Smurfit WestRock plc (SW) Stock Forecast
SW analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 4.71 / 5 from 17 analysts
- Price target
- $56.47 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +37.2% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 4, 2026 EPS estimate $0.60
- 52-week range
- $32.79 – $51.84
SW analyst ratings
17 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
SW price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
SW earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.58 | $0.51 | $0.70 | $0.58 | −0.2% | 8 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.72 | $1.46 | $1.95 | $1.33 | +29.3% | 8 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.53 | $3.10 | $4.19 | $2.05 | +71.7% | 14 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
SW revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $8.25B | $8.03B | $8.42B | +3.0% | 8 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $32.14B | $31.50B | $32.93B | +3.1% | 13 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $34.36B | $32.79B | $36.26B | +6.9% | 13 |
SW EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
SW revenue: reported and forecast
SW EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.76 | $0.62 | $0.61 | $0.60 | $0.58 | −24.0% | 1 up · 2 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.15 | $1.91 | $1.87 | $1.75 | $1.72 | −20.2% | 2 up · 3 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.36 | $3.37 | $3.41 | $3.43 | $3.53 | +5.0% | 4 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
SW earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; SW beat in 2 of 12.
What analysts expect from SW
17 analysts cover Smurfit WestRock; their consensus rating is strong buy (4.71 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $56.47, 37.2% above the latest close of $41.16. Analysts expect earnings of $1.72 per share for 2026, +29.3% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $3.53 per share on revenue of $34.4 billion. Smurfit WestRock beat the EPS estimate in 2 of the last 12 quarters.
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SW forecast FAQ
What is Smurfit WestRock's price target?
The average analyst price target for Smurfit WestRock is $56.47, 37.2% above the latest close of $41.16.
Is Smurfit WestRock a buy, hold or sell?
Of 17 analysts covering Smurfit WestRock, 12 rate it a strong buy, 5 a buy, 0 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Smurfit WestRock's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $1.72 per share for 2026 (range $1.46 to $1.95); for 2027 the estimate is $3.53.
What is Smurfit WestRock's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $32.1 billion, growth of 3.1%; for 2027 it is $34.4 billion.
When does Smurfit WestRock report earnings?
Smurfit WestRock is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 4, 2026; the EPS estimate is $0.60.
Does Smurfit WestRock usually beat earnings estimates?
Smurfit WestRock reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 2 of the last 12 quarters.