Smurfit WestRock Stock Forward View - 4 Period Moving Average
| SW Stock | 39.42 -0.33 -0.83% |
Momentum
Sell Extended
Oversold | Overbought |
Quarterly Earnings Growth -0.33 | EPS Estimate Next Quarter 0.5925 | EPS Estimate Current Year 2.4034 | EPS Estimate Next Year 3.267 | Wall Street Target Price 59.0714 |
The hype-based summary links Smurfit WestRock plc attention patterns with price response and peers. This section reviews Smurfit WestRock's options positioning and short interest as sentiment context.
Short Interest Tracking - Smurfit WestRock
Short interest in Smurfit WestRock combined with options put-to-call data provides a richer picture of aggregate bearish positioning in Smurfit than either metric alone.
200 Day MA 42.4439 | Short Percent 0.0598 | Short Ratio 3.65 | Shares Short Prior Month 23.4 M | 50 Day MA 44.023 |
Relative Strength Index (RSI) for Smurfit
The 4 Period Moving Average forecasted value of Smurfit WestRock plc on the next trading day is expected to be 40.27 with a mean absolute deviation of 1.40 and the sum of the absolute errors of 79.82.Smurfit WestRock plc Hype-Price Mapping
Most equity securities that are harder to arbitrage - like Smurfit - are more sensitive to sentiment shifts. Monitoring Smurfit WestRock's news tone over time can help investors align positions with the prevailing psychological backdrop.
Investors who incorporate Smurfit WestRock's market sentiment into their decision-making process gain an advantage by recognizing when collective biases have pushed Smurfit WestRock's price into overvalued or undervalued territory.
Smurfit WestRock Implied Volatility | 0.63 |
Smurfit WestRock's implied volatility is one of the most watched metrics in options trading. Combined with historical volatility and the current option skew, it provides a comprehensive picture of how the market perceives risk in Smurfit WestRock shares.
The 4 Period Moving Average forecasted value of Smurfit WestRock plc on the next trading day is expected to be 40.27 with a mean absolute deviation of 1.40 and the sum of the absolute errors of 79.82.Smurfit WestRock after-hype prediction price | $ 39.62 |
This hype view sits alongside price forecasting, technical analysis, analyst consensus, earnings estimates, and momentum indicators.
Historical Fundamental Analysis of Smurfit WestRock provides a cross-check on projections for Smurfit WestRock. The view supplies historical context for the projection discussion.Rule 16 for the current Smurfit contract
Rule 16 applies implied volatility to estimate a daily move of roughly 3.94% across the 2026-04-17 option cycle. The figure is a neutral volatility reference; near $ 39.42, it implies about $ 1.55 per day.
Open Interest by Expiration: Smurfit 2026-04-17
Open interest on Smurfit WestRock summarizes how many option contracts remain open and helps frame liquidity and positioning.
Smurfit WestRock Additional Predictive Modules
Predictive models for Smurfit WestRock combine technical indicators with statistical methods to estimate probable price trajectories. Model confidence should be calibrated against recent prediction accuracy for Smurfit, not just historical fit.| Cycle Indicators | ||
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4 Period Moving Average Price Forecast For the 17th of March 2026
Given 90 days horizon, the 4 Period Moving Average forecasted value of Smurfit WestRock plc on the next trading day is expected to be 40.27 with a mean absolute deviation of 1.40 , mean absolute percentage error of 3.47 , and the sum of the absolute errors of 79.82 .Please note that although there have been many attempts to predict Smurfit Stock prices using its time series forecasting, we generally do not suggest using it to place bets in the real market. The most commonly used models for forecasting predictions are the autoregressive models, which specify that Smurfit WestRock's next future price depends linearly on its previous prices and some stochastic term (i.e., imperfectly predictable multiplier).
Stock Forecast Pattern
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Forecasted Value
The next-day forecast for Smurfit WestRock plc focuses on identifying predictive downside and upside bands that can frame a realistic trading range. At the moment, the model places downside around 37.48 and upside around 43.06 for the forecasting period.
Model Predictive Factors
The below table displays some essential indicators generated by the model showing the 4 Period Moving Average forecasting method's relative quality and the estimations of the prediction error of Smurfit WestRock stock data series using in forecasting. Note that when a statistical model is used to represent Smurfit WestRock stock, the representation will rarely be exact; so some information will be lost using the model to explain the process. AIC estimates the relative amount of information lost by a given model: the less information a model loses, the higher its quality.| AIC | Akaike Information Criteria | 112.0019 |
| Bias | Arithmetic mean of the errors | -0.0871 |
| MAD | Mean absolute deviation | 1.4004 |
| MAPE | Mean absolute percentage error | 0.0315 |
| SAE | Sum of the absolute errors | 79.8225 |
The mean reversion tendency in Smurfit WestRock's price is a well-documented phenomenon that disciplined investors can exploit by identifying when price has diverged substantially from fundamental and historical anchors.
After-Hype Price Density Analysis
The probability distribution chart for Smurfit WestRock displays the range and likelihood of predicted price outcomes based on Smurfit WestRock's historical volatility and news impact patterns. Use the full distribution - not just the central estimate - to understand the true risk and reward.
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Estimiated After-Hype Price Volatility
The after-hype price analysis for Smurfit WestRock uses Smurfit WestRock's historical news coverage to estimate statistically significant upside and downside price boundaries for the session following a major headline.
Current Value
Macroaxis estimates the after-hype price of Smurfit WestRock plc across a 3 months horizon to evaluate where the instrument could settle once headline distortion subsides. Smurfit WestRock is Very Low at this time.
