Smurfit Westrock plc has announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. The company reported net sales of $7.94 billion, a significant increase from $2.969 billion in the same period of 2024. However, the company posted a net loss of $26 million, compared to a net income of $132 million in the previous year, resulting in a net income margin of negative 0.3%, down from 4.4%. The adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter was $1.213 billion, marking an increase from $480 million in the same quarter of the previous year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 15.3%. Tony Smurfit, President and CEO, highlighted the strong performance in the North American and Latin American markets, although the company faced challenges due to costs associated with previously announced closures and restructuring actions totaling $280 million. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.4308 per ordinary share. Additionally, Fitch upgraded Smurfit Westrock's long-term issuer rating to BBB+ with a stable outlook on July 2.