Smurfit Westrock PLC (NYSE: SW) Sees Positive Market Response Following UBS Rating Upgrade

Font: Financial Modeling Prep  • Feb 10, 2026

• UBS upgraded Smurfit Westrock PLC (NYSE: SW) to a "Buy" rating, leading to an 8.3% increase in its share price.
• The company announced a new dividend of $0.45 per share, representing an annualized dividend of $1.81 and a yield of 4.1%.
• Smurfit Westrock's market capitalization stands at approximately $23 billion, with a strong market presence and investor interest.

Smurfit Westrock PLC (NYSE: SW) is a prominent player in the packaging industry, known for its innovative solutions and sustainable practices. The company operates globally, providing a wide range of packaging products. It competes with other major firms in the sector, such as International Paper and WestRock. Recently, UBS updated its rating for SW, assigning it a "Buy" grade, with the stock priced at $44.05 at the time of the announcement.

The company recently announced a new dividend of $0.45 per share, payable on March 18th, with stockholders of record on February 17th eligible to receive it. This new dividend represents an annualized dividend of $1.81 and a yield of 4.1%, marking an increase from the previous quarterly dividend of $0.43. Smurfit Westrock's payout ratio currently stands at 120.28%, reflecting its commitment to returning value to shareholders.

In addition to the UBS rating, several equities analysts have issued reports on Smurfit Westrock. Citigroup, for instance, adjusted their price target for the company, indicating a positive outlook. The stock is currently priced at $44.05, with a slight decrease of 0.09, which is a 0.20% drop. During the trading day, the stock reached a low of $43.39 and a high of $44.40.

Over the past year, Smurfit Westrock's stock has seen a high of $55.48 and a low of $32.72. The company's market capitalization stands at approximately $23 billion, with a trading volume of 4,632,501 shares. This data highlights the company's strong market presence and investor interest, further supported by the recent UBS rating and dividend announcement.