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Mar 31
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Smurfit Kappa Q1 2025 Earnings Report
Smurfit Westrock delivered strong Q1 2025 results with significant increases in revenue, net income, and Adjusted EBITDA following its merger.
Key Takeaways
Smurfit Westrock posted strong quarterly results with $7.66 billion in revenue and $382 million in net income, benefiting from successful merger integration and broad-based segment strength.
Revenue grew to $7.66 billion driven by strength across all regions.
Net income reached $382 million, showing strong post-merger execution.
Adjusted EBITDA hit $1.252 billion, maintaining strong margins.
The company approved a quarterly dividend of $0.4308 per share.
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Forward Guidance
The company expects Q2 2025 Adjusted EBITDA to be approximately $1.2 billion, with full-year 2025 guidance between $5.0 billion and $5.2 billion despite anticipated downtime and economic uncertainty.
Positive Outlook
- Strong integration following the Smurfit Kappa and WestRock merger.
- On track to deliver $400 million in synergies, with $350 million expected in 2025.
- Continued investment in high-performing assets across all regions.
- Operational efficiency expected from plant closures and optimization.
- Solid margin performance supporting profitability outlook.
Challenges Ahead
- Q2 to incur $100 million in economic downtime.
- Demand outlook remains uncertain.
- Cost pressures from energy, labor, and raw materials continue.
- Impact from closures in North America and EMEA & APAC still to be seen.
- Full synergy realization and benefits still in progress.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income