Kiltearn Partners Fully Exits Sealed Air Holdings
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Feb 15 2026
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- Complete Exit: Kiltearn Partners LLP sold 335,500 shares of Sealed Air in Q4, fully exiting its position, which previously accounted for 2.4% of its AUM, indicating a cautious outlook on the company's future prospects.
- Concentrated Investment Strategy: Kiltearn now holds only 28 positions valued at $461.7 million, with its top five holdings representing over 44% of AUM, reflecting a highly concentrated portfolio that may increase investment risk.
- Performance Analysis: Sealed Air's stock performed well over the past year, returning 26.3%, nearly double the S&P 500's 13.2%, despite a 1% drop in Q3 sales after excluding foreign currency effects.
- Future Outlook: Management expects sales to decline by 2% to 3% for the year and will report Q4 results on March 2, prompting investors to watch for signs of a turnaround in sales trends.
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Analyst Views on SEE
Wall Street analysts forecast SEE stock price to rise
11 Analyst Rating
5 Buy
6 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 42.030
Low
38.00
Averages
44.02
High
52.00
Current: 42.030
Low
38.00
Averages
44.02
High
52.00
About SEE
Sealed Air Corporation is a provider of packaging solutions integrating performance materials, automation, equipment and services. The Company designs, manufactures and delivers packaging solutions that preserve food, protect good and automate packaging processes. The Company operates through two segments: Food, and Protective. The Company’s portfolio of solutions includes CRYOVAC brand for food packaging, LIQUIBOX for fluids and liquids systems, SEALED AIR brand for protective packaging, AUTOBAG brand for automated systems, BUBBLE WRAP brand for packaging. The Company delivers its packaging solutions to an array of end markets including fresh proteins, foods, fluids, medical and healthcare, e-commerce, logistics and omnichannel fulfilment operations, and industrials. Its food solutions are sold to food processors in fresh red meat, smoked and processed meats, poultry, seafood, plant-based protein, fluids and liquids and cheese markets worldwide.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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