Following a market rally driven by US-Iran peace deal hopes and strong tech earnings, eight underperforming US stocks are identified as having significant upside potential of 25-85%. While the S&P 500 and NASDAQ reached record highs, certain stocks have fallen 10-20% over two weeks despite strong fundamentals. IQVIA and Sonoco are highlighted as examples of beaten-down stocks trading well below fair value estimates with analyst upside targets of 20-97%.

Europe's packaging market is projected to grow from USD 473.41 billion in 2026 to USD 673.81 billion by 2035 at a 4% CAGR. Growth is driven by EU sustainability regulations, e-commerce expansion, and advanced packaging technologies. Western Europe leads the market while Eastern Europe shows fastest growth. Flexible packaging and compostable materials are emerging segments, with food & beverage and e-commerce sectors driving demand.

Sonoco Products stock declined after missing Q1 2026 earnings expectations due to inflationary pressures from rising energy prices. The company reported flat adjusted EPS of $1.20 compared to $1.38 in Q1 2025 (which included divested ThermoSafe), and guided toward the lower end of full-year EPS guidance of $5.80-$6.20. However, the company is investing in fiber-optic reel capacity expansion tied to AI infrastructure buildout, and trades at a discount valuation with a 43-year dividend increase streak.

Sonoco Products Company announced a quarterly dividend increase to $0.54 per share, raising its annual dividend payout to $2.16 per share (approximately 2% increase). This marks the 404th consecutive quarter of dividend payments since 1925 and the 43rd consecutive year of dividend increases. The company reported a 3.9% dividend yield, double the S&P 500 Index yield, and highlighted its strong capital allocation strategy with over $3 billion in operating cash flow generated over the past five years.

Sonoco Products announced price increases across its EMEA region, raising uncoated recycled paperboard prices by 80 euros per ton and tube/core product prices by 8%, effective April 15, 2026, citing inflationary pressures in energy, natural gas, fuel, chemicals, and additives. The stock traded down 0.70% at $53.80 on Tuesday, though it maintains a Buy rating with a $62.50 price target and shows strong 12-month performance of 29.62%.

Sonoco Products Company announced price increases of 80 Euro per ton for uncoated recycled paperboard grades and 8% on tube and core products in the EMEA region, effective April 15, 2026. The increases are attributed to escalating inflationary pressures including rising costs of energy, natural gas, fuel, chemicals, and additives across the supply chain.

EVR Research increased its stake in Sonoco Products Company by 170,000 shares (worth ~$7.04 million) in Q4 2025, bringing its total holding to 220,000 shares valued at $9.60 million. Despite underperforming the S&P 500 by 6 percentage points over the past year (12.5% vs 19% gain), the investor's move signals confidence in cyclical industrial and materials businesses. Sonoco, a global packaging solutions provider, recently reported strong quarterly results with 30% net sales growth and improved profitability, though the stock remains relatively grounded in market expectations.

The article recommends Coca-Cola and Sonoco Products as top dividend stocks to buy. Coca-Cola is praised for its 64-year dividend increase streak, 2.75% yield, and strong growth outlook with 80% analyst buy ratings. Sonoco Products offers a 3.99% dividend yield, 43-year dividend increase streak, and a low P/E ratio of 9, with 50% analyst buy ratings and expected 21% returns.

Sonoco Products Company announced a $70 per ton price increase for uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) in the US and Canada effective April 3, 2026, and an 8% price increase for converted paperboard products effective April 15, 2026. The increases are attributed to tightening market conditions, increased mill utilization rates, and inflationary input costs.

The global mono-material flexible food packaging films market is projected to grow from USD 1.6 billion in 2025 to USD 2.87 billion by 2035 at a 6.0% CAGR. Growth is driven by sustainability demands, regulatory pressure, and consumer preference for recyclable packaging. Europe leads the market, while Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing region. Major companies are investing in high-performance mono-material solutions to replace multi-layer laminates.

Sonoco Products Company (NYSE: SON) has been included on FORTUNE's World's Most Admired Companies list, ranking first in Innovation and third overall in the Packaging category. The company also ranked second in use of corporate assets, financial soundness, long-term investment, and global competitiveness. Additionally, Sonoco was included in Newsweek's 2026 list of America's Most Responsible Companies.

Sonoco Products Co (NYSE: SON) has declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.53 per share, payable on March 10, 2026. This marks the 403rd consecutive quarter and 100th year of dividend payments since 1925, with the company achieving 42 consecutive years of dividend increases. The dividend provides approximately a 4.1% yield, more than double the S&P 500 Index dividend yield.