Capital Expenditures for Smurfit Westrock (SW)
According to Smurfit Westrock's latest reported financial statements, the company's current capital expenditures (TTM) is $2.19B USD. Capital expenditures (CapEx) are cash outlays for property, plant, and equipment and other long-lived productive assets — reported on the cash flow statement under investing activities. CapEx funds future capacity (factories, data centers, software, machinery), so rising spend can signal investment in growth, while heavy CapEx reduces free cash flow available to shareholders. We display CapEx as a positive amount (the absolute cash outflow); compare with revenue to gauge capital intensity and with total assets for the asset-base context.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$2.19B
YoY change
+27.3%
5Y CAGR
+24.2%
Peak year (2025)
$1.87B
Cumulative capital expenditures
$13.69B
CapEx history chart for Smurfit Westrock (SW) from 2004 to 2025
CapEx history table for Smurfit Westrock (SW) from 2004 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Capital Expenditures | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.87B | +27.3% | ||
| 2024 | $1.47B | +57.8% | ||
| 2023 | $929.00M | -0.1% | ||
| 2022 | $930.00M | +32.5% | ||
| 2021 | $702.10M | +11.1% | ||
| 2020 | $632.20M | -10.7% | ||
| 2019 | $707.95M | +11.9% | ||
| 2018 | $632.58M | +15.1% | ||
| 2017 | $549.46M | +18.7% | ||
| 2016 | $462.75M | -3.6% | ||
| 2015 | $479.96M | -11.5% | ||
| 2014 | $542.34M | +9.7% | ||
| 2013 | $494.35M | +14.3% | ||
| 2012 | $432.46M | +18.3% | ||
| 2011 | $365.50M | -9.0% | ||
| 2010 | $401.65M | +13.0% | ||
| 2009 | $355.32M | -19.5% | ||
| 2008 | $441.30M | -15.1% | ||
| 2007 | $519.84M | +29.0% | ||
| 2006 | $402.97M | +106.0% | ||
| 2005 | $195.57M | +6.2% | ||
| 2004 | $184.12M | — |
CapEx values are taken from Smurfit Westrock's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in EUR as filed.
Analysis
In 2025, Smurfit Westrock (SW) capital expenditures totalled $1.87B – grew 27.3% year-over-year.
Smurfit Westrock capital expenditures compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is +24.2%, sustaining 2 straight years of year-over-year growth.
$1.87B stands as the all-time-high annual capital expenditures, posted in 2025, against a low of $184.12M during 2004.
Within Consumer Cyclical, Smurfit Westrock (SW) ranks 7th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for capital expenditures is $3.52B.
Smurfit Westrock Capital Expenditures by Year
Smurfit Westrock Capital Expenditures 2025: $1.87B
Smurfit Westrock capital expenditures in 2025 was $1.87B, grew 27.3% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Smurfit Westrock Capital Expenditures 2024: $1.47B
Smurfit Westrock capital expenditures in 2024 was $1.47B, surged 57.8% from 2023.
Smurfit Westrock Capital Expenditures 2023: $929.00M
Smurfit Westrock capital expenditures in 2023 was $929.00M, edged down 0.1% below 2022.
Smurfit Westrock Capital Expenditures 2022: $930.00M
Smurfit Westrock capital expenditures in 2022 was $930.00M, surged 32.5% from 2021.
Smurfit Westrock Capital Expenditures 2021: $702.10M
Smurfit Westrock capital expenditures in 2021 was $702.10M.
See more financial history for Smurfit Westrock (SW).
Sector peers — CapEx
Companies in the same sector as Smurfit Westrock, ranked by their latest capital expenditures.
| Company | Capital Expenditures | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) | $131.82B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) | $86.66B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) | $8.53B | Consumer Cyclical |
| The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) | $3.68B | Consumer Cyclical |
| McDonald's Corporation (MCD) | $3.37B | Consumer Cyclical |
| The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) | $1.96B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) | $322.00M | Consumer Cyclical |
| PDD Holdings Inc. (PDD) | $0 | Consumer Cyclical |
Frequently asked questions
What is Smurfit Westrock's capital expenditures?
- Latest reported capital expenditures for Smurfit Westrock (SW) is $2.19B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Smurfit Westrock capital expenditures changed year-over-year?
- Smurfit Westrock (SW) capital expenditures changed +27.3% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Smurfit Westrock capital expenditures?
- Smurfit Westrock (SW) capital expenditures compound annual growth rate is +24.2% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Smurfit Westrock capital expenditures hit its highest annual value?
- Smurfit Westrock capital expenditures reached its highest annual value of $1.87B in 2025.
What was Smurfit Westrock capital expenditures in 2024?
- Smurfit Westrock (SW) capital expenditures in 2024 was $1.47B.
What was Smurfit Westrock capital expenditures in 2025?
- Smurfit Westrock (SW) capital expenditures in 2025 was $1.87B.
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