News Sentiment

SW sentiment intelligence

Smurfit WestRock plc news scored across direct company coverage, industry context, sector read-through, source quality, and freshness.

Chart Weekly report Factors RSS feed
Weighted score 52 Balanced news tone 48 relevant articles
Exchange NYSE United States
Sector Consumer Cyclical Market context
Industry Packaging & Containers Read-through group
Latest close 44.23 Week of 10 Jul 2026
Weighted tone 52/100

Balanced news tone

Market reaction Balanced read

News tone and price action are not far from neutral.

Primary event Market update

79/100 classification confidence.

Company focus 48

directly relevant articles

Source quality 7

high-authority source matches

Trend context Trend active

-3.7% over one week, +2.1% over four weeks, trend active, and near fair-value range.

Latest direct headline Positive

Smurfit Westrock PLC stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day

Market Reaction

Balanced read

60/100 confidence

News tone and price action are not far from neutral.

Primary event Market update 79/100 classification
One-week reaction -3.7% Price reacting lower
Trend fit Trend active 2.1% over four weeks
Fair value 3.0% Near fair-value range

Sentiment Mix

Positive, neutral, negative

Weighted by relevance
Positive 15
Neutral 26
Negative 7

Relevance

Why the article matched

Direct first
Direct company coverage 48
Industry context 0
Sector context 0

Sources

Coverage mix

Publishers
simplywall.st 9
Market source 5
MarketWatch 4
TradingView 3
marketscreener.com 3
GuruFocus 3
Trefis 3
Business Wire 2

Event Lens

What the news is about

Classified themes
Market update 25
Earnings 8
Analyst action 5
Deals and strategy 3
Capital return 2
Macro sensitivity 2
Balance sheet 2
Guidance 1

Sentiment Trail

Score over time

50 baseline
Above 50 Neutral zone Below 50

News Tape

Relevant headlines

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MarketWatch Direct company coverage

Smurfit Westrock PLC stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day

Smurfit Westrock PLC (SW) stock rose 2.71% to $44.77 on Thursday, despite a downturn in the broader market with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average both falling. This marks the stock's second consecutive day of gains, showing strong performance compared to its competitor

Tone
Positive 74/100
Event
Market update
Published
16 Jul 2026 17:03
Source
MarketWatch
TradingView Direct company coverage

ETFs Investing in Smurfit Westrock PLC Stocks

This article provides a comprehensive list of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) that hold Smurfit Westrock PLC (SW) stocks, detailing their market value, weight in the fund, issuer, management style, expense ratio, and other financial metrics. The list is sorted by market value and ai

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
16 Jul 2026 16:39
Source
TradingView
www.marketscreener.com Direct company coverage

Truist Securities Lifts Smurfit Westrock Price Target to $55 From $50, Maintains Buy Rating

Truist Securities has increased its price target for Smurfit Westrock to $55 from $50, while reiterating a Buy rating on the stock. This adjustment reflects continued analyst confidence in the packaging solutions company. Other firms like Seaport Global, Citigroup, Wells Fargo, a

Tone
Positive 67/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
15 Jul 2026 13:38
Source
www.marketscreener.com
Moomoo Direct company coverage

Press Release: Smurfit Westrock to Announce 2026 Second Quarter Results on July 29, 2026

Smurfit Westrock will announce its second quarter 2026 results on July 29, 2026. This announcement will include a press release and likely an earnings call to discuss the financial performance. The company will detail its operational and financial highlights for the quarter.

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
15 Jul 2026 11:13
Source
Moomoo
scanx.trade Direct company coverage

Smurfit Westrock to announce Q2 results on July 29, 2026

Smurfit Westrock plc is scheduled to release its Q2 2026 financial results on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 6:30 AM ET. The earnings release will be available on the company's website, followed by a webcast for analysts and institutional investors at 7:30 AM ET, hosted by senior m

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
15 Jul 2026 11:12
Source
scanx.trade
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

Smurfit Westrock Sets July 29 Webcast for Q2 Results

Smurfit Westrock plc (NYSE: SW) will release its second quarter financial results for the period ended June 30, 2026, on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 6:30 AM ET. Following the release, the company's senior management will host a webcast for analysts and institutional investors at

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
15 Jul 2026 10:35
Source
Stock Titan
Market source Direct company coverage

Coca-Cola (KO) Unveils a World Cup Strategy That Goes Beyond the Beverage

Coca-Cola is expanding its World Cup strategy beyond beverages through innovative packaging and fashion collaborations. The company partnered with Smurfit Westrock for World Cup-themed packaging including an eight-can gift pack for its 2026 campaign, and collaborated with streetw

Tone
Positive 66/100
Event
Market update
Published
15 Jul 2026 09:08
Source
Market source
MarketWatch Direct company coverage

Smurfit Westrock PLC stock underperforms Monday when compared to competitors

Smurfit Westrock PLC (SW) stock fell 2.44% on Monday, closing at $43.15, underperforming the broader market. This drop occurred on a challenging trading day where both the S&P 500 Index and Dow Jones Industrial Average also declined. The stock's fall ended a two-day winning strea

Tone
Negative 28/100
Event
Market update
Published
13 Jul 2026 17:04
Source
MarketWatch
TradingView Direct company coverage

Price to sales forward of Smurfit Westrock PLC – DUS:N4U

This article provides financial information for Smurfit Westrock PLC (DUS:N4U) on TradingView, specifically focusing on its forward price-to-sales ratio. It indicates that the market is currently closed with no trades. The content primarily highlights the financial data provided

