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WestRock Future Growth

Future criteria checks 3/6

WestRock is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 29.2% and 2.5% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 29% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 9.4% in 3 years.

Key information

29.2%

Earnings growth rate

29.0%

EPS growth rate

Packaging earnings growth	15.3%
Revenue growth rate	2.5%
Future return on equity	9.4%
Analyst coverage	Good
Last updated	07 Jul 2024

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NYSE:WRK - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
Date	Revenue	Earnings	Free Cash Flow	Cash from Op	Avg. No. Analysts
9/30/2026	20,669	1,052	1,397	2,991	2
9/30/2025	20,406	860	872	2,557	6
9/30/2024	19,441	353	531	2,200	7
3/31/2024	19,456	305	463	1,590	N/A
12/31/2023	20,007	-1,717	730	1,837	N/A
9/30/2023	20,310	-1,649	686	1,828	N/A
6/30/2023	20,724	-1,414	673	1,784	N/A
3/31/2023	21,123	-1,238	856	1,928	N/A
12/31/2022	21,227	808	1,062	2,034	N/A
9/30/2022	21,257	945	1,158	2,020	N/A
6/30/2022	20,945	924	1,278	2,158	N/A
3/31/2022	20,241	796	1,204	2,071	N/A
12/31/2021	19,297	868	995	1,813	N/A
9/30/2021	18,746	838	1,464	2,280	N/A
6/30/2021	18,127	-641	1,711	2,334	N/A
3/31/2021	17,547	-713	1,659	2,324	N/A
12/31/2020	17,557	-677	1,585	2,359	N/A
9/30/2020	17,579	-691	1,093	2,071	N/A
6/30/2020	17,759	776	997	2,250	N/A
3/31/2020	18,213	850	884	2,244	N/A
12/31/2019	18,385	862	1,016	2,438	N/A
9/30/2019	18,289	863	941	2,310	N/A
6/30/2019	17,874	832	884	2,195	N/A
3/31/2019	17,322	847	924	2,123	N/A
12/31/2018	16,719	910	881	1,989	N/A
9/30/2018	16,285	1,906	931	1,931	N/A
6/30/2018	16,109	1,822	723	1,630	N/A
3/31/2018	15,667	1,882	717	1,557	N/A
12/31/2017	15,307	1,762	N/A	1,629	N/A
9/30/2017	14,860	708	N/A	1,464	N/A
6/30/2017	14,411	425	N/A	1,788	N/A
3/31/2017	14,312	248	N/A	1,730	N/A
12/31/2016	14,148	201	N/A	1,683	N/A
9/30/2016	14,172	148	N/A	1,688	N/A
6/30/2016	14,176	340	N/A	1,694	N/A
3/31/2016	13,119	346	N/A	1,428	N/A
12/31/2015	12,082	400	N/A	1,394	N/A
9/30/2015	11,125	497	N/A	1,204	N/A
6/30/2015	10,117	545	N/A	1,219	N/A
3/31/2015	10,109	522	N/A	1,172	N/A
12/31/2014	10,047	495	N/A	1,180	N/A
9/30/2014	9,895	480	N/A	1,152	N/A
6/30/2014	9,772	502	N/A	1,059	N/A
3/31/2014	9,690	509	N/A	1,111	N/A
12/31/2013	9,621	751	N/A	1,060	N/A
9/30/2013	9,545	727	N/A	1,033	N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: WRK's forecast earnings growth (29.2% per year) is above the savings rate (2.4%).

Earnings vs Market: WRK's earnings (29.2% per year) are forecast to grow faster than the US market (14.8% per year).

High Growth Earnings: WRK's earnings are expected to grow significantly over the next 3 years.

Revenue vs Market: WRK's revenue (2.5% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (8.7% per year).

High Growth Revenue: WRK's revenue (2.5% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: WRK's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (9.4%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

Data	Last Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis	2024/07/09 22:32
End of Day Share Price	2024/07/08 00:00
Earnings	2024/03/31
Annual Earnings	2023/09/30

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Analyst Consensus Estimates	+3 years	Forecast financials Analyst price targets	Analyst Research Reports Blue Matrix
Market Prices	30 years	Stock prices Dividends, Splits and Actions	ICE Market Data SEC Form S-1
Ownership	10 years	Top shareholders Insider trading	SEC Form 4 SEC Form 13D
Management	10 years	Leadership team Board of directors	SEC Form 10-K SEC Form DEF 14A
Key Developments	10 years	Company announcements	SEC Form 8-K

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Analyst Sources

WestRock Company is covered by 31 analysts. 7 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

Analyst	Institution
null null	Argus Research Company
David Coleman	Argus Research Company
Fabrizio Spagna	Axia Financial Research

This company has been acquired

WestRock Future Growth

Future criteria checks 3/6

Key information

Recent future growth updates

WestRock Company Withdraws Earnings Guidance for the Fiscal Year 2023

Price target decreased to US$51.75

Recent updates

WestRock Company(NYSE:WRK) dropped from FTSE All-World Index (USD)

Smurfit Kappa Group Plc (ISE:SK3) completed the acquisition of WestRock Company (NYSE:WRK) from The Vanguard Group, Inc., BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:BLK), Greenhaven Associates Inc and Others.

