Smurfit Westrock shares slip as Q4 results miss estimates

Published 12/02/2025, 12:40
Smurfit Westrock shares slip as Q4 results miss estimates

DUBLIN - Smurfit Westrock plc (NYSE:SW, LSE:SWR) reported fourth quarter earnings and revenue that fell short of analyst expectations, sending shares down -1.23% in early trading on Wednesday.

The paper-based packaging company posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.28 for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.65. Revenue came in at $7.54 billion, below the $7.77 billion analysts were expecting.

Despite the miss, Smurfit Westrock’s Q4 revenue rose significantly YoY to $7.54 billion from $2.86 billion in the same quarter last year, reflecting the impact of its merger with WestRock (NYSE:WRK) Company completed in July 2024.

The company reported net income of $146 million for the quarter, with a net income margin of 1.9%. Adjusted EBITDA was $1.17 billion, representing an adjusted EBITDA margin of 15.5%.

"I am pleased to report a strong fourth quarter performance with Net Income of $146 million, Adjusted EBITDA of $1,166 million and an Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 15.5%," said Tony Smurfit, President and CEO.

For the full year 2024, Smurfit Westrock delivered combined adjusted EBITDA of $4.71 billion, in line with its guidance.

Looking ahead, the company expects adjusted EBITDA of approximately $1.25 billion in Q1 2025, assuming current market conditions prevail.

Smurfit Westrock also announced a quarterly dividend of $0.4308 per ordinary share, representing a 42% increase.

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