LON:SKG

Smurfit Kappa Group - SKG Share Forecast, Price & News

GBX 2,899

+38.00 (+1.33%)

(As of 03/29/2023 12:00 AM ET)

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Today's Range: 2,867.28
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2,911
50-Day Range: 2,827
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3,596
52-Week Range: 2,415
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3,604

Volume: 164,610 shs
Average Volume: 316,838 shs
Market Capitalization: £7.54 billion

P/E Ratio: 932.15
Dividend Yield: 4.24%
Price Target: GBX 4,200

Smurfit Kappa Group MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating: Hold
2.33 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 44.9% Upside
GBX 4,200 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: -2.87
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: N/A
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

1.79 out of 5 stars

3.2

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Smurfit Kappa Group has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.33, and is based on 1 buy rating, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 4,200, Smurfit Kappa Group has a forecasted upside of 44.9% from its current price of GBX 2,899.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Smurfit Kappa Group has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for SKG.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
Smurfit Kappa Group is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.22%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
Smurfit Kappa Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Smurfit Kappa Group is 3,954.98%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

1.5

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
Smurfit Kappa Group has received a -25.64% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Smurfit Kappa in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "Corrugated fiberboard boxes", "Corrugated fiberboard sheets", "Paper food wrappers", "Linerboard", "Food cartons", and "Cartonboard" products. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for Smurfit Kappa Group is -2.87.

N/A

News and Social Media Coverage

1.7

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Smurfit Kappa Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 0.66% of the stock of Smurfit Kappa Group is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
61.03% of the stock of Smurfit Kappa Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

0.0

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Smurfit Kappa Group is 932.15, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 125.24.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Smurfit Kappa Group is 932.15, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Cyclical sector average P/E ratio of about 428.24.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Smurfit Kappa Group has a P/B Ratio of 1.49. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Smurfit Kappa Group (LON:SKG) Stock

Smurfit Kappa Group plc, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, distributes, and sells paper-based packaging products. It operates through two segments, Europe and the Americas. The company offers consumer, retail, industrial, e-commerce, heavy-duty corrugated, and hexacomb packaging products; composite cardboard tubes, bags, and sacks; and bag-in-box, a single-use packaging system that comprises films, accessories, bags, taps, and boxes. It also provides point of sale displays; automated packing lines; various types of containerboards, such as Kraftliners, testliners, and containerboard flutings; and corrugated sheet boards, solid board sheets, folding carton sheet boards, sack Kraft papers, MG Kraft papers, preprint products, agro-papers, technical papers, BanaBag, and Catcher Board MB12.In addition, the company offers recycling solutions to cardboard and paper products. It primarily serves food, beverage, and household consumables sectors. Smurfit Kappa Group plc was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

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SKG Stock News Headlines

March 13, 2023 | marketwatch.com

Smurfit Kappa Group falls Monday, underperforms market

February 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Here's Why Smurfit Kappa (SMFKY) Is a Great 'Buy the Bottom' Stock Now

March 29, 2023 | Weiss Ratings (Ad)

Bank Accounts: Frozen!

In 1990, the Brazilian government froze the bank accounts of thousands of citizens. In 2013, the victims were the people of Cyprus. In 2022, it hit closer to home — in Canada. And now the Federal Reserve System Docket No. OP-1670 reveals the plan to give the Fed the power to track and potentially even control your checking account. Not just the money you have in your account … But also, every single check, withdrawal, deposit and transaction. Practically everything you do with your money!

February 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

RPT-Some European firms may reverse last year's big price hikes

February 8, 2023 | msn.com

Packaging group Smurfit sees cost inflation moderating, profits jump

February 8, 2023 | msn.com

Easing customer demand, energy costs weigh on Smurfit Kappa FY results

January 31, 2023 | seekingalpha.com

Smurfit Kappa Sees Margin Expansion On Energy Deflation

January 31, 2023 | marketwatch.com

Smurfit Kappa Group outperforms market despite losses on the day

March 29, 2023 | Weiss Ratings (Ad)

Urgent Warning

This was never meant for the general public. But it’s all there in black and white … A frightening plan that gives the Fed the power to track and even control your checking account, including ALL your financial transactions. A pilot test program is already underway. And it’s slated to launch at America’s largest banks as soon as May of this year! So, time to prepare is very short. Fortunately, there are a few key steps you can take to defend yourself …

January 24, 2023 | marketwatch.com

Smurfit Kappa Group rises Tuesday, outperforms market

January 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Cardboard box makers: peaking profits are no reason to lose interest

November 2, 2022 | msn.com

Smurfit Kappa packages up revenue growth as it offloads cost inflation to customers

November 2, 2022 | markets.businessinsider.com

Smurfit Kappa 9-month Profit Rises; Revenue Up 33%

September 29, 2022 | uk.investing.com

FTSE 100 loses 2%, pound falls and gilt yields rise as Truss takes to the airwaves

July 27, 2022 | reuters.com

Smurfit Kappa says gas rationing may lead to shortage of paper in Europe

July 1, 2022 | morningstar.com

Smurfit Kappa Group PLC - Stock Quote SKG

June 13, 2022 | nasdaq.com

Smurfit Kappa Confirms SSK Paper Mill Unaffected In Sunday's Fire In Adjacent Premises

June 13, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Statement re Birmingham Paper Mill

April 29, 2022 | lse.co.uk

Smurfit Kappa revenue and EBITDA grow 33% in Q1

April 1, 2022 | proactiveinvestors.com.au

Smurfit Kappa to exit Russian market

March 10, 2022 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

Why this cheap FTSE 100 growth stock might be my best buy yet in 2022

February 9, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Smurfit Kappa sees further price rises after record earnings

September 15, 2021 | finance.yahoo.com

Statement re Pricing of a Senior Notes Offering

September 14, 2021 | lse.co.uk

Smurfit Kappa plans EUR1 billion bond issue for sustainable projects

September 13, 2021 | finance.yahoo.com

Statement re Launch of Green Finance Framework and Discussions on a New Green Financing Transaction

August 25, 2021 | fool.co.uk

Should I buy Smurfit Kappa shares after this news?

