• Consensus Rating: Hold
  • Consensus Price Target: $43.00
  • Forecasted Upside: -8.14%
  • Number of Analysts: 5
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 4 Hold Ratings
  • 1 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$46.81
▼ -0.67 (-1.41%)

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Analyst Price Target for WRK

Analyst Price Target is $43.00
▼ -8.14% Downside Potential
This price target is based on 5 analysts offering 12 month price targets for WestRock in the last 3 months. The average price target is $43.00, with a high forecast of $48.00 and a low forecast of $37.00. The average price target represents a -8.14% upside from the last price of $46.81.

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Current Consensus is Hold

The current consensus among 5 contributing investment analysts is to hold stock in WestRock. This Hold consensus rating has held steady for over two years.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
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11/2/2022
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1/31/2023
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5/1/2023
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7/30/2023
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10/28/2023
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1/26/2024
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3/26/2024
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4/25/2024

Latest Recommendations

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DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetImpact on Share PriceDetails
2/2/2024Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$42.00Low
1/29/2024Seaport Res PtnDowngradeBuy ➝ NeutralLow
1/11/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$42.00 ➝ $45.00Low
1/4/2024Truist FinancialBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$40.00 ➝ $48.00Low
11/17/2023ArgusUpgradeHold ➝ BuyLow
11/14/2023Truist FinancialLower TargetHold ➝ Hold$44.00 ➝ $40.00Low
11/10/2023Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$38.00 ➝ $40.00Low
9/21/2023Truist FinancialBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$34.00 ➝ $44.00Low
8/4/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$37.00 ➝ $42.00Low
8/4/2023Truist FinancialBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$29.00 ➝ $34.00Low
8/4/2023Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$33.00 ➝ $36.00Low
7/18/2023Truist FinancialLower TargetHold$30.00 ➝ $29.00Low
6/30/2023UBS GroupLower Target$42.00 ➝ $37.00Low
4/20/2023Bank of AmericaUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$38.00 ➝ $40.00Low
3/20/2023CitigroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$34.00 ➝ $32.00Low
3/15/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower Target$34.00 ➝ $32.00Low
2/13/2023ArgusDowngradeBuy ➝ HoldLow
2/2/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$24.00 ➝ $27.00Low
2/2/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetHold$40.00 ➝ $34.00Low
1/4/2023CitigroupLower Target$39.00 ➝ $37.00Low
11/13/2022CitigroupBoost Target$35.00 ➝ $39.00Low
11/11/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$42.00 ➝ $46.00Low
11/11/2022Truist FinancialLower TargetHold$40.00 ➝ $35.00Low
10/18/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetHold$45.00 ➝ $37.00Low
10/13/2022Bank of AmericaLower Target$57.00 ➝ $40.00Low
10/11/2022CitigroupLower TargetNeutral$45.00 ➝ $35.00Low
10/6/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOverweight$54.00 ➝ $42.00Low
9/30/2022KeyCorpLower TargetUnderweight$36.00 ➝ $27.00Low
9/29/2022Truist FinancialLower TargetHold$49.00 ➝ $40.00Low
9/16/2022Jefferies Financial GroupLower TargetHold$45.00 ➝ $42.00Low
7/19/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower Target$59.00 ➝ $45.00Low
7/1/2022KeyCorpLower TargetUnderweight$44.00 ➝ $36.00Low
6/21/2022CitigroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$53.00 ➝ $45.00Low
5/26/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOverweight$66.00 ➝ $59.00Low
4/18/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$52.00 ➝ $59.00Low
2/4/2022KeyCorpLower TargetUnderweight$43.00 ➝ $42.00Medium
1/20/2022Bank of AmericaDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$60.00 ➝ $57.00Low
1/4/2022CitigroupLower Target$60.00 ➝ $53.00Medium
11/30/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyReiterated RatingBuyHigh
11/12/2021BMO Capital MarketsReiterated RatingBuyMedium
11/11/2021CitigroupLower TargetBuy$67.00 ➝ $60.00High
11/10/2021KeyCorpLower TargetUnderweight$45.00 ➝ $43.00Low
11/1/2021Jefferies Financial GroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$84.00 ➝ $54.00Low
10/13/2021Truist FinancialInitiated CoverageHold$47.00Low
10/8/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOverweight$71.00 ➝ $65.00Low
8/6/2021KeyCorpLower TargetUnderweight$49.00 ➝ $45.00Low
6/21/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$65.00 ➝ $71.00Medium
5/10/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$50.00 ➝ $55.00Low
5/7/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$67.00 ➝ $73.00Low
5/6/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$59.00 ➝ $65.00High
4/19/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost Target$58.00 ➝ $59.00High
4/5/2021KeyCorpBoost TargetUnderweight$35.00 ➝ $40.00Low
3/26/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$47.00 ➝ $50.00Medium
3/10/2021BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetOutperform$54.00 ➝ $61.00Low
2/1/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$43.00 ➝ $47.00Low
1/20/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetPositive ➝ Hold$34.00 ➝ $50.00Medium
1/12/2021UBS GroupInitiated CoverageBuy$59.00Low
1/12/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$36.00 ➝ $43.00Low
1/5/2021Jefferies Financial GroupInitiated CoverageBuy$61.00N/A
12/4/2020ArgusUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$47.00Medium
11/6/2020BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetOutperform$57.00 ➝ $54.00Medium
10/26/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$28.00 ➝ $36.00Low
10/12/2020BMO Capital MarketsUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$35.00 ➝ $57.00Medium
9/15/2020Bank of AmericaBoost TargetBuy$38.00 ➝ $41.00High
9/9/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyReiterated RatingBuy$40.00 ➝ $44.00Low
8/6/2020CitigroupBoost TargetBuy$34.00 ➝ $36.00Low
8/5/2020DA DavidsonReiterated RatingBuyLow
6/15/2020Morgan StanleyInitiated CoverageEqual Weight$28.00High
5/26/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetHold$42.00 ➝ $34.00High
5/6/2020BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetMarket Perform$42.00 ➝ $35.00High
5/5/2020KeyCorpLower TargetUnderweight$27.00 ➝ $23.00High
4/16/2020Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingHold$31.00High
4/9/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOverweight$52.00 ➝ $42.00Medium
4/9/2020KeyCorpLower TargetUnderweight$34.00 ➝ $27.00High
3/18/2020Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingHold$27.00High
1/6/2020CitigroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$38.00 ➝ $48.00High
1/2/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$52.00High
12/2/2019Exane BNP ParibasInitiated CoverageOutperform$48.00Low
12/2/2019BNP ParibasInitiated CoverageOutperform$48.00Low
11/18/2019Bank of AmericaUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$48.00High
11/7/2019KeyCorpReiterated RatingSell$34.00Low
10/17/2019CitigroupLower TargetNeutral$39.00 ➝ $38.00Low
9/23/2019KeyCorpReiterated RatingSell$32.00Low
7/15/2019KeyCorpDowngradeSector Weight ➝ Underweight$32.00Low
6/24/2019UBS GroupSet TargetBuy$44.00Medium
6/24/2019KeyCorpReiterated RatingHoldHigh
5/15/2019UBS GroupInitiated CoverageBuy ➝ Buy$47.00Low
5/1/2019KeyCorpReiterated RatingHoldLow
(Data available from 4/25/2019 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.69 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 23 very positive mentions
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9/28/2023
  • 9 very positive mentions
  • 2 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
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10/28/2023
  • 5 very positive mentions
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  • 0 negative mentions
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11/27/2023
  • 6 very positive mentions
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  • 0 negative mentions
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12/27/2023
  • 16 very positive mentions
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  • 0 negative mentions
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1/26/2024
  • 32 very positive mentions
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  • 4 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions
2/25/2024
  • 17 very positive mentions
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3/26/2024
  • 6 very positive mentions
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4/25/2024

