MAY 21·TIKR.com→
Smurfit Westrock Fell 8% This Week. Here’s What Investors Can Expect in 2026
Smurfit Westrock plc stock fell 8% this week, trading near $37 per share, due to investor focus on improving demand but lingering margin recovery issues in the packaging sector. Despite a recent merger for greater scale, the company's LSE delisting and target price cuts by analysts impacted sentiment, with RBC and Barclays lowering their price targets while maintaining favorable ratings. Management reaffirmed its full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance, noting a stronger industry outlook, and the stock appears undervalued by TIKR's model, suggesting an upside if merger benefits and pricing actions translate to higher EBITDA.
MAY 20·MarketBeat→
Tredje AP fonden Has $2.64 Million Stake in Smurfit Westrock PLC $SW
Tredje AP fonden significantly reduced its stake in Smurfit Westrock PLC by 84.1% in the fourth quarter, now holding 68,132 shares valued at $2.64 million. Despite this reduction, Wall Street analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating with a consensus target price of $53.18. Smurfit Westrock reported mixed quarterly results, beating revenue expectations but missing EPS, and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.4523 per share.