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Greif(NYSE) GEF

Market Cap$4.98BMarket 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)+31,961%
5 Year+67%
1 Year+35%
1 Month+16%
$87.30
+0.56%
+0.49Today
After hours$87.57+$0.27 (+0.31%)
Greif last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 87.582026-08-19
Greif stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-0.5%USD 88.022026-08-12
1 month+16.4%USD 75.242026-07-20
3 month+37.84%USD 63.542026-05-21
Year to date+31.6%USD 66.552025-12-31
1 year+34.57%USD 65.082025-08-19
3 year+36.87%USD 63.992023-08-18
5 year+66.98%USD 52.452021-08-20
Since inception+31,961.45%USD 0.271972-12-14

Greif Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$4.98BMarket 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)

$3.38B

Net Income (TTM)

$986.10M

EPS (TTM)

$3.87

P/E Ratio

22.64

Dividend

$2.30

Beta (Volatility)

0.74 (Low)

Price

$87.30

Volume

518

Open

$87.87

Previous Close

$87.58

Daily Range

$87.22 - $89.09

52-Week Range

$55.75 - $90.57

Estimated Earnings Date

Dec 9, 2026

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About Greif

Greif, Inc. makes large containers like steel and plastic drums. These items help businesses store and move industrial liquids safely. The company also creates paper packaging for shipping household goods.

Packing the World's Goods

  • Customized Polymer Solutions: Plastic drums and rigid intermediate bulk containers for chemicals and food; accounted for $383.8 million of net sales in the third quarter of 2026.
  • Durable Metal Solutions: Steel drums and complementary items like industrial paints and linings; generated $405.6 million of net sales in the third quarter of 2026.
  • Sustainable Fiber Solutions: Fibre drums and recycled paperboard products for automotive and construction markets; contributed $346.5 million of net sales in the third quarter of 2026.
  • Innovative Closure Solutions: Specialized closure systems and related services used for industrial packaging; represented $29.7 million of net sales in the third quarter of 2026.

Recent Moves and Major Sales

  • Sold the containerboard business and CorrChoice sheet feeder system for $1,804.7 million effective Aug. 31, 2025.
  • Completed the sale of Soterra timberland assets for $462.0 million on Oct. 1, 2025.
  • Entered into the 2026 Credit Agreements to refinance existing debt on Feb. 27, 2026.
  • Authorized a $300 million share repurchase program on Dec. 9, 2025.

Strength Through Global Reach

The company maintains a production network that provides container lifecycle management and logistics services to global industrial customers. It manages a vertically integrated value chain by producing its own adhesives and specialized closure systems for its packaging lines.

A Look at the Numbers

  • Net sales reached $1,165.6 million in the third quarter of 2026, up from $1,125.9 million in the third quarter of 2025.
  • Net income rose to $82.6 million for the third quarter of 2026, up from $36.9 million in the third quarter of 2025.
  • Operating profit reached $399.9 million for the nine-month period ended June 30, 2026.
  • Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA was $183.4 million in the third quarter of 2026, up from $147.1 million in the third quarter of 2025.

Bottom Line

Greif has transitioned toward a specialized industrial packaging focus by divesting its commodity-exposed timber and containerboard assets. This focus on integrated closure systems and polymer solutions supports its evolution into a higher-margin packaging provider.

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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

22.82%

Operating Margin

4.46%

Net Income Margin

29.17%

Return on Equity

33.43%

Return on Capital

6.56%

Return on Assets

17.29%

Earnings Yield

4.42%

Dividend Yield

2.63%

Payout Ratio

10.58%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$4.98BMarket 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

56.85M

Volume

518

Avg. Volume

244.77K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$771.40M

Operating Income

$150.90M

EBITDA

$516.60M

Operating Cash Flow

-$77.50M

Capital Expenditure

-$153.40M

Free Cash Flow

-$230.90M

Cash & ST Invst.

$288.50M

Total Debt

$1.23B

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
Q42025-09-30-87.1%
Q12025-12-31577.2%
Q22026-03-317.8%
Q32026-05-118.7%
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
Q42025-09-301075.5%
Q12025-12-31-76.9%
Q22026-03-31-92.6%
Q32026-05-11522.7%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q3 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$1.17B

+2.7%

Gross Profit

$272.60M

+5.9%

Gross Margin

23.39%

N/A

Market Cap

$4.98BMarket 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

$414.90K

N/A

Employees

12,000

N/A

Net Income

$78.80M

+23.1%

EBITDA

$165.00M

+22.2%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q3 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$288.50M

+1.2%

Total Debt

$1.23B

-58.0%

Accounts Receivable

$747.00M

+9.1%

Inventory

$379.60M

+14.0%

Long Term Debt

$844.60M

-64.7%

Short Term Debt

$389.00M

-28.8%

Return on Assets

17.29%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

3.40%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$46.30M

-70.5%

Operating Cash Flow

$75.00M

-62.1%

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Questions About GEF

What is the current price of Greif?

Greif is trading at $87.58 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Greif?

Over the past 52 weeks, Greif has traded between $55.75 and $90.57.

How much debt does Greif have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Greif reported total debt of $1.23B.

How much cash does Greif have on hand?

Greif reported $288.50M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Greif’s dividend yield?

Greif currently has a dividend yield of 2.63%.

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