SW stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering Smurfit Westrock Plc currently rate the stock a Strong Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $56.37 — +14.5% versus the last price of $49.25. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
SW historical returns
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SW annual returns by year
About Smurfit Westrock Plc
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 Key Statistics
SW in plain English
- P/E ratio (52.4) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of SW's yearly profit. That's high, so the market expects strong growth (and you're paying up for it).
- ROE (2.71%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. This is a middling level.
- Profit margin (1.59%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (3.65%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
SW stock: frequently asked questions
What is Smurfit Westrock Plc's stock price today?
Smurfit Westrock Plc (SW) last traded at $49.25 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $32.73 and $52.65.
Is SW stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on SW is "Strong Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $56.37 — about +14.5% versus the current price of $49.25. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in SW 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Smurfit Westrock Plc made 10 years ago would be worth about $2,996 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 200%, or 11.6% per year.
Does SW pay a dividend?
Yes. Smurfit Westrock Plc currently pays a dividend yielding about 3.65% per year at today's share price.
What is SW's P/E ratio?
SW trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 52.4, and 14.6 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
What is Smurfit Westrock Plc's ticker symbol?
Smurfit Westrock Plc trades under the ticker symbol SW on the NYSE.
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