Why Smurfit WestRock plc (SW) Stock Is Rising
As of 2026-07-24, Smurfit WestRock plc (SW) has a next-year EPS growth estimate of 44.09%. Featured in our EPS revision report on 2026-07-24.
Why SW Stock Is Rising
- +EPS Estimate Upgraded: Analysts raised Smurfit WestRock plc's next-year EPS growth estimate from 43.34% to 44.09% on 2026-07-17.
- ·Current-Year Growth: Projected at 14.19%, supporting the forward estimate revision.
News Context
Analysts upgraded Smurfit WestRock’s next-year EPS growth estimate from 43.34% to 44.09% on July 17, providing a structural boost to the stock. The upgrade likely reflects a second wave of containerboard price increases launched by producers in 2026, which directly supports earnings momentum. The positive revision has persisted, with the current estimate holding at 44.09%, indicating continued investor confidence.
Generated 2026-07-24 · news as of 2026-07-24
Current Snapshot
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Packaging & Containers
- EPS growth next year
- 44.09%
- EPS growth this year
- 14.19%
- EPS next quarter (est)
- $0.41
- Last price
- $48.56
EPS Revision History
| Date | EPS Next Y | EPS This Y | Next Q (est) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-24 | 44.09% | 14.19% | $0.41 | $48.56 |
| 2026-07-23 | 44.09% | 14.19% | $0.41 | $43.71 |
| 2026-07-22 | 44.09% | 14.19% | $0.41 | $44.51 |
| 2026-07-21 | 44.09% | 14.19% | $0.41 | $43.06 |
| 2026-07-20 | 44.09% | 14.19% | $0.41 | $43.14 |
| 2026-07-19 | 44.09% | 14.19% | $0.41 | $44.30 |
| 2026-07-17 | 44.09% | 14.19% | $0.41 | $44.30 |
| 2026-07-16 | 43.34% | 14.13% | $0.41 | $44.77 |
| 2026-07-15 | 43.34% | 14.13% | $0.41 | $43.59 |
| 2026-07-14 | 42.89% | 14.19% | $0.41 | $42.91 |
| 2026-07-13 | 42.89% | 14.19% | $0.41 | $43.15 |
| 2026-07-12 | 42.52% | 14.19% | $0.42 | $44.23 |
| 2026-07-09 | 41.31% | 14.19% | $0.42 | $42.99 |
| 2026-07-08 | 39.60% | 13.95% | $0.43 | $42.08 |
| 2026-07-07 | 39.52% | 14.04% | $0.43 | $45.00 |
| 2026-07-06 | 37.41% | 12.77% | $0.44 | $45.64 |
| 2026-07-05 | 37.31% | 12.77% | $0.44 | $45.93 |
| 2026-07-02 | 37.31% | 12.77% | $0.44 | $45.93 |
| 2026-07-01 | 37.31% | 12.77% | $0.44 | $46.09 |
| 2026-06-30 | 36.76% | 13.78% | $0.44 | $46.26 |
| 2026-06-29 | 36.76% | 13.78% | $0.44 | $46.17 |
| 2026-06-28 | 36.76% | 13.78% | $0.44 | $46.98 |
| 2026-06-25 | 36.76% | 13.78% | $0.44 | $46.84 |
| 2026-06-24 | 36.47% | 13.66% | $0.44 | $46.56 |
| 2026-06-23 | 36.40% | 13.08% | $0.44 | $44.36 |
| 2026-06-22 | 33.68% | 14.69% | $0.44 | $45.39 |
| 2026-06-21 | 33.68% | 14.69% | $0.44 | $44.20 |
| 2026-06-18 | 33.68% | 14.69% | $0.44 | $44.20 |
| 2026-06-17 | 33.68% | 14.69% | $0.44 | $43.42 |
| 2026-06-16 | 33.68% | 14.69% | $0.44 | $44.05 |
Reports Featuring SW
Recent News
- Smurfit Westrock PLC stock underperforms Wednesday when compared to competitorsMarketWatch
- Producers launch second wave of containerboard price increases in 2026Packaging Dive
- Smurfit Westrock plc Results of Annual General Meeting of Shareholders and Filing of Form 8-K Reporting the SameBusiness Wire
- PepsiCo inks 10-year renewable energy deal to cut emissions across EuropeESG Dive
Screen Performance
Aggregate stats across all 1882 tickers our top-EPS-revision screen has flagged over the past 114 days.
- Median return since detection
- +1.5%
- % of tickers in the green
- 53%
- Median return on winners
- +19.3%
- Large revisions captured
- 1106
Past detection performance reflects the price change between when a ticker first entered our screen and the most recent observation. Not a forward-looking forecast.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Smurfit WestRock plc (SW) stock go up recently?▾
Smurfit WestRock plc (SW) stock has risen following an analyst upgrade of its next-year EPS growth estimate from 43.34% to 44.09% on 2026-07-17. EPS estimate upgrades are among the strongest leading indicators of stock outperformance.
What is Smurfit WestRock plc's next-year EPS growth estimate?▾
As of 2026-07-24, Smurfit WestRock plc (SW) has a next-year EPS growth estimate of 44.09%, based on analyst consensus.
When was the latest EPS estimate revision for SW?▾
The most recent revision occurred on 2026-07-17, when analysts adjusted the next-year EPS growth estimate from 43.34% to 44.09%.
What sector and industry does Smurfit WestRock plc belong to?▾
Smurfit WestRock plc operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Packaging & Containers industry.
How often is this EPS estimate data updated?▾
EPS revision data is refreshed daily from analyst consensus estimates. SW appears on this page because it was flagged by our daily top-EPS-revision-performer screen.
EPS revision data sourced from analyst consensus estimates, refreshed daily. Smurfit WestRock plc (SW) appears here because it was detected by our daily top-EPS-revision-performer screen.