Smurfit Westrock Q3 2025 Results: $8 Billion in Sales, $245 Million Net Income, Dividend Declared
Paper Recycling | 2025-10-30 11:37:22
The EMEA and APAC regions delivered good returns despite a difficult market backdrop to deliver Adjusted EBITDA of $419 million with an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 14.8%.
By Paul Ploumis
SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Smurfit Westrock plc announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 2025, reporting net sales of $8.0 billion and net income of $245 million, representing a net income margin of 3.1%. The company also recorded an adjusted EBITDA of $1.3 billion, reflecting a 16.3% margin, along with $1.13 billion in net cash from operating activities.
Despite a challenging global market, Smurfit Westrock’s EMEA and APAC regions delivered solid returns, posting $419 million in adjusted EBITDA with a 14.8% margin. The company’s Latin American operations performed strongly as well, generating $116 million in adjusted EBITDA and achieving a robust 21.3% margin.
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Looking ahead, the company plans to take additional economic downtime in the fourth quarter to enhance system efficiency. Smurfit Westrock now expects full-year adjusted EBITDA to range between $4.9 billion and $5.1 billion, in line with prior guidance. Capital expenditures for the coming year are projected at $2.4–$2.5 billion, reflecting continued investment in operational optimization and growth initiatives.
The company’s Board of Directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $0.4308 per share, payable on December 18, 2025, to shareholders of record as of November 14, 2025.
Commenting on the results, Tony Smurfit, President and CEO, stated that the company’s performance was in line with adjusted EBITDA guidance, highlighting its resilience and disciplined execution across global markets.
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What do you think was the most notable aspect of Smurfit Westrock’s Q3 2025 results?
Frequently Asked Questions
- How did regional operations perform during the quarter?
The EMEA and APAC regions delivered $419 million in adjusted EBITDA with a 14.8% margin, and Latin America contributed $116 million with a 21.3% margin, showcasing solid regional performance despite challenging market conditions.
- What are the company’s expectations for the remainder of 2025?
Smurfit Westrock plans to take additional economic downtime in Q4 to optimize its production system. It expects full-year adjusted EBITDA in the range of $4.9–$5.1 billion, maintaining a disciplined approach to cost and asset optimization.
- What capital expenditure plans has Smurfit Westrock announced?
The company projects capital spending between $2.4 and $2.5 billion for the upcoming year, aligning with its long-term strategy to enhance efficiency, expand sustainable packaging capacity, and support growth initiatives.
