Smurfit Westrock earnings guidance for 2026 fell on October 28, as the paper-based packaging company cut its adjusted EBITDA forecast to approximately $4.7 billion from $4.9 billion to $5.1 billion.

Smurfit Westrock earnings outlook

In its third-quarter results announcement, the company said continued cost inflation and weaker-than-anticipated converting volumes affected performance. It expects approximately $700 million in additional freight and energy costs for the full year.

Smurfit Westrock said it has implemented and is implementing price increases intended to more than offset those costs. Management expects to realize the full benefits into 2027.

Quarterly results and dividend

Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter ended September 30 fell to $1.205 billion from $1.302 billion a year earlier, even as revenue rose 2% to $8.161 billion from $8.003 billion. Adjusted earnings were $0.45 per share.

Shares fell nearly 9% in premarket trading on October 28, following a $42.54 close on the New York Stock Exchange the previous day.

The company also approved a quarterly dividend of $0.4523 per ordinary share, payable December 10 to shareholders of record on November 13.

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