Smurfit Westrock posts 'strong' Q2 performance Smurfit Westrock, the world's largest cardboard box maker, has today reported second quarter net sales of $7.940 billion, after what it called a strong performance. Business • 30 Jul
Smurfit Westrock posts 'strong' Q2 performance Smurfit Westrock, the world's largest cardboard box maker, has today reported second quarter net sales of $7.940 billion, after what it called a strong performance. Business • 30 Jul
Smurfit Westrock's US orders steadying after rocky weeks US order books at the world's largest cardboard box maker Smurfit Westrock are steadying after "a lot of weakness" in March and early April amid falling consumer confidence, the company's chief executive Tony Smurfit said today. Business • 01 May
Smurfit Westrock's US orders steadying after rocky weeks US order books at the world's largest cardboard box maker Smurfit Westrock are steadying after "a lot of weakness" in March and early April amid falling consumer confidence, the company's chief executive Tony Smurfit said today. Business • 01 May
Mexico tariffs would hit US spending - Smurfit Westrock The world's largest cardboard box maker Smurfit Westrock expects US consumer spending to be squeezed significantly if 25% tariffs on Mexican goods go ahead, its CEO said after the company's shares dropped on disappointing fourth quarter earnings. Business • 13 Feb
Mexico tariffs would hit US spending - Smurfit Westrock The world's largest cardboard box maker Smurfit Westrock expects US consumer spending to be squeezed significantly if 25% tariffs on Mexican goods go ahead, its CEO said after the company's shares dropped on disappointing fourth quarter earnings. Business • 13 Feb
Smurfit Westrock forecasts FY core profit of $4.7 billion Smurfit Westrock said it expects to make a full year core profit of $4.7 billion after posting third quarter earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of $1.265 billion. Business • 30 Oct 24
Smurfit Westrock forecasts FY core profit of $4.7 billion Smurfit Westrock said it expects to make a full year core profit of $4.7 billion after posting third quarter earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of $1.265 billion. Business • 30 Oct 24
Smurfit Kappa's Q2 profit tanks on softer demand, costs Smurfit Westrock last night reported a 51% drop in Smurfit Kappa's quarterly profit, hurt by softer consumer spending on goods crimping demand for packaging products as well as higher input costs. Business • 31 Jul 24
Smurfit Kappa's Q2 profit tanks on softer demand, costs Smurfit Westrock last night reported a 51% drop in Smurfit Kappa's quarterly profit, hurt by softer consumer spending on goods crimping demand for packaging products as well as higher input costs. Business • 31 Jul 24
Smurfit Kappa shares rise on Q1 earnings improvement Smurfit Kappa shares rose this morning after its first quarter core profit fell sharply year-on-year but was higher than the final quarter of 2023 when it had signalled a dip in demand for packaging was at an end. Business • 02 May 24
Smurfit Kappa shares rise on Q1 earnings improvement Smurfit Kappa shares rose this morning after its first quarter core profit fell sharply year-on-year but was higher than the final quarter of 2023 when it had signalled a dip in demand for packaging was at an end. Business • 02 May 24
Smurfit Kappa says worst is over as volume growth returns The worst of a year-long dip in demand for packaging appears to be over, Smurfit Kappa's CEO said today, after the company reported a rise in fourth quarter production volume that snapped three quarters of declines. Business • 07 Feb 24
Smurfit Kappa says worst is over as volume growth returns The worst of a year-long dip in demand for packaging appears to be over, Smurfit Kappa's CEO said today, after the company reported a rise in fourth quarter production volume that snapped three quarters of declines. Business • 07 Feb 24
Smurfit Kappa says decline in box demand slowing Europe's largest paper packaging producer Smurfit Kappa said the decline in box demand continued to slow in the third quarter as it forecast that full-year core profit would fall by almost 13% to around €2.05 billion. Business • 01 Nov 23
