NYSE$SON
Sonoco Products Co · Q1 2021 earnings
Q1 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Sonoco's first quarter 2021 results were reported, demonstrating resilience amidst challenges and improved cash flow.
Sonoco reported a 3.8% increase in net sales to $1.35 billion and GAAP earnings per diluted share of $0.71. The company faced challenges from severe winter weather and global supply chain disruptions but benefited from productivity gains and improved volume/mix. Cash flow from operations increased by 58% year-over-year.
- Net sales increased by 3.8% to $1.35 billion compared to the previous year.
- GAAP earnings per diluted share were $0.71, while base earnings per diluted share were $0.90.
- Cash flow from operations improved to $138.7 million, and free cash flow reached $99.4 million.
- The company completed the sale of its U.S. Display and Packaging business and changed its operating and reporting structure to Consumer Packaging and Industrial Paper Packaging.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Sonoco · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.35B
Revenue by segment
Sonoco · $1.15B total across 2 segments · Q1 2021
- Consumer Packaging$583M+7.8%50.8%
- Industrial Paper Packaging$565M+12.5%49.2%
Forward guidance
Sonoco projects second quarter and full-year 2021 base earnings to be in the range of $0.82 to $0.88 and $3.50 to $3.60 per diluted share, respectively. Full-year 2021 cash flow from operations and free cash flow are expected to be between $570 million and $600 million and $270 million and $300 million, respectively.
Tailwinds
- General macroeconomic conditions are expected to continue improving due to government stimulus actions and further business reopening as the pandemic unwinds.
- Demand in most consumer and industrial businesses is expected to remain solid.
- Consumer Packaging segment is expected to continue benefiting from consumer at-home eating needs.
- Demand for uncoated recycled paperboard remains strong globally.
- Tube, core and cone products are seeing a resurgence in demand to pre-COVID-19 levels.
Headwinds
- Inflationary risks are a concern near-term.
- Continued inflation in recycled fiber and resins, primary raw materials, along with chemicals, adhesives, freight, and other operational costs is expected until supply chains stabilize.
- The company expects to recognize non-cash, pre-tax settlement charges of approximately $560 million in the second quarter of 2021 associated with the settlement of the outstanding liabilities of the Sonoco Pension Plan for Inactive Participants.
- The expected settlement charges will lead to a net GAAP loss in the second quarter and for the full year.
- Uncertainty regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global supply chains remains a risk.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2021
-0.5%
Avg return
Earnings day
-1.3%
Avg return
5 days after
-0.7%
Avg return
30 days after
40%
27 / 68 earnings
Positive
+9.7%
Q4 2025
Best reaction
-12.3%
Q1 2025
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -1.6% | -0.6% | -2.5% | |
| Q4 2025 | +9.7% | +9.3% | +0.3% | |
| Q3 2025 | -0.2% | -3.2% | -1.1% | |
| Q1 2025 | -12.3% | -3.8% | -2.6% | |
| Q4 2024 | -3.7% | -3.2% | -3.0% | |
| Q3 2024 | -2.5% | -4.2% | -1.1% | |
| Q2 2024 | -1.0% | -6.8% | +6.4% | |
| Q1 2024 | -1.0% | -0.8% | +4.7% | |
| Q4 2023 | +2.8% | +0.0% | +2.4% | |
| Q3 2023 | +5.6% | +7.5% | +7.6% | |
| Q2 2023 | +1.4% | -2.1% | -1.1% | |
| Q1 2023 | -1.7% | -0.8% | -1.3% | |
| Q4 2022 | -0.3% | +0.4% | -6.6% | |
| Q3 2022 | -9.7% | -10.6% | -5.4% | |
| Q2 2022 | +3.9% | +5.3% | +8.9% | |
| Q1 2022 | -4.4% | -8.5% | -14.6% | |
| Q4 2021 | -2.0% | +0.4% | -2.7% | |
| Q3 2021 | -3.3% | -3.7% | -0.7% | |
| Q2 2021 | -5.1% | -4.1% | -1.6% | |
| Q1 2021 | +0.1% | -0.4% | +3.6% | |
| Q4 2020 | -2.8% | -3.0% | +2.5% | |
| Q3 2020 | -4.2% | -9.2% | +3.3% | |
| Q2 2020 | +2.1% | -0.1% | +2.9% | |
| Q1 2020 | +2.4% | -4.4% | -6.9% | |
| Q4 2019 | +0.0% | -0.1% | -17.2% | |
| Q3 2019 | -0.4% | +0.1% | +1.1% | |
| Q2 2019 | -4.5% | -5.0% | -10.8% | |
| Q1 2019 | -1.1% | +0.6% | +3.7% | |
| Q4 2018 | -3.1% | -1.3% | -2.7% | |
| Q3 2018 | +5.3% | +1.8% | +9.0% | |
| Q2 2018 | +6.5% | +5.2% | +4.8% | |
| Q1 2018 | +3.6% | +3.6% | +3.8% | |
| Q4 2017 | -1.8% | -3.3% | -5.3% | |
| Q3 2017 | +4.0% | +2.4% | +0.8% | |
| Q2 2017 | -6.9% | -6.7% | -8.8% | |
| Q1 2017 | +3.2% | +2.9% | -2.4% | |
| Q4 2016 | -3.2% | -2.1% | -2.1% | |
| Q3 2016 | -0.4% | -2.2% | +5.2% | |
| Q2 2016 | +1.0% | +1.8% | +1.8% | |
| Q1 2016 | -3.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -4.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -2.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +3.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -1.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +3.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +2.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -1.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -1.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +0.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +2.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +4.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -6.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | -1.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -1.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -0.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | -0.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -0.0% | — | — |
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