Here's 12 Ideal 'Safer' December Dividend Dogs Of The S&P500

S&P 500 high-yield 'safer' dividend stocks offer attractive upside, with twelve currently meeting the dogcatcher ideal of dividends exceeding share prices. Analyst targets forecast 21.14% to 44.05% net gains for top-ten S&P 500 dividend dogs by December 2026, with an average 28.35% gain and lower-than-market volatility. Stocks with negative free cash flow margins—fifteen of the top fifty—are flagged as unsafe for dividend sustainability despite high yields.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 9, 2025

Why Is Smurfit Westrock (SW) Down 0.7% Since Last Earnings Report?

Smurfit Westrock (SW) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 28, 2025

These stocks have been hit hard in 2025 but could surge by as much as 57% from here

Downtrodden names expected to come roaring back include Adobe, Block and Salesforce.

Market Watch • Nov 17, 2025

Smurfit Westrock: Some AI Resistance In An Economic Bellwether

Smurfit Westrock stands out as a packaging leader, resilient to AI disruption due to its focus on physical goods distribution. SW's recent merger, cost synergies, and restructuring have improved efficiency, but high leverage and global economic weakness weigh on sentiment. Despite a Q3 earnings miss, the company trades at a discount to peers, maintains a well-covered 4.8% yield, and has received a Fitch ratings upgrade.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 10, 2025

Smurfit Westrock: Market Overreaction And Q3 Resilience (Rating Upgrade)

Smurfit Westrock presents a strong buying opportunity after a recent 11% share price decline. The company's operational synergies, global footprint, and ongoing restructuring support margin improvement and mitigate risks, despite a cautious Q4 outlook. Valuation remains attractive, with Smurfit Westrock trading at a discount to peers.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 1, 2025

Why Smurfit Westrock Stock Was Sliding This Week

It published its third-quarter figures, and possibly wishes it hadn't. It whiffed by quite a margin on adjusted net income.

The Motley Fool • Oct 31, 2025

SW Misses Q3 Earnings Estimates, Lowers FY25 EBITDA View

Smurfit Westrock posts mixed Q3 with earnings miss but stronger sales, while trimming its 2025 adjusted EBITDA outlook.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 30, 2025

Smurfit Westrock Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Smurfit Westrock plc (NYSE: SW, LSE: SWR) today announced the financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. Key points: Net Sales of $8,003 million Net Income of $245 million, with a Net Income Margin of 3.1% Adjusted EBITDA1 of $1,302 million, with an Adjusted EBITDA Margin1 of 16.3% Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities of $1,133 million Adjusted Free Cash Flow1 of $579 million Quarterly dividend of $0.4308 per ordinary share Smurfit Westrock p.

Business Wire • Oct 29, 2025

Smurfit Westrock (SW) Q3 Earnings Miss Estimates

Smurfit Westrock (SW) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.58 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.68 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.48 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 29, 2025

Smurfit Westrock (SW) Q3 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates

The headline numbers for Smurfit Westrock (SW) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended September 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 29, 2025