Sonoco Products Company announced its third‑quarter 2025 results on October 23, 2025, reporting net sales of $1.91 billion and operating profit of $160.35 million, a 49% increase year‑over‑year. Adjusted EBITDA rose to $328 million, up 25% from the same period last year, while operating cash flow reached $292 million, an 80% jump from the prior year.
The company’s Consumer Packaging segment drove the growth, with sales and operating profit each up 117% and adjusted EBITDA increasing by 112%. The Industrial Paper Packaging segment also improved, with operating profit up 28%, adjusted EBITDA up 21%, and margin gains of 336 basis points in operating profit and 359 basis points in adjusted EBITDA margin.
Sonoco generated $292 million in operating cash flow, up 80% from the prior year, and the company indicated it is adjusting full‑year 2025 earnings guidance to reflect anticipated volume weakness in the fourth quarter. Management expects further strong cash flow generation in Q4 as the seasonal build of working capital reverses.
These results underscore Sonoco’s successful portfolio transformation and operational efficiency gains, reinforcing investor confidence in the company’s strategic focus on high‑value metal and fiber packaging.
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