Although weak demand and higher costs cloud the Zacks Containers - Paper and Packaging industry's near-term outlook, SON, KRT and PACK are navigating the challenges well.

As of July 6, 2026, three stocks in the materials sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.

Sonoco Products is crushing the major indexes so far in 2026. It pays out a high yield of 3.78%.

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HARTSVILLE, S.C., June 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sonoco Products Company (“Sonoco” or the “Company”)(NYSE: SON), a global leader in high-value sustainable packaging, will announce second quarter 2026 results on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 after the market closes.

Keurig Dr Pepper, Novo Nordisk, Sonoco Products, Domino's Pizza, and Realty Income are top June dividend picks, all rated Buy or Strong Buy. KDP, NVO, SON, DPZ, and O are each trading 15–37% below estimated fair value, offering yields averaging 3.78% and projected annual returns of ~14%. I expect robust dividend growth and improving margins across these picks, with strong balance sheets and resilience to economic uncertainty prioritized.

GEF will raise URB, tube and core, and protective packaging prices in July as input, raw material and transportation costs climb amid demand.

On June 09, 2026, Sonoco Products Co (SON) shares rose 4.8% today, bringing the current price to $49.90. The stock is trading within a 52-week range of $38.65 t

HARTSVILLE, S.C., June 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sonoco Products Company (NYSE: SON), a global leader in high-value sustainable packaging, has returned to the FORTUNE 500 list, a ranking of the largest U.S. companies by revenue.