SONOCO PRODUCTS CO (SON) Institutional Buying Activity
Institutional investors tracked by InsiderSet increased exposure to SONOCO PRODUCTS CO (SON) during the quarter ended March 31, 2026 through a combination of new purchases and expanded existing positions disclosed in SEC Form 13F filings.
The largest institutional buyer of SON during the latest reporting period was Renaissance Technologies LLC, which increased its reported SON position by approximately $9.40M based on quarter-end filing values. Several additional hedge funds and long-term asset managers also reported meaningful increases in SON exposure during the quarter.
Institutional buying activity can provide insight into investor conviction, sector allocation trends, and smart money positioning toward SONOCO PRODUCTS CO (SON). InsiderSet tracks quarterly accumulation trends, new institutional positions, ownership increases, and estimated performance of newly disclosed holdings using SEC filing data and recent market prices.
The investors highlighted on this page collectively added approximately $13.95M in reported SON exposure during the latest filing period, reflecting continued institutional interest in SONOCO PRODUCTS CO's growth initiatives and strategic positioning.
| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 5,894 | 29,006 | $1,265,810 |
| Q3 2025 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 3,223 | 23,112 | $995,897 |
| Q2 2025 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 14,400 | 373,300 | $16,260,948 |
| Q2 2025 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 2,532 | 19,889 | $866,365 |
| Q1 2025 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 199,000 | 358,900 | $16,954,436 |
| Q1 2025 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 17,357 | 17,357 | $819,958 |
| Q2 2024 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 49,200 | 212,500 | $10,778,000 |
| Q4 2023 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Buy | 35 | 5,035 | $281,305 |
| Q2 2023 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 51,352 | 269,852 | $15,927 |
| Q3 2022 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 297,900 | 477,200 | $27,072 |
| Q3 2022 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Buy | 5,000 | 5,000 | $284 |
| Q2 2022 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 41,600 | 179,300 | $10,227 |
| Q4 2021 | ARK Invest | Buy | 3,385 | 3,385 | $196 |
| Q1 2021 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 125,800 | 300,800 | $19,041 |
| Q3 2020 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 161,200 | 196,100 | $10,015 |
| Q2 2020 | Lountzis Asset Management | Buy | 2,079 | 2,079 | $109 |
| Q2 2019 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 65,600 | 127,000 | $8,298 |
| Q1 2019 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 25,100 | 61,400 | $3,778 |
| Q2 2017 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 661,500 | 806,800 | $41,486 |
| Q1 2017 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 128,500 | 145,300 | $7,689 |
| Q3 2015 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 179,100 | 179,100 | $6,759 |
| Q2 2013 | Olstein Capital Management | Buy | 155,000 | 155,000 | $5,358 |
Frequently asked questions about SON activity
Which institutional owners are buying SON?
Institutional owners buying SON include investors who have either initiated new positions or increased their existing holdings based on recent SEC 13F filings. The activity table above highlights which funds added shares in the latest reporting periods and how their positions changed over time.
What does "buy" mean in SON activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in SON compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to SONOCO PRODUCTS CO (SON) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in SON increasing?
Institutional interest in SON can be assessed by comparing the number of tracked funds adding or increasing positions versus those trimming or exiting across the periods shown. A higher number of additions typically signals increasing participation among large filers, but it should be read alongside position sizes and the full table.