Sonoco Products Company reported solid financial performance for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025, driven in part by gains in its metal packaging operations.

In the fourth quarter, net sales climbed nearly 30 % to about $1.8 billion, reflecting contributions from the Eviosys acquisition and improved pricing. GAAP net income swung to $332 million from a prior-year loss, while adjusted diluted earnings per share reached $1.05. Operating cash flow for the quarter was $413 million.

For the full year, Sonoco delivered $7.52 billion in net sales, up more than 40 %, and reported net income of over $1 billion, a more than five-fold increase compared with 2024.

The company also completed the sale of its ThermoSafe business unit in late 2025, using proceeds to reduce debt. Net leverage finished the year at roughly 3.0x, down significantly from 2024 levels.

Looking ahead, Sonoco provided 2026 guidance that targets adjusted EPS of $5.80–$6.20 per share, with continued cash-flow generation and streamlined reporting across two core segments.

CEO Howard Coker said the company’s strategic transformation is substantially complete and positions Sonoco to capitalise on growth in its core packaging markets.