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Sealed Air Corporation: A 10.5 Percent Beef Production Drop Is Hitting Packaging Demand

Sealed Air Corporation reported a quarter that reflected a combination of operational discipline and continued pressure from macroeconomic conditions affecting both of its core segments. Third quarter net sales reached approximately $1.35 billion, increasing modestly on a reported basis but declining slightly when adjusted for currency effects. Adjusted EBITDA rose to $287 million and adjusted earnings per share increased to $0.87, supported by cost control measures, productivity initiatives, and lower interest expenses. While the company delivered improved profitability and margins during the quarter, underlying demand trends across several end markets remained uneven, and management acknowledged growing uncertainty around the consumer environment and industrial production trends. The Food segment demonstrated relatively stable performance despite a challenging demand backdrop. Net sales of roughly $910 million remained consistent year over year on a constant currency basis, with flat volumes and pricing.