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SW Stock Chart & Stats
$48.56
$0.34(0.69%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$48.56
$0.34(0.69%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$32.73 - $52.65
Previous Close$41.65
Volume2.22M
Average Volume (3M)5.61M
Market Cap
$24.03B
Enterprise Value$37.84K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$677.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$931.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)62.0
Beta0.91
Next Earnings
Nov 04, 2026EPS Estimate
0.69Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.84%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.95
Shares Outstanding524,464,050
10 Day Avg. Volume4,653,990
30 Day Avg. Volume5,613,846
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.43
Price to Book (P/B)0.94
Price to Sales (P/S)0.65
P/FCF Ratio16.82
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$57.38Price Target Upside18.15% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)2.27
Revenue Forecast (FY)$32.16B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue & Cash Flow GrowthSustained revenue expansion with consistently positive operating cash flow provides durable scale and internal funding to support capex, dividends and debt service. This steady top-line and OCF base underpins strategic flexibility even as margins cyclically vary.
Integrated Mill & Capacity TightnessOwning both mills and converting plants and running sold‑out mill systems creates structural pricing leverage and mix control. Tight capacity supports long-term pricing recovery and gives the company durable commercial leverage versus pure converters or third‑party buyers.
Investment‑grade Ratings & Capital DisciplineInvestment‑grade ratings plus a clear, returns‑focused capex plan and recurring dividend signal financial discipline and access to capital. This combination supports long‑term funding for strategic projects while maintaining creditor confidence and shareholder distributions.
Bears Say
Compressed Profitability / Low ROEMaterial margin compression and diminished ROE reduce the firm's ability to convert sales into sustainable profits. Persistently low returns weaken reinvestment capacity and make outcomes more sensitive to cost shocks, limiting long‑term returns on shareholders' equity.
Volatile Free Cash Flow & Capex NeedsVolatile free cash flow and a multi‑billion annual capex cadence constrain financial flexibility. Even with healthy operating cash flow, uneven FCF reduces headroom for faster debt paydown, opportunistic M&A or larger shareholder returns during downturns.
Large Input Cost Headwinds & Price LagSubstantial freight and energy inflation, combined with a lag between cost increases and customer price realization, compresses margins and raises earnings cyclicality. Structural exposure to logistics and energy cost swings makes profit recovery timing uncertain.
Smurfit Westrock News
SW FAQ
What was Smurfit Westrock’s price range in the past 12 months?
Smurfit Westrock lowest stock price was $32.73 and its highest was $52.65 in the past 12 months.
What is Smurfit Westrock’s market cap?
Smurfit Westrock’s market cap is $24.03B.
When is Smurfit Westrock’s upcoming earnings report date?
Smurfit Westrock’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 04, 2026 which is in 94 days.
How were Smurfit Westrock’s earnings last quarter?
Smurfit Westrock released its earnings results on Jul 29, 2026. The company reported $0.35 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.405 by -$0.055.
Is Smurfit Westrock overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Smurfit Westrock’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Smurfit Westrock pay dividends?
Smurfit Westrock pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.452 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.84%. See more information on Smurfit Westrock dividends here
What is Smurfit Westrock’s EPS estimate?
Smurfit Westrock’s EPS estimate is 0.69.
How many shares outstanding does Smurfit Westrock have?
Smurfit Westrock has 524,464,050 shares outstanding.
What happened to Smurfit Westrock’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Smurfit Westrock reported an EPS of $0.35 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.405. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Smurfit Westrock?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in SW
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Smurfit Westrock Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$57.38 (18.15% Upside)
$57.38 (18.15% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
SW Sentiment 67%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 4.1M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 2.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.5%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
5.48%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.84%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-1.19%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Smurfit Westrock
Smurfit Westrock Plc, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, distributes, and sells containerboard, corrugated containers, and other paper-based packaging products in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and internationally. The company produces containerboard and paperboard; packaging of corrugated containers; consumer packaging; and offers solid board, kraft paper, and graphic board, as well as other packaging products, such as solidboard packaging, paper sacks and bag-in-box. It produces linerboard and corrugated medium and paperboard; and other paper-based packaging, such as folding cartons, inserts, labels and displays. The company primarily serves food and beverage, healthcare, beauty and personal care, garden, consumer goods, industrial, and foodservice markets. It markets its products through its own sales force, independent sales representatives, and independent distributors. Smurfit Westrock Plc was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
SW Company Deck
SW Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call balanced clear operational and commercial progress (strong Q2 adjusted EBITDA and margin, sold-out mill systems, quality improvements, reduced number of loss-making converting sites, healthy pipelines and disciplined capital allocation) against significant, largely external, near-term cost pressures (notably freight and energy headwinds, timing lag to realize pricing, and regional volume softness in North America). Management expressed confidence in passing through costs and driving recovery into late 2026 and 2027 while maintaining a returns-focused investment stance.View all SW earnings summariesSW Revenue Breakdown
19.66% Paper
80.34% Packaging
SW Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$57.38
▲(18.15% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.53% Insiders
31.22% Mutual Funds
4.00% Other Institutional Investors
34.18% Public Companies and
Individual Investors