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Sonoco Products Co. (Symbol: SON) saw significant insider buying recently, including a $100,100.18 investment by Director John R. Haley on May 2, 2025, for 2,246 shares at $44.57 each. As of the latest trading day, shares were priced at $43.23, reflecting a 3% premium compared to Haley’s purchase price. Despite collecting $0.53 per share in dividends since the purchase, Haley is currently facing a total return loss of 1.8%, with SON shares down 1.05% on the day.
Over the past six months, Sonoco has recorded multiple insider transactions, including purchases by CEO R. Howard Coker, who bought 20,000 shares at prices ranging from $40.34 to $47.95, amounting to investments of approximately $823,472.00 to $929,500.00. SON shares fluctuate between a 52-week low of $39.46 and a high of $56.77, currently trading at $43.41.
The company maintains a strong dividend history with an annualized payment of $2.12 per share, paid quarterly, and the latest ex-dividend date was May 9, 2025. Analysts have noted attractive valuation and profitability metrics for SON within the context of the broader investment landscape.
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