Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.09
Sonoco Products Company (SON) Dividend History
Income profile from 1990 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.0%
Payout Ratio
52.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
30 years
SON Dividend Income Check
Safety
52.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
30 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.6% and trend is rising.
SON Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.0%
Trailing DPS$2.09
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout52.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout77.6%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak30 years
3Y CAGR3.2%
5Y CAGR4.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.2%
Total Shareholder Yield4.2%
1Y Total Return22.7%
5Y Total Return-10.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)14.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$8,99210Y ago$15,02220Y ago$26,358
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
SON Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (37 years of payments)
SON Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Sonoco Products Company distributes 52.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 77.6%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
SON has raised its dividend for 30 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 3.2% and 5-year CAGR of 4.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SON returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.0% dividend yield, 0.2% buyback yield, 4.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -10.1%, with dividends contributing 14.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $15,022 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
SON Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$10.09
Avg/Payment$0.5045
Latest Change+1.9%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026Latest | $0.5400 | ↑ +1.9% | 4.25% | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | $0.5300 | — | 3.80% | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $0.5300 | — | 5.20% | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | $0.5300 | — | 4.62% | Sep 10, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 | $0.5300 | ↑ +1.9% | 4.71% | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Feb 26, 2025 | $0.5200 | — | 4.44% | Mar 10, 2025 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | $0.5200 | — | 4.09% | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Aug 9, 2024 | $0.5200 | — | 4.20% | Sep 10, 2024 |
SON Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.0%
#2 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
52.5% payout
Streak
30Y
4.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.2%
#5 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd SONSonoco Products Comp… | $5.2B | 4.0% | 52.5% | 30 | Sustainable |
 SEESealed Air Corporati… | $6.2B | 1.9% | 23.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 SLGNSilgan Holdings Inc. | $4.3B | 2.0% | 29.8% | 21 | Sustainable |
3rd  GPKGraphic Packaging Ho… | $3.3B | 3.8% | 28.8% | 3 | Sustainable |
 PKGPackaging Corporatio… | $20.2B | 2.2% | 58.5% | 1 | Sustainable |
 ATRAptarGroup, Inc. | $7.9B | 1.5% | 30.8% | 33 | Sustainable |
1st  IPInternational Paper … | $17.7B | 5.5% | — | 1 | Unknown |
 CCKCrown Holdings, Inc. | $11.3B | 1.0% | 16.3% | 8 | Sustainable |
SON Annual Dividend History (1989–2026)
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.07 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.8% |
| 2025 | $2.11 | 1.9% | 4 | $3.98 | 53.0% | 1.89x | 3.6% |
| 2024 | $2.07 | 2.5% | 4 | $1.65 | 125.5% | 0.80x | 3.5% |
| 2023 | $2.02 | 5.2% | 4 | $4.80 | 42.1% | 2.38x | 3.5% |
| 2022 | $1.92 | 6.7% | 4 | $4.72 | 40.7% | 2.46x | 3.3% |
| 2021 | $1.80 | 4.7% | 4 | $-0.94 | — | — | 3.1% |
| 2020 | $1.72 | 1.2% | 4 | $2.05 | 83.9% | 1.19x | 2.9% |
| 2019 | $1.70 | 4.9% | 4 | $2.88 | 59.0% | 1.69x | 2.9% |
| 2018 | $1.62 | 5.2% | 4 | $3.10 | 52.3% | 1.91x | 2.8% |
| 2017 | $1.54 | 5.5% | 4 | $1.74 | 88.5% | 1.13x | 2.6% |
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Start ComparisonSON — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SON stock.
How much dividend does SON pay per share?
Sonoco Products Company (SON) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.09 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.0%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is SON's next ex-dividend date?
SON's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SON typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is SON's dividend safe?
SON's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +52.5% and FCF payout ratio of +77.6%. With 30 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is SON a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, Sonoco Products Company is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 30 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +4.2%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does SON pay dividends?
Sonoco Products Company pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.09 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 36+ years from 1990 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SON grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SON five years ago would be worth approximately $8,992 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SON's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SON's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.