Sealed Air Q4 EPS $0.30, FY EPS +62.5%; CD&R $10.3B Acquisition
Sealed Air's Q4 2025 net earnings rose to $44M ($0.30 per share) from a $1M loss, while full-year EPS climbed 62.5% to $2.99. CD&R agreed to acquire Sealed Air in a $10.3B deal valuing shares at $42.15, pending regulatory approval.
1. Q4 Financial Results
Sealed Air posted Q4 net sales of $1.401B, up 2.1% reported (down 0.7% constant currency), with net earnings of $44M ($0.30 per diluted share) compared to a loss of less than $1M the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA rose 2.7% to $278M, driven by productivity gains despite flat price realization and lower Food segment volumes.
2. Full-Year Financial Results
For full-year 2025, net sales were $5.36B, down 0.6% reported (down 1.2% constant currency), while net earnings increased 63.7% to $441M ($2.99 per diluted share). Adjusted EBITDA grew 2.1% to $1.134B, with adjusted net earnings up 7.5% to $493M and adjusted EPS rising 6.4% to $3.34.
3. CD&R Acquisition Details
Sealed Air agreed to be acquired by CD&R in an all-cash transaction valued at $10.3B, with stockholders receiving $42.15 per share. The merger, approved by shareholders on February 25, 2026, is expected to close in mid-2026 after remaining regulatory clearances, after which Sealed Air will become a privately held company.