Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) Stock Acquired Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (D-California) recently bought shares of Smurfit Westrock PLC (NYSE:SW). In a filing disclosed on December 15th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Smurfit Westrock stock on November 18th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Spotify Technology (NYSE:SPOT) on 11/26/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) on 11/26/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of First Watch Restaurant Group (NASDAQ:FWRG) on 11/26/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of TKO Group (NYSE:TKO) on 11/26/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of RBC Bearings (NYSE:RBC) on 11/24/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Stifel Financial (NYSE:SF) on 11/24/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Logan Energy (CVE:LGN) on 11/24/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Primoris Services (NASDAQ:PRIM) on 11/24/2025.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of LandBridge (NYSE:LB) on 11/21/2025.
• Purchased $50,001 – $100,000 in shares of LandBridge (NYSE:LB) on 11/20/2025.

Smurfit Westrock Stock Down 1.3%

Smurfit Westrock stock traded down $0.49 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $38.13. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 10,373,603 shares, compared to its average volume of 4,208,169. The company has a market cap of $19.91 billion, a PE ratio of 26.66 and a beta of 1.10. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.72, a current ratio of 1.48 and a quick ratio of 0.97. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $37.45 and its 200 day moving average is $42.08. Smurfit Westrock PLC has a 52-week low of $32.73 and a 52-week high of $56.05.

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, October 29th. The company reported $0.58 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.68 by ($0.10). The company had revenue of $8 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $7.89 billion. Smurfit Westrock had a net margin of 2.40% and a return on equity of 6.21%. Smurfit Westrock’s quarterly revenue was up 4.3% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts anticipate that Smurfit Westrock PLC will post 3.25 earnings per share for the current year.

Smurfit Westrock Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, December 18th. Investors of record on Friday, November 14th were given a dividend of $0.4308 per share. This represents a $1.72 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, November 14th. Smurfit Westrock’s payout ratio is presently 120.28%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts have weighed in on SW shares. Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and issued a $52.00 price target on shares of Smurfit Westrock in a research report on Monday, November 3rd. Argus cut their price target on Smurfit Westrock from $55.00 to $45.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, December 9th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Smurfit Westrock in a report on Monday. Truist Financial lowered their price objective on Smurfit Westrock from $55.00 to $50.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, October 30th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price target on shares of Smurfit Westrock from $52.00 to $50.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, October 30th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have assigned a Buy rating, one has issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $53.30.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Ethic Inc. raised its stake in shares of Smurfit Westrock by 0.6% in the second quarter. Ethic Inc. now owns 41,103 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,770,000 after acquiring an additional 254 shares during the last quarter. Moody National Bank Trust Division boosted its position in Smurfit Westrock by 1.7% in the 2nd quarter. Moody National Bank Trust Division now owns 15,001 shares of the company’s stock valued at $647,000 after buying an additional 255 shares during the last quarter. Legacy Wealth Asset Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Smurfit Westrock by 1.9% in the 2nd quarter. Legacy Wealth Asset Management LLC now owns 13,551 shares of the company’s stock valued at $585,000 after buying an additional 258 shares during the period. Benjamin Edwards Inc. raised its position in shares of Smurfit Westrock by 4.1% during the second quarter. Benjamin Edwards Inc. now owns 6,776 shares of the company’s stock worth $292,000 after acquiring an additional 264 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Parallel Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of Smurfit Westrock by 21.8% during the second quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 1,494 shares of the company’s stock valued at $64,000 after acquiring an additional 267 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 83.38% of the company’s stock.

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master’s in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

Smurfit Westrock Company Profile

Smurfit Westrock Plc, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, distributes, and sells containerboard, corrugated containers, and other paper-based packaging products in Ireland and internationally. The company produces containerboard that it converts into corrugated containers or sells to third parties, as well as produces other types of paper, such as consumer packaging board, sack paper, graphic paper, solid board and graphic board, and other paper-based packaging products, such as consumer packaging, solid board packaging, paper sacks, and other packaging products, including bag-in-box.