Strong Q2 Financial Performance
Smurfit Westrock reported adjusted EBITDA of $1,213 million with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 15.3% and net sales over $7.9 billion, marking mid-single-digit growth compared to the same period last year.
North American Business Improvement
Significant operational improvements in North America with adjusted EBITDA of $752 million and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 15.8% due to higher selling prices and synergy program benefits.
Latin American Margin Performance
Outstanding performance in Latin America with an adjusted EBITDA margin of over 23%, despite a slight decrease in corrugated box volumes.
Synergy Program Success
The company is on track to deliver $400 million in synergies by the end of 2025 and has identified an additional $400 million in opportunities.
Fitch Credit Rating Upgrade
Fitch upgraded Smurfit Westrock's long-term debt to BBB+ with a stable outlook, reflecting confidence in the company's business quality and prospects.