Smurfit WestRock Stock Slides -14% With A 9-Day Losing Spree
Smurfit WestRock (SW) stock hit a 9-day losing streak, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to -14%. The company’s market cap has crashed by about $3.0 Bil over the last 9 days and currently stands at $19 Bil.
Sustained weakness can be more than noise. It often signals shifting sentiment or deeper concerns. A multi-day losing streak may warn of further downside, or present an opportunity to buy if fundamentals are intact.
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Returns vs S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for SW stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | SW | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | -4.6% | -0.7% |
| 9D (Current Streak) | -14.0% | -0.2% |
| 1M (21D) | -15.6% | 3.4% |
| 3M (63D) | -30.5% | 6.9% |
| YTD 2026 | -6.0% | 7.4% |
| 2025 | -25.3% | 16.4% |
| 2024 | 23.3% | |
| 2023 | 24.2% |
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 48 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 92 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 15 | 59 |
| 4D | 17 | 18 |
| 5D | 1 | 6 |
| 6D | 3 | 4 |
| 7D or more | 12 | 5 |
| Total >=3 D | 48 | 92 |
Key Financials for Smurfit WestRock (SW)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $21.1 Bil | $31.2 Bil |
| Operating Income | $1.5 Bil | $2.2 Bil |
| Net Income | $319.0 Mil | $699.0 Mil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ4 | 2026 FQ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $7.6 Bil | $7.7 Bil |
| Operating Income | $462.0 Mil | $307.0 Mil |
| Net Income | $97.0 Mil | $65.0 Mil |
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