Sealed Air Corp. (SEAL) reported a return to profitability in the fourth quarter of 2025, recording adjusted earnings per share of $0.48 on revenue of $1.02 billion. The results reflect improved operational efficiency and recovering demand in its packaging and food solutions segments.
- Sealed Air reported adjusted EPS of $0.48 in Q4 2025, reversing a $0.16 loss from Q4 2024
- Revenue reached $1.02 billion, up 5.8% year-over-year
- Adjusted EBITDA increased to $195 million from $142 million in Q4 2024
- Company guided 2026 adjusted EPS between $1.75 and $1.85
- SEAL shares rose 6.2% in after-hours trading
- Volume growth in North America and Europe contributed to the recovery
Sealed Air Corp. reversed its previous-year losses in the fourth quarter of 2025, reporting adjusted earnings per share of $0.48, compared to a loss of $0.16 in the same period of 2024. The company achieved revenue of $1.02 billion, a 5.8% year-over-year increase, driven by stronger volumes in its food packaging and industrial solutions divisions. Segment performance was bolstered by cost containment measures and supply chain stabilization initiated in early 2025. The improvement marks a significant turnaround after two consecutive quarters of net losses in 2024, when the company faced margin pressure from elevated energy costs and declining demand in select industrial markets. In Q4 2025, the company’s adjusted EBITDA rose to $195 million, up from $142 million in Q4 2024, indicating enhanced operating leverage. Management attributed the gains to targeted pricing strategies and a 7% increase in volume growth in North America and Europe. The positive results have prompted analysts to revise their outlook for the broader industrial packaging sector. Shares of SEAL rose 6.2% in after-hours trading, outperforming the S&P 500 Industrials Index (XLB) and the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP), both of which posted flat to modest gains. Investors are viewing the turnaround as a sign of resilience in essential packaging markets amid macroeconomic uncertainty. Looking ahead, Sealed Air has guided for 2026 adjusted EPS in the range of $1.75 to $1.85, signaling continued confidence in sustained demand and margin recovery. The company plans to reinvest in automation and sustainable material development, with a focus on reducing its carbon footprint across production facilities.