Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.71
Smurfit Westrock plc (SW) Dividend History
Income profile from 2014 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.0%
Payout Ratio
1.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
3 years
SW Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.1% and trend is falling.
SW Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.0%
Trailing DPS$1.71
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout88.4%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGR8.6%
5Y CAGR-4.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.1%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield4.0%
1Y Total Return5.8%
5Y Total Return-1.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)15.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$9,82810Y ago$11,83420Y ago$72,533
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
SW Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (13 years of payments)
SW Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Smurfit Westrock plc distributes 1.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 88.4%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
SW has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 8.6% and 5-year CAGR of -4.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SW returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.0% dividend yield, 4.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.1% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is -1.7%, with dividends contributing 15.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $11,834 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
SW Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$11.71
Avg/Payment$0.5856
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026Latest | $0.4523 | — | 3.63% | Sep 10, 2026 |
| May 15, 2026 | $0.4523 | — | 4.71% | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | $0.4523 | ↑ +5.0% | 3.43% | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.4308 | — | 5.03% | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.4308 | — | 3.74% | Sep 18, 2025 |
| May 16, 2025 | $0.4308 | — | 3.14% | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $0.4308 | ↑ +42.4% | 1.93% | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $0.3025 | — | 3.64% | Dec 18, 2024 |
SW Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.0%
#4 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
1.3% payout
Streak
3Y
-4.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.0%
#7 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWSmurfit Westrock plc | $22.3B | 4.0% | 1.3% | 3 | Sustainable |
1st  IPInternational Paper … | $16.9B | 5.8% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 PKGPackaging Corporatio… | $20.4B | 2.2% | 58.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  GPKGraphic Packaging Ho… | $2.6B | 4.9% | 28.8% | 1 | Sustainable |
3rd  SONSonoco Products Comp… | $4.8B | 4.3% | 52.5% | 36 | Sustainable |
 SEESealed Air Corporati… | $6.2B | 1.9% | 23.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 CCKCrown Holdings, Inc. | $11.9B | 1.0% | 16.3% | 4 | Sustainable |
 ATRAptarGroup, Inc. | $7.7B | 1.5% | 30.8% | 33 | Sustainable |
 SLGNSilgan Holdings Inc. | $3.7B | 2.3% | 29.8% | 22 | Sustainable |
SW Annual Dividend History (2004–2026)
23 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.36 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 3.2% |
| 2025 | $1.72 | -8.3% | 4 | $1.33 | 129.6% | 0.77x | 4.1% |
| 2024 | $1.88 | 21.9% | 3 | $0.79 | 237.8% | 0.42x | 4.4% |
| 2023 | $1.54 | 14.5% | 2 | $2.87 | 53.7% | 1.86x | 3.6% |
| 2022 | $1.35 | -2.8% | 2 | $3.80 | 35.4% | 2.82x | 3.2% |
| 2021 | $1.38 | -36.3% | 2 | $2.71 | 51.1% | 1.96x | 3.3% |
| 2020 | $2.17 | 93.0% | 3 | $2.67 | 81.4% | 1.23x | 5.1% |
| 2019 | $1.13 | 2.7% | 2 | $2.00 | 56.3% | 1.78x | 2.7% |
| 2018 | $1.10 | 23.2% | 2 | $-2.74 | — | — | 2.6% |
| 2017 | $0.89 | 12.8% | 2 | $1.76 | 50.5% | 1.98x | 2.1% |
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SW — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SW stock.
How much dividend does SW pay per share?
Smurfit Westrock plc (SW) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.71 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.0%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is SW's next ex-dividend date?
SW's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SW typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is SW's dividend safe?
SW's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.3% and FCF payout ratio of +88.4%. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is SW a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Smurfit Westrock plc is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -4.5%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does SW pay dividends?
Smurfit Westrock plc pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.71 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 12+ years from 2014 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SW grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SW five years ago would be worth approximately $9,828 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SW's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SW's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.0% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.