Truist cuts target for Smurfit Westrock stock to USD 54.00

Published on 10/15/2026 at 13:26 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Smurfit Westrock stock costs EUR 36.40 on October 15, 2026. The company agreed a USD 420.00 million Chile deal on September 25, 2026.

Targets and acquisition timing

Truist lowered its target from USD 57.00 to USD 54.00 for Smurfit Westrock stock on October 15, 2026.
The Chile transaction carries a value of USD 420.00 million and is expected to close in the first half of 2027.
Smurfit Westrock stock trades at EUR 36.40 at 1:14 p.m. CEST at Lang & Schwarz on October 15, 2026.

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Smurfit Westrock stock costs EUR 36.40 at Lang & Schwarz on October 15, 2026, while Truist Financial lowered its target from USD 57.00 to USD 54.00. The Cerbat Gem reported the target change on October 15, 2026 and said Truist kept a Buy rating.

Target cut meets acquisition story

The analyst change contrasts with Smurfit Westrock's expansion in Latin America. The company agreed on September 25, 2026 to buy Empresas CMPC's Chilean containerboard and corrugated business for USD 420.00 million, according to Pulpapernews. The transaction multiple is below 6.00 times adjusted EBITDA after synergies, and completion is expected in the first half of 2027.

The acquired paper machine in Santiago produces 250,000 tons per year, giving the deal an operating component beyond its headline price. Smurfit Westrock plans to use its own liquid resources, with regulatory approval among the closing conditions.

Three dated events show the shift

On July 29, 2026, Smurfit Westrock reported quarterly revenue of USD 8.03 billion and adjusted earnings per share of USD 0.35, below the USD 0.42 consensus estimate, according to The Cerbat Gem. On September 25, 2026, it agreed the USD 420.00 million Chile acquisition. On October 14, 2026, 16 contractors received medical treatment after an incident at the company's Covington mill, with all reported in good condition, WFXR reported.

What does the deal add?

The Chile purchase adds capacity and regional integration rather than an immediate earnings figure. The Santiago machine's 250,000-ton annual output can support operations in Argentina, Peru and Ecuador, while the transaction's below-6.00-times adjusted EBITDA multiple provides a measurable valuation reference.

Stock price and company profile

Smurfit Westrock operates more than 500 packaging and other facilities and 57 mills across 40 countries, according to its investor-relations page. Its business spans corrugated packaging, folding cartons, paper bags and sacks, and recycling operations.

At Lang & Schwarz, the stock was trading at EUR 36.40 on October 15, 2026 at 1:14 p.m. CEST. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Smurfit Westrock stock.