Smurfit Kappa WestRock's 15-minute chart signals MACD and KDJ death crosses.

Smurfit Kappa WestRock's 15-minute chart has triggered a MACD Death Cross and KDJ Death Cross at 08/18/2025 15:30, indicating that the stock price may continue to decline. The momentum of the stock price is shifting towards the downside, suggesting a potential further decrease in value.

On August 18, 2025, at 15:30, the 15-minute chart for Smurfit Kappa and WestRock triggered a MACD Death Cross and KDJ Death Cross, indicating a potential continuation of the downward trend in stock prices [1]. These technical indicators suggest a shift in momentum towards the downside, with a decreasing magnitude of price fluctuations and a downward shift in momentum. This could lead to further decreases in the stock price.

Smurfit Kappa, a global packaging company, has been facing operational challenges, including a legal battle with Venezuela. The company is still awaiting a decision by the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) that would pave the way for enforcement of a $469m (€403m) award against Venezuela [1].

Meanwhile, WestRock Coffee, a company specializing in integrated coffee, tea, and beverage solutions for commercial customers, reported its earnings for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 on August 7, 2025. Despite delivering record revenue (GAAP) of $280.9 million, a 34.8% increase over the prior year, the company reported a net loss of $0.23 per share (GAAP), which was deeper than the expected GAAP loss of $0.15 per share [2]. The financial performance of WestRock, coupled with the technical indicators, suggests a cautious outlook for investors.

Smurfit Westrock Plc (SW), valued at $23.1 billion by market cap, operates in 40 countries and has underperformed the broader market over the past year. The company has gained 11.8% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 19% [2]. Despite the underperformance, analysts maintain a "Strong Buy" rating on SW, with a mean price target of $56.38, suggesting a 25% premium to current price levels [2].

Investors should closely monitor the developments in the legal battle and the financial performance of both companies. The technical indicators provide a preliminary signal, but the actual market performance will depend on various factors, including regulatory decisions, market conditions, and company-specific developments.

References:
[1] https://www.ainvest.com/news/smurfit-kappa-15-min-chart-signals-macd-death-cross-bollinger-bands-narrowing-kdj-death-cross-2508/
[2] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/wall-street-analysts-smurfit-westrock-101251300.html