Sonoco Products Company (SON) Stock Forecast
SON analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.91 / 5 from 11 analysts
- Price target
- $59.33 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +19.2% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 21, 2026 EPS estimate $1.87
- 52-week range
- $39.27 – $60.56
SON analyst ratings
11 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
SON price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
SON earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.83 | $1.67 | $2.03 | $1.92 | −4.7% | 10 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $5.76 | $5.55 | $5.95 | $5.71 | +0.8% | 11 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $6.21 | $5.84 | $6.60 | $5.76 | +7.9% | 10 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
SON revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.08B | $2.01B | $2.14B | −2.2% | 10 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $7.43B | $7.35B | $7.49B | −1.2% | 10 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $7.58B | $7.43B | $7.72B | +2.0% | 9 |
SON EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
SON revenue: reported and forecast
SON EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.96 | $1.95 | $1.94 | $1.88 | $1.83 | −6.9% | 0 up · 3 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $5.83 | $5.82 | $5.81 | $5.79 | $5.76 | −1.3% | 0 up · 4 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $6.41 | $6.34 | $6.33 | $6.30 | $6.21 | −3.0% | 0 up · 4 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
SON earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; SON beat in 7 of 12.
What analysts expect from SON
11 analysts cover Sonoco Products; their consensus rating is buy (3.91 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $59.33, 19.2% above the latest close of $49.79. Analysts expect earnings of $5.76 per share for 2026, +0.8% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $6.21 per share on revenue of $7.6 billion. Sonoco Products beat the EPS estimate in 7 of the last 12 quarters.
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SON forecast FAQ
What is Sonoco Products's price target?
The average analyst price target for Sonoco Products is $59.33, 19.2% above the latest close of $49.79.
Is Sonoco Products a buy, hold or sell?
Of 11 analysts covering Sonoco Products, 5 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 6 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Sonoco Products's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $5.76 per share for 2026 (range $5.55 to $5.95); for 2027 the estimate is $6.21.
What is Sonoco Products's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $7.4 billion, growth of −1.2%; for 2027 it is $7.6 billion.
When does Sonoco Products report earnings?
Sonoco Products is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 21, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $1.87.
Does Sonoco Products usually beat earnings estimates?
Sonoco Products reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 7 of the last 12 quarters.