Sonoco Products (SON) Dividend History & Yield
Dividend ChampionSonoco Products (SON) has increased its dividend for 31 consecutive years and currently yields 4.31%. The most recent dividend was $0.5300/share on Mar 10, 2026, paid Quarterly.
Current Yield
4.31%
TTM Dividend/Share
$2.13
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
20.5%
Consecutive Growth Years
31 (Dividend Champion)
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
1.93%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
4.17%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
4.41%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
8.5%
FCF payout ratio
19.7%
Net debt / EBITDA
3.1x
Interest coverage
2.92x
ROIC (TTM)
14.0%
Dividend Safety Score
6 out of 7 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 20.5%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($3.94) covers dividend/share ($2.13).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
No dividend cuts in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have grown over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
31 consecutive years of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 19.7%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 3.1x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
N/A — earnings base is negative, CAGR not computable.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date May 8, 2026
- Payment date
- Jun 10, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.5400
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5400
Ex-date Feb 25, 2026
- Payment date
- Mar 10, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.5300
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5300
Ex-date Nov 10, 2025
- Payment date
- Dec 10, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.5300
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5300
Ex-date Aug 8, 2025
- Payment date
- Sep 10, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.5300
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5300
Ex-date May 9, 2025
- Payment date
- Jun 10, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.5300
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5300
Ex-date Feb 26, 2025
- Payment date
- Mar 10, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.5200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5200
Ex-date Nov 8, 2024
- Payment date
- Dec 10, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.5200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5200
Ex-date Aug 9, 2024
- Payment date
- Sep 10, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.5200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5200
Ex-date May 9, 2024
- Payment date
- Jun 10, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.5200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5200
Ex-date Feb 27, 2024
- Payment date
- Mar 8, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.5100
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5100
Ex-date Nov 9, 2023
- Payment date
- Dec 8, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.5100
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5100
Ex-date Aug 9, 2023
- Payment date
- Sep 8, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.5100
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5100
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | Jun 10, 2026 | $0.5400 | $0.5400 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Mar 10, 2026 | $0.5300 | $0.5300 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Dec 10, 2025 | $0.5300 | $0.5300 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | Sep 10, 2025 | $0.5300 | $0.5300 |
| May 9, 2025 | Jun 10, 2025 | $0.5300 | $0.5300 |
| Feb 26, 2025 | Mar 10, 2025 | $0.5200 | $0.5200 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | Dec 10, 2024 | $0.5200 | $0.5200 |
| Aug 9, 2024 | Sep 10, 2024 | $0.5200 | $0.5200 |
| May 9, 2024 | Jun 10, 2024 | $0.5200 | $0.5200 |
| Feb 27, 2024 | Mar 8, 2024 | $0.5100 | $0.5100 |
| Nov 9, 2023 | Dec 8, 2023 | $0.5100 | $0.5100 |
| Aug 9, 2023 | Sep 8, 2023 | $0.5100 | $0.5100 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
Sonoco Products has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 31 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2.1100 | — | — |
| 2025 | $2.0700 | $2.1100 | +1.9% |
| 2024 | $2.0200 | $2.0700 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | $1.9200 | $2.0200 | +5.2% |
| 2022 | $1.8000 | $1.9200 | +6.7% |
| 2021 | $1.7200 | $1.8000 | +4.7% |
| 2020 | $1.7000 | $1.7200 | +1.2% |
| 2019 | $1.6200 | $1.7000 | +4.9% |
| 2018 | $1.5400 | $1.6200 | +5.2% |
| 2017 | $1.4600 | $1.5400 | +5.5% |
| 2016 | $1.3700 | $1.4600 | +6.6% |
| 2015 | $1.2700 | $1.3700 | +7.9% |
| 2014 | $1.2300 | $1.2700 | +3.3% |
| 2013 | $1.1900 | $1.2300 | +3.4% |
| 2012 | $1.1500 | $1.1900 | +3.5% |
| 2011 | $1.1100 | $1.1500 | +3.6% |
| 2010 | $1.0800 | $1.1100 | +2.8% |
| 2009 | $1.0700 | $1.0800 | +0.9% |
| 2008 | $1.0200 | $1.0700 | +4.9% |
| 2007 | $0.9500 | $1.0200 | +7.4% |
| 2006 | $0.9100 | $0.9500 | +4.4% |
| 2005 | $0.8700 | $0.9100 | +4.6% |
| 2004 | $0.8400 | $0.8700 | +3.6% |
| 2003 | $0.8300 | $0.8400 | +1.2% |
| 2002 | $0.8000 | $0.8300 | +3.7% |
| 2001 | $0.7900 | $0.8000 | +1.3% |
| 2000 | $0.7500 | $0.7900 | +5.3% |
| 1999 | $0.7216 | $0.7500 | +3.9% |
| 1998 | $0.6409 | $0.7216 | +12.6% |
| 1997 | $0.5864 | $0.6409 | +9.3% |
| 1996 | $0.4164 | $0.5864 | +40.8% |
