Smurfit WestRock PLC Stock Price, News & Analysis

Smurfit Westrock reported strong Q1 2025 financial results with Net Sales of $7.656 billion and Net Income of $382 million. The company achieved an Adjusted EBITDA of $1.252 billion with a 16.4% margin. Key developments include: • Announced closure of over 500,000 tons of paper capacity in North America • Synergy program on track to deliver $400 million, with $350 million expected this year • Construction of new converting plants in Washington and Wisconsin • Declared quarterly dividend of $0.4308 per share The company expects Q2 Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $1.2 billion and projects full-year Adjusted EBITDA between $5.0-5.2 billion. However, they anticipate $100 million in additional economic downtime costs in Q2 versus Q1.

Smurfit Westrock has announced significant capacity reductions through facility closures in the United States and Germany. The company will permanently close its coated recycled board mill in St. Paul, Minnesota, and halt production at its containerboard mill in Forney, Texas, though the specialty coating facility there will remain operational.

These closures will reduce the company's containerboard and CRB capacity by over 500,000 tons. Additionally, consultations have begun with German works councils regarding the closure of two converting facilities. The restructuring will impact approximately 650 employees across both countries.

The company commits to providing support to affected employees, including career transition assistance, relocation opportunities where possible, and local severance packages in accordance with company policy and labor agreements. CEO Tony Smurfit emphasized that while difficult, these decisions are based on realistic expectations of capacity needs and operating costs.

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW; LSE:SWR) has scheduled the release of its 2025 first quarter financial results for Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:30 am ET (11:30 am BST). The company will host a webcast for analysts and institutional investors at 7:30 am ET (12:30 pm BST) on the same day.

The earnings release and related materials will be accessible on smurfitwestrock.com, with the webcast available through the investor relations section. A replay of the webcast will be made available shortly after the call.

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE: SW) reported its Q4 and full-year 2024 results, with Q4 net sales of $7.5 billion and net income of $146 million, achieving a net income margin of 1.9%. The company posted Q4 Adjusted EBITDA of $1,166 million with a 15.5% margin.

Full-year performance included net income of $319 million and Combined Adjusted EBITDA of $4.7 billion, meeting guidance. The company increased its quarterly dividend by 42% to $0.4308 per share.

The company's synergy program of $400 million is on track for completion by year-end. Looking ahead to Q1 2025, Smurfit Westrock anticipates Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $1.25 billion, based on current market conditions.

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW, LSE:SWR) has announced a quarterly dividend of $0.4308 per ordinary share. The dividend will be paid on March 18, 2025 to shareholders of record as of February 14, 2025.

The default payment currency is U.S. Dollar for shareholders holding shares through DTC participants or in registered form. Shareholders can elect to receive payment in Pounds Sterling or Euro by providing instructions to Computershare Investor Services plc by February 28, 2025, for those holding Depository Interests, or to Computershare Trust Company N.A. by February 13, 2025, for registered shareholders.

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW; LSE:SWR) has announced it will release its 2024 full year financial results on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at approximately 6:30 am ET (11:30 am GMT). The company's senior management team will host a webcast to discuss the results at 7:30 am ET (12:30 pm GMT) on the same day.

The earnings release and related materials will be accessible on smurfitwestrock.com. Investors can join the webcast through the company's investor relations website, where a replay will also be made available after the call.

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE: SW, LSE: SWR) has applied to the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) to cease being a reporting issuer in Québec, Manitoba, and British Columbia. If approved, the company will no longer need to fulfill continuous disclosure requirements under Canadian securities legislation. The company will continue to file all financial statements and disclosure materials as required by U.S. and UK securities laws and NYSE/LSE rules. Canadian shareholders will still receive the same disclosure documents delivered to U.S. shareholders, accessible through www.sec.gov.

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE: SW, LSE: SWR) has successfully closed multiple green bond offerings totaling $850 million due 2035 and €1.2 billion due 2032 and 2036. The 2035 Notes priced at 99.988% with a 5.418% coupon, while the 2032 and 2036 Notes priced at 100% with coupons of 3.454% and 3.807% respectively. The proceeds will be used to redeem existing notes worth $750 million and €1 billion due 2026, and for general corporate purposes. The offerings generated significant investor interest with combined order books exceeding €5.9 billion and $5.5 billion, demonstrating strong market support for the Group's sustainable finance initiatives.

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE: SW) reported its Q3 2024 financial results with net sales of $7.7 billion and a net loss of $150 million. The company achieved Adjusted EBITDA of $1,265 million with a 16.5% margin. The net loss was primarily attributed to transaction-related expenses and purchase accounting adjustments totaling approximately $500 million. The company expects 2024 Full Year Combined Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $4.7 billion. Operating cash flow was $320 million, with Adjusted Free Cash Flow of $118 million. The company maintained its quarterly dividend of $0.3025 per ordinary share.