Sealed Air Q1 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
SEE reported Q1 2023 results with net sales of $1.3 billion, a 5% decrease as reported. Net earnings decreased by 58% to $63 million, and adjusted EBITDA was down 18% to $267 million. Despite these declines, the company anticipates growth in the second half of 2023, driven by the Liquibox acquisition, reduced destocking, and expected market recovery.
Net sales decreased by 5% as reported, totaling $1.3 billion.
Net earnings declined by 58% to $63 million.
Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 18% to $267 million.
The company completed the acquisition of Liquibox on February 1, 2023.
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Sealed Air
Sealed Air Revenue by Segment
Sealed Air Revenue by Geographic Location
Forward Guidance
SEE continues to expect net sales in the range of $5.85 to $6.10 billion, Adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of $1.25 to $1.30 billion, and Adjusted EPS to be in the range of $3.50 to $3.80 for the full year 2023.
Positive Outlook
- Net sales are expected to increase by 4% to 8%.
- The Liquibox acquisition is expected to have a favorable impact of approximately 6% on net sales.
- Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $1.25 to $1.30 billion.
- The Liquibox acquisition is expected to have a favorable impact of approximately 8% on Adjusted EBITDA.
- Adjusted EPS is forecasted to be in the range of $3.50 to $3.80.
Challenges Ahead
- An unfavorable currency impact of approximately 1% is expected on net sales.
- An unfavorable currency impact of approximately 1% is expected on Adjusted EBITDA.
- Full year Adjusted EPS is based on approximately 145 million shares outstanding.
- An anticipated Adjusted Tax Rate of approximately 26% to 27% is expected.
- Excluding a $175 million tax deposit related to a tentative agreement to settle with the IRS, the Company expects Free Cash Flow in 2023 would remain in the range of $475 to $525 million.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income