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$SW

Smurfit Westrock plc

XNYSMaterialsPaperboard Containers & Boxes

$49.25-1.54%$0.7700Prev $50.02LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Why is SW down today? It is at $49.25 (-1.54%), and our scanner flagged it 67 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment SW spikes, and full due diligence on SW — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.

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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$49.25
Change today
-1.54%
Previous close
$50.02
52-week range
$32.73 – $52.65
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$25.83B
Dividend yield
3.67% ($1.81)
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
524.5M
SEC · as of 2026-07-24 · 23d
Institutional own.
99.9%
Total held
99.9%
Tradeable float
525K
0% of shares · after 100% institutions
Short interest
25.2M
▼ -1% vs prior · as of 2026-07-31
Days to cover
4.3d
Avg daily volume
5.5M
Classification
Sector
Materials
Industry
Paperboard Containers & Boxes
Exchange
XNYS
Relative volumevs this time of day
5m
0.7x
15m
0.8x
1h
0.7x
1D
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Why is $SW down today?

Here is the latest on SW from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for SW today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

Why is $SW moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profile⚡ Ultra-low float · 525K shShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201
Wall Street consensusStrong Buy8 analysts
Avg target $58.00(+18% upside)
Range $52 – $68
8 buy0 hold0 sell

Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.

Insiders

Insiders buying17 buys, 0 sells last 3 months (98/35 over 12 months)
Show 12 recent transactions
InsiderActionShares% of positionOwns afterValueDate
Hietala Kaisa
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+51added 0.5%10Kn/aJun 10, 26
Bernlohr Timothy J
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+51added <0.1%58Kn/aJun 10, 26
Wilson Alan D
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+721added 1.1%67Kn/aJun 10, 26
Fairweather Carol
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+51added 0.4%12Kn/aJun 10, 26
Brown Carole Lynnette
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+51added 0.8%7Kn/aJun 10, 26
Harrison Suzan F.
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+51added 0.2%28Kn/aJun 10, 26
Rasmussen Jorgen Buhl
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+51added 0.3%15Kn/aJun 10, 26
Arnold Colleen F.
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+368added 1.0%36Kn/aJun 10, 26
Page Irene
Officer
Acquired (grant/award)+25added <0.1%63Kn/aJun 10, 26
Bowles Ken
Officer
Acquired (grant/award)+150added <0.1%174Kn/aJun 10, 26
Smurfit Anthony P J
Officer
Acquired (grant/award)+521added <0.1%1.73Mn/aJun 10, 26
Fergusonmchugh Marylynn
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+51added 0.6%9Kn/aJun 10, 26

Recent Form-4 filings via Nasdaq. Open-market buys are the signal worth watching. Grants and automatic (10b5-1) sells are routine. “% of position” is the share of that insider’s own holding the trade moved. Not investment advice.

Dilution watch

Unavailable

We could not reach SEC EDGAR, so the dilution check did not run for $SW. This is not a clean result: there may be an offering, a registration or a shelf on file that we were unable to read. Check it yourself on SEC EDGAR before trading it.

$SW Sentiment

Bullish
Bearish74Bullish
📰 News: 8 bull · 0 bearToday: -1.5%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$SW Activity

News, unusual-volume alerts, AI-trader trades and community chatter - the whole story, newest first.

