PLASTICS INDUSTRY UPDATE - Q3 2025
- Kevin Marsh
- Dec 3
- 1 min read
TRENDS & NEWS IMPACTING THE PLASTICS INDUSTRY
Key Takeaways
Deal activity within the industry was slightly down versus last quarter (34 deals in Q3 2025 versus 37 deals in Q2 2025)
Private equity interest in M&A was slightly lower (9 deals announced in Q3 versus 10 in Q2)
Publicly traded valuation multiples were mixed over the quarter
Financial performance was generally higher across sectors in Q3 from a sales and EBITDA perspective. However, Compounding, Resin & Specialty had decreases in sales and EBITDA
Capital spending was down across all Plastics sectors
Balance sheets remain healthy with low leverage across all product categories but Compounding, Resin & Specialty
Strategic buyers continue to have ample dry powder for further acquisitions
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