| 1995 | $0.4805 | $0.4164 | -13.4% |
| 1994 | $0.4589 | $0.4805 | +4.7% |
| 1993 | $0.4243 | $0.4589 | +8.2% |
| 1992 | $0.3983 | $0.4243 | +6.5% |
| 1991 | — | $0.3983 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for Sonoco Products (SON) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$209.22M
YoY change
+2.3%
5Y CAGR
+3.8%
Peak year (2025)
$208.11M
Latest annual
$208.11M
Cash dividends paid over time for Sonoco Products (SON)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Sonoco Products (SON)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $208.11M | +2.3% | +$4.61M | ||
| 2024 | $203.49M | +3.1% | +$6.08M | ||
| 2023 | $197.42M | +5.5% | +$10.32M | ||
| 2022 | $187.09M | +4.7% | +$8.47M | ||
| 2021 | $178.62M | +3.5% | +$6.00M | ||
| 2020 | $172.63M | +1.4% | +$2.37M | ||
| 2019 | $170.25M | +5.5% | +$8.82M | ||
| 2018 | $161.43M | +5.4% | +$8.30M | ||
| 2017 | $153.14M | +4.6% | +$6.77M | ||
| 2016 | $146.36M | +6.0% | +$8.33M | ||
| 2015 | $138.03M | +7.2% | +$9.24M | ||
| 2014 | $128.79M | +3.2% | +$3.95M | ||
| 2013 | $124.84M | +4.2% | +$5.07M | ||
| 2012 | $119.77M | +4.2% | +$4.81M | ||
| 2011 | $114.96M | +2.9% | +$3.20M | ||
| 2010 | $111.76M | +3.6% | +$3.87M | ||
| 2009 | $107.89M | +1.2% | +$1.33M | ||
| 2008 | $106.56M | +3.8% | +$3.90M | ||
| 2007 | $102.66M | +8.4% | +$7.91M | ||
| 2006 | $94.75M | +5.1% | +$4.62M | ||
| 2005 | $90.13M | +6.0% | +$5.07M | ||
| 2004 | $85.06M | +4.8% | +$3.93M | ||
| 2003 | $81.13M | +1.7% | +$1.36M | ||
| 2002 | $79.77M | +4.8% | +$3.69M | ||
| 2001 | $76.08M | -3.4% | -$2.64M | ||
| 2000 | $78.72M | +3.0% | +$2.32M | ||
| 1999 | $76.40M | +6.1% | +$4.40M | ||
| 1998 | $72.00M | +6.4% | +$4.30M | ||
| 1997 | $67.70M | +3.0% | +$2.00M | ||
| 1996 | $65.70M | +7.9% | +$4.80M | ||
| 1995 | $60.90M | +8.8% | +$4.90M | ||
| 1994 | $56.00M | +21.0% | +$9.70M | ||
| 1993 | $46.30M | +9.2% | +$3.90M | ||
| 1992 | $42.40M | +6.8% | +$2.70M | ||
| 1991 | $39.70M | +1.3% | +$500,000 | ||
| 1990 | $39.20M | +10.1% | +$3.60M | ||
| 1989 | $35.60M | — | — |
As of the 2025 fiscal year, Sonoco Products (SON) reported dividends paid of $208.11M – edged up 2.3% year-over-year.
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), Sonoco Products dividends paid produced a CAGR of +3.8% – sustaining 24 straight years of year-over-year growth.
$208.11M stands as the all-time-high annual dividends paid, posted in 2025, against a low of $35.60M during 1989.
Among 8 Consumer Cyclical peers, Sonoco Products (SON) ranks 6th; the peer median for dividends paid is $1.54B.
Sonoco Products Dividends Paid 2025: $208.11M
Sonoco Products dividends paid in 2025 was $208.11M, edged up 2.3% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Sonoco Products Dividends Paid 2024: $203.49M
Sonoco Products dividends paid in 2024 was $203.49M, edged up 3.1% from 2023.
Sonoco Products Dividends Paid 2023: $197.42M
Sonoco Products dividends paid in 2023 was $197.42M, grew 5.5% from 2022.
Sonoco Products Dividends Paid 2022: $187.09M
Sonoco Products dividends paid in 2022 was $187.09M, edged up 4.7% from 2021.
Sonoco Products Dividends Paid 2021: $178.62M
Sonoco Products dividends paid in 2021 was $178.62M.
See more financial history for Sonoco Products (SON).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as Sonoco Products, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Alibaba (BABA) | $33.73B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Home Depot (HD) | $9.15B | Consumer Cyclical |
| McDonald's (MCD) | $5.12B | Consumer Cyclical |
| TJX Companies (TJX) | $1.84B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Booking Holdings (BKNG) | $1.25B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Amazon (AMZN) | $0 | Consumer Cyclical |
| Tesla (TSLA) | $0 | Consumer Cyclical |
| PDD Holdings (PDD) | $0 | Consumer Cyclical |
Frequently asked questions
Does Sonoco Products pay dividends?
Yes, Sonoco Products (SON) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $2.13 per share annually, yielding 4.31%.
What is Sonoco Products's dividend yield?
Sonoco Products (SON) has a current dividend yield of 4.31%.
Is Sonoco Products's dividend safe?
Sonoco Products (SON) passes 6 out of 7 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has Sonoco Products increased its dividend?
Sonoco Products (SON) has 31 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is Sonoco Products's dividend payout ratio?
Sonoco Products (SON) has a dividend payout ratio of 20.5%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is Sonoco Products's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Sonoco Products (SON) is $209.22M (period ending March 29, 2026).
How has Sonoco Products dividends paid changed year-over-year?
Sonoco Products (SON) dividends paid changed +2.3% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Sonoco Products dividends paid?
Sonoco Products (SON) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +3.8% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Sonoco Products dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Sonoco Products dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $208.11M in 2025.
What was Sonoco Products dividends paid in 2024?
Sonoco Products (SON) dividends paid in 2024 was $203.49M.
What was Sonoco Products dividends paid in 2025?
Sonoco Products (SON) dividends paid in 2025 was $208.11M.
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