Sonoco Reports Strong Q3 2025 Results | Revenue and Earnings Highlights
Paper Recycling | 2025-10-27 19:54:47
Sonoco achieved third quarter adjusted EBITDA of $386 million, up 37.3% from the prior-year quarter.
By Paul Ploumis
SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Sustainable packaging leader Sonoco Products Company has announced robust financial results for the third quarter ended September 28, 2025, reporting record growth in revenue and profitability driven by strategic acquisitions and solid operational execution.
The company posted a net income of $122.9 million, more than doubling from $50.9 million in the same quarter of 2024. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) came in at $1.23, while adjusted net income surged 29.3% year-on-year to $191.2 million. The adjusted diluted EPS for the quarter stood at $1.92, according to the company’s statement.
Sonoco delivered an adjusted EBITDA of $386 million, up 37.3% compared with Q3 2024, and generated $292 million in operating cash flow. The company’s net sales soared to $2.1 billion, a sharp 57.3% increase year-over-year, primarily fueled by recent acquisitions and continued growth across key business segments.
Looking ahead, Sonoco expects full-year 2025 adjusted diluted EPS to range between $5.65 and $5.75, with adjusted EBITDA projected between $1.30 billion and $1.35 billion. The company also anticipates operating cash flow between $700 million and $750 million.
Howard Coker, President and CEO of Sonoco, praised the company’s strong performance, stating that Sonoco achieved record top-line and bottom-line results despite challenging market conditions and elevated interest costs, highlighting the company’s resilience and operational discipline.
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How might Sonoco’s performance impact the broader packaging industry?
Frequently Asked Questions
- How did Sonoco’s net income and earnings per share perform year-on-year?
The company’s net income more than doubled to $122.9 million from $50.9 million a year earlier. Diluted EPS was $1.23, while adjusted diluted EPS increased to $1.92, reflecting a 29.3% year-on-year rise in adjusted net income to $191.2 million.
- What were the key financial highlights of the quarter?
Adjusted EBITDA: $386 million (up 37.3% from Q3 2024)
Operating cash flow: $292 million
Net sales: $2.1 billion (up 57.3% year-on-year), mainly due to acquisitions and solid business growth
- What are Sonoco’s full-year 2025 financial projections?
The company expects:
Adjusted diluted EPS: $5.65–$5.75
Adjusted EBITDA: $1.30–$1.35 billion
Operating cash flow: $700–$750 million
