---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-24-112399"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SW"
cik: "0002005951"
company_name: "Smurfit Westrock plc"
filed_at: "2024-10-30T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-30T08:37:35.225958+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Smurfit Westrock Q3 net loss $150M on $7.7B sales; adjusted EBITDA $1.27B margin 16.5%

## Summary
- Net loss of $150M attributable to ~$500M in transaction-related expenses and purchase accounting adjustments.
- Adjusted EBITDA of $1,265M with margin of 16.5%; CEO calls performance 'excellent'.
- Full-year 2024 combined adjusted EBITDA guidance of approximately $4.7B.
- Quarterly dividend maintained at $0.3025 per ordinary share.
- Synergy target of $400M reaffirmed; continuing focus on asset optimization.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-24-112399
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SW
- cik: 0002005951
- company_name: Smurfit Westrock plc
- filed_at: 2024-10-30T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2005951/000110465924112399/0001104659-24-112399-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2005951/000110465924112399/tm2427058d1_8k.htm

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