- Lower volatility than the market (beta 0.39)
- 4.49% TTM dividend yield
- Strong return on equity of 30.1%
Sonoco Products Company stock downgraded to Sell Candidate
(Updated on Jun 05, 2026)
The Sonoco Products Company stock price fell by -0.732% on the last day (Friday, 5th Jun 2026) from $47.84 to $47.49. It has now fallen 3 days in a row. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 2.39% from a day low at $47.14 to a day high of $48.26. The price has fallen in 6 of the last 10 days and is down by -2.42% for this period. Volume fell on the last day along with the stock, which is actually a good sign as volume should follow the stock. On the last day, the trading volume fell by -972 thousand shares and in total, 0 shares were bought and sold for approximately $0 .
The stock lies in the middle of a wide and falling trend in the short term and further fall within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to fall -10.83% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $39.56 and $48.05 at the end of this 3-month period.
SON Signals & Forecast
Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. The Sonoco Products Company stock holds sell signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a more negative forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general sell signal from the relation between the two signals where the long-term average is above the short-term average. On corrections up, there will be some resistance from the lines at $48.46 and $49.90. A break-up above any of these levels will issue buy signals. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Tuesday, June 02, 2026, and so far it has fallen -3.42%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Volume fell along with the price during the last trading day which is technical positive. One should, however, note that this stock may have low liquidity in periods, which increases the general risk. The very low volume increases the risk and reduces the other technical signals issued.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Sonoco Products Company stock
Sonoco Products Company finds support from accumulated volume at $46.94 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
In general the stock tends to have very controlled movements and therefore the general risk is considered very low. However, be aware of low or falling volume and make sure to keep an eye on the stock During the last day, the stock moved $1.13 between high and low, or 2.39%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.71%
Our recommended stop-loss: We hold a negative evaluation for this stock. No stop-loss is set.
Trading Expectations (SON) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 8th
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 8th we expect Sonoco Products Company to open at $47.63, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $46.78 and $48.20, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$1.43 (+/-3.06%) up or down from last closing price. If Sonoco Products Company takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 3.06% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $47.58 (0.19%) than the support at $46.94 (1.16%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.
Is Sonoco Products Company stock A Buy?
Sonoco Products Company holds several negative signals and is within a wide and falling trend, so we believe it will still perform weakly in the next couple of days or weeks. We therefore hold a negative evaluation of this stock. Due to some small weaknesses in the technical picture we have downgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Hold to a Sell candidate.
Current score:
-2.686
Sell Candidate
Downgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on June 8, 2026 - $47.63 ( 0.291%).
Want to trade but not sure how?
Our step-by-step guide can help.
Skip the guide? Open account with our trusted broker* 
*Your capital is at risk
SON Performance
Trading levels for SON
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 48.75 | 2.66% |
| R2 | 48.32 | 1.76% |
| R1 | 48.06 | 1.20% |
| Price | 47.49 | |
| S1 | 47.20 | -0.614% |
| S2 | 46.93 | -1.17% |
| S3 | 46.50 | -2.08% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 49.19 | 3.58% |
| R2 | 49.15 | 3.50% |
| R1 | 47.58 | 0.190% |
| Price | 47.49 | |
| S1 | 46.94 | -1.16% |
| S2 | 46.69 | -1.68% |
| S3 | 46.36 | -2.38% |
SON Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 08, 2026 | May 08, 2026 | Jun 10, 2026 | $0.540 | 0.95% |
| 2 | Feb 11, 2026 | Feb 25, 2026 | Mar 10, 2026 | $0.530 | 1.03% |
| 3 | Oct 14, 2025 | Nov 10, 2025 | Dec 10, 2025 | $0.530 | 1.32% |
| 4 | Jul 16, 2025 | Aug 08, 2025 | Sep 10, 2025 | $0.530 | 1.15% |
| 5 | May 09, 2025 | May 09, 2025 | Jun 10, 2025 | $0.530 | 1.15% |
FAQ
Click here for our free guide on how to buy Sonoco Products Company Stock.
Buy SON