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
13 Jul 2026 09:47
Source
TradingView
Kavout | AI Direct company coverage

Trinity Street's Big Bet: Why Smurfit Westrock's Transformation Is Under-Recognized

Trinity Street Asset Management has made a significant high-conviction investment in Smurfit Westrock, believing the market undervalues the packaging giant's transformation driven by its 2024 merger. Despite a high current valuation and recent earnings miss, the company projects

Tone
Positive 70/100
Event
Deals and strategy
Published
12 Jul 2026 23:42
Source
Kavout | AI
The Economic Times Direct company coverage

Smurfit WestRock plc Stock Price Live, Charts & News

This article provides live stock price information, charts, and news for Smurfit WestRock plc (SW), traded on the NYSE. It details current stock performance, fundamental data such as market cap, PE ratio, dividend yield, and historical returns, and includes quarterly balance shee

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Capital return
Published
10 Jul 2026 12:39
Source
The Economic Times
marketscreener.com Direct company coverage

Citigroup Adjusts Price Target on Smurfit Westrock to $56 From $51

Citigroup has increased its price target for Smurfit Westrock from $51 to $56, as reported by MT Newswires. This adjustment reflects a revised outlook from the financial institution regarding the paper packaging company's valuation. The article also notes other recent analyst adj

Tone
Positive 65/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
09 Jul 2026 14:12
Source
marketscreener.com
GuruFocus Direct company coverage

Smurfit WestRock PLC (SW) Shares Fall 6.5% -- What GF Score of 78 Tells Investors

Smurfit WestRock PLC (SW) shares declined by 6.5% to $42.08, yet the stock is considered "Modestly Undervalued" according to its GF Value™ of $46.78. Despite a strong GF Score™ of 78/100, indicating good long-term potential, the company faces financial concerns with an Altman Z-S

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
08 Jul 2026 22:55
Source
GuruFocus
MarketWatch Direct company coverage

Smurfit Westrock PLC stock underperforms Wednesday when compared to competitors

On Wednesday, Smurfit Westrock PLC (SW) shares fell by 6.49% to $42.08, underperforming the broader market. This marked the stock's fifth consecutive day of losses, occurring during a session where the S&P 500 Index and Dow Jones Industrial Average also experienced declines.

Tone
Negative 14/100
Event
Market update
Published
08 Jul 2026 16:30
Source
MarketWatch
inkl Direct company coverage

What You Need To Know Ahead of Smurfit Westrock’s Earnings Release

Smurfit Westrock (SW), a global paper-based packaging producer, is set to announce its fiscal 2026 Q2 earnings, with analysts projecting a 28.9% increase in profit per share to $0.58, despite the company missing estimates in the last four quarters. For the full fiscal year, EPS i

Tone
Positive 66/100
Event
Earnings
Published
08 Jul 2026 09:08
Source
inkl
Packaging Gateway Direct company coverage

Smurfit Westrock and Coca-Cola China partner on World Cup packs

Smurfit Westrock has collaborated with Coca-Cola China to create a new line of paper-based packaging for Coca-Cola's 2026 World Cup marketing campaign. The new range includes an eight-can gift pack for supermarkets, designed with an octagonal structure for durability and efficien

Tone
Positive 75/100
Event
Market update
Published
08 Jul 2026 07:44
Source
Packaging Gateway
MarketWatch Direct company coverage

Smurfit Westrock PLC stock underperforms Tuesday when compared to competitors

Shares of Smurfit Westrock PLC (SW) fell by 1.40% to $45.00 on Tuesday, marking its fourth consecutive day of losses. This underperformance occurred during a generally negative trading session, with the S&P 500 Index and Dow Jones Industrial Average also experiencing declines.

Tone
Negative 30/100
Event
Market update
Published
07 Jul 2026 20:58
Source
MarketWatch
marketscreener.com Direct company coverage

Goldman Sachs Adjusts Price Target on Smurfit Westrock to $51 From $49

Goldman Sachs has increased its price target for Smurfit Westrock (SW) from $49 to $51, according to a report published on July 7, 2026. This adjustment reflects an updated outlook from the investment bank for the packaging solutions company. Other recent analyst actions on Smurf

Tone
Positive 65/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
07 Jul 2026 16:11
Source
marketscreener.com
Seeking Alpha Direct company coverage

Smurfit Westrock and Coca-Cola eye World Cup demand with new packaging (SW:NYSE)

Smurfit Westrock and Coca-Cola China have partnered to create innovative paper packaging for the 2026 World Cup. This collaboration seeks to enhance Coca-Cola's brand visibility both in retail stores and through online channels. The initiative leverages the excitement surrounding

Tone
Positive 65/100
Event
Macro sensitivity
Published
07 Jul 2026 10:43
Source
Seeking Alpha
Business Wire Direct company coverage

Smurfit Westrock partners with Coca-Cola on World Cup packaging to capture spike in consumer demand

Smurfit Westrock has collaborated with Coca-Cola China to create innovative paper-based packaging for the 2026 World Cup campaign, aiming to capitalize on increased consumer demand during major sporting events. These solutions, including a distinctive octagonal gift pack, are des

Tone
Positive 71/100
Event
Macro sensitivity
Published
07 Jul 2026 10:29
Source
Business Wire