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Sealed Air
🇺🇸 NYSE:SEE
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Dec 31, 2024

Sealed Air Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Sealed Air reported stable Q4 2024 revenue with a decline in profitability.

Key Takeaways

Sealed Air's Q4 2024 revenue remained flat at $1.37 billion. The Food segment grew 3%, while the Protective segment declined by 7%. The company reported a net loss of $7.3 million, primarily due to restructuring costs and a deferred tax asset write-off. Adjusted EPS declined to $0.75, and free cash flow slightly decreased year-over-year.

Revenue was stable at $1.37 billion, with Food segment growth offset by Protective segment weakness.

Net loss of $7.3 million due to restructuring and tax-related charges.

Adjusted EPS decreased 14.8% to $0.75.

Free cash flow declined 2.8% to $454 million.

Total Revenue
$1.37B
Previous year: $1.38B
-0.3%
EPS
$0.75
Previous year: $0.88
-14.8%
Operating Cash Flow
$728M
Previous year: $516M
+41.1%
Adjusted EBITDA
$271M
Previous year: $274M
-1.1%
Gross Margin
29.6%
Previous year: 29.4%
+0.7%
Gross Profit
$407M
Previous year: $387M
+5.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$372M
Previous year: $346M
+7.4%
Free Cash Flow
$454M
Previous year: $265M
+71.6%
Total Assets
$7.02B
Previous year: $7.2B
-2.5%

Sealed Air Revenue

Sealed Air EPS

Sealed Air Revenue by Segment

Sealed Air Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

Sealed Air expects revenue between $5.1B-$5.5B in 2025, with Adjusted EPS in the range of $2.90 to $3.30. The company anticipates continued cost savings and growth in its Food segment, while the Protective segment is expected to stabilize.

Positive Outlook

  • Projected revenue growth up to 4% in 2025.
  • Expected Adjusted EBITDA between $1.075B-$1.175B.
  • Targeting $350M-$450M in free cash flow.
  • Continued cost-saving initiatives to improve margins.
  • Food segment expected to expand into higher-growth markets.

Challenges Ahead

  • Protective segment remains under pressure due to weak industrial demand.
  • Macroeconomic uncertainty could impact revenue.
  • Higher restructuring costs may continue in 2025.
  • Foreign currency fluctuations pose a risk.
  • Inflationary pressures on raw materials could affect profitability.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income