Greif (GEF)


Market Price (7/23/2026): $76.8 | Market Cap: $4.4 BilSector: Materials | Industry: Metal, Glass & Plastic Containers

Greif (GEF)


Market Price (7/23/2026): $76.8
Market Cap: $4.4 Bil
Sector: Materials
Industry: Metal, Glass & Plastic Containers

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 9.7%, Dividend Yield is 2.9%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 5.3%, FCF Yield is 6.1%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 24%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Circular Economy & Recycling, Sustainable Resource Management, and Sustainable Consumption. Themes include Sustainable Packaging Materials, Show more.

Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is 0.0%, Dist 3Y High is 0.0%

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -6.5%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -47%

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -5.6%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -0.5%

Key risks
GEF key risks include [1] lower volumes from weak industrial demand, Show more.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 9.7%, Dividend Yield is 2.9%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 5.3%, FCF Yield is 6.1%
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 24%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Circular Economy & Recycling, Sustainable Resource Management, and Sustainable Consumption. Themes include Sustainable Packaging Materials, Show more.
3 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is 0.0%, Dist 3Y High is 0.0%
4 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -6.5%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -47%
5 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -5.6%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -0.5%
6 Key risks
GEF key risks include [1] lower volumes from weak industrial demand, Show more.

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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 7/16/2026

Greif (GEF) stock has gained about 15% since 3/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Strong Fiscal Q2 2026 Adjusted Financial Performance and Shareholder Returns.

Greif reported robust adjusted financial results for fiscal Q2 2026, which ended April 30, 2026, despite missing GAAP earnings per share and revenue estimates. Adjusted EBITDA increased by 7.5% year-over-year to $156.8 million, and adjusted free cash flow surged by 107% to $179.3 million, excluding its divested containerboard business. The company also significantly strengthened its balance sheet, reducing net debt to $719.8 million, resulting in a leverage ratio of 1.1x, which management described as its "strongest balance sheet in our nearly 150-year history". Furthermore, Greif completed a $150 million share repurchase program and declared increased quarterly cash dividends of $0.62 per Class A share and $0.93 per Class B share, payable in July 2026.

2. Strategic Price Increases for Packaging Products.

Effective April 2026, Greif implemented price increases across its key packaging product lines to offset rising input and operational costs. The company raised prices by $60–$70 per short ton on all grades of uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) and a minimum of 7.5% on all tube and core and protective packaging products. These actions were attributed to higher labor, utility, manufacturing, and transportation costs, and contributed an estimated $9 million net benefit to the company's profit and loss statement after accounting for higher old corrugated containers (OCC) costs.

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Updated on 7/16/2026

Greif (GEF) stock has gained about 15% since 3/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Strong Fiscal Q2 2026 Adjusted Financial Performance and Shareholder Returns.

Greif reported robust adjusted financial results for fiscal Q2 2026, which ended April 30, 2026, despite missing GAAP earnings per share and revenue estimates. Adjusted EBITDA increased by 7.5% year-over-year to $156.8 million, and adjusted free cash flow surged by 107% to $179.3 million, excluding its divested containerboard business. The company also significantly strengthened its balance sheet, reducing net debt to $719.8 million, resulting in a leverage ratio of 1.1x, which management described as its "strongest balance sheet in our nearly 150-year history". Furthermore, Greif completed a $150 million share repurchase program and declared increased quarterly cash dividends of $0.62 per Class A share and $0.93 per Class B share, payable in July 2026.

2. Strategic Price Increases for Packaging Products.

Effective April 2026, Greif implemented price increases across its key packaging product lines to offset rising input and operational costs. The company raised prices by $60–$70 per short ton on all grades of uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) and a minimum of 7.5% on all tube and core and protective packaging products. These actions were attributed to higher labor, utility, manufacturing, and transportation costs, and contributed an estimated $9 million net benefit to the company's profit and loss statement after accounting for higher old corrugated containers (OCC) costs.

3. Effective Cost Optimization Program Boosting Margins.

Greif's ongoing cost optimization initiatives significantly contributed to margin expansion during the period. By fiscal Q2 2026, the company had achieved $75 million in cost savings year-to-date, progressing towards a full-year target of $80 million-$90 million, part of a larger $120 million commitment by fiscal year-end 2027. This program helped expand the adjusted EBITDA margin to 14.6% from 13.5% year-over-year, demonstrating the effectiveness of its cost management efforts amidst volume headwinds.

4. Favorable Broader Industrial Packaging Market Outlook.

The industrial packaging market is experiencing a steady expansion, driven by increasing global manufacturing output, cross-border trade, and a growing demand for robust bulk material handling solutions. The global industrial packaging market is projected to reach $80.5 billion in 2026 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5% from 2026 to 2033. Rigid packaging, a core segment for Greif, is anticipated to maintain its dominant market share in 2026 due to the necessity for strong and versatile containers for transporting and storing chemicals, lubricants, and food ingredients. Additionally, North American industrial packaging demand is being bolstered by supply chain restructuring and nearshoring trends, which are increasing regional manufacturing activity.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 15.5% change in GEF stock from 3/31/2026 to 7/22/2026 was primarily driven by a 84.2% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)33120267222026Change
Stock Price ($)66.4876.8015.5%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)4,5944,6160.5%
Net Income Margin (%)7.1%4.5%-37.2%
P/E Multiple11.821.784.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)5858-0.7%
Cumulative Contribution15.5%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

3/31/2026 to 7/22/2026
ReturnCorrelation
GEF15.5% 
Market (SPY)14.9%23.9%
Sector (XLB)1.7%63.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The 15.4% change in GEF stock from 12/31/2025 to 7/22/2026 was primarily driven by a 35.7% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)123120257222026Change
Stock Price ($)66.5576.8015.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)4,8654,616-5.1%
Net Income Margin (%)3.3%4.5%35.7%
P/E Multiple24.221.7-10.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)58580.2%
Cumulative Contribution15.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/31/2025 to 7/22/2026
ReturnCorrelation
GEF15.4% 
Market (SPY)9.9%31.7%
Sector (XLB)12.6%64.9%

Fundamental Drivers

The 22.3% change in GEF stock from 6/30/2025 to 7/22/2026 was primarily driven by a 29.9% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)63020257222026Change
Stock Price ($)62.7976.8022.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)4,8374,616-4.6%
Net Income Margin (%)3.4%4.5%29.9%
P/E Multiple22.021.7-1.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)58580.1%
Cumulative Contribution22.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/30/2025 to 7/22/2026
ReturnCorrelation
GEF22.3% 
Market (SPY)22.0%26.9%
Sector (XLB)17.4%62.6%

Fundamental Drivers

The 23.4% change in GEF stock from 6/30/2023 to 7/22/2026 was primarily driven by a 165.6% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)63020237222026Change
Stock Price ($)62.2376.8023.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5,6984,616-19.0%
Net Income Margin (%)7.8%4.5%-42.6%
P/E Multiple8.221.7165.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)5858-0.1%
Cumulative Contribution23.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/30/2023 to 7/22/2026
ReturnCorrelation
GEF23.4% 
Market (SPY)74.6%42.6%
Sector (XLB)29.4%57.6%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
GEF Return33%14%1%-4%15%14%93%
Peers Return6%-4%1%1%7%3%15%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%10%100%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
GEF Win Rate75%42%33%50%50%57% 
Peers Win Rate52%45%48%53%52%54% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%57% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
GEF Max Drawdown-19%-19%-20%-18%-21%-20% 
Peers Max Drawdown-25%-32%-27%-22%-27%-27% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: SLGN, TRS, OI, BALL, ