Sealed Air Corp/De

Sealed Air Corporation is a U.S.-based packaging company that designs, manufactures, and sells materials, equipment, and services used to protect products and preserve food. Its portfolio includes food packaging, protective packaging, liquids systems, and automated packaging equipment sold through global commercial and distribution channels.

18,1 %

29,8 %

9,4 %

−0,6 %

0.91

0.56

— Sealed Air Corp/De
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Food packaging55% Materials, systems, and equipment used to preserve food and liquids.
Protective packaging40% Packaging materials and systems that protect goods in transit and fulfillment.
Automation and equipment5% Packaging machines and automated systems sold with consumables and service.

Sealed Air sells to food processors, fresh protein producers, and other food companies that need shelf-life extension...

  • Food processors and fresh protein producersprimary

    Buy CRYOVAC and related food packaging to preserve shelf life, safety, and presentation.

  • E-commerce and fulfillment operationsprimary

    Buy protective packaging and automation to reduce damage, labor, and fulfillment time.

  • Industrial and manufacturing customerssecondary

    Buy protective materials and systems for shipping, handling, and product protection.

  • Logistics and contract manufacturerssecondary

    Buy packaging systems that improve throughput and standardize outbound shipments.

  • Distributorssecondary

    Resell protective packaging products, especially in the Protective segment.

Sealed Air operates globally and sells into 119 countries and territories, with a presence in the U.S...

  • Global sales and distribution network reaches 119 countries/territories
  • 49% of net sales came from outside the U.S. in 2025
  • Presence in the U.S. and 45 other countries/territories
  • North America and APAC are important for formula-based pricing
  • International footprint increases FX and trade exposure
  • Local operations support customer service and packaging equipment installs

Sealed Air focuses on packaging solutions that combine materials, automation, and service to improve food preservation,...

01
Innovation in food and protective packagingmedium-term

New materials and systems support differentiation, customer retention, and pricing.

02
Automation and equipment penetrationmedium-term

Automation improves customer productivity and deepens installed relationships.

03
Global scale and market accesslong-term

A broad footprint helps serve multinational customers and diversify demand.

04
Capital allocation and balance-sheet disciplineshort-term

Supports flexibility, shareholder returns, and financial resilience.

Sealed Air faces demand exposure to customer activity in food, e-commerce, logistics, and industrial markets, as well...

high

Raw material cost volatility

Resin and petrochemical inputs are a major cost driver and are not fully controllable.

Scope
Food and Protective segments
Materiality
high
high

Foreign currency translation and transaction exposure

Nearly half of sales are outside the U.S., so FX can affect reported results and margins.

Scope
Global operations
Materiality
high
high

Customer demand cyclicality

Packaging demand depends on food processing, e-commerce, logistics, and industrial activity.

Scope
End markets across both segments
Materiality
high
high

Merger completion risk

A pending transaction may not close on expected terms or timing and could affect the stock.

Scope
Corporate level
Materiality
high
medium

Cyber and operational disruption

Systems failures or third-party breaches could interrupt manufacturing, shipping, or service.

Scope
Global IT and operations
Materiality
medium
medium

Trade and geopolitical disruption

Tariffs, sanctions, and border restrictions can affect plants, suppliers, and customers.

Scope
International supply chain
Materiality
medium
Formula-based pricing
Affects gross margin and quarter-to-quarter comparability
Foreign currency translation
Affects revenue, operating profit, and cash flow presentation
Derivatives and hedging
Can create mark-to-market volatility in earnings and OCI
Restructuring and special items
Affects comparability and valuation multiples
Intangible asset amortization
Affects operating profit and adjusted earnings reconciliation

: 29/04/2026