WestRock Company (WRK)

NYSE: WRK · IEX Real-Time Price · USD
52.88
+1.22 (2.36%)
May 15, 2024, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
2.36%
Market Cap 13.65B
Revenue (ttm) 19.46B
Net Income (ttm) 304.90M
Shares Out 258.15M
EPS (ttm) 1.20
PE Ratio 44.07
Forward PE 18.69
Dividend $1.21 (2.29%)
Ex-Dividend Date May 13, 2024
Volume 2,023,568
Open 52.12
Previous Close 51.66
Day's Range 51.88 - 52.89
52-Week Range 26.85 - 52.89
Beta 1.10
Analysts Hold
Price Target 47.67 (-9.85%)
Earnings Date May 2, 2024

About WRK

WestRock Company, together with its subsidiaries, provides fiber-based paper and packaging solutions in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. It operates through four segments: Corrugated Packaging, Consumer Packaging, Global Paper, and Distribution. The Corrugated Packaging segment produces containerboards, corrugated sheets, corrugated packaging, and preprinted linerboards to consumer and industrial products manufacturers, and corrugated box manufacturers. It also provides structural and graphic design, engineering servic... [Read more]

CEO David B. Sewell
Employees 56,100
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol WRK
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 7 analysts, the average rating for WRK stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price forecast is $47.67, which is a decrease of -9.85% from the latest price.

Price Target
$47.67
(-9.85% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

WestRock Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2024 Results

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WestRock Company (NYSE:WRK), a leading provider of sustainable paper and packaging solutions, today announced results for its fiscal second quarter ended March 31, 2024. Seco...

13 days ago - Business Wire

WestRock Announces Quarterly Dividend of $0.3025 Per Share

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WestRock Company (NYSE: WRK) today reported that its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.3025 per share on its common stock. The quarterly dividend of $0.3...

19 days ago - Business Wire

WestRock to Release Fiscal Second Quarter 2024 Results on May 2, 2024

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WestRock Company (NYSE: WRK) today announced that it will release fiscal 2024 second quarter results before the market opens on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Due to the proposed bus...

26 days ago - Business Wire

WestRock Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2024 Results

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WestRock Company (NYSE:WRK), a leading provider of sustainable paper and packaging solutions, today announced results for its fiscal first quarter ended December 31, 2023. Fi...

3 months ago - Business Wire

WestRock to Build New Corrugated Box Plant in Wisconsin

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WestRock Company (NYSE:WRK) today announced plans to build a new corrugated box plant in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, to meet growing demand from customers in the Great Lakes...

4 months ago - Business Wire

WestRock to Release First Quarter 2024 Results on February 1, 2024

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WestRock Company (NYSE: WRK) today announced that it will release fiscal 2024 first quarter results before the market opens on Thursday, February 1, 2024. Due to the proposed...

4 months ago - Business Wire

Final Trades: SPY, GLD, WRK and SLV

The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.

Other symbols: GLDSLVSPY
5 months ago - CNBC Television

WestRock and ENGIE Sign Agreement to Add Renewable Energy to U.S. Grid

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WestRock (NYSE:WRK), a leader in sustainable fiber-based paper and packaging solutions, today announced it has entered into two virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) with...

6 months ago - Business Wire

WestRock Reports Strong Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2023 Results

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WestRock Company (NYSE:WRK), a leading provider of sustainable paper and packaging solutions, today announced results for its fiscal fourth quarter and year ended September 3...

6 months ago - Business Wire

WestRock Increases Dividend 10% to New Annualized Rate of $1.21 Per Share

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WestRock Company (NYSE: WRK) today reported that its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.3025 per share on its common stock, an increase of $0.0275 per sha...

7 months ago - Business Wire

WestRock to Release Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Earnings on November 9, 2023

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WestRock Company (NYSE: WRK) today announced that it will release fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2023 results before the market opens on Thursday, November 9, 2023. Due ...

7 months ago - Business Wire

Final Trades: WRK, NFLX, TLT & BABA

The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.

Other symbols: BABANFLXTLT
7 months ago - CNBC Television

Final Trades: UUP, EWW, EWZ, WRK

The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.

Other symbols: EWWEWZUUP
7 months ago - CNBC Television

These 3 Materials Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields Are Recommended By Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts - Chemours (NYSE:CC), FMC (NYSE:FMC)

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high...

Other symbols: CCFMC
8 months ago - Benzinga

Shareholder Alert: Ademi LLP investigates whether WestRock Company has obtained a Fair Price in its transaction with Smurfit Kappa

MILWAUKEE , Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ademi LLP is investigating WestRock (NYSE:WRK) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law in its transaction with Smurfit Kappa.

8 months ago - PRNewsWire

ALERT: Rowley Law PLLC is Investigating Proposed Acquisition of WestRock Company

NEW YORK , Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rowley Law PLLC is investigating potential securities law violations by WestRock Company (NYSE: WRK) and its board of directors concerning the proposed acquis...

8 months ago - PRNewsWire

Why Smurfit Kappa Made a $11 Billion Deal for WestRock

Smurfit Kappa Group CFO Ken Bowles discusses the factors behind the decision to acquire WestRock in an $11.2 billion deal on "Bloomberg Markets." --------

8 months ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

WestRock Stock On a Tear After Smurfit Kappa Deal

Packaging company WestRock's (WRK) shares soared by almost 7% in pre-market trading on Tuesday after a merger announcement with Dublin-based Smurfit Kappa to create the world's largest listed paper an...

8 months ago - Investopedia

WestRock stock rallies on $11B merger deal with Smurfit Kappa

WestRock Co.'s stock WRK, -1.48% was up 8.2% as a leading gainer in premarket trading Tuesday as the packaging company confirmed plans to merge with Smurfit Kappa Group SK3, -8.48% to form Smurfit Wes...

8 months ago - Market Watch

WRK Stock Alert: Halper Sadeh LLC Is Investigating Whether the Sale of WestRock Company Is Fair to Shareholders

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether the sale of WestRock Company (NYSE: WRK) to Smurfit Kappa Group plc for one new Smurfit WestRock shar...

8 months ago - Business Wire

Smurfit Kappa CEO says Westrock merger will expand U.S. operations, is 'fantastic' for shareholders

Tony Smurfit, CEO of packaging giant Smurfit Kappa, discusses the company's announcement that they will merge with U.S. peer Westrock.

8 months ago - CNBC International TV

Packaging giant Smurfit Kappa's shares fall 11% after WestRock merger announcement

The companies will form Smurfit WestRock — set to be one of the largest packaging companies in the world.

8 months ago - CNBC

WestRock and Smurfit in talks over a potential merger

WestRock Co (NYSE: WRK) opened 10% up this morning after Smurfit Kappa Group Plc (LON: SKG) confirmed that it was interested in a merger with the packaging company. Combined company will be worth abou...

8 months ago - Invezz

WestRock, Smurfit Kappa Discuss Merging Into $20 Billion Paper Company

The combined group would be listed in New York, and WestRock shareholders would primarily receive stock in the merged group, Smurfit said

8 months ago - Barrons

Smurfit Kappa and WestRock in discussions regarding key terms of Potential Combination

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Smurfit Kappa Group (“Smurfit Kappa”) (LSE:SKG; ISE:SKG), a FTSE 100 company, confirms that the boards of directors (the “Boards”) of Smurfit Kappa and WestRock Company (“West...

8 months ago - Business Wire