LSE:SW

Smurfit Westrock (SW) stock price rises 3% as investors digest new 2030 targets, buyback plan

Smurfit Westrock shares rose about 3% to $51.79 in Thursday morning trading after the company set 2030 profit and cash-flow targets and outlined potential share buybacks from 2027. The firm reported over $400 million in cost savings and more than 3,000 job cuts since its 2024 merger. Investors are watching North American demand and upcoming dividend dates.

12 February 2026

LSE:SW·Share Buybacks

Smurfit Westrock stock jumps 8% as analysts flag North America “reset” and packaging peers climb

Smurfit Westrock shares rose 8% to $42.91 Thursday afternoon, rebounding after a sharp drop and following a TipRanks report on a profit-focused “reset” in North America. Other packaging stocks also gained, while the S&P 500 was little changed. The stock remains about 29% below its 52-week high. Traders are watching if it can hold above $40 after recent volatility.

8 January 2026