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Sep 30, 2020

Sealed Air Q3 2020 Earnings Report

Sealed Air's Q3 2020 results reflected growth in net sales, net earnings, and adjusted EBITDA.

Key Takeaways

Sealed Air Corporation reported a 2% increase in net sales to $1.2 billion and a 66% increase in net earnings to $132 million for the third quarter of 2020. Adjusted EBITDA increased by 8% to $259 million, and adjusted EPS grew by 28% to $0.82. The company also increased its full-year 2020 financial outlook.

Net sales increased by 2% as reported and 3% on a constant currency basis.

Net earnings increased by 66%, with EPS up by 67%.

Adjusted EBITDA increased by 8%, and adjusted EPS increased by 28%.

The company is expanding its 'SEE Automation' and sustainability solutions.

Total Revenue
$1.24B
Previous year: $1.22B
+1.5%
EPS
$0.82
Previous year: $0.64
+28.1%
Adjusted EBITDA
$259M
Previous year: $241M
+7.5%
Gross Profit
$405M
Previous year: $392M
+3.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$317M
Previous year: $200M
+58.4%
Free Cash Flow
$163M
Previous year: $34.8M
+367.0%
Total Assets
$5.83B
Previous year: $5.68B
+2.7%

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Forward Guidance

Sealed Air expects net sales of approximately $4.85 billion, Adjusted EBITDA to be approximately $1.04 billion, Adjusted EPS to be approximately $3.05, and free cash flow to be approximately $450 million for the full year 2020.

Positive Outlook

  • Net sales are expected to be approximately $4.85 billion, up 1% as reported and up 3% in constant dollars.
  • Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be approximately $1.04 billion.
  • Adjusted EPS is expected to be approximately $3.05.
  • Free cash flow is expected to be approximately $450 million.
  • Restructuring payments are now expected to be approximately $85 million.

Challenges Ahead

  • Foreign currency is now expected to have a negative impact on net sales of approximately $90 million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA guidance now includes an estimated unfavorable currency impact of $20 million.
  • The adjusted tax rate is anticipated to be approximately 26%.
  • Capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $175 million.
  • Unspecified special items could be material to results computed in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Revenue & Expenses

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