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Analysts to upgrade Smurfit Kappa forecasts following jump in earnings

The packaging giant last week reported a 50 per cent increase in its half-yearly earnings

Tony Smurfit, chief executive of Smurfit Kappa: the packaging giant’s strong performance is a result of the many actions the company has taken over a number of years, he says. Picture: Fergal Phillips

Analysts have moved swiftly to upgrade their forecasts for Smurfit Kappa after the paper packaging giant last week reported a 50 per cent increase in earnings for the first half of this year.

The paper and packaging giant reported revenue growth of 36 per cent to €6.4 billion in the six months to June 30, despite increased costs and supply chain disruption. It said earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) were €1.17 billion ...