating strong top-line and EBITDA performance.
Consumer Segment Growth
Consumer segment adjusted EBITDA grew by 127%, driven by the Eviosys acquisition, strong volume mix from legacy metal and rigid paper can businesses, and a positive price-cost environment.
Debt Reduction and Balance Sheet Strengthening
Proceeds from the sale of the thermoform and flexible packaging business were used to reduce debt, achieving a net leverage of under 4x net debt to adjusted EBITDA.
Synergy Savings from Eviosys Integration
Integration efforts from the Eviosys acquisition produced strong synergy savings, with an expected $40 million in savings for 2025 on the way to a two-year target of $100 million.
U.S. Metal Packaging Performance
The U.S. metal packaging business witnessed a 10% organic volume mix improvement with strong growth in aerosols and food cans.
Dividend Increase
Sonoco's Board of Directors increased the quarterly dividend for the 42nd consecutive year, providing a strong yield of 4.6%.
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SON Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
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SON Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
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| Apr 29, 2025 | $46.21 | $40.52 | -12.31% |
| Feb 18, 2025 | $47.05 | $45.33 | -3.66% |
| Oct 31, 2024 | $50.81 | $49.47 | -2.64% |
| Jul 31, 2024 | $51.61 | $50.42 | -2.31% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does Sonoco Products (SON) report earnings?
Sonoco Products (SON) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 17, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Sonoco Products (SON) earnings time?
Sonoco Products (SON) earnings time is at Jul 17, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is SON EPS forecast?
SON EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q2) is 1.48.
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