# Smurfit Westrock plc (SW): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Packaging & Containers
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

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-bas...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $41.85 USD |
| Market Cap | $21.95B |
| P/E (TTM) | 26.16 |
| EPS (TTM) | $1.60 |
| 52-Week Range | $32.73 – $52.65 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 4.27% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 4.27% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $1.79 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $1.81 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 3 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 5.0% / 12.9% / 5.3% / 10.2% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 187.9% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 91.1% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 192.5% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 93.3% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-14 | $0.4523 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2026-05-15 | $0.4523 | 2026-06-10 |
| 2026-02-17 | $0.4523 | 2026-03-18 |
| 2025-11-14 | $0.4308 | 2025-12-18 |
| 2025-08-15 | $0.4308 | 2025-09-18 |
| 2025-05-16 | $0.4308 | 2025-06-18 |
| 2025-02-14 | $0.4308 | 2025-03-18 |
| 2024-11-15 | $0.3025 | 2024-12-18 |
| 2024-08-15 | $0.3025 | 2024-09-18 |
| 2024-04-11 | $1.2737 | 2024-05-10 |
| 2023-09-28 | $0.3532 | 2023-10-27 |
| 2023-04-13 | $1.1886 | 2023-05-12 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/sw/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Smurfit Westrock plc do?

Smurfit Westrock plc (SW) operates in the Packaging & Containers industry within the Consumer Cyclical sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is SW's market cap?

Smurfit Westrock plc (SW) has a market capitalization of approximately $21.95 billion, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does SW pay a dividend?

Yes, Smurfit Westrock plc (SW) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 4.27%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does SW pay dividends?

Smurfit Westrock plc pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $1.81 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is SW's payout ratio?

Smurfit Westrock plc's payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/sw
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/sw/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/sw/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/sw/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/sw/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/sw/peers

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