Rating Change
RBC Capital reiterated its Outperform rating on Smurfit Westrock Plc (NYSE:SW) on October 16, 2026.
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RBC Capital Reiterates Outperform Rating on Smurfit Westrock Plc (SW)
RBC Capital reiterated its Outperform rating on Smurfit Westrock Plc (NYSE:SW) on October 16, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Smurfit Westrock Plc (NYSE:SW) · reiterate
- Firm
- RBC Capital
- Rating
- Outperform to Outperform
- Price at event
- $41.16
- Market capitalization
- $19.9B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- RBC Capital maintained an Outperform rating on Smurfit Westrock Plc (NYSE:SW) on October 16, 2026.
Market Context
Smurfit Westrock Plc operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector. The stock currently trades at $41.16 with a market capitalization of $19.9B. The stock has gained 6.4% over the past 52 weeks.
Analyst coverage from RBC Capital provides professional research and price targets that many institutional investors reference when making allocation decisions. The consensus of analyst opinions — along with the range of price targets — helps frame market expectations for Smurfit Westrock Plc.
Analyst ratings and price targets are one input among many for investment decisions. Historical studies show that consensus analyst recommendations have mixed predictive power on their own, but significant changes in consensus — such as multiple upgrades or downgrades in a short period — can be more meaningful signals.
Recent Analyst Activity for Smurfit Westrock Plc
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 10 Buy, 0 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | RBC Capital | Outperform | N/A |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Truist Securities | Buy | N/A |
| Oct 02, 2026 | Citigroup | Buy | N/A |
| Sep 23, 2026 | JP Morgan | Overweight | N/A |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Overweight | N/A |
Related Tools: Analyst Ratings Dashboard | View SW Stock Page
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Outperform rating mean for SW?
A rating of Outperform from RBC Capital reflects the analyst's outlook on Smurfit Westrock Plc (NYSE:SW). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
Browse recent upgrades and downgrades on our Analyst Ratings Dashboard or the SW forecast page.