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WestRock Company’s Stock Price Soars to $51.11, Marking a Robust 6.70% Increase

WestRock Company (WRK)

51.11 USD +3.21 (+6.70%) Volume: 4.27M

WestRock Company’s stock price surges to 51.11 USD, marking a 6.70% increase this trading session with a trading volume of 4.27M, further boosting its impressive YTD performance of +23.10%.


Latest developments on WestRock Company

Westrock Co‘s (WRK) Q2 fiscal 2024 earnings report has led to significant stock price movements. The company reported a modest profit, but missed revenue estimates, causing some underperformance compared to competitors on both Tuesday and Wednesday. Despite beating earnings estimates by $0.15, the shortfall in revenue has resulted in mixed reactions from investors. The $0.39 earnings per share (EPS) also adds to the complexity of Westrock’s fiscal Q2 performance.


WestRock Company on Smartkarma

Analysts on Smartkarma, such as Baptista Research, have been covering Westrock Co and providing valuable insights on the company’s strategic investments for growth-oriented opportunities. In a recent report titled “WestRock Company: Strategic Investments for Growth-Oriented Opportunities & Other Major Factors Driving Growth! – Financial Forecasts,” Baptista Research highlighted WestRock’s focus on improving business outcomes and delivering value to shareholders in a challenging market environment. The report also mentioned that WestRock exceeded its guidance for the third fiscal quarter of 2023, with net sales reaching $5.1 billion and consolidated adjusted EBITDA at $802 million.


A look at WestRock Company Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value4
Dividend4
Growth2
Resilience2
Momentum5
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.4

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Westrock Co has been rated highly in terms of value and dividends, scoring a 4 out of 5 in both categories. This indicates that the company is considered a solid investment with the potential for good returns for shareholders. However, the company’s growth and resilience scores are lower, at 2 out of 5 for each. This suggests that while Westrock Co may not be experiencing significant growth at the moment, it is still a reliable choice for investors looking for steady performance.

On the other hand, Westrock Co has received a high score of 5 for momentum, indicating that the company is currently experiencing strong positive momentum in the market. This could be a good sign for the company’s future performance and suggests that it may be well-positioned for growth in the near future. Overall, Westrock Co‘s Smart Scores paint a picture of a company that is stable and reliable, with the potential for strong performance in the coming years.


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