SW Dividend History & Yield
Smurfit Westrock Plc · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13, 2026 (in 65 days) | Nov 27, 2026 | $0.452 | $45.20 | Estimated |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 (in 156 days) | Feb 26, 2027 | $0.452 | $45.20 | Estimated |
| Fri, May 14, 2027 (in 247 days) | May 28, 2027 | $0.452 | $45.20 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 13, 2027 (in 338 days) | Aug 27, 2027 | $0.452 | $45.20 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SW's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.808 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 28 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much SW do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 664 | $29,376 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,319 | $146,881 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,638 | $293,761 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.08%. $10,000 in SW would currently pay about $408 a year ($34 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SW dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | — | $0.452 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2026 | — | $0.452 | +0.0% |
| Feb 17, 2026 | — | $0.452 | +4.9% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | — | $0.431 | +0.0% |
| May 16, 2025 | — | $0.431 | +0.0% |
| Feb 14, 2025 | — | $0.431 | +42.2% |
| Nov 15, 2024 | — | $0.303 | +0.0% |
| Aug 15, 2024 | — | $0.303 | -76.2% |
| Apr 11, 2024 | — | $1.272 | +261.4% |
| Sep 28, 2023 | — | $0.352 | -70.2% |
| Apr 13, 2023 | — | $1.183 | +284.1% |
| Sep 29, 2022 | — | $0.308 | -70.6% |
| Apr 7, 2022 | — | $1.048 | +205.5% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | — | $0.343 | -66.9% |
| Apr 8, 2021 | — | $1.037 | +213.3% |
| Nov 19, 2020 | — | $0.331 | -65.3% |
| Aug 13, 2020 | — | $0.953 | +7.9% |
| Apr 16, 2020 | — | $0.883 | +189.5% |
| Sep 26, 2019 | — | $0.305 | -62.5% |
| Apr 11, 2019 | — | $0.814 | +200.4% |
| Sep 28, 2017 | — | $0.271 | -56.1% |
| Apr 20, 2017 | — | $0.617 | +149.8% |
| Sep 29, 2016 | — | $0.247 | -54.3% |
| Apr 14, 2016 | — | $0.541 | +141.5% |
Payout risk check
SW scores 55/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (elevated risk).
2 warning flags raised:
- Payout ratio above 100% of earnings
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Smurfit Westrock Plc
Smurfit Westrock Plc, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, distributes, and sells containerboard, corrugated containers, and other paper-based packaging products in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and internationally. The company produces containerboard and paperboard; packaging of corrugated containers; consumer packaging; and offers solid board, kraft paper, and graphic board, as well as other packaging products, such as solidboard packaging, paper sacks and bag-in-box. It produces linerboard and corrugated medium and paperboard; and other paper-based packaging, such as folding cartons, inserts, labels and displays.
Sector: Consumer Cyclical. Industry: Packaging & Containers. First dividend on our records: Apr 9, 2014. 28 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
SW dividend FAQ
When is SW's next ex-dividend date?
SW's next ex-dividend date is Nov 13, 2026 (in 65 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.452 per share, expected on Nov 27, 2026.
How often does SW pay dividends?
SW pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.452 per share with an ex-date of Aug 14, 2026.
What is SW's dividend yield?
SW's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 3.06%, based on $1.356 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $44.26. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.808 per share, is 4.08%.
How much does SW pay per share?
SW pays about $0.452 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.808 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $180.80 a year.
Has SW grown or cut its dividend?
SW has raised its annual dividend for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 0.2% a year (-15.0% over the last year). SW did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of SW do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.08%, you would need about 664 shares of SW (roughly $29,376 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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