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Smurfit Westrock plc (NYSE: SW, LSE: SWR) is an Ireland-incorporated paper-based packaging company whose news flow is closely tied to its global operations and financial performance. Company announcements describe Smurfit Westrock as one of the world’s leading providers of paper-based packaging solutions, with approximately 100,000 employees across 40 countries and substantial activities in North America, EMEA & APAC and Latin America.
The SW news feed on Stock Titan brings together the company’s earnings releases, dividend declarations, restructuring updates and financing announcements. Regular quarterly reports detail net sales, net income or net loss, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin and Adjusted Free Cash Flow, along with commentary on segment performance in North America, EMEA & APAC and Latin America. These releases often discuss operational and commercial improvements, synergy progress following the combination of Smurfit Kappa and WestRock, and the impact of asset optimization measures.
Investors following Smurfit Westrock news can also track capital allocation and shareholder returns through recurring quarterly dividend announcements, which specify per-share amounts, record dates, payment dates and currency election options for holders in different markets. In addition, the company issues news on restructuring and capacity decisions, such as the closure of specific mills and consultations on converting facilities, providing context on how management is aligning capacity with demand and costs.
Another important category of news relates to capital markets and financing activity, including the issuance of senior notes in U.S. dollars and euros and the intended use of proceeds for redeeming existing notes, repaying other indebtedness and supporting a Green Finance Framework. Stock Titan’s SW news page aggregates these updates so readers can monitor how Smurfit Westrock’s operating trends, strategic actions and financing decisions evolve over time.
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) held its 2026 Annual General Meeting on May 1, 2026. All directors put forward for election were elected and all board-recommended resolutions were passed. The company filed a Form 8-K reporting the results and posted poll details on the SEC and company websites.
In line with UKLR 14.3.6 and 14.3.7, non-ordinary resolutions will be submitted to the National Storage Mechanism for public inspection.
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE: SW) reported Q1 2026 results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Key metrics: Net sales $7,712m, Net income $63m (0.8% margin), Adjusted EBITDA $1,076m (14.0% margin), and operating cash flow $204m. The Board approved a $0.4523 quarterly dividend payable June 10, 2026.
The company cited a $65m weather-related earnings impact, confirmed a review of its LSE listing (possible delisting), and reiterated full-year Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $5.0–5.3bn.
PepsiCo (SW), Givaudan, Smurfit Westrock and Statkraft signed a 10-year Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) for a repowering wind asset in Spain under the pep+ REnew program, creating the program's first European renewable electricity cohort.
The VPPA is expected to avoid an estimated 32,000 metric tons of CO₂ per year. PepsiCo updated its 2030 climate goals from a 2022 baseline: -42% Scope 3 Energy & Industry and -30% Scope 3 FLAG, aligned with an SBTi-validated pathway to net zero by 2050 or sooner.
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) will release its first-quarter 2026 financial results for the period ended March 31, 2026 on April 30, 2026 at 6:30 am ET (11:30 am BST). Earnings materials will be posted on the company website.
Senior management will host a webcast for analysts and institutional investors at 7:30 am ET (12:30 pm BST); a replay will be available on the investor site shortly after the call.
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE: SW) provided a Medium-Term Investor Update on February 11, 2026 outlining 2026–2030 financial targets and capital allocation priorities.
Key targets include Adjusted EBITDA of ~$7 billion by 2030, ~7% EBITDA CAGR, ~300bps margin expansion, cumulative discretionary free cash flow of ~$14 billion, long-term net debt/EBITDA below 2.0x, and ~ $5 billion in dividends 2026–2030 with buyback capacity from 2027.
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE: SW) reported fourth quarter and full year 2025 results with Q4 net sales $7,580m, Q4 adjusted EBITDA $1,172m (15.5% margin) and FY 2025 net sales $31,179m. FY adjusted EBITDA was $4,939m and FY net income was $699m. The Board approved a quarterly dividend of $0.4523 per share payable March 18, 2026. Management issued 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $5.0–5.3bn for the full year and $1.1–1.2bn for Q1.
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE: SW) will permanently close a paper machine at its La Tuque, Quebec mill and the extrusion facility in Pointe-aux-Trembles. The La Tuque machine had annual capacity of 127,000 tons of solid bleached sulfate (SBS).
The closures are intended to address scale and cost challenges, strengthen the SBS portfolio and improve long-term competitiveness. The actions will reduce headcount by about 30 employees at La Tuque and about 60 employees at Pointe-aux-Trembles; the company will provide career transition support, relocation opportunities where possible, and local severance per policy and union agreements.
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.4523 per ordinary share, payable March 18, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 17, 2026. Ex-dividend and record date are February 17, 2026.
Default payment currency is U.S. dollar for DTC and registered holders unless a currency election is filed by February 13, 2026; depository interest holders may elect Pounds Sterling or Euro by February 27, 2026.
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) will release its fourth quarter and full year 2025 results and a Medium-Term Plan update on February 11, 2026 at ~6:30 am ET (11:30 am GMT).
The company will publish the earnings release, presentation and related materials online and host a live management presentation at the New York Stock Exchange at 7:30 am ET (12:30 pm GMT) with an in-person option and a live webcast; a replay will be available after the call.
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE: SW) reported Q3 2025 results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025.
Key metrics: Net sales $8,003m, Net income $245m (3.1% margin), Adjusted EBITDA $1,302m (16.3% margin), Net cash from operations $1,133m, and Adjusted free cash flow $579m. The Board approved a quarterly dividend of $0.4308 per ordinary share payable December 18, 2025 (record date November 14, 2025).
Management updated full‑year Adjusted EBITDA outlook to $4.9–$5.1bn and 2026 capital spend to $2.4–$2.5bn, and said additional economic downtime is expected in Q4 to optimize the system.