Smurfit Westrock (SW) News Today

Smurfit Westrock PLC (NYSE:SW) saw a mix of contract wins and analyst updates today, driving its share performance. Investors are reacting to new business wins, raised price targets, and earnings forecasts:

• Positive Sentiment: Smurfit Westrock won a multi-year contract in Ireland to supply tobacco product identification packaging, strengthening its regulated-products segment. Smurfit Westrock wins Irish contract for tobacco IDs
• Positive Sentiment: Truist Financial raised its price target on SW from $50.00 to $54.00 and maintained a “buy” rating, implying roughly 14.4% upside. Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) Price Target Raised to $54.00
• Positive Sentiment: Morgan Stanley set a new $53.00 price target on SW, signaling confidence in the company’s mid-cycle earnings power. Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) Given New $53.00 Price Target at Morgan Stanley
• Neutral Sentiment: Seaport Research Partners forecast Q2 EPS of $0.55 and full-year 2025 EPS of $3.25 for SW, with further estimates of $0.78 for Q3, $0.72 for Q4, and $3.59 for FY2026. Q2 Earnings Forecast for SW Issued By Seaport Res Ptn
• Neutral Sentiment: Wells Fargo increased its SW target from $43.00 to $45.00 but kept an “equal weight” rating, indicating limited near-term upside. Wells Fargo & Company Issues Positive Forecast for Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) Stock Price
• Negative Sentiment: Despite a daily gain, SW underperformed peers on Thursday, highlighting potential competitive or sentiment headwinds. Smurfit Westrock PLC stock underperforms Thursday when compared to competitors despite daily gains