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Why Is Smurfit Westrock (SW) Down 20.5% Since Last Earnings Report?

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It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Smurfit Westrock (SW - Free Report) . Shares have lost about 20.5% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.

Will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Smurfit Westrock due for a breakout? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.

How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?

It turns out, estimates review have trended downward during the past month.

The consensus estimate has shifted -30.62% due to these changes.

VGM Scores

Currently, Smurfit Westrock has a subpar Growth Score of D, though it is lagging a bit on the Momentum Score front with an F. However, the stock was allocated a grade of C on the value side, putting it in the middle 20% for this investment strategy.

Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of F. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.

Outlook

Estimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions indicates a downward shift. Notably, Smurfit Westrock has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.


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