Smurfit Westrock (SW) Dividend History & Yield
Smurfit Westrock (SW) has increased its dividend for multiple years and currently yields 4.76%. The most recent dividend was $0.4523/share on Mar 18, 2026, paid Quarterly.
Current Yield
4.76%
TTM Dividend/Share
$1.77
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
246.5%
Consecutive Growth Years
0
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
-8.28%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
-4.53%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
10.16%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
0.2%
FCF payout ratio
24.5%
Net debt / EBITDA
0.1x
Interest coverage
2.24x
ROIC (TTM)
3.0%
Dividend Safety Score
3 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 246.5%, above the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($2.30) covers dividend/share ($1.77).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
9 dividend cut(s) in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have declined over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
Only 0 consecutive year(s) of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 24.5%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 0.1x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (-4.5%) exceeds EPS growth (-29.9%) — payout ratio expanding.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date May 15, 2026
- Payment date
- Jun 10, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.4523
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4523
Ex-date Feb 17, 2026
- Payment date
- Mar 18, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.4523
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4523
Ex-date Nov 14, 2025
- Payment date
- Dec 18, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.4308
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4308
Ex-date Aug 15, 2025
- Payment date
- Sep 18, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.4308
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4308
Ex-date May 16, 2025
- Payment date
- Jun 18, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.4308
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4308
Ex-date Feb 14, 2025
- Payment date
- Mar 18, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.4308
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4308
Ex-date Nov 15, 2024
- Payment date
- Dec 18, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.3025
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3025
Ex-date Aug 15, 2024
- Payment date
- Sep 18, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.3025
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3025
Ex-date Apr 11, 2024
- Payment date
- May 10, 2024
- Dividend
- $1.2737
- Adj. dividend
- $1.2737
Ex-date Sep 28, 2023
- Payment date
- Oct 27, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.3532
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3532
Ex-date Apr 13, 2023
- Payment date
- May 12, 2023
- Dividend
- $1.1886
- Adj. dividend
- $1.1886
Ex-date Sep 29, 2022
- Payment date
- Oct 28, 2022
- Dividend
- $0.3080
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3080
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | Jun 10, 2026 | $0.4523 | $0.4523 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 | $0.4523 | $0.4523 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 | $0.4308 | $0.4308 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Sep 18, 2025 | $0.4308 | $0.4308 |
| May 16, 2025 | Jun 18, 2025 | $0.4308 | $0.4308 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Mar 18, 2025 | $0.4308 | $0.4308 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | Dec 18, 2024 | $0.3025 | $0.3025 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | Sep 18, 2024 | $0.3025 | $0.3025 |
| Apr 11, 2024 | May 10, 2024 | $1.2737 | $1.2737 |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Oct 27, 2023 | $0.3532 | $0.3532 |
| Apr 13, 2023 | May 12, 2023 | $1.1886 | $1.1886 |
| Sep 29, 2022 | Oct 28, 2022 | $0.3080 | $0.3080 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
The table shows 8 year-over-year increases across 12 calendar years of data (2014–2025).
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.7232 | — | — |
| 2025 | $1.8787 | $1.7232 | -8.3% |
| 2024 | $1.5417 | $1.8787 | +21.9% |
| 2023 | $1.3460 | $1.5417 | +14.5% |
| 2022 | $1.3843 | $1.3460 | -2.8% |
| 2021 | $2.1725 | $1.3843 | -36.3% |
| 2020 | $1.1254 | $2.1725 | +93.0% |
| 2019 | $1.0957 | $1.1254 | +2.7% |
| 2018 | $0.8892 | $1.0957 | +23.2% |
| 2017 | $0.7880 | $0.8892 | +12.8% |
| 2016 | $0.6550 | $0.7880 | +20.3% |
| 2015 | $0.6180 | $0.6550 | +6.0% |
| 2014 | — | $0.6180 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for Smurfit Westrock (SW) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$876.02M
YoY change
+38.4%
5Y CAGR
+23.0%
Peak year (2025)
$899.72M
Latest annual
$899.72M
Cash dividends paid over time for Smurfit Westrock (SW)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Smurfit Westrock (SW)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $899.72M | +38.4% | +$249.72M | ||
| 2024 | $650.00M | +66.2% | +$259.00M | ||
| 2023 | $391.00M | +12.0% | +$42.00M | ||
| 2022 | $349.00M | -2.2% | -$7.96M | ||
| 2021 | $356.96M | +11.6% | +$37.17M | ||
| 2020 | $319.79M | +19.9% | +$53.19M | ||
| 2019 | $266.60M | +9.4% | +$22.95M | ||
| 2018 | $243.65M | +6.3% | +$14.51M | ||
| 2017 | $229.14M | +31.3% | +$54.56M | ||
| 2016 | $174.58M | +13.3% | +$20.43M | ||
| 2015 | $154.16M | +18.5% | +$24.04M | ||
| 2014 | $130.11M | +34.6% | +$33.45M | ||
| 2013 | $96.66M | +46.2% | +$30.54M | ||
| 2012 | $66.13M | — | +$66.13M | ||
| 2011 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2010 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2009 | $0 | -100.0% | -$97.45M | ||
| 2008 | $97.45M | — | +$97.45M | ||
| 2007 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2006 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2005 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2004 | $0 | — | — |
In 2025, Smurfit Westrock (SW) dividends paid totalled $899.72M – surged 38.4% year-over-year.
