Rating Change
Wells Fargo reiterated its Equal-Weight rating on Sonoco Products Company (NYSE:SON) on October 19, 2026.
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Wells Fargo Reiterates Equal-Weight Rating on Sonoco Products Company (SON)
Wells Fargo reiterated its Equal-Weight rating on Sonoco Products Company (NYSE:SON) on October 19, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Sonoco Products Company (NYSE:SON) · reiterate
- Firm
- Wells Fargo
- Rating
- Equal-Weight to Equal-Weight
- Price at event
- $49.80
- Market capitalization
- $4.2B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Wells Fargo maintained an Equal-Weight rating on Sonoco Products (SON) on October 19, 2026, suggesting the stock is fairly valued relative to market expectations.
Market Context
Sonoco Products Company operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector. The stock currently trades at $49.80 with a market capitalization of $4.2B. The stock has gained 24.6% over the past 52 weeks.
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Analyst ratings and price targets are one input among many for investment decisions. Historical studies show that consensus analyst recommendations have mixed predictive power on their own, but significant changes in consensus — such as multiple upgrades or downgrades in a short period — can be more meaningful signals.
Recent Analyst Activity for Sonoco Products Company
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 7 Buy, 3 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Equal-Weight | N/A |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Truist Securities | Buy | N/A |
| Oct 05, 2026 | UBS | Neutral | N/A |
| Sep 03, 2026 | B of A Securities | Neutral | N/A |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Truist Securities | Buy | N/A |
Related Tools: Analyst Ratings Dashboard | View SON Stock Page
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Equal-Weight rating mean for SON?
A rating of Equal-Weight from Wells Fargo reflects the analyst's outlook on Sonoco Products Company (NYSE:SON). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
Browse recent upgrades and downgrades on our Analyst Ratings Dashboard or the SON forecast page.