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SON Dividend History & Analysis | 4.5% Yield

SON has a dividend yield of 4.5% and paid 2.1 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.48%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.10
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 3.77%
Overall Dividend Rating 63.97%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.73%
Payout Ratio 40.1%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 98.06%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -10.3% (S&P 500: 18.9%)
Total Return 5y: 7.5% (S&P 500: 111.4%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
SON 4,507 M 4.48% 4.73%
IP 24,567 M 3.88% 5.89%
SW 23,637 M 3.55% 5.18%
BILL 2,313 M 3.78% 2.96%
PKG 19,359 M 2.39% 5.14%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
HOLM-B 5,948 M 19.4% 87.5%
AVY 12,918 M 7.89% 72.6%
GPK 6,378 M 5.92% 97.7%
SON 4,507 M 3.77% 84.9%
PKG 19,359 M 8.21% 97.1%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare SON Dividends with its Peer-Group

VRLA
Verallia
 6.78% Yield
PKG
Packaging of
 2.39% Yield
HOLM-B
Holmen (publ)
 2.36% Yield
GPK
Graphic Packaging
 1.87% Yield
AVY
Avery Dennison
 2.11% Yield

SON Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of September 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-08-08 2025-08-08 2025-09-10 Quarterly 0.53 0% 1.17%
2025-05-09 2025-05-09 2025-06-10 Quarterly 0.53 1.9% 1.19%
2025-02-26 2025-02-26 2025-03-10 Quarterly 0.52 0% 1.12%
2024-11-08 2024-11-08 2024-12-10 Quarterly 0.52 0% 1.02%
2024-08-09 2024-08-09 2024-09-10 Quarterly 0.52 0% 1.06%
2024-05-09 2024-05-10 2024-06-10 Quarterly 0.52 2% 0.89%
2024-02-27 2024-02-28 2024-03-08 Quarterly 0.51 0% 0.9%
2023-11-09 2023-11-10 2023-12-08 Quarterly 0.51 0% 0.94%
2023-08-09 2023-08-10 2023-09-08 Quarterly 0.51 0% 0.9%
2023-05-09 2023-05-10 2023-06-09 Quarterly 0.51 4.1% 0.86%
2023-02-21 2023-02-22 2023-03-10 Quarterly 0.49 0% 0.82%
2022-11-09 2022-11-10 2022-12-09 Quarterly 0.49 0% 0.85%
2022-08-09 2022-08-10 2022-09-09 Quarterly 0.49 0% 0.8%
2022-05-09 2022-05-10 2022-06-10 Quarterly 0.49 8.9% 0.82%
2022-02-22 2022-02-23 2022-03-10 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.77%
2021-11-09 2021-11-10 2021-12-10 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.75%
2021-08-09 2021-08-10 2021-09-10 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.72%
2021-05-07 2021-05-10 2021-06-10 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.66%
2021-02-23 2021-02-24 2021-03-10 Quarterly 0.45 4.7% 0.74%
2020-11-09 2020-11-10 2020-12-10 Quarterly 0.43 0% 0.77%
2020-08-07 2020-08-10 2020-09-10 Quarterly 0.43 0% N/A
2020-05-07 2020-05-08 2020-06-10 Quarterly 0.43 0% N/A
2020-02-25 2020-02-26 2020-03-10 Quarterly 0.43 0% N/A
2019-11-07 2019-11-08 2019-12-10 Quarterly 0.43 0% N/A
2019-08-08 2019-08-09 2019-09-10 Quarterly 0.43 0% N/A
2019-05-09 2019-05-10 2019-06-10 Quarterly 0.43 4.9% N/A
2019-02-26 2019-02-27 2019-03-08 Quarterly 0.41 0% N/A
2018-11-08 2018-11-09 2018-12-10 Quarterly 0.41 0% N/A
2018-08-09 2018-08-10 2018-09-10 Quarterly 0.41 0% N/A
2018-05-10 2018-05-11 2018-06-08 Quarterly 0.41 5.1% N/A
2018-02-27 2018-02-28 2018-03-09 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2017-11-09 2017-11-10 2017-12-08 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2017-08-09 2017-08-11 2017-09-08 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2017-05-10 2017-05-12 2017-06-09 Quarterly 0.39 5.4% N/A
2017-02-17 2017-02-22 2017-03-10 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2016-11-08 2016-11-11 2016-12-09 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2016-08-10 2016-08-12 2016-09-09 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2016-05-11 2016-05-13 2016-06-10 Quarterly 0.37 5.7% N/A
2016-02-22 2016-02-24 2016-03-10 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2015-11-10 2015-11-13 2015-12-10 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2015-08-12 2015-08-14 2015-09-10 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2015-07-10 0.35 0% N/A
2015-05-13 2015-05-16 2015-06-10 Quarterly 0.35 9.4% N/A
2015-02-23 2015-02-25 2015-03-10 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2014-11-12 2014-11-14 2014-12-10 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2014-08-13 2014-08-15 2014-09-10 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2014-05-14 2014-05-16 2014-06-10 Quarterly 0.32 3.2% N/A
2014-02-24 2014-02-26 2014-03-10 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A
2013-11-13 2013-11-15 2013-12-10 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A
2013-08-14 2013-08-16 2013-09-10 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A

