SW Dividend History & Analysis | 4.3% Yield
SW has a dividend yield of 4.3% and paid 1.77 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Paper & Plastic Packaging Products & Materials
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| SON NYSE Sonoco Products |
5,568 M | 4.48% | 4.03% |
| SW NYSE Smurfit WestRock |
25,468 M | 4.31% | 3.91% |
| PKG NYSE Packaging of America |
20,840 M | 2.42% | 4.34% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| SON NYSE Sonoco Products |
5,568 M | 3.30% | 100.0% |
| PKG NYSE Packaging of America |
20,840 M | 2.72% | 98.3% |
SW Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-15 | 2026-05-15 | 2026-06-10 | Quarterly | 0.452 | 0% | 1.16% |
| 2026-02-17 | 2026-02-17 | 2026-03-18 | Quarterly | 0.452 | +4.9% | 0.9% |
| 2025-11-14 | 2025-11-14 | 2025-12-18 | Quarterly | 0.4308 | -0% | 1.25% |
| 2025-08-15 | 2025-08-15 | 2025-09-18 | Quarterly | 0.431 | 0% | 1% |
| 2025-05-16 | 2025-05-16 | 2025-06-18 | Quarterly | 0.431 | 0% | 0.94% |
| 2025-02-14 | 2025-02-14 | 2025-03-18 | Quarterly | 0.431 | +42.2% | 0.79% |
| 2024-11-15 | 2024-11-15 | 2024-12-18 | Quarterly | 0.303 | 0% | 0.61% |
| 2024-08-15 | 2024-08-15 | 2024-09-18 | Quarterly | 0.303 | -76.2% | 0.74% |
| 2024-04-11 | 2024-04-12 | 2024-05-10 | 1.272 | +261.4% | N/A | |
| 2023-09-28 | 2023-09-29 | 2023-10-27 | 0.352 | -70.2% | N/A | |
| 2023-04-13 | 2023-04-14 | 2023-05-12 | 1.183 | +284.1% | N/A | |
| 2022-09-29 | 2022-09-30 | 2022-10-28 | 0.308 | -70.6% | 1.05% | |
| 2022-04-07 | 2022-04-08 | 2022-05-06 | 1.048 | +205.5% | N/A | |
| 2021-09-23 | 2021-09-24 | 2021-10-22 | 0.343 | 0% | N/A |
SW Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, SW's dividend yield is 4.31%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.77 USD by the current share price of 50.09.
As of July 2026, SW paid a dividend of 1.77 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-15 and the payout was 0.452 USD.
SW pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, SW has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-15.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for SW for the next payments are between 0.027 (-94.0%) and 0.575 (+27.2%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.52%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.452 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Smurfit WestRock (SW) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Smurfit WestRock (SW) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
SW's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -21.2% per year. Negative growth: SW's dividend growth is negative and declining.
SW's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.91%. If you bought SW's shares at 45.18 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.77 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.91% of your original purchase price.
SW Payout Consistency is 97.9%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Smurfit WestRock has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
SW's 4.31% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of SW is 103.9%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.
SW's Overall Dividend Rating is 8.06%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
SW Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-28 02:39 UTC