Sealed Air Hits 52-Week High Amid Acquisition News
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 17 Nov 25
Source: Benzinga
Shares of Sealed Air Corporation (SEE.N) reached a 52-week high today, buoyed by the announcement of its acquisition by Clayton Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) in a cash deal valued at $10.3 billion. The acquisition, which offers stockholders $42.15 per share, represents a 41% premium over the stock's previous unaffected price, signaling strong investor confidence. Despite a slight dip in premarket trading, the stock's upward momentum reflects optimism about the strategic benefits of the deal, which is expected to enhance Sealed Air's growth and innovation capabilities. The transaction has received unanimous board approval and is anticipated to close by mid-2026, pending regulatory clearances and stockholder approval.
Analyst Views on SEE
Wall Street analysts forecast SEE stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for SEE is 44.02 USD with a low forecast of 38.00 USD and a high forecast of 52.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
11 Analyst Rating
5 Buy
6 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 41.850
Low
38.00
Averages
44.02
High
52.00
Current: 41.850
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.
