SW Dividend History & Analysis | 3.6% Yield

SW has a dividend yield of 3.6% and paid 1.6 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.55%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.60
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y -2.82%
Overall Dividend Rating 36.87%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.18%
Payout Ratio 64.4%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y -2.49%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.

Top Dividend Payers in Paper & Plastic Packaging Products & Materials

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
SON 4,507 M 4.48% 4.73%
IP 24,567 M 3.88% 5.89%
SW 23,637 M 3.55% 5.18%
BILL 2,313 M 3.78% 2.96%
PKG 19,359 M 2.39% 5.14%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
HOLM-B 5,948 M 19.4% 87.5%
AVY 12,918 M 7.89% 72.6%
GPK 6,378 M 5.92% 97.7%
SON 4,507 M 3.77% 84.9%
PKG 19,359 M 8.21% 97.1%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare SW Dividends with its Peer-Group

VRLA
Verallia
6.78% Yield
PKG
Packaging of
2.39% Yield
HOLM-B
Holmen (publ)
2.36% Yield
GPK
AVY
Avery Dennison
2.11% Yield

SW Dividend History: Last 25 Payments (USD) as of September 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-08-15 2025-08-15 2025-09-18 Quarterly 0.431 0% 1%
2025-05-16 2025-05-16 2025-06-18 Quarterly 0.431 0% 0.94%
2025-02-14 2025-02-14 2025-03-18 Quarterly 0.431 42.2% 0.79%
2024-11-15 2024-11-15 2024-12-18 Quarterly 0.303 0% 0.61%
2024-08-15 2024-08-15 2024-09-18 Quarterly 0.303 -76.2% 0.74%
2024-04-11 1.272 261.4% 2.82%
2023-09-28 0.352 -70.2% 1.07%
2023-04-13 1.183 284.1% 3.14%
2022-09-29 0.308 -70.6% 1.05%
2022-04-07 1.048 205.5% 2.44%
2021-09-23 0.343 -66.9% 0.6%
2021-04-08 1.037 213.3% 2.12%
2020-11-19 0.331 -65.3% 0.79%
2020-08-13 0.953 7.9% N/A
2020-04-16 0.883 189.5% N/A
2019-09-26 0.305 -62.5% N/A
2019-04-11 0.814 200.4% N/A
2017-09-28 0.271 -56.1% N/A
2017-04-20 0.617 149.8% N/A
2016-09-29 0.247 -54.3% N/A
2016-04-14 0.541 141.5% N/A
2015-10-01 0.224 -48% N/A
2015-04-09 0.431 122.2% N/A
2014-10-01 0.194 -54.2% N/A
2014-04-09 0.424 0% N/A

SW Dividend FAQ

Smurfit WestRock Plc is a leading manufacturer and distributor of paper-based packaging products, serving various industries including food and beverage, e-commerce, and consumer goods across 40 countries. The companys diverse product portfolio includes containerboard, corrugated containers, consumer packaging, and other paper-based packaging solutions.

What is the Dividend Yield of SW?

As of September 2025, SW`s dividend yield is 3.55%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.60 USD by the current share price of 44.47.

Does SW pay a dividend?

As of September 2025, SW paid a dividend of 1.60 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-15 and the payout was 0.431 USD.

How often does SW pay dividends?

SW pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, SW has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-08-15.

Will SW pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.431 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Smurfit WestRock (SW) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SW?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Smurfit WestRock (SW) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of SW?

SW's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -2.82% per year.
Negative growth: SW's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of SW?

SW's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.18%. If you bought SW's shares at 32.34 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.60 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.18% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SW?

SW Payout Consistency is 80.2%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Moderately consistent: Smurfit WestRock has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does SW have a good Dividend Yield?

SW`s 3.55% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SW?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SW is 64.4%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of SW?

SW`s Overall Dividend Rating is 36.87%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

SW Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in SW`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Smurfit WestRock`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 6.65% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 49.2%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Smurfit WestRock ever had a Stock Split?

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Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2009 135,000,000
2010 135,000,000
2011 136,000,000 +0.74%
2012 138,000,000 +1.47%
2013 140,000,000 +1.45%
2014 143,000,000 +2.14%
2015 262,000,000 +83.22%
2016 255,000,000 -2.67%
2017 259,000,000 +1.57%
2018 260,000,000 +0.39%
2019 260,000,000
2020 244,181,300 -6.08%
2021 261,684,100 +7.17%
2022 264,164,600 +0.95%
2023 259,500,000 -1.77%
2024 457,500,000 +76.3%
2025 526,000,000 +14.97%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-08-29 02:49