Price Outlook Analysis
Have you ever been surprised when a price of a Company such as Smurfit WestRock is soaring high without any particular reason? This is usually happening because many institutional investors are aggressively trading Smurfit WestRock backward and forwards among themselves. Have you ever observed a lot of a particular company's price movement is driven by press releases or news about the company that has nothing to do with actual earnings? Usually, hype to individual companies acts as price momentum. If not enough favorable publicity is forthcoming, the Stock price eventually runs out of speed. So, the rule of thumb here is that as long as this news hype has nothing to do with immediate earnings, you should pay more attention to it. If you see this tendency with Smurfit WestRock, there might be something going there, and it might present an excellent short sale opportunity.
| Expected Return | Period Volatility | Hype Elasticity | Related Elasticity | News Density | Related Density | Expected Hype |
0.13 | 2.79 | 0.20 | 0.44 | 7 Events | 6 Events | In 7 days |
| Latest traded price | Expected after-news price | Potential return on next major news | Average after-hype volatility | |
39.42 | 39.62 | 0.51 |
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Hype Timeline
As of March 16, 2026 Smurfit WestRock plc is listed for 39.42. The company has historical hype elasticity of 0.2, and average elasticity to hype of competition of 0.44. Smurfit is anticipated to increase in value after the next headline, with the price projected to jump to 39.62 or above. The average volatility of media hype impact on the company the price is about 184.77%. The price increase on the next news is projected to be 0.51%, whereas the daily expected return is at this time at 0.13%. The volatility of related hype on Smurfit WestRock is about 83.06%, with the expected price after the next announcement by competition of 39.86. The company generated yearly revenue of 28.27 B. Reported Net Income was 594.92 M with gross profit of 6.04 B. Allowing for the 90-day total investment horizon the next anticipated press release will be in 7 days. Historical Fundamental Analysis of Smurfit WestRock provides a cross-check on projections for Smurfit WestRock. The view supplies historical context for the projection discussion.Related Hype Analysis
Analyzing Smurfit WestRock's direct competitors. news reactions provides a leading indicator for how Smurfit WestRock may respond to comparable market events. The peer hype analysis table captures key risk and sentiment metrics across Smurfit WestRock's competitive set, helping investors anticipate.
| HypeElasticity | NewsDensity | SemiDeviation | InformationRatio | PotentialUpside | ValueAt Risk | MaximumDrawdown | |||
| PKG | Packaging Corp of | -1.64 | 15 per month | 1.53 | 0.13 | 3.03 | -2.69 | 9.68 | |
| AMCR | Amcor PLC | 0.63 | 11 per month | 2.26 | 0.03 | 3.21 | -3.67 | 13.20 | |
| IP | International Paper | 0.00 | 0 per month | 2.62 | 0.01 | 4.49 | -4.31 | 14.14 | |
| RL | Ralph Lauren Corp | -14.90 | 9 per month | 0.00 | -0.02 | 2.52 | -4.26 | 7.96 | |
| IHG | InterContinental Hotels Group | 1.32 | 9 per month | 1.54 | 0.01 | 2.66 | -2.81 | 7.99 | |
| CASY | Caseys General Stores | 5.79 | 8 per month | 1.24 | 0.20 | 2.70 | -1.90 | 5.74 | |
| BALL | Ball Corporation | 2.66 | 18 per month | 0.48 | 0.28 | 3.00 | -1.32 | 11.38 | |
| LULU | Lululemon Athletica | -3.33 | 6 per month | 0.00 | -0.05 | 3.48 | -4.44 | 16.10 | |
| GPC | Genuine Parts Co | -1.64 | 16 per month | 0.00 | -0.1 | 3.23 | -3.19 | 18.28 | |
| NVR | NVR Inc | 44.70 | 10 per month | 0.00 | -0.08 | 2.69 | -2.54 | 10.73 |
Other Forecasting Options for Smurfit WestRock
For any investor considering Smurfit, Smurfit WestRock's price movement is the central factor in determining investment viability. The noise present in Smurfit Stock price charts can distort investment decisions if not properly addressed.Smurfit WestRock Related Equities
The following equities are related to Smurfit WestRock within the Materials space and can be used for peer comparison, relative valuation, or portfolio diversification. Comparing Smurfit WestRock against peers on metrics such as P/E, margins, and return on equity helps contextualize its positioning and identify relative strengths or weaknesses.
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Smurfit WestRock Market Strength Events
Market strength indicators for Smurfit WestRock stock help investors evaluate the security's behavior relative to ongoing market conditions. These tools support better market timing and help identify entry and exit signals for Smurfit WestRock plc.
Smurfit WestRock Risk Indicators
The analysis of Smurfit WestRock's basic risk indicators is a key input for accurate price forecasting and sound investment decisions. Understanding the risk in Smurfit WestRock's investment allows investors to make informed choices about accepting or mitigating that exposure.
| Mean Deviation | 1.94 | |||
| Semi Deviation | 2.1 | |||
| Standard Deviation | 2.79 | |||
| Variance | 7.77 | |||
| Downside Variance | 5.2 | |||
| Semi Variance | 4.42 | |||
| Expected Short fall | -2.27 |
Please note, the risk measures we provide can be used independently or collectively to perform a risk assessment. When comparing two potential investments, we recommend comparing similar equities with homogenous growth potential and valuation from related markets to determine which investment holds the most risk.
Story Coverage note for Smurfit WestRock
The amount of media and story coverage tied to Smurfit WestRock plc can signal where market attention is concentrating at the moment. A disciplined read of coverage helps investors separate durable relevance from temporary noise.
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Smurfit WestRock Short Properties
Reviewing short-oriented indicators for Smurfit WestRock plc is useful because long and short participants often create very different signals for timing and volatility. The practical goal is to identify when the balance between long and short participation may be changing the quality of the setup.
| Common Stock Shares Outstanding | 538.9 M | |
| Cash And Short Term Investments | 892 M |
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