Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.81
Sealed Air Corporation (SEE) Dividend History
Income profile from 1987 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.9%
Payout Ratio
23.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
SEE Dividend Income Check
Safety
23.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.8% and trend is rising.
SEE Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.9%
Trailing DPS$0.81
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout23.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout26.0%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR4.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield1.9%
1Y Total Return48.4%
5Y Total Return-18.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)7.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$8,12510Y ago$10,58820Y ago$19,540
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
SEE Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (24 years of payments)
SEE Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Sealed Air Corporation distributes 23.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 26.0%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
SEE does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 4.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SEE returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.9% dividend yield, 1.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -18.8%, with dividends contributing 7.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $10,588 today.
SEE Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$4.00
Avg/Payment$0.2000
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026Latest | $0.2000 | — | 1.91% | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 1.92% | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 2.36% | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 2.59% | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 2.68% | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 2.19% | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 2.41% | Sep 27, 2024 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 2.19% | Jun 28, 2024 |
SEE Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.9%
#7 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
23.6% payout
Streak
0Y
4.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.9%
#8 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEESealed Air Corporati… | $6.2B | 1.9% | 23.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 SLGNSilgan Holdings Inc. | $4.3B | 2.0% | 29.8% | 21 | Sustainable |
3rd  SONSonoco Products Comp… | $5.2B | 4.0% | 52.5% | 30 | Sustainable |
 GPKGraphic Packaging Ho… | $3.3B | 3.8% | 28.8% | 3 | Sustainable |
1st  AMCRAmcor plc | $18.6B | 6.6% | 1.7% | 11 | Sustainable |
2nd  IPInternational Paper … | $17.7B | 5.5% | — | 1 | Unknown |
 PKGPackaging Corporatio… | $20.2B | 2.2% | 58.5% | 1 | Sustainable |
 CCKCrown Holdings, Inc. | $11.3B | 1.0% | 16.3% | 8 | Sustainable |
SEE Annual Dividend History (1987–2026)
34 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.20 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.4% |
| 2025 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.43 | 23.3% | 4.29x | 1.8% |
| 2024 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.81 | 44.2% | 2.26x | 1.8% |
| 2023 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.36 | 33.9% | 2.95x | 1.8% |
| 2022 | $0.80 | 5.3% | 4 | $3.33 | 24.0% | 4.16x | 1.8% |
| 2021 | $0.76 | 18.8% | 4 | $3.32 | 22.9% | 4.37x | 1.7% |
| 2020 | $0.64 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.22 | 19.9% | 5.03x | 1.4% |
| 2019 | $0.64 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.69 | 37.9% | 2.64x | 1.4% |
| 2018 | $0.64 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.21 | 52.9% | 1.89x | 1.4% |
| 2017 | $0.64 | 4.9% | 4 | $4.29 | 14.9% | 6.70x | 1.4% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SEE stock.
How much dividend does SEE pay per share?
Sealed Air Corporation (SEE) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.81 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.9%. Payments are made Annual.
When is SEE's next ex-dividend date?
SEE's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SEE typically pays dividends Annual.
Is SEE's dividend safe?
SEE's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +23.6% and FCF payout ratio of +26.0%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has SEE increased its dividend?
SEE has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +4.6%.
How often does SEE pay dividends?
Sealed Air Corporation pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.81 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 39+ years from 1987 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SEE grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SEE five years ago would be worth approximately $8,125 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SEE's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SEE's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.