Smurfit Westrock plc Q2 2026 Earnings Release

Smurfit Westrock plc announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. The company reported net sales of $8,031 million and a net income of $88 million, with a net income margin of 1.1%. Adjusted EBITDA was $1,140 million, representing a margin of 14.2%. Net cash provided by operating activities was $765 million. The company also announced a quarterly dividend of $0.4523 per ordinary share. Management discussed strong performance driven by paper demand and efforts to mitigate increased input costs. The company is progressing with its medium-term plan, focusing on operational efficiency, pricing initiatives, and system optimization, including mill and facility closures. Looking ahead, Smurfit Westrock expects third quarter Adjusted EBITDA to be approximately $1.3 billion and full-year Adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of $4.9 billion to $5.1 billion.