WestRock: Exceptional Free Cash Flow Off Highly Productive Assets

Investors Still Waiting For A Pull Back In WestRock Company (NYSE:WRK)

Second quarter 2024 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations

First quarter dividend of US$0.30 announced

WestRock Company Announces Quarterly Dividend, Payable on May 22, 2024

WestRock Company to Report Q2, 2024 Results on May 02, 2024

WestRock (NYSE:WRK) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

WestRock Company: Hold, Technicals Are Neutral And Upside Is Limited

First quarter 2024 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations

Fourth quarter dividend of US$0.30 announced

WestRock Company Declares Quarterly Dividend, Payable on February 21, 2024

WestRock Company to Report Q1, 2024 Results on Feb 01, 2024

WestRock Company, Annual General Meeting, Jan 26, 2024

WestRock Acquisitions Did Not Create Shareholder Value

Full year 2023 earnings: EPS misses analyst expectations

Upcoming dividend of US$0.30 per share at 3.3% yield

Westrock Company Declares Quarterly Dividend, Payable on November 21, 2023

WestRock Company to Report Q4, 2023 Results on Nov 09, 2023

WestRock: Solid Asset-Based, But (Likely) Not The Right Time

Sonoco Products Company (NYSE:SON) completed the acquisition of RTS Packaging, LLC and WestRock Company, Paper Mill in Chattanooga, Tennessee from WestRock Company (NYSE:WRK).

Smurfit Kappa in $20bn Merger Talks with WestRock

WestRock Company: Buying Low And Selling High

WestRock Company Announces Plans to Close Tacoma, Washington, Paper Mill

WestRock Company Declares Quarterly Dividend, Payable on August 24, 2023

WestRock Company: 69% Upside But Poor Profitability Comps Vs. Peers

WestRock Company to Report Q3, 2023 Results on Aug 03, 2023

Westrock Company Announces Impairment Charges for the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2023

Second quarter 2023 earnings: EPS misses analyst expectations

Upcoming dividend of US$0.28 per share at 3.8% yield

WestRock: Asymmetric Opportunity At $35

WestRock Company Withdraws Earnings Guidance for the Fiscal Year 2023

Upcoming dividend of US$0.28 per share at 3.2% yield

WestRock Company Announces Quarterly Dividend, Payable on February 22, 2023

WestRock declares $0.275 dividend

WestRock Company to Report Q1, 2023 Results on Feb 01, 2023

WestRock Company, Annual General Meeting, Jan 27, 2023

WestRock Company (NYSE:WRK) completed the acquisition of 67.7% stake in Gondi, S.A. de C.V.

Sonoco Products Company (NYSE:SON) has entered a definitive agreement to acquire RTS Packaging, LLC and WestRock Company, Paper Mill in Chattanooga, Tennessee from WestRock Company (NYSE:WRK) for $330 million.

Sonoco Products Company (NYSE:SON) has entered a definitive agreement to acquire RTS Packaging, LLC and WestRock Company, Paper Mill in Chattanooga, Tennessee from WestRock Company (NYSE:WRK) for $330 million.

WestRock to sell stake in RTS Packaging to Sonoco Products for $330M

WestRock Company Increases Quarterly Dividend, Payable on November 23, 2022

WestRock raises dividend by 10% to $0.275

WestRock Company to Close Corrugated Medium Operations At St. Paul, Minnesota Facility

WestRock to close corrugated medium manufacturing at Minnesota facility

WestRock Company to Report Q4, 2022 Results on Nov 10, 2022

WestRock Is A Clear Buy At This Price

Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week

WestRock Company Announces Introduction of CanCollar® X

Independent Director recently sold US$60k worth of stock

WestRock Company Announces Executive Changes

Price target decreased to US$51.75

Third quarter 2022 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations

Upcoming dividend of US$0.25 per share

WestRock Q3 2022 Earnings Preview

Westrock Company Declares Quarterly Dividend on Its Common Stock, Payable on August 24, 2022

WestRock Company (NYSE:WRK) agreed to acquire remaining 67.7% stake in Gondi, S.A. de C.V. for $970million.

WestRock Company (NYSE:WRK) agreed to acquire remaining 67.7% stake in Gondi, S.A. de C.V. for $970million.

WestRock: Buy This Growth Stock On The Cheap

WestRock Company to Report Q3, 2022 Results on Aug 04, 2022

WestRock: Price Increase Over Cost Inflation

WestRock Announces Quarterly Dividend, Payable on May 24, 2022

WestRock Company to Close Panama City, Florida, Paper Mill

Alpa Sutaria Joins WestRock as Senior Vice President, Strategy and Sustainability