Fortune Ranks Smurfit Westrock Among World's Most Admired Companies

Smurfit Westrock earned inclusion on the Fortune World's Most Admired Companies 2026 list. The ranking evaluates corporate reputation across investment value, management quality, product excellence, social responsibility, and talent attraction. Eligible companies must generate over $10 billion in revenue.​

Tony Smurfit, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated: "We're honored to be included on the Fortune World's Most Admired Companies list. This recognition is testament to the skills, talent and dedication of the people at Smurfit Westrock that I'm privileged to work with."​

Fortune Editor in Chief and Chief Content Officer Alyson Shontell commented: "Fortune is proud to celebrate the companies on this year's World's Most Admired Companies list; they have set the bar for real innovation, resilient leadership, and global impact. As rapidly advancing technologies such as AI transform entire industries, these organizations stand out for their ability to evolve with purpose and foresight."​

Among five packaging companies listed, Smurfit Westrock secured second place. This follows 2025 recognitions as one of Forbes' Global 2000 most successful companies and TIME Magazine's World's Best Companies.