Investors can speculate about the future of a stock by watching how its insiders buy and sell stocks. Smurfit WestRock plc shares valued at $595,182 were purchased by Finan Irial on May 06 ’25. At $39.21 per share, Finan Irial acquired 15,180 shares. The insider’s holdings grew to 54,893 shares worth approximately $2.34 million following the completion of this transaction.
Also, Henao Alvaro sold 4,000 shares, netting a total of over 215,604 in proceeds. Following the sale of shares at $53.90 each, the insider now holds 44,361 shares.
Before that, Henao Alvaro had added 4,000 shares to its account. In a trade valued at $215,604, the Officer bought Smurfit WestRock plc shares for $53.90 each.
As published in a research note from Jefferies on June 16, 2025, Smurfit WestRock plc [SW] has been rated up from a Hold to a Buy and the price target has been revised to $55. Analysts at Truist started covering the stock with ‘”a Buy”‘ outlook in a report released in late January. As of December 05, 2024, Argus has initiated its “Buy” rating for SW. Earlier on October 31, 2024, RBC Capital Mkts upgraded its rating. Their new recommendation was “an Outperform” for SW stock which previously was a “a Sector perform”.
Analyzing SW Stock Performance
On last trading session,, Smurfit WestRock plc [NYSE: SW] rose 0.47% to $42.68. The stock’s lowest price that day was $42.22, but it reached a high of $42.995 in the same session. During the last five days, there has been a surge of approximately 0.68%. Over the course of the year, Smurfit WestRock plc shares have dropped approximately -4.73%.
Support And Resistance Levels for Smurfit WestRock plc (SW)
According to the 24-hour chart, there is a support level at 42.26, which, if violated, would cause prices to drop to 41.85. In the upper region, resistance lies at 43.05. The next price resistance is at 43.42. RSI (Relative Strength Index) is 47.19 on the 14-day chart, showing neutral technical sentiment.
Is Smurfit WestRock plc subject to short interest?
Stocks of Smurfit WestRock plc saw a sharp steep in short interest on 2025-06-13 dropping by -3.25 million shares to 18.55 million. Data from Yahoo Finance shows that the short interest on 2025-05-15 was 21.8 million shares. A decline of -17.53% in short interest reflects a positive sentiment towards the stock. Despite the fact that short shares comprise just 6.27 of the overall float, the days-to-cover ratio (short ratio) decline to 6.27.
Which companies own the most shares of Smurfit WestRock plc (SW)?
In terms of Smurfit WestRock plc share price expectations, FactSet research, analysts set an average price target of 57 in the next 12 months, up nearly 34.18% from the previous closing price of $42.48. Analysts anticipate Smurfit WestRock plc stock to reach 57 by 2025, with the lowest price target being 57. In spite of this, 16 analysts ranked Smurfit WestRock plc stock as Buy at the end of 2025. On October 23, 2024, Citigroup assigned a price target of “a Buy” to the stock and initiated coverage with a $57.
