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Greif(NYSE) GEF

Current Price$76.51
Market Cap$4.36BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1972)+28,264%
5 Year+55%
1 Year+19%
1 Month+11%
Greif last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 76.802026-07-22
Greif stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+4.83%USD 73.262026-07-15
1 month+10.95%USD 69.222026-06-22
3 month+15.04%USD 66.762026-04-23
Year to date+15.4%USD 66.552025-12-31
1 year+18.6%USD 64.752025-07-22
3 year+18.18%USD 64.982023-07-21
5 year+54.97%USD 49.562021-07-23
Since inception+28,264.47%USD 0.271972-12-14

Greif Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$4.36BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$3.35B

Net Income (TTM)

$971.30M

EPS (TTM)

$3.17

P/E Ratio

24.20

Dividend

$2.30

Beta (Volatility)

0.74 (Low)

Price

$76.51

Volume

3,915

Open

$75.79

Previous Close

$76.80

Daily Range

$75.60 - $77.20

52-Week Range

$55.75 - $77.20

Estimated Earnings Date

Jul 28, 2026

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About Greif

Greif makes heavy-duty containers for businesses to move goods safely. These products protect essential liquids and solids during transport. The company serves global chemical, food, and industrial customers.

Essential Tools for Global Shipping

  • Customized Polymer Solutions: Plastic drums and intermediate bulk containers (large tanks for shipping liquids); recorded $344.8 million in net sales in Q2 2026.
  • Durable Metal Solutions: Steel drums and internal coatings for industrial packaging; accounted for $380.4 million in net sales in Q2 2026.
  • Sustainable Fiber Solutions: Fibre drums and recycled paperboard products for construction and automotive use; generated $321.8 million in net sales in Q2 2026.
  • Innovative Closure Solutions: Specialized caps and closing systems for industrial containers; contributed $25.8 million in net sales in Q2 2026.

Streamlining for Future Growth

  • Completed the sale of the Containerboard Business on August 31, 2025, for $1.8 billion.
  • Finalized the sale of the Soterra Assets on October 1, 2025, for $462 million.
  • Renamed the Integrated Solutions segment to Innovative Closure Solutions on October 1, 2025, to focus on closure systems.
  • Secured the 2026 Credit Agreements on February 27, 2026, to refinance debt and fund ongoing working capital.

Strength Across Borders

Greif maintains a global footprint with operations across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. Its lifecycle management services help customers manage industrial containers through filling, logistics, and reconditioning.

Financial Trends for 2026

  • Net sales from continuing operations hit $1.07 billion in Q2 2026, down 0.5% year-over-year.
  • Operating profit reached $35.4 million in Q2 2026, a 41.7% decrease compared to Q2 2025.
  • Net income attributable to the company hit $12.6 million in Q2 2026, down 68.4% from the previous year.
  • Free cash flow was $59.8 million in Q2 2026, down 43.4% from $105.7 million in Q2 2025.
  • The company recorded a $216.2 million gain on asset sales during the six months ended March 31, 2026.

The Strategic Shift

Greif is refocusing its portfolio by divesting its containerboard and timberland assets to concentrate on industrial packaging and closures. This transition aims to align its internal operations with long-term earnings growth.

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Industry

Containers and Packaging

Sector

Materials

Employees

12,000

CEO

Ole G. Rosgaard

Website

www.greif.com

Headquarters

Delaware, OH 43015, US

GEF Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

22.58%

Operating Margin

3.01%

Net Income Margin

29.00%

Return on Equity

35.34%

Return on Capital

6.56%

Return on Assets

17.36%

Earnings Yield

4.13%

Dividend Yield

2.99%

Payout Ratio

10.60%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$4.36BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

56.82M

Volume

3.92K

Avg. Volume

225.32K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$756.10M

Operating Income

$100.90M

EBITDA

$486.60M

Operating Cash Flow

$45.20M

Capital Expenditure

-$165.60M

Free Cash Flow

-$120.40M

Cash & ST Invst.

$286.10M

Total Debt

$1.21B

Greif Performance Analysis

Greif annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-10-31USD 6,349,500,00014.3%
20232023-10-31USD 5,218,600,000-17.8%
20242024-10-31USD 5,448,100,0004.4%
20252025-09-30USD 4,290,658,121-21.2%
Greif sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-07-31-18.1%
Q42025-09-30-87.1%
Q12025-12-31577.2%
Q22026-03-317.8%
Greif annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-10-31USD 6.32-3.5%
20232023-10-31USD 6.17-2.4%
20242024-10-31USD 4.64-24.9%
20252025-09-30USD -1.92N/A
Greif sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-07-3134.1%
Q42025-09-301075.5%
Q12025-12-31-76.9%
Q22026-03-31-92.6%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$1.07B

-22.6%

Gross Profit

$247.00M

-22.7%

Gross Margin

23.02%

N/A

Market Cap

$4.36BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$363.62K

N/A

Employees

12,000

N/A

Net Income

$12.60M

-73.4%

EBITDA

$89.40M

-51.7%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$286.10M

+13.2%

Total Debt

$1.21B

-60.6%

Accounts Receivable

$707.10M

-12.0%

Inventory

$340.00M

-21.1%

Long Term Debt

$860.00M

-66.0%

Short Term Debt

$349.40M

-35.8%

Return on Assets

17.36%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

2.31%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$59.80M

-43.4%

Operating Cash Flow

$116.60M

-14.5%

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Questions About GEF

What is the current price of Greif?

Greif is trading at $76.51 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Greif?

Over the past 52 weeks, Greif has traded between $55.75 and $77.20.

How much debt does Greif have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Greif reported total debt of $1.21B.

How much cash does Greif have on hand?

Greif reported $286.10M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Greif’s dividend yield?

Greif currently has a dividend yield of 2.99%.

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