Bubble Wrap Turns 50
In this Jan. 19, 2010 photo, Bubble Wrap streams out of an extruding line at Sealed Air's plant in Saddle Brook, N.J. Sealed Air is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Bubble Wrap this month. (AP Photo/Christopher Barth)Christopher Barth — AP
  • Previous Rank
    375
  • Revenues ($M)
    6778
  • Revenue Percent Change
    -3.6
  • Profits ($M)
    486.4
  • Profits Percent Change
    45
  • Assets ($M)
    7389
  • Employees
    23000
  • Market Value — as of March 31, 2017 ($M)
    8432

The food safety and security company has more than 25,000 employees in 175 countries.

Company Info

CEOJerome A. Peribere
CEO TitlePresident, Chief Executive Officer & Director
SectorMaterials
IndustryPackaging, Containers
HQ LocationCharlotte, NC
Websitewww.sealedair.com
Years on Fortune 500 List20
Employees23,000

Key Financials (Last Fiscal Year)

Revenues ($M)$6,778
Profits ($M)$486.4
Assets ($M)$7,389
Total Stockholder Equity ($M)$610
Market Value — as of March 31, 2017 ($M)$8,432

Profit Ratios

Profit as % of Revenues7.2%
Profits as % of Assets6.6%
Profits as % of Stockholder Equity79.8%

Earnings Per Share (Last Fiscal Year)

Earnings Per Share ($)246
EPS % Change (from 2015)51.9%
EPS % Change (5 year annual rate)25.2%
EPS % Change (10 year annual rate)5.3%

Total Return

Total Return to Investors (2016)3%
Total Return to Investors (5 year, annualized)23.5%
Total Return to Investors (10 year, annualized)5.5%