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SONOCO PRODS CO (SON)

438 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in SON. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -12
Streak
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Buyers last Q
43%

Smart Money Signals — SON

Based on 429 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their SON positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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High ownership — 94% of 3.0Y peak

94% of all-time peak
429 funds currently hold this stock — 94% of the 3.0-year high of 454 funds (reached 2024 Q2). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding SON is almost the same as a year ago (+4 funds, +1% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More sellers than buyers — 43% buying

204 buying271 selling
Last quarter: 271 funds reduced or exited vs 204 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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More new buyers each quarter (+9 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new SON position: 61 → 72 → 65 → 74. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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67% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 67% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 16% new
287 out of 429 hedge funds have held SON for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Steady discovery — ~74 new funds/quarter

52 → 61 → 72 → 65 → 74 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 61 → 72 → 65 → 74. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 70% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 70% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 20% new
Of 438 current holders: 307 (70%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 42% AUM from top-100 funds

42% from top-100 AUM funds
44 of 429 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in SON. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.5/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Hedge Fund Ownership: SON

How many hedge funds hold SON — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of SON vs. share price

Market Analysis: SON

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Company Profile: SON

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Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

23 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
2.5
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Hedge Fund Positioning: SON
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 21 days 438 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 438 453 -3.31%
13F Shares 86M 81M 6.88%
Total Value $3.76B $3.47B 8.16%
New Positions 76 65 +11
Increased Positions 144 167 -23
Closed Positions 88 50 +38
Reduced Positions 194 169 +25
Total Calls 6 7 -14.29%
Total Puts 4 8 -50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.67 1.14 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

438 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in SON. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

Top 25 institutional holders of SON — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 EDMP, INC. 2.35% 53,828 $2.9M
2 Westhampton Capital, LLC 0.87% 34,532 $1.9M
3 Sound Income Strategies, LLC 0.83% 311,777 $17.2M
4 ROWLANDMILLER & PARTNERS.ADV 0.66% 59,956 $3K
5 Eagle Bay Advisors LLC 0.59% 12,410 $671K
6 Argyle Capital Management, LLC 0.58% 32,758 $1.8M
7 Fruth Investment Management 0.51% 37,850 $2K
8 A&I FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC 0.40% 15,798 $854K
9 Cascade Investment Advisors, Inc. 0.39% 12,262 $663K
10 Powell Investment Advisors, LLC 0.39% 20,876 $1.1M
11 NVWM, LLC 0.36% 29,869 $1.6M
12 Hilton Head Capital Partners, LLC 0.34% 11,139 $603K
13 Curbstone Financial Management Corp 0.24% 23,010 $1.2M
14 William B. Walkup & Associates, Inc. 0.22% 7,767 $367K
15 SALEM INVESTMENT COUNSELORS INC 0.21% 105,572 $5.7M
16 Eastover Investment Advisors LLC 0.20% 8,830 $478K
17 NAPLES GLOBAL ADVISORS, LLC 0.20% 51,116 $2.8M
18 Essex Bank 0.20% 16,668 $902K
19 WEDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT L L P/NC 0.19% 191,055 $10.3M
20 Davis Investment Partners, LLC 0.16% 8,519 $461K
21 IVC Wealth Advisors LLC 0.16% 6,835 $370K
22 Trust Co of the South 0.16% 18,161 $982K
23 STEPH & CO 0.14% 9,334 $505K
24 B.O.S.S. Retirement Advisors, LLC 0.13% 7,877 $426K
25 waypoint wealth counsel 0.11% 3,885 $210K
Investor Ownership
History 		% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — SONOCO PRODS CO (SON)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for SON?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their SON positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for SON?

More sellers than buyers — 43% buying: Last quarter: 271 funds reduced or exited vs 204 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for SON holders?

Elite ownership — 42% AUM from top-100 funds: 44 of 429 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in SON. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held SON?

67% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 287 out of 429 hedge funds have held SON for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.