Sealed Air Corporation (SEE)

Sealed Air's stock price was impacted by several events in the past six months. A positive Q3 2025 earnings report led to a stock surge. Clayton, Dubilier & Rice agreed to acquire Sealed Air. Investment banks downgraded the stock rating after the expiration of the "go-shop" period. The board approved accelerated executive bonuses ahead of the merger. As of February 6, 2026, the stock price was $41.82, with a +42.73% return over the past six months.

While overall demand seasonality is not explicitly detailed, market dynamics affect specific segments. In Q2 2025, the food segment's net sales were flat, and food segment volumes remained flat due to cost-conscious consumers changing their purchasing habits. The Cryovac brand of film solutions continued to perform well and drive growth in the fresh protein market. The protective packaging segment saw a 2% fall in volumes in Q2 2025, though industrial volumes within this segment rose slightly.

Sealed Air Corporation (SEE) is a global packaging company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, providing sustainable, high-performance materials, automation, equipment, and services. They design, manufacture, and deliver packaging solutions for food preservation, goods protection, and packaging process automation, operating in industries like Coated & Laminated Paper Manufacturing, Plastic Film, Sheet & Bag Manufacturing, and Urethane Foam Manufacturing. Key products and brands include CRYOVAC® food packaging, BUBBLE WRAP® cushioning, SEALED AIR® protective packaging, AUTOBAG® automated systems, LIQUIBOX® liquids systems, and Nexcel and prismiq digital packaging. Their solutions serve markets like fresh proteins, foods, medical and life science, e-commerce retail, logistics, and industrials.

Sealed Air has a global presence, serving customers in 117 to 120 countries/territories. The company operates approximately 98 manufacturing facilities and has over 200 locations worldwide. Its global headquarters are located in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States.

In the past year, Sealed Air rebranded to SEE® to showcase its evolution into a market-driven, customer-first solutions company. They announced a three-year restructuring program called "Cost take-out to Grow" to streamline the supply chain, expand automation, and advance digital printing, targeting $140 million to $160 million in annual cost reductions by the end of 2025. The company celebrated National Bubble Wrap® Appreciation Day and the 85th anniversary of CRYOVAC® brand food packaging.

Sealed Air Corporation has a mixed ownership structure. Approximately 26.89% of the stock is owned by Institutional Investors, insiders own about 0.63%, and public companies and individual investors hold approximately 21.90% of the stock. Major institutional owners include BlackRock, Inc., Vanguard Group Inc., and IJR - iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF.