NYSE$SEE
Sealed Air Corp · Q4 2019 earnings
Q4 2019 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Sealed Air's Q4 2019 performance saw increased net sales and adjusted EBITDA, driven by the Reinvent SEE strategy and the acquisition of Automated Packaging Systems, despite a decline in net earnings due to special items.
Sealed Air reported a 3% increase in net sales to $1.3 billion and a 9% increase in Adjusted EBITDA to $271 million for Q4 2019. Net earnings, however, decreased by 38% to $124 million, or $0.80 per share, due to special items. Adjusted EPS increased by 4% to $0.78.
- Net sales increased 3% to $1.3 billion.
- Net earnings decreased 38% to $124 million, or $0.80 per share.
- Adjusted EPS increased 4% to $0.78.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased 9% to $271 million.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Sealed Air · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.3B
Revenue by segment
Sealed Air · $1.3B total across 2 segments · Q4 2019
- Food$760M-1.5%58.5%
- Protective$539M+10.3%41.5%
Forward guidance
For the full year 2020, Sealed Air expects net sales in the range of $4.9 billion to $4.95 billion, which represents an increase of 2% to 3% growth as reported and 3% to 4% in constant dollars. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $1.01 billion to $1.03 billion. The Company forecasts Adjusted EPS to be in the range of $2.85 to $2.95, which is based on approximately 156 million shares outstanding and an anticipated Adjusted Tax Rate of approximately 27%. Free Cash Flow in 2020 is expected to be approximately $350 million, with capital expenditures of approximately $200 million and Reinvent SEE and other restructuring associated payments of approximately $100 million.
Tailwinds
- Net sales growth of 2% to 3% as reported.
- Net sales growth of 3% to 4% in constant dollars.
- Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $1.01 billion to $1.03 billion.
- Adjusted EPS to be in the range of $2.85 to $2.95.
- Free Cash Flow in 2020 is expected to be approximately $350 million.
Headwinds
- Capital expenditures of approximately $200 million.
- Reinvent SEE and other restructuring associated payments of approximately $100 million.
- Anticipated Adjusted Tax Rate of approximately 27%.
- Based on approximately 156 million shares outstanding.
- No specific negatives were provided for Q4
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 Q4 2019
+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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