NYSE$SEE
Sealed Air Corp · Q2 2020 earnings
Q2 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Sealed Air's financial performance reflected resilience amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, with adjusted EBITDA increasing and strategic investments being accelerated.
Sealed Air reported Q2 2020 results with net sales of $1.2 billion, a decrease of 1% as reported but an increase of 3% on a constant currency basis. Net earnings increased approximately 300% to $100 million, or $0.64 per share. Adjusted EBITDA rose by 10% to $260 million, while adjusted EPS decreased by 5% to $0.76 per share.
- Net sales reached $1.2 billion, down 1% as reported but up 3% in constant currency.
- Net earnings surged to $100 million, or $0.64 per share, marking an approximate 300% increase.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased by 10% to $260 million.
- The company re-issued full-year 2020 guidance, reflecting confidence in customer demand for essential packaging solutions.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Sealed Air · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.15B
Revenue by segment
Sealed Air · $1.15B total across 2 segments · Q2 2020
- Food$673M-5.3%58.5%
- Protective$478M+6.2%41.5%
Forward guidance
Sealed Air expects net sales in the range of $4.725 billion to $4.775 billion, representing a (1%) to flat as reported and 1% to 2% growth in constant dollars. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $1.01 billion to $1.03 billion. Adjusted EPS is expected to be in the range of $2.85 to $2.95. Free cash flow is expected to be in the range of $350 million to $375 million.
Tailwinds
- Net sales are projected between $4.725B and $4.775B, indicating a potential for growth in constant dollars.
- Adjusted EBITDA is anticipated to be between $1.01B and $1.03B.
- Adjusted EPS is forecasted to be in the range of $2.85 to $2.95.
- Free cash flow is expected to range from $350M to $375M.
- Company does not have any debt maturities until August 2022.
Headwinds
- Foreign currency is expected to negatively impact net sales by approximately $120 million.
- Foreign currency is now expected to have a negative impact on Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $25 million.
- Full year 2020, Sealed Air now expects net sales in the range of $4.725 billion to $4.775 billion, which represents (1%) to flat as reported
- Decline in organic volume of $49 million or 4%.
- North America, EMEA and South America declined 6%, 5% and 1%, respectively.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q2 2020
+0.2%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.5%
Avg return
5 days after
+1.4%
Avg return
30 days after
54%
37 / 68 earnings
Positive
+13.7%
Q3 2023
Best reaction
-12.5%
Q2 2012
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +0.1% | +0.3% | +0.5% | |
| Q3 2025 | +5.2% | +7.9% | +24.2% | |
| Q2 2025 | +3.4% | +1.2% | +11.5% | |
| Q1 2025 | +5.7% | +11.0% | +15.5% | |
| Q4 2024 | +5.8% | +6.4% | -8.0% | |
| Q3 2024 | -4.6% | -4.1% | -1.7% | |
| Q2 2024 | -3.7% | -4.9% | -1.7% | |
| Q1 2024 | +9.6% | +13.2% | +21.1% | |
| Q4 2023 | -5.5% | -3.7% | +3.1% | |
| Q3 2023 | +13.7% | +9.3% | +11.9% | |
| Q2 2023 | -10.3% | -13.4% | -23.8% | |
| Q1 2023 | -12.1% | -11.1% | -20.8% | |
| Q4 2022 | -7.9% | -5.1% | -15.5% | |
| Q3 2022 | -10.9% | -8.7% | +10.9% | |
| Q2 2022 | -8.3% | -9.8% | -13.0% | |
| Q1 2022 | +6.4% | +1.9% | -1.1% | |
| Q4 2021 | +8.1% | +8.1% | +6.6% | |
| Q3 2021 | +5.0% | +6.7% | +7.1% | |
| Q2 2021 | +3.0% | +4.3% | +9.6% | |
| Q1 2021 | +13.5% | +13.8% | +15.3% | |
| Q4 2020 | -2.5% | -3.1% | -0.5% | |
| Q3 2020 | -1.1% | -0.3% | +9.7% | |
| Q2 2020 | +11.3% | +11.6% | +8.6% | |
| Q1 2020 | +1.0% | +8.9% | +24.4% | |
| Q4 2019 | -3.4% | -6.4% | -33.8% | |
| Q3 2019 | -7.1% | -5.6% | -7.4% | |
| Q2 2019 | +6.5% | +9.6% | -3.2% | |
| Q1 2019 | -4.5% | -4.8% | -10.1% | |
| Q4 2018 | +5.7% | +4.3% | +10.6% | |
| Q3 2018 | +2.8% | +5.3% | +12.9% | |
| Q2 2018 | -0.5% | -6.0% | -8.0% | |
| Q1 2018 | +1.7% | +0.9% | +0.6% | |
| Q4 2017 | -6.1% | -6.0% | +0.7% | |
| Q3 2017 | +2.7% | +3.1% | +9.6% | |
| Q2 2017 | +2.3% | +0.7% | -0.3% | |
| Q1 2017 | -6.5% | -8.4% | -4.5% | |
| Q4 2016 | -4.8% | -6.2% | -10.0% | |
| Q3 2016 | +4.4% | +4.8% | +9.1% | |
| Q2 2016 | -3.9% | -6.4% | -4.6% | |
| Q1 2016 | -10.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +4.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -4.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +5.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +6.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +10.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +4.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +3.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +5.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +8.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -1.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +5.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -12.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -6.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -3.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -9.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -1.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | -1.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | -3.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -3.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -3.5% | — | — |
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