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Sonoco Prods Co (SON)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +13
Streak
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Buyers last Q
55%

Smart Money Signals — SON

Based on 505 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added SON than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
505 hedge funds hold SON right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Steady growth — +14% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+62 new funds entered over the past year (+14% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 55% buying

267 buying220 selling
Last quarter: 267 funds bought or added vs 220 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-11 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 70 → 77 → 83 → 72. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 62% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 20% new
312 out of 505 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 — ~72 new funds/quarter

74 → 70 → 77 → 83 → 72 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 70 → 77 → 83 → 72. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 68% veterans vs 23% newcomers

■ 68% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 23% new
Entry-cohort mix of 513 holders: 347 (68%) are 2+ year veterans, 50 entered 1–2 years ago, and 116 (23%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 53% AUM from top-100 funds

53% from top-100 AUM funds
58 of 503 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 53% 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.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — SON

In 2026 Q2, 267 hedge funds were net buyers of SON (72 opened a new position, 195 added to an existing one), while 220 reduced or exited (161 trimmed, 59 sold completely) — a 55% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 53% of total institutional value in SON is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +13 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 505.

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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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Is It Too Late to Buy Sonoco Prods Co (SON) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much SON has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLY) since the 2026 Q2 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End June 30, 2026 · 79d ago
SON
-14.1%
XLY
-6.1%

SON outperformed XLY by -8.0% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 34d ago
SON
-16.9%
XLY
-6.8%

Since the filing became public, SON outperformed XLY by -10.1% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

17 top-rated funds 4 high-conviction
Consensus
5.5
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
2.9
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: SON
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 499 492 1.42%
13F Shares 97M 87M 11.87%
Total Value $5.15B $4.47B 15.2%
New Positions 71 83 -12
Increased Positions 192 190 +2
Closed Positions 62 41 +21
Reduced Positions 157 141 +16
Total Calls 6 4 50.0%
Total Puts 4 3 33.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.67 0.75 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 SON holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Charter Oak Advisors LP 12.82% 413,487 $23.3M
2 Meadow Creek Wealth Advisors LLC 8.22% 238,936 $13.5M
3 EVR Research LP 7.23% 260,000 $14.7M
4 Access Investment Management LLC 4.22% 292,209 $16.5M
5 Speece Thorson Capital Group Inc 3.62% 300,496 $16.9M
6 Edmp, INC. 2.45% 54,002 $3.0M
7 McGowan Group Asset Management, Inc. 2.01% 294,212 $16.6M
8 Mork Capital Management, LLC 1.63% 45,130 $2.5M
9 Invenomic Capital Management LP 1.47% 438,219 $24.7M
10 Private Management Group Inc 1.24% 838,146 $47.2M
11 Allen Wealth Management, LLC 0.99% 36,227 $2.0M
12 Dorsey Wright & Associates 0.85% 89,046 $5.0M
13 Fuller & Thaler Asset Management, INC. 0.84% 5,454,604 $307.4M
14 Westhampton Capital, LLC 0.79% 33,932 $1.9M
15 Sound Income Strategies, LLC 0.78% 309,542 $17.4M
16 Dean Investment Associates, LLC 0.65% 87,240 $4.9M
17 Meiji Yasuda Asset Management Co Ltd. 0.60% 237,880 $13.4M
18 Rubric Capital Management LP 0.59% 1,143,562 $64.4M
19 Earnest Partners LLC 0.57% 2,829,098 $159.4M
20 Argyle Capital Management, LLC 0.53% 32,758 $1.8M
21 Eagle Bay Advisors LLC 0.52% 12,382 $698K
22 ARGA Investment Management, LP 0.49% 341,685 $19.3M
23 Dean Capital Management 0.42% 20,527 $1.2M
24 Cascade Investment Advisors, Inc. 0.39% 12,622 $711K
25 Heartland Advisors Inc 0.38% 150,000 $8.5M
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?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added SON than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for SON?

Slight buying edge — 55% buying: Last quarter: 267 funds bought or added vs 220 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for SON holders?

Elite ownership — 53% AUM from top-100 funds: 58 of 503 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 53% 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?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 312 out of 505 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.

Is it too late to buy Sonoco Prods Co (SON) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, SON has moved -16.9% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -6.8% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of -10.1%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), SON has gained -14.1% vs -6.1% for XLY. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

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.

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