Sonoco Posts Strong Third-Quarter 2025 Results, Boosted by Acquisitions and ThermoSafe Sale

Sonoco Products Company reported a robust financial performance for the third quarter ended September 28, 2025, with net sales rising 57.3% year-over-year to reach $2.1 billion, driven largely by recent acquisitions. The company recorded a GAAP net income of $122.9 million, up from $50.9 million in Q3 2024, while adjusted net income increased 29.3% to $191.2 million. Adjusted earnings per share climbed to $1.92. A major milestone was the September 2025 agreement to sell its ThermoSafe business—one of the leading providers of temperature-assured packaging—to Arsenal Capital Partners for up to $725 million, with proceeds earmarked for debt reduction. Sonoco’s adjusted EBITDA surged 37.3% to $386 million, reflecting operational efficiencies and integration synergies from recent acquisitions. CEO Howard Coker highlighted these results as validation of Sonoco’s ongoing transformation into a focused, sustainable packaging powerhouse.