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Sonoco Prods Co (SON)

484 + 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
↑ +39
Streak
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Buyers last Q
60%

Smart Money Signals — SON

Based on 488 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, 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
488 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 — +12% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+52 new funds entered over the past year (+12% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More buyers than sellers — 60% buying

273 buying182 selling
Last quarter: 273 funds were net buyers (81 opened a brand new position + 192 added to an existing one). Only 182 were sellers (140 trimmed + 42 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~81 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 73 → 69 → 77 → 81. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 62% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 19% new
303 out of 488 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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Price up while funds trimmed (+17% value, -1% shares)

Value
+17%
Shares
0%
Last quarter: total value of institutional SON holdings rose +17% even though funds reduced share count by 1%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Growing discovery — still being found

63 → 73 → 69 → 77 → 81 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 73 → 69 → 77 → 81. A growing number of institutions are discovering SON each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 69% veterans vs 21% newcomers

■ 69% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 21% new
Entry-cohort mix of 495 holders: 343 (69%) are 2+ year veterans, 47 entered 1–2 years ago, and 105 (21%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds

39% from top-100 AUM funds
53 of 488 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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 Q1, 273 hedge funds were net buyers of SON (81 opened a new position, 192 added to an existing one), while 182 reduced or exited (140 trimmed, 42 sold completely) — a 60% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. 39% of total institutional value in SON is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +39 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 488.

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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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 Q1 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 March 31, 2026 · 75d ago
SON
-6.5%
XLY
+7.0%

SON outperformed XLY by -13.5% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 30d ago
SON
+8.3%
XLY
+0.1%

Since the filing became public, SON outperformed XLY by +8.2% .

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.

30 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
6.5
/ 10
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Elite
2.5
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: SON
484 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 484 449 7.8%
13F Shares 86M 87M -0.98%
Total Value $4.40B $3.77B 16.7%
New Positions 80 77 +3
Increased Positions 187 128 +59
Closed Positions 45 88 -43
Reduced Positions 140 194 -54
Total Calls 4 6 -33.33%
Total Puts 3 4 -25.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.75 0.67 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

484 + investors

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QUARTER:
Top 25 SON holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Charter Oak Advisors LP 14.34% 437,287 $23.7M
2 Meadow Creek Wealth Advisors LLC 8.36% 238,986 $12.9M
3 Access Investment Management LLC 4.17% 289,855 $15.7M
4 Speece Thorson Capital Group Inc 3.78% 306,637 $16.6M
5 Edmp, INC. 2.35% 53,828 $2.9M
6 McGowan Group Asset Management, Inc. 2.03% 294,671 $15.9M
7 Mork Capital Management, LLC 1.73% 45,130 $2.4M
8 EVR Research LP 1.73% 80,000 $4.3M
9 Garton & Associates Financial Advisors LLC 1.49% 33,683 $1.8M
10 Private Management Group Inc 1.33% 855,747 $46.3M
11 Invenomic Capital Management LP 1.09% 439,725 $23.8M
12 Fuller & Thaler Asset Management, INC. 1.08% 5,913,788 $319.9M
13 Allen Wealth Management, LLC 1.01% 37,432 $2.0M
14 Beck Bode, LLC 1.01% 110,036 $6.0M
15 Westhampton Capital, LLC 0.87% 34,532 $1.9M
16 Sound Income Strategies, LLC 0.83% 311,777 $17.2M
17 Dean Investment Associates, LLC 0.75% 98,763 $5.3M
18 Meiji Yasuda Asset Management Co Ltd. 0.65% 242,092 $13.1M
19 ARGA Investment Management, LP 0.62% 347,853 $18.8M
20 Eagle Bay Advisors LLC 0.59% 12,410 $671K
21 Earnest Partners LLC 0.58% 2,586,388 $139.9M
22 Argyle Capital Management, LLC 0.58% 32,758 $1.8M
23 Dean Capital Management 0.56% 24,943 $1.3M
24 A&I Financial Services, LLC 0.40% 15,798 $854K
25 Cascade Investment Advisors, Inc. 0.39% 12,262 $663K
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 — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, 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?

More buyers than sellers — 60% buying: Last quarter: 273 funds were net buyers (81 opened a brand new position + 192 added to an existing one). Only 182 were sellers (140 trimmed + 42 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for SON holders?

Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds: 53 of 488 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held SON?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 303 out of 488 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 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, SON has moved +8.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.1% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of +8.2%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), SON has gained -6.5% vs +7.0% 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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