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), Smurfit Westrock dividends paid produced a CAGR of +23.0% – sustaining 3 straight years of year-over-year growth.
Across the available history, dividends paid reached its high of $899.72M in 2025 and its low of $0 in 2004.
Among 8 Consumer Cyclical peers, Smurfit Westrock (SW) ranks 6th; the peer median for dividends paid is $2.24B.
Smurfit Westrock Dividends Paid 2025: $899.72M
Smurfit Westrock dividends paid in 2025 was $899.72M, surged 38.4% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Smurfit Westrock Dividends Paid 2024: $650.00M
Smurfit Westrock dividends paid in 2024 was $650.00M, surged 66.2% from 2023.
Smurfit Westrock Dividends Paid 2023: $391.00M
Smurfit Westrock dividends paid in 2023 was $391.00M, grew 12.0% from 2022.
Smurfit Westrock Dividends Paid 2022: $349.00M
Smurfit Westrock dividends paid in 2022 was $349.00M, edged down 2.2% below 2021.
Smurfit Westrock Dividends Paid 2021: $356.96M
Smurfit Westrock dividends paid in 2021 was $356.96M.
See more financial history for Smurfit Westrock (SW).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as Smurfit Westrock, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Alibaba (BABA) | $29.31B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Home Depot (HD) | $9.15B | Consumer Cyclical |
| McDonald's (MCD) | $5.12B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Lowe's Companies (LOW) | $2.64B | Consumer Cyclical |
| TJX Companies (TJX) | $1.84B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Amazon (AMZN) | $0 | Consumer Cyclical |
| Tesla (TSLA) | $0 | Consumer Cyclical |
| PDD Holdings (PDD) | $0 | Consumer Cyclical |
Frequently asked questions
Does Smurfit Westrock pay dividends?
Yes, Smurfit Westrock (SW) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $1.77 per share annually, yielding 4.76%.
What is Smurfit Westrock's dividend yield?
Smurfit Westrock (SW) has a current dividend yield of 4.76%.
Is Smurfit Westrock's dividend safe?
Smurfit Westrock (SW) passes 3 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
Is Smurfit Westrock a yield trap?
Smurfit Westrock (SW) shows 2 warning signals: Payout ratio exceeds 90%; Dividend growth rate declining for multiple years. Investors should review fundamentals carefully.
How many consecutive years has Smurfit Westrock increased its dividend?
Smurfit Westrock (SW) has 0 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is Smurfit Westrock's dividend payout ratio?
Smurfit Westrock (SW) has a dividend payout ratio of 246.5%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is Smurfit Westrock's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Smurfit Westrock (SW) is $876.02M (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Smurfit Westrock dividends paid changed year-over-year?
Smurfit Westrock (SW) dividends paid changed +38.4% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Smurfit Westrock dividends paid?
Smurfit Westrock (SW) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +23.0% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Smurfit Westrock dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Smurfit Westrock dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $899.72M in 2025.
What was Smurfit Westrock dividends paid in 2024?
Smurfit Westrock (SW) dividends paid in 2024 was $650.00M.
What was Smurfit Westrock dividends paid in 2025?
Smurfit Westrock (SW) dividends paid in 2025 was $899.72M.
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