Smurfit Westrock has been included on the Fortune World's Most Admired Companies 2026 list.

The prestigious corporate reputation ranking considers several criteria including investment value, quality of management, products, social responsibility and ability to attract talent. Companies also must have revenue greater than $10bn to be included.

Tony Smurfit, Smurfit Westrock President and Chief Executive Officer, said: "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 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," said Alyson Shontell, Fortune's Editor in Chief and Chief Content Officer. "As rapidly advancing technologies such as AI transform entire industries, these organizations stand out for their ability to evolve with purpose and foresight, consistently shaping the path forward for global business, and the future of how we work and lead."

Of the five packaging companies that made the final list, Smurfit Westrock ranked second.

The latest accolade follows on from Smurfit Westrock being recognized both as one of Forbes' Global 2000 most successful companies and one of TIME Magazine's World's Best Companies in 2025.