Smurfit Kappa says decline in box demand slowing Europe's largest paper packaging producer Smurfit Kappa said the decline in box demand continued to slow in the third quarter as it forecast that full-year core profit would fall by almost 13% to around €2.05 billion. Business • 01 Nov 23
Smurfit Kappa's H1 profits and revenues dip Paper and packaging company Smurfit Kappa has reported drops in both revenue and profits for the six months to the end of June in what it called a "challenging macro backdrop". Business • 02 Aug 23
Smurfit Kappa's H1 profits and revenues dip Paper and packaging company Smurfit Kappa has reported drops in both revenue and profits for the six months to the end of June in what it called a "challenging macro backdrop". Business • 02 Aug 23
Smurfit Kappa opens first plant in North Africa Europe's largest paper and packaging producer Smurfit Kappa expects the opening of its first North African plant in Morocco to set the stage for further expansion in a fast growing region for consumer goods, its chief financial officer said today. Business • 12 Jul 23
Smurfit Kappa opens first plant in North Africa Europe's largest paper and packaging producer Smurfit Kappa expects the opening of its first North African plant in Morocco to set the stage for further expansion in a fast growing region for consumer goods, its chief financial officer said today. Business • 12 Jul 23
Smurfit Kappa's first quarter earnings rise by 13% Paper and packaging company Smurfit Kappa has reported higher profits and earnings for the first quarter of 2023 but a dip in revenues. Business • 28 Apr 23
Smurfit Kappa's first quarter earnings rise by 13% Paper and packaging company Smurfit Kappa has reported higher profits and earnings for the first quarter of 2023 but a dip in revenues. Business • 28 Apr 23
Smurfit Kappa's annual profits jump by 42% Paper and packaging giant Smurfit Kappa has reported higher profits and revenues for 2022 amid what it called "a year of extraordinary circumstances". Business • 08 Feb 23
Smurfit Kappa's annual profits jump by 42% Paper and packaging giant Smurfit Kappa has reported higher profits and revenues for 2022 amid what it called "a year of extraordinary circumstances". Business • 08 Feb 23
Smurfit Kappa's nine month revenues up 33% Packaging group Smurfit Kappa said it expects its core profit this year to increase by 33% to €2.3 billion after it increased its third-quarter prices further. Business • 02 Nov 22
Smurfit Kappa's nine month revenues up 33% Packaging group Smurfit Kappa said it expects its core profit this year to increase by 33% to €2.3 billion after it increased its third-quarter prices further. Business • 02 Nov 22
Smurfit Kappa's Q1 profit jumps 33%, protest at AGM Smurfit Kappa said its revenue and core profit both rose by 33% year on year in the first quarter, which the boxmaker attributed to significant investment to support growing demand and ensure security of supply. Business • 29 Apr 22
Smurfit Kappa's Q1 profit jumps 33%, protest at AGM Smurfit Kappa said its revenue and core profit both rose by 33% year on year in the first quarter, which the boxmaker attributed to significant investment to support growing demand and ensure security of supply. Business • 29 Apr 22
Smurfit Kappa's profits rise despite cost headwinds Paper and packaging giant Smurfit Kappa said it expects to increase prices further this year to recover high costs after a mix of price hikes and bumper demand delivered record earnings amid "significant and unprecedented cost inflation" in 2021. Business • 09 Feb 22
Smurfit Kappa's profits rise despite cost headwinds Paper and packaging giant Smurfit Kappa said it expects to increase prices further this year to recover high costs after a mix of price hikes and bumper demand delivered record earnings amid "significant and unprecedented cost inflation" in 2021. Business • 09 Feb 22
Smurfit Kappa's nine month revenues up 15% Paper and packaging giant Smurfit Kappa has reported a strong first nine months for the group with corrugated growth of 9% in Europe and 11% in the Americas compared to the same time last year. Business • 03 Nov 21
Smurfit Kappa's nine month revenues up 15% Paper and packaging giant Smurfit Kappa has reported a strong first nine months for the group with corrugated growth of 9% in Europe and 11% in the Americas compared to the same time last year. Business • 03 Nov 21
