Every 8-K that Smurfit Westrock plc (SW) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
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Smurfit Westrock plc reported second quarter 2026 net sales of $8,031 million, up slightly from $7,940 million a year earlier, and returned to profitability with net income $88 million versus a $26 million loss. Net income margin was 1.1%. Adjusted EBITDA, a non‑GAAP measure, was $1,140 million with a 14.2% Adjusted EBITDA Margin, compared with $1,213 million and 15.3% in 2025. Basic EPS was $0.17, while Adjusted Basic EPS was $0.35.
By region, Q2 net sales (aggregate) were $4.7 billion in North America, $2.8 billion in Europe, MEA & APAC, and $0.6 billion in LATAM, with Adjusted EBITDA of $704 million, $380 million and $124 million, respectively. Corrugated volumes fell 4.8% in North America but rose 1.5% in EMEA & APAC and 1.0% in LATAM. Operating cash flow in Q2 was $765 million. At June 30, 2026, cash and cash equivalents were $677 million and total liabilities $27,141 million.
The board approved a quarterly dividend of $0.4523 per share, payable September 10, 2026 to shareholders of record August 14, 2026. Management highlighted higher input costs, especially freight and energy, alongside ongoing footprint optimization including a UK mill closure and planned closure of eight converting facilities. Guidance for 2026 includes Q3 Adjusted EBITDA of about $1.3 billion, full-year Adjusted EBITDA of $4.9–$5.1 billion, and capital expenditure of $2.4–$2.5 billion, within a Medium-Term Plan targeting 2030 Adjusted EBITDA of roughly $7 billion and about $14 billion cumulative discretionary free cash flow from 2026–2030.
Smurfit Westrock plc held its 2026 annual general meeting, where shareholders approved all proposals. Each director nominee received strong support, generally between about 98% and 100% of votes cast, with millions of broker non-votes recorded separately.
Shareholders backed the non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation with 408,393,920 votes for, or 93.82%. They ratified KPMG as independent registered public accounting firm with 448,552,475 votes for, or 99.27%, and authorized the Audit Committee to determine KPMG’s remuneration. Investors also renewed the Board’s authority to issue shares and to opt out of statutory pre-emption rights under Irish law, and set the price range for re-issuing treasury shares, which passed with 449,469,274 votes for, or 99.62%.
Smurfit Westrock plc reported first-quarter 2026 net sales of $7,712 million, roughly flat year over year, while net income fell to $63 million, a 0.8% margin, reflecting higher depreciation, impairment and restructuring charges and adverse weather impacts of about $65 million.
Adjusted EBITDA was $1,076 million with a 14.0% margin, down from $1,252 million and 16.4% a year earlier, and net cash from operating activities was $204 million. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.4523 per share, payable June 10, 2026, and guided to Adjusted EBITDA of $1.1–$1.2 billion for Q2 and $5.0–$5.3 billion for full-year 2026.
Management highlighted growth opportunities in North America, continued outperformance in EMEA & APAC, and strong margins in Latin America. Smurfit Westrock is also reviewing its London Stock Exchange listing, with a potential LSE delisting under consideration, while its primary NYSE listing remains unaffected.
Smurfit Westrock plc reported upcoming changes to its Board of Directors. Terrell K. Crews and Lourdes Melgar have notified the company they will step down from the board effective at the conclusion of the 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, currently scheduled for May 1, 2026. At that time, the board size will be reduced to 12 directors. The company states that neither director’s decision is related to any disagreement over its operations, policies, or practices. Following their retirement, Crews will leave his roles as Chair of the Audit Committee and member of the Finance Committee, and Melgar will leave the Audit and Sustainability Committees. Carole L. Brown will succeed Crews as Chair of the Audit Committee, with additional committee succession arrangements to be implemented.
Smurfit Westrock plc reported solid 2025 results and outlined ambitious 2030 goals. For the fourth quarter, net sales were $7,580 million and net income was $98 million, with an Adjusted EBITDA of $1,172 million and a 15.5% Adjusted EBITDA margin.
For full-year 2025, the company generated $31,179 million in net sales, $699 million in net income, Adjusted EBITDA of $4,939 million and Adjusted Free Cash Flow of $1,501 million. Net cash provided by operating activities reached $3,392 million, supporting integration of the Smurfit Kappa–WestRock combination, portfolio optimization and headcount reductions of over 3,000.
The board approved a quarterly dividend of $0.4523 per share, up 5%, payable March 18, 2026. Management guided 2026 Adjusted EBITDA of $1.1–$1.2 billion for Q1 and $5.0–$5.3 billion for the year, and set 2030 targets including ~$7 billion Adjusted EBITDA and ~$14 billion cumulative discretionary free cash flow, alongside progressive dividends and potential share buybacks from 2027.
Smurfit Westrock plc announced that its subsidiaries issued two new senior note offerings to refinance existing debt and support green projects. Smurfit Westrock Financing Designated Activity Company issued $800 million of 5.185% senior notes due 2036, while Smurfit Kappa Treasury Unlimited Company issued €500 million of 3.489% senior notes due 2031, both under an existing shelf registration.
The company plans to use the net proceeds to redeem in full $500 million of 3.375% senior notes due 2027 issued by WRKCo Inc. and €750 million of 1.500% senior notes due 2027 issued by Smurfit Kappa Treasury Unlimited Company, as well as for general corporate purposes, including debt repayment. An amount equivalent to the proceeds will also finance or refinance eligible green assets under Smurfit Westrock’s Green Finance Framework. The 2027 notes are scheduled to be redeemed on December 2 and December 4, 2025.
Smurfit Westrock plc furnished materials related to its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. The company issued a press release and will host a conference call to discuss the quarter. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and the presentation as Exhibit 99.2. The materials are being furnished and are not deemed filed, except as specifically incorporated by reference.
Smurfit Westrock plc (SW) filed a Form 8-K dated 30 July 2025 to furnish—not file—its second-quarter 2025 earnings materials. Under Item 2.02 the company attached Exhibit 99.1, a press release announcing Q2 results, while Item 7.01 furnished Exhibit 99.2, the related investor presentation. The filing notes that these exhibits are provided for Regulation FD compliance and will not be incorporated into other SEC filings unless specifically referenced. Management will host a conference call on 30 July 2025 to discuss performance. No financial metrics, guidance or other substantive data are included in the 8-K itself.