Is the Smurfit Westrock dividend safe?
At risk
Smurfit Westrock pays 4.6% a year while carrying heavy debt.
The numbers behind it
Dividend yield4.6%
Paid out of free cash flow75%
Paid out of profit129%
Debt in years of earnings3.2 years
How we decide
We look at how much of its free cash flow a company hands out. Under 60% leaves room, 60% to 90% is tight, and above 90% or heavy debt puts the dividend at risk.
More questions about Smurfit Westrock
Data as of Nov 13, 2026.