Alert· 1d ago 2.0× RVOL
SW hit 2.053x RVOL at 10:16 AM ET
at $49.32
Alert· 2d ago 5.1× RVOL
SW hit 5.118x RVOL at 12:09 PM ET
at $49.70
Alert· 3d ago +0.2% vs EMA
$SW near 200 EMA: +0.21% from 200 EMA at 2:37 PM ET
at $49.18
Alert· 3d ago 78.3× RVOL
SW hit 78.331x RVOL at 2:37 PM ET
at $49.18
Alert· 3d ago 2.0× RVOL
SW hit 2.000x RVOL at 10:40 AM ET
at $48.33
Alert· 4d ago +2.8% vs EMA
SW 200EMA (5m) Trending · 67 bars · L3 · +2.82% above EMA · slope +0.44%
at $49.54
Alert· 4d ago +1.5% vs EMA
SW 50EMA (5m) Trending · 67 bars · L3 · +1.51% above EMA · slope +0.93%
at $49.54
Alert· 4d ago +1.8% vs EMA
SW 200EMA (1m) Trending · 243 bars · L5 · +1.78% above EMA · slope +0.31%
at $49.54
Alert· 4d ago +1.8% vs EMA
SW 200EMA (1m) Trending · 243 bars · L5 · +1.78% above EMA · slope +0.31%
at $49.54
Alert· 4d ago +0.8% vs EMA
SW 50EMA (1m) Trending · 59 bars · L3 · +0.81% above EMA · slope +0.53%
at $49.54
Alert· 4d ago +0.8% vs EMA
SW 50EMA (1m) Trending · 59 bars · L3 · +0.81% above EMA · slope +0.53%
at $49.54
Alert· 4d ago 19.5× RVOL
SW hit 19.515x RVOL at 10:53 AM ET
at $48.43
Alert· 10d ago +0.1% vs EMA
$SW near 200 EMA: +0.13% from 200 EMA at 5:42 PM ET
at $48.60
Alert· 10d ago 3.4× RVOL
SW hit 3.348x RVOL at 5:42 PM ET
at $48.60
Alert· 11d ago +2.3% vs EMA
SW 200EMA (5m) Trending · 72 bars · L3 · +2.31% above EMA · slope +0.51%
at $48.50
Alert· 11d ago +0.4% vs EMA
SW 200EMA (1m) Trending · 289 bars · L5 · +0.39% above EMA · slope +0.10%
at $48.50
Alert· 11d ago +0.4% vs EMA
SW 200EMA (1m) Trending · 289 bars · L5 · +0.39% above EMA · slope +0.10%
at $48.50
Alert· 11d ago +0.4% vs EMA
SW 200EMA (1m) Trending · 289 bars · L5 · +0.39% above EMA · slope +0.10%
at $48.50
Alert· 11d ago +0.4% vs EMA
SW 50EMA (5m) Trending · 77 bars · L3 · +0.35% above EMA · slope +0.42%
at $48.50
Alert· 11d ago 14.7× RVOL
SW hit 14.736x RVOL at 1:56 PM ET
at $48.55
Alert· 12d ago +1.3% vs EMA
SW 200EMA (1m) Trending · 125 bars · L4 · +1.26% above EMA · slope +0.21%
at $46.90
Alert· 12d ago +1.3% vs EMA
$SW near 200 EMA: +1.27% from 200 EMA at 7:32 PM ET
at $46.90
Alert· 12d ago 2.8× RVOL
SW hit 2.823x RVOL at 7:32 PM ET
at $46.90
Alert· 15d ago 2.0× RVOL
SW hit 2.000x RVOL at 3:30 PM ET
at $45.77
Alert· 15d ago +0.3% vs EMA
$SW near 200 EMA: +0.26% from 200 EMA at 2:42 PM ET
at $46.00
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 113d ago Bullish
Global Packaging Market Set to Reach USD 1.75 Trillion by 2035 Driven by Sustainability and Smart Innovation
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 159d ago Bullish
Pharmaceutical Packaging Market to Exceed $219B by 2031 as Sustainability & Injectable Drug Packaging Reshape Industry Dynamics, Says Mordor Intelligence
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 163d ago Bullish
Unlocking Cost-Efficiency in Lightweight Industrial Corrugated Packaging
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 170d ago Bullish
Maximizing Profitability in the Rigid Paper Containers Sector Trends and Investments Shaping the Future
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 176d ago Bullish
U.S. Beer Packaging Market Projected Growth from USD 6.30 Billion in 2025 to USD 9.06 Billion by 2035
News· Benzinga· 181d ago Bullish
Rivian, Magna International, And Akamai Are Among the Top 10 Large-Cap Gainers Last Week (Feb. 9-Feb. 13): Are the Others in Your Portfolio?
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 190d ago Bullish
Specialty Cartons Market Trends and Companies 2026-2035
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 191d ago Bullish
Advanced Recycled Materials (ARM) in Packaging Market Trends 2026-35

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SW stock FAQ

Why is $SW down today?

Here is the latest on SW from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for SW today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

What is the SW stock price today?

SW last traded at $49.25, down 1.54% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

Does SW pay a dividend?

Yes. SW currently has a dividend yield of about 3.67% ($1.81 per share per year). Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.

Where can I see live SW alerts?

The SW Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged SW 67 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is SW on?

SW (Smurfit Westrock plc) trades on XNYS, with a market cap of about $25.83B in the PAPERBOARD CONTAINERS & BOXES sector.

Is SW good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge SW for yourself. This is not investment advice.

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