Analysts Remain Bullish on Smurfit Westrock Plc (SW) with Adjusted Price Targets

Smurfit Westrock Plc (NYSE:SW) is among the ridiculously cheap stocks to buy now. As of December 26, Smurfit Westrock Plc (NYSE:SW) has a ‘Buy’ or equivalent rating from the majority of the analysts covering the stock. With a target price range of $44.50 to $63, the median price target of $52 translates to an upside potential of 34.23% from the current price. On December 22, Michael Roxland, an analyst at Truist Financial, maintained a ‘Buy’ rating on the stock, while setting a price target of $50. This reflects an upside potential of about 29%.

According to TheFly, Reinhardt van der Walt from BofA trimmed the price target on the company to $55 from $57 and kept a ‘Buy’ rating on December 19, 2025. The firm advises taking “a selective approach” to paper and packaging equities entering 2026. That said, it favors downstream names with credible, overlooked self-help opportunities, such as Smurfit Westrock Plc (NYSE:SW). Thus, the revised price target reflects mark-to-market on Q4 prices and an adjusted outlook for 2026.

Earlier on December 18, RBC Capital also reduced the price target on Smurfit Westrock Plc (NYSE:SW) to $51 from $54 and reiterated an ‘Outperform’ rating. This update was part of a broader research note previewing 2026 for Paper & Forest Products, reported TheFly.

Smurfit Westrock Plc (NYSE:SW) is an Ireland-based company that provides containerboard, corrugated containers, and other paper-based packaging products. Founded in 1934, the company mainly serves the food and beverage and consumer goods markets.

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