Sealed Air (NYSE: SEE) stock surged 5.34% in pre-market trading on Tuesday following the release of its impressive first-quarter 2025 financial results. The packaging solutions provider reported earnings that significantly exceeded analyst expectations, demonstrating resilience in a challenging economic environment.

The company announced adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.81 for Q1, surpassing the FactSet analyst consensus estimate of $0.68 by 19.12%. This represents a 3.85% increase from the $0.78 per share reported in the same period last year. Sealed Air's net sales for the quarter reached $1.272 billion, slightly above the estimated $1.266 billion, although this marks a 4.36% decrease from the $1.33 billion reported in Q1 2024.

Despite the year-over-year revenue decline, investors were encouraged by Sealed Air's strong profitability and its decision to maintain its full-year 2025 guidance. The company expects adjusted earnings of $2.90 to $3.30 per share on revenue of $5.10 billion to $5.50 billion for the fiscal year. This outlook aligns closely with analyst projections, suggesting confidence in Sealed Air's ability to navigate current market conditions and deliver solid results throughout the year.