Current Sentiment

  • 6 very positive mentions
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WestRock Company, together with its subsidiaries, provides fiber-based paper and packaging solutions in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. It operates through four segments: Corrugated Packaging, Consumer Packaging, Global Paper, and Distribution. The Corrugated Packaging segment produces containerboards, corrugated sheets, corrugated packaging, and preprinted linerboards to consumer and industrial products manufacturers, and corrugated box manufacturers. It also provides structural and graphic design, engineering services and custom, and proprietary and standard automated packaging machines; turn-key installation, automation, line integration, and packaging solutions; machinery solution that creates pouches; and pack temporary displays, as well as lithographic laminated packaging products. The Consumer Packaging segment manufactures and sells folding cartons that are used to package food, paper, beverages, dairy products, confectionery, health and beauty, and other household consumer products, as well as express mail packages for the overnight courier industry. It also offers inserts and labels, as well as rigid packaging and other printed packaging products, such as transaction cards, brochures, product literature, marketing materials, and grower tags, and plant stakes; and paperboard packaging for over-the-counter and prescription drugs. In addition, this segment manufactures and sells solid fiber and corrugated partitions, and die-cut paperboard components. The Global Paper segment manufactures containerboard, paperboard, and specialty grades primarily to corrugated packaging, folding carton, food service, liquid packaging, tobacco, and commercial print markets. The Distribution segment distributes corrugated packaging materials and other specialty packaging products, including stretch films, void fills, carton sealing tapes, and other specialty tapes; and provides contract packing services. The company is based in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Today's Range

Now: $46.81
Low: $46.41
High: $47.15

50 Day Range

MA: $47.04
Low: $43.31
High: $49.45

52 Week Range

Now: $46.81
Low: $26.85
High: $49.67

Volume

2,275,433 shs

Average Volume

2,120,704 shs

Market Capitalization

$12.08 billion

P/E Ratio

N/A

Dividend Yield

2.57%

Beta

1.1

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of WestRock?

The following Wall Street analysts have issued stock ratings on WestRock in the last twelve months: Argus, Royal Bank of Canada, Seaport Res Ptn, StockNews.com, Truist Financial Co., UBS Group AG, and Wells Fargo & Company.
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What is the current price target for WestRock?

4 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for WestRock in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $43.00, suggesting a possible downside of 8.1%. Truist Financial Co. has the highest price target set, predicting WRK will reach $48.00 in the next twelve months. UBS Group AG has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $37.00 for WestRock in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for WestRock?

WestRock currently has 4 hold ratings and 1 buy rating from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Hold." A "hold" rating indicates that analysts believe investors should keep any existing positions they have in WRK, but not buy more shares or sell existing shares.
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How do I contact WestRock's investor relations team?

WestRock's physical mailing address is 1000 ABERNATHY ROAD NE, ATLANTA GA, 30328. The basic materials company's listed phone number is (770) 448-2193 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for WestRock is www.westrock.com. Learn More about contacing WestRock investor relations.