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In a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Sonoco Products Co. (NYSE:SON) President and CEO, R. Howard Coker, reported several stock transactions involving the company’s common stock. On February 21, 2025, Coker purchased 20,000 shares of Sonoco common stock at an average price of $46.475 per share, totaling approximately $929,500. The purchase comes as the stock trades near its 52-week low, with InvestingPro data showing a current market capitalization of $4.56 billion and an attractive 4.44% dividend yield.
Additionally, Coker acquired 142,088 shares at a price of $48.85 per share, amounting to a total of $6,940,998. These transactions were part of a series of acquisitions and exercises, including stock appreciation rights and restricted stock units.
Coker also executed transactions on February 20, 2025, acquiring 17,126 shares through restricted stock units and exercising stock appreciation rights for 17,656 shares. These transactions, including other acquisitions, resulted in a total value of $815,000 for the acquired shares.
Furthermore, Coker disposed of shares to cover tax obligations, with sales totaling $4,339,768, at prices ranging from $46.24 to $48.85 per share. Following these transactions, Coker holds a significant number of shares directly, as well as indirectly through family trusts and other arrangements. For detailed analysis of Sonoco’s valuation metrics and future growth prospects, investors can access comprehensive research reports and additional insights through InvestingPro’s extensive coverage of over 1,400 US stocks.
In other recent news, Sonoco Products Company reported fourth-quarter revenue of $1.36 billion, which fell short of the $1.59 billion consensus estimate. Adjusted earnings per share were $1.17, slightly below the $1.19 analysts had anticipated. The company also provided guidance for 2025, forecasting adjusted EPS between $6.00 and $6.25, which is below the $6.40 Wall Street consensus. Sonoco expects cash flow from operations to be between $750 million and $850 million, with adjusted EBITDA projected at $1.3 billion to $1.4 billion for the year. Despite these figures, Raymond (NSE:RYMD) James maintained an Outperform rating on Sonoco stock but reduced the price target to $54, citing a challenging quarter with ongoing mergers and acquisitions. The firm expressed concerns over Eviosys, a recent acquisition, underperforming expectations and delays in strategic reviews. However, Raymond James noted that Sonoco’s guidance for 2025 was above their prior expectations, with potential for margin expansion. The firm has slightly increased their 2025 EBITDA/EPS estimates for Sonoco to $1,374 million and $6.06, respectively.
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