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Sonoco Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.54 Per Share
PAPER INDUSTRY NEWS
Jino John
7/16/20261 min read


The Board of Directors of Sonoco Products Company (“Sonoco” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SON), a mid-cap value global packaging company, has declared a $0.54 per share quarterly common stock dividend. This dividend is payable on September 10, 2026, to shareholders of record as of August 10, 2026.
According to Howard Coker, president and chief executive officer, this is the 405th consecutive quarter dating back to 1925, that the Company has paid dividends to shareholders. Sonoco has increased its annual dividend for 43 consecutive years. Based on the closing price of Sonoco’s common stock on July 14, 2026, the Company dividend provides an approximate 4.0% yield, which is more than double the dividend yield of the S&P 500 Index.
