Sealed Air reported net income of $44 million for Q4 2025, up from a net loss of less than $1 million in the same period last year.
The bubble wrap maker’s net sales rose 2% to $1.4 billion in the quarter, with its protective segment up 3% and its food segment up 2%.
Quarterly results were impacted by $69 million in special item expenses, down from $110 million in the prior-year quarter.
The decrease was primarily attributable to lower income tax-related special item expenses and lower restructuring charges, partially offset by transaction-related expenses associated with the pending acquisition by CD&R.
Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter reached $278m, representing 19.8% of net sales, compared to $271m or 19.7% of net sales in the prior year period.
This improvement was primarily attributable to lower operating expenses from productivity gains and favorable currency effects, although these were partially offset by unfavorable net price realization and lower volumes in the Foods segment.
Food sales for Q4 were $937m, up 2% from last year, with currency effects contributing $28m (3%).
Protective segment sales totaled $464 million, up 3%, including a positive currency impact of $10m (2%).
Sealed Air goes private on acquisitions by CD&R-linked funds.
Valued at $10.3 billion, the deal was agreed to in November 2025, entitling stockholders to receive $42.15 per share in cash.
Stockholders approved the merger at a special meeting last month. It is expected to close in mid-2026 pending regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.
For the full 2025, Sealed Air posted net sales of $5.36 billion, a decrease of less than 1% compared to 2024 as reported.
Full-year net income reached $441 million, up from $270 million in 2024.
Adjusted EBITDA was reported at $1.1bn, representing 21.2% of net sales.
Dividend payments for the year were $119 million compared to $118 million last year while net debt fell to $3.7 billion at year-end from $4 billion last year.
“Sealed Air Returns to Profit in Q4 2025” was originally developed and published by Packaging Gateway, a brand owned by Global Data.
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