Smurfit Kappa completes acquisition of Verzuolo Paper and packaging company Smurfit Kappa has completed the acquisition of Verzuolo, a 600,000 tonne containerboard mill in Northern Italy for €360 million. Business • 08 Oct 21
Smurfit Kappa completes acquisition of Verzuolo Paper and packaging company Smurfit Kappa has completed the acquisition of Verzuolo, a 600,000 tonne containerboard mill in Northern Italy for €360 million. Business • 08 Oct 21
Smurfit Kappa Q1 revenue up 6% on strong demand Packaging company Smurfit Kappa has reported underlying revenue growth of 6% to €2.269 billion after what it called a "remarkable" three month period to the end of March. Business • 30 Apr 21
Smurfit Kappa Q1 revenue up 6% on strong demand Packaging company Smurfit Kappa has reported underlying revenue growth of 6% to €2.269 billion after what it called a "remarkable" three month period to the end of March. Business • 30 Apr 21
Smurfit Kappa's 2020 earnings ahead of guidance Paper and packaging giant Smurfit Kappa said its earnings for the year to the end of December came in ahead of its guidance and while some Covid-19 uncertainty remains, 2021 had started well. Business • 10 Feb 21
Smurfit Kappa's 2020 earnings ahead of guidance Paper and packaging giant Smurfit Kappa said its earnings for the year to the end of December came in ahead of its guidance and while some Covid-19 uncertainty remains, 2021 had started well. Business • 10 Feb 21
Smurfit Kappa raises about €660m in share placing Packaging company Smurfit Kappa said it has raised about €660m through the placing of new ordinary shares. Business • 20 Nov 20
Smurfit Kappa raises about €660m in share placing Packaging company Smurfit Kappa said it has raised about €660m through the placing of new ordinary shares. Business • 20 Nov 20
Smurfit Kappa plans to reach net zero emissions by 2050 Paper and packaging giant Smurfit Kappa has announced new targets to reduce its fossil CO2 emissions, including its ambition to reach at least net zero emissions by 2050. Business • 09 Nov 20
Smurfit Kappa plans to reach net zero emissions by 2050 Paper and packaging giant Smurfit Kappa has announced new targets to reduce its fossil CO2 emissions, including its ambition to reach at least net zero emissions by 2050. Business • 09 Nov 20
Smurfit Kappa set to pay interim dividend Paper and packaging giant Smurfit Kappa has reported lower profits and revenues for the six months to the end of June but said it had decided to pay an interim dividend to shareholders. Business • 29 Jul 20
Smurfit Kappa set to pay interim dividend Paper and packaging giant Smurfit Kappa has reported lower profits and revenues for the six months to the end of June but said it had decided to pay an interim dividend to shareholders. Business • 29 Jul 20
Smurfit Kappa withdraws dividend due to Covid-19 Paper and packaging group Smurfit Kappa has said that due to the increased global uncertainty due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it believes it is prudent to no longer recommend the previously proposed final dividend of 80.9 cent per share. Business • 15 Apr 20
Smurfit Kappa withdraws dividend due to Covid-19 Paper and packaging group Smurfit Kappa has said that due to the increased global uncertainty due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it believes it is prudent to no longer recommend the previously proposed final dividend of 80.9 cent per share. Business • 15 Apr 20
Smurfit Kappa's dividend for 2019 rises by 12% Shares in packaging giant Smurfit Kappa closed 6% higher in Dublin today after it reported higher profits and revenues for 2019 and increased its dividend for the year by 12%. Business • 05 Feb 20
Smurfit Kappa's dividend for 2019 rises by 12% Shares in packaging giant Smurfit Kappa closed 6% higher in Dublin today after it reported higher profits and revenues for 2019 and increased its dividend for the year by 12%. Business • 05 Feb 20
'Mega trend' of paper packaging boosts Smurfit Kappa Paper and packaging company Smurfit Kappa Group said its revenues grew by 3% to €6.850 billion for the nine months to the end of September. Business • 30 Oct 19
'Mega trend' of paper packaging boosts Smurfit Kappa Paper and packaging company Smurfit Kappa Group said its revenues grew by 3% to €6.850 billion for the nine months to the end of September. Business • 30 Oct 19