SON Dividend FAQ

Sonoco Products Company is a global provider of engineered and sustainable packaging solutions, operating in two main segments: Consumer Packaging and Industrial Paper Packaging. The company offers a diverse range of products, including rigid paper products, steel and plastic containers, paperboard tubes, and protective packaging materials, serving various industries such as food, packaging, construction, and wire and cable.

What is the Dividend Yield of SON?

As of September 2025, SON`s dividend yield is 4.48%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.10 USD by the current share price of 47.72.

Does SON pay a dividend?

As of September 2025, SON paid a dividend of 2.10 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-08 and the payout was 0.53 USD.

How often does SON pay dividends?

SON pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, SON has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-08-08.

Will SON pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.53 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-08. The next Ex-Dividend date for Sonoco Products (SON) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SON?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Sonoco Products (SON) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of SON?

SON's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.77% per year.
Strong growth: SON's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of SON?

SON's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.73%. If you bought SON's shares at 44.39 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.10 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.73% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SON?

SON Payout Consistency is 84.9%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Moderately consistent: Sonoco Products has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does SON have a good Dividend Yield?

SON`s 4.48% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SON?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SON is 40.1%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of SON?

SON`s Overall Dividend Rating is 63.97%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

SON Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in SON`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Sonoco Products`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.06% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 84.8%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Sonoco Products ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 1998-05-13 with a factor of 11:10. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.1.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 96,114,000
1986 96,352,000 +0.25%
1987 96,458,000 +0.11%
1988 96,365,000 -0.1%
1989 95,555,600 -0.84%
1990 96,333,300 +0.81%
1991 96,538,500 +0.21%
1992 95,862,100 -0.7%
1993 95,000,000 -0.9%
1994 108,400,000 +14.11%
1995 110,700,000 +2.12%
1996 106,400,000 -3.88%
1997 107,000,000 +0.56%
1998 102,800,000 -3.93%
1999 102,900,000 +0.1%
2000 99,600,000 -3.21%
2001 95,946,000 -3.67%
2002 97,000,000 +1.1%
2003 98,200,000 +1.24%
2004 100,400,000 +2.24%
2005 101,900,000 +1.49%
2006 101,000,000 -0.88%
2007 100,700,000 -0.3%
2008 100,700,000
2009 101,800,000 +1.09%
2010 102,700,000 +0.88%
2011 102,000,000 -0.68%
2012 102,648,000 +0.64%
2013 103,469,000 +0.8%
2014 102,457,000 -0.98%
2015 102,412,000 -0.04%
2016 101,209,000 -1.17%
2017 101,552,000 +0.34%
2018 101,082,000 -0.46%
2019 101,325,000 +0.24%
2020 100,948,000 -0.37%
2021 98,743,000 -2.18%
2022 98,922,000 +0.18%
2023 99,164,000 +0.24%
2024 99,290,000 +0.13%
2025 99,453,000 +0.16%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-08-22 02:45