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Sonoco
🇺🇸 NYSE:SON
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Dec 31, 2024

Sonoco Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Sonoco reported mixed results for Q4 2024, with a modest increase in revenue but a decline in GAAP net income due to acquisition-related costs.

Key Takeaways

Sonoco posted Q4 2024 revenue of $1.36 billion, up 2% year-over-year. The company reported a GAAP net loss of $43 million due to acquisition-related costs, but adjusted net income was $100 million. Adjusted EPS came in at $1.00. Operating profit declined to $56 million, while adjusted EBITDA increased 4.6% to $247 million.

Q4 revenue increased 2% to $1.36 billion, driven by volume growth and the Eviosys acquisition.

GAAP net loss of $43 million due to acquisition-related costs, while adjusted net income was $100 million.

Adjusted EBITDA grew 4.6% year-over-year to $247 million.

Strong productivity initiatives offset cost headwinds, generating $41 million in savings.

Total Revenue
$1.36B
Previous year: $1.64B
-16.7%
EPS
$1
Previous year: $1.02
-2.0%
Adjusted EBITDA
$247M
Previous year: $236M
+4.7%
Operating Cash Flow
$834M
Adjusted Operating Profit
$127M
Previous year: $134M
-5.2%
Gross Profit
$283M
Previous year: $340M
-16.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$431M
Previous year: $152M
+183.7%
Free Cash Flow
$290M
Previous year: $238M
+21.7%
Total Assets
$12.5B
Previous year: $7.19B
+73.9%

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Forward Guidance

Sonoco expects approximately 20% growth in adjusted net income and a 30% increase in adjusted EBITDA in 2025, driven by cost synergies from the Eviosys acquisition and operational efficiency improvements.

Positive Outlook

  • Projected 20% growth in adjusted net income for 2025.
  • Expected 30% increase in adjusted EBITDA.
  • Integration of Eviosys expected to generate $100 million in synergies over two years.
  • Continued focus on cost optimization and productivity improvements.
  • Strong free cash flow to support debt reduction and capital investments.

Challenges Ahead

  • Higher interest expenses due to debt financing for Eviosys acquisition.
  • Potential macroeconomic uncertainties impacting raw material costs.
  • Continued pressure on margins from lower selling prices in key segments.
  • Integration challenges associated with the Eviosys acquisition.
  • Expected decline in revenue from divested TFP business.

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