Smurfit Westrock Plc

SW · Consumer Cyclical

About Smurfit Westrock Plc (SW)

Smurfit Westrock Plc is a Packaging & Containers company operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector.

SW trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Packaging & Containers

Key Statistics

Current Price
$43.09
Market Cap
$22.60B
52-Week High
$52.65
52-Week Low
$32.73
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Packaging & Containers

$1,000 Invested in Smurfit Westrock Plc (SW)

1 Year
$1,231
+23%
3 Years
$1,530
+53%
5 Years
$1,038
+4%
10 Years
$2,763
+176%
Since IPO
$8,039
+704%

How much would $1,000 invested in SW be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in SW 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Smurfit Westrock Plc (SW) in 2025 would be worth $1,231 as of November 2026, representing a +23.1% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in SW 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Smurfit Westrock Plc (SW) in 2023 would be worth $1,530 as of November 2026, representing a +53.0% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in SW 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Smurfit Westrock Plc (SW) in 2021 would be worth $1,038 as of November 2026, representing a +3.8% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in SW 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Smurfit Westrock Plc (SW) in 2016 would be worth $2,763 as of November 2026, representing a +176.3% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in SW at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Smurfit Westrock Plc (SW) at IPO would be worth $8,039 as of November 2026, representing a +703.9% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.78%
Positive Months
118
54% of 220
Negative Months
91
41% of 220
Data Period
18+ years
220 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: May 2009 (+97.1%)
Best month on avg: May (+8.9%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Oct 2008 (-44.4%)
Worst month on avg: June (-3.7%)

Over the past 18+ years (220 months), Smurfit Westrock Plc (SW) has averaged a monthly return of +1.78% with a median return of +1.15%. The stock had 118 positive months (54%) and 91 negative months (41%). The best month in SW's history was May 2009 with a +97.1% return, while the worst was October 2008 at -44.4%. Historically, May tends to be the strongest month (averaging +8.9%), and June the weakest (-3.7%).

SW's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2009 with a cumulative return of +198.3%, and the worst was 2011 at -40.0%.

Annual Returns

Over 18 years of trading history, Smurfit Westrock Plc (SW) has delivered an average annual return of +35.67% with a median return of +15.63%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +20.88%. The stock posted gains in 12 years (67%) and losses in 6 years (33%).

SW's best year was 2009 with a +321.30% gain, while the worst was 2011 at -39.59%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 3, and the longest losing streak was 1 years. SW achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 11 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 4 years.

Avg Return
+35.67%
Best Year
2009 (+321.30%)
Worst Year
2011 (-39.59%)
Positive Years
12/18
Year Return Start End
2026 +14.74% $37.56 $43.09
2025 -26.23% $50.91 $37.56
2024 +37.64% $36.99 $50.91
2023 +14.09% $32.42 $36.99
2022 -28.02% $45.04 $32.42
2021 +17.34% $38.38 $45.04
2020 +31.80% $29.12 $38.38
2019 +50.37% $19.37 $29.12
2018 -20.57% $24.38 $19.37
2017 +50.43% $16.21 $24.38
2016 -8.52% $17.72 $16.21
2015 +16.52% $15.21 $17.72
2014 -7.56% $16.45 $15.21
2013 +108.42% $7.89 $16.45
2012 +101.68% $3.91 $7.89
2011 -39.59% $6.48 $3.91
2010 +8.24% $5.99 $6.48
2009 +321.30% $1.42 $5.99

Frequently Asked Questions: SW

What sector is SW in? ▼

SW operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically in the Packaging & Containers industry. This sector includes retail, automotive, entertainment, and other consumer discretionary businesses.

How has SW performed historically? ▼

Over 18 years of trading history, SW has posted gains in 12 years (67% of the time). The best year was 2009 with a +321.3% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in SW? ▼

You can invest in SW through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold SW.

Last updated: 11/1/2026