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<p class="has-drop-cap">WestRock Company (NYSE: WRK), a leading provider of sustainable paper and packaging solutions, reported its <a aria-label="fiscal second quarter (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240501920671/en/WestRock-Reports-Second-Quarter-Fiscal-2024-Results" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" class="deco-link">fiscal second quarter</a> ended March 31, 2024, results, showcasing a mix of achievements and challenges in a competitive market landscape. <br><br>Despite a decrease in net sales from $5.28 billion in the second quarter of fiscal 2023 to $4.73 billion in the current quarter, the company managed to post a net income of $15.5 million, a significant improvement from a net loss of $2.01 billion in the same quarter of the previous year. This recovery was attributed to the company’s aggressive cost savings initiatives, which have already exceeded its target range for fiscal 2024.</p> 
<p>CEO David B. Sewell praised the team’s focus and execution, emphasizing the company’s better positioning in the market through efficiency improvements and innovative, sustainable packaging solutions. <br><br>With over $160 million in cost savings and expectations to significantly exceed the fiscal 2024 target of $300 to $400 million, WestRock appears well on its way to capturing market share and driving long-term earnings growth. However, the decline in net sales was primarily driven by lower selling price/mix, affected by published price declines and softer volumes across its segments.</p> 
<h3 id="westrock-beats-eps-expectations-in-fiscal-q2-revenue-miss">WestRock Beats EPS Expectations in Fiscal Q2, Revenue Miss</h3> 
<p>WestRock’s results present a nuanced picture when compared to expectations. Analysts had projected earnings per share (<a href="https://tokenist.com/investing/how-to-value-a-stock/" rel="dofollow" class="deco-link">EPS</a>) of $0.24 and revenue of $4.75 billion for the quarter. <br><br>Actual EPS stood at $0.06, with adjusted EPS at $0.39, reflecting the impact of restructuring and other costs. Although the company fell short of revenue expectations by a slight margin, reporting $4.73 billion, the significant reduction in net loss compared to the previous year highlights effective cost management and operational adjustments. <br><br>The decrease in net sales year-over-year was noted across all segments, with the Corrugated Packaging, Global Paper, and Consumer Packaging segments experiencing declines due to lower selling price/mix and volumes.</p> 
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<h3 id="westrock-refrains-from-providing-specific-guidance">WestRock Refrains from Providing Specific Guidance</h3> 
<p>Looking ahead, WestRock has refrained from providing specific financial guidance for the upcoming periods, citing the ongoing preparations for its proposed business combination with Smurfit Kappa Group plc. This strategic move aims to create a global leader in sustainable packaging, with the transaction expected to close in early July 2024. <br><br>The company’s decision not to issue guidance is to avoid potential delays in the transaction timeline due to regulatory submissions that might include financial forecasts. This approach underscores WestRock’s focus on the strategic merger, which is anticipated to enhance its competitive positioning and operational scale.</p> <iframe src="https://tokenist.substack.com/embed" width="100%" height="320" style="border:1px solid #EEE; background:white;" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> 
<p><em>Disclaimer: The author does not hold or have a position in any securities discussed in the article.</em></p> 
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