July 29, 2021 | markets.businessinsider.com

Smurfit Kappa Group PLC : Half-year Report

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SKG Company Calendar

Today: 3/29/2023
Ex-Dividend for 5/12 Dividend: 4/13/2023
Dividend Payable: 5/12/2023

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Industry: Packaging & Containers
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Consumer Cyclical
Current Symbol: LON:SKG
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.smurfitkappa.com
Phone: 353 1 202 7000
Fax: N/A
Employees: 48,000
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast: GBX 4,200
High Stock Price Forecast: GBX 5,000
Low Stock Price Forecast: GBX 3,400
Forecasted Upside/Downside: +44.7%
Consensus Rating: Hold
Rating Score (0-4): 2.33
Research Coverage: 3 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 3.11
Trailing P/E Ratio: 933.44
Forward P/E Ratio: 9.99
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: £944 million
Net Margins: 7.37%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 20.04%
Return on Assets: 8.55%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 75.03
Current Ratio: 1.49
Quick Ratio: 1.04

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £12.81 billion
Price / Sales: 0.59
Cash Flow: GBX 178.91 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 16.23
Book Value: GBX 1,948 per share
Price / Book: 1.49

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 260,150,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £7.55 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.95

Key Executives

Mr. Anthony Paul J. Smurfit (Age 60)
Group CEO & Exec. Director
Comp: $3.24M

Mr. Ken Bowles (Age 52)
Group CFO & Exec. Director
Comp: $1.97M

Mr. Brian Marshall (Age 66)
Group Gen. Counsel

Ms. Sharon Whitehead (Age 49)
Group VP HR

Mr. Garrett Quinn (Age 44)
Group Chief Sustainability Officer

Mr. Laurent Sellier (Age 55)
Chief Exec. Officer of The Americas

Mr. Saverio Mayer (Age 57)
Chief Exec. Officer of Europe

Ms. Irene Page (Age 53)
Group Financial Controller

Ms. Gillian Carson-Callan (Age 47)
Group Company Sec.

Emer Murnane (Age 52)
Group Treasurer

Key Competitors

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SKG Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Smurfit Kappa Group stock right now?: 3 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Smurfit Kappa Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" SKG shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in SKG, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is Smurfit Kappa Group's stock price forecast for 2023?: 3 analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for Smurfit Kappa Group's shares. Their SKG share price forecasts range from GBX 3,400 to GBX 5,000. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach GBX 4,200 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 44.7% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for SKG or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have SKG shares performed in 2023?: Smurfit Kappa Group's stock was trading at GBX 3,071 at the start of the year. Since then, SKG shares have decreased by 5.5% and is now trading at GBX 2,903.
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How often does Smurfit Kappa Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Smurfit Kappa Group?: Smurfit Kappa Group announced a dividend on Wednesday, February 8th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, April 13th will be given a dividend of GBX 1.08 per share on Friday, May 12th. This represents a dividend yield of 2.75%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, April 13th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 0.32. The official announcement can be accessed at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for SKG.
Is Smurfit Kappa Group a good dividend stock?: Smurfit Kappa Group (LON:SKG) pays an annual dividend of GBX 123 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.22%. SKG has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 3,954.98%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for SKG.
What other stocks do shareholders of Smurfit Kappa Group own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Smurfit Kappa Group investors own include International Paper (IP), Unilever (ULVR), Vodafone Group Public (VOD), Barclays (BARC), Prudential (PRU), Alibaba Group (BABA), Diageo (DGE), Fresnillo (FRES), GSK (GSK) and HSBC (HSBA).

What is Smurfit Kappa Group's stock symbol?: Smurfit Kappa Group trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "SKG."
How do I buy shares of Smurfit Kappa Group?: Shares of SKG stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.
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What is Smurfit Kappa Group's stock price today?: One share of SKG stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 2,903.
How much money does Smurfit Kappa Group make?: Smurfit Kappa Group (LON:SKG) has a market capitalization of £7.55 billion and generates £12.81 billion in revenue each year. The company earns £944 million in net income (profit) each year or GBX 3.11 on an earnings per share basis.
How many employees does Smurfit Kappa Group have?: The company employs 48,000 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Smurfit Kappa Group?: The official website for the company is www.smurfitkappa.com. The company can be reached via phone at 353 1 202 7000.

This page (LON:SKG) was last updated on 3/29/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Smurfit Kappa Group - SKG Share Forecast, Price & News

Smurfit Kappa Group MarketRank™ Forecast

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

Environmental Sustainability

News and Social Media Coverage

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Smurfit Kappa Group (LON:SKG) Stock

SKG Stock News Headlines

SKG Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

SKG Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™