Smurfit Westrock Reports 4.3% Revenue Growth to $8.003 Billion in Q3 2025

Smurfit Westrock plc reported significant financial performance improvements in its latest 10-Q filing for the quarter ending September 30, 2025. The company achieved net sales of $8.003 billion for the third quarter, a 4.3% increase from $7.671 billion in the same period last year. For the nine months ending September 30, 2025, net sales surged to $23.599 billion, up from $13.570 billion in the prior year, largely driven by the acquisition of WestRock, which contributed approximately $9.845 billion to the revenue growth. The net income attributable to common shareholders also saw a substantial increase, reaching $246 million in Q3 2025 compared to a loss of $150 million in Q3 2024, and $602 million for the nine-month period, up from $173 million in the previous year.

The filing highlighted several strategic developments, including the completion of the merger with WestRock on July 5, 2024, which has positioned Smurfit Westrock as a leading player in the paper-based packaging industry. The company has also initiated capacity reductions, announcing the permanent closure of its coated recycled paperboard mill in St. Paul, Minnesota, and discontinuing production at its containerboard mill in Forney, Texas. These closures are expected to enhance profitability by aligning production capacity with customer demand.

Operationally, Smurfit Westrock reported a total employee headcount of 522,186,327 ordinary shares outstanding as of October 31, 2025. The company’s geographic expansion continues, with operations across North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. The North America segment generated $4.721 billion in net sales for Q3 2025, while Europe, MEA, and APAC contributed $2.831 billion, and LATAM added $545 million. The Adjusted EBITDA for the North America segment was $810 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase, while the Europe segment reported $419 million in Adjusted EBITDA.

The company’s outlook remains cautiously optimistic, with management emphasizing the importance of integrating the operations of Smurfit Kappa and WestRock to realize synergies and enhance operational efficiency. However, challenges such as inflation, supply chain disruptions, and fluctuating demand for packaging products could impact future performance. Smurfit Westrock is committed to addressing these challenges while leveraging its expanded scale and product portfolio to drive growth in the coming quarters.