PLASTICS INDUSTRY UPDATE - Q4 2025
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TRENDS & NEWS IMPACTING THE PLASTICS INDUSTRY
Key Takeaways
Deal activity within the industry was higher versus last quarter (44 deals in Q4 2025 versus 34 deals in Q3 2025)
Private equity interest in M&A was lower (5 deals announced in Q4 versus 9 in Q3)
Publicly traded valuation multiples were generally higher over the quarter
Financial performance was generally higher across sectors in Q4 from a sales and EBITDA perspective. However, Compounding, Resin & Specialty had decreases in sales and EBITDA and Diversified had a decrease in EBITDA
Capital spending was significantly down across all Plastics sectors
Balance sheets remain healthy with low leverage across all product categories
Strategic buyers continue to have ample dry powder for further acquisitions
