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Smurfit Westrock 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 30, 2025)

Reports
Earnings & Results·Regulation FD·Exhibits & Filings
Filing Date
Filed July 30, 2025
Period End
July 30, 2025
Security
SW
In the record · 2024–202610-K210-Q98-K28

SW filed 2 annual reports (10-K), 9 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 28 current reports (8-K) between 2024 and 2026.

  1. Material agreement8-K · Sep ’24Sep ’24
  2. Impairment8-K · Apr ’25Apr ’25
  3. Leadership change8-K · Feb ’26Feb ’26

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed July 30, 2025. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Smurfit Westrock plc reported second-quarter 2025 results for the period ended June 30, 2025, with net sales of $7.94 billiona and Adjusted EBITDA of $1.213 billion, an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 15.3%.

The company posted a net loss of $26 millionb for the quarter, which management attributed mainly to $280 million of impairment and restructuring costs tied to previously announced closures and other restructuring actions. Net sales of $2.97 billion in the prior-year quarter reflected legacy Smurfit Kappa Group results, as the filing notes that Smurfit Kappa is the accounting acquirer in its combination with WestRock, which closed on July 5, 2024. By segment, North America generated Adjusted EBITDA of $752 million at a 15.8% margin, compared with $61 million in the second quarter of 2024.

The EMEA and APAC segment delivered $372 millionc at a 13.4% margin, and Latin America delivered $123 million at a 23.7% margin. Net cash provided by operating activities was $829 million, and Adjusted Free Cash Flow was $387 million. The Board approved a quarterly dividend of $0.4308 per ordinary share, payable September 18, 2025 to holders of record on August 15, 2025.

Management guided to third-quarter 2025 Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $1.3 billiond and full-year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA of between $5.0 billion and $5.2 billion, assuming current conditions prevail. The accompanying presentation also lists 2025 capital expenditure of $2.2 billion to $2.4 billion and synergies of approximately $350 million expected to be captured in Adjusted EBITDA in 2025, with about $180 million achieved in the first half. Fitch upgraded the company's long-term issuer rating to BBB+ with a stable outlook on July 2.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. Q2 2025 net sales of $7.94 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of $1.213 billion, with an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 15.3%.
  2. Net loss of $26 million for the quarter, versus net income of $132 million in Q2 2024, after $280 million of impairment and restructuring costs.
  3. North America Adjusted EBITDA rose to $752 million (15.8% margin) from $61 million a year earlier; EMEA and APAC contributed $372 million and LATAM $123 million.
  4. Net cash provided by operating activities of $829 million and Adjusted Free Cash Flow of $387 million for the quarter.
  5. Q3 2025 Adjusted EBITDA guidance of approximately $1.3 billion; full-year 2025 guidance of $5.0 billion to $5.2 billion.
  6. Quarterly dividend of $0.4308 per ordinary share, payable September 18, 2025.
  7. Fitch upgraded the long-term issuer rating to BBB+ with a stable outlook on July 2, 2025.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Why did the company report a net loss despite strong Adjusted EBITDA?

    Management attributed the $26 million net loss mainly to $280 million of impairment and restructuring costs associated with previously announced closures and other restructuring actions. Adjusted EBITDA excludes these items, along with depreciation, depletion and amortization of $613 million and interest expense, net, of $182 million.

  2. How did the North American business perform?

    North America reported Adjusted EBITDA of $752 million and a 15.8% margin for the quarter, compared with $61 million in the second quarter of 2024. Management credited its sharper operating focus and the benefit of its synergy program.

  3. What guidance did management provide?

    Assuming current conditions prevail, management expects third-quarter 2025 Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $1.3 billion and full-year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA between $5.0 billion and $5.2 billion. The presentation also lists 2025 capital expenditure of $2.2 billion to $2.4 billion.

  4. What are the dividend details?

    The Board approved a quarterly dividend of $0.4308 per ordinary share, payable September 18, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 15, 2025. The default payment currency is U.S. dollars, with currency elections due by August 14, 2025 for registered holders.

  5. How is the comparison with the prior-year quarter affected by the combination?

    The filing states that results for the three months ended June 30, 2024 reflect the historical financial results of legacy Smurfit Kappa Group plc, which is the accounting acquirer in its combination with WestRock Company. The combination closed on July 5, 2024, so the prior-year quarter does not include WestRock's results on a consolidated basis.

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