NYSE$SEE
Sealed Air Corp · Q2 2021 earnings
Q2 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Sealed Air's Q2 2021 financial results were announced, revealing a net sales increase and strategic investments in automation, digital, and sustainability.
Sealed Air reported a 15% increase in net sales, reaching $1.3 billion, driven by demand for automated and sustainable packaging solutions. Adjusted EBITDA rose by 1%, while the company is increasing its investment in automation, digital, and sustainability, alongside returning capital to shareholders through share repurchases and dividend increases.
- Net sales increased by 15% to $1.3 billion, or 11% on a constant currency basis.
- Net earnings increased by 8% to $109 million, with EPS up 11% to $0.71.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased by 1% to $263 million, and Adjusted EPS increased by 4% to $0.79.
- The company authorized a new $1 billion share repurchase program and increased its quarterly cash dividend by 25%.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Sealed Air · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.33B
Revenue by segment
Sealed Air · $1.33B total across 2 segments · Q2 2021
- Food$737M+9.5%55.5%
- Protective$592M+23.8%44.5%
Forward guidance
SEE has updated its full year 2021 outlook, expecting net sales in the range of $5.4 billion to $5.5 billion and Adjusted EPS to be in the range of $3.45 to $3.60. The company continues to expect full year Adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of $1.12 billion to $1.15 billion and Free Cash Flow in the range of $520 million to $570 million.
Tailwinds
- Net sales are expected to increase by 10% to 12% as reported and 8% to 10% in constant dollars.
- A favorable currency impact of approximately 2% is expected.
- Adjusted EBITDA is projected to be in the range of $1.12 billion to $1.15 billion.
- Adjusted EPS is forecasted to be in the range of $3.45 to $3.60.
- Free Cash Flow is expected to be in the range of $520 million to $570 million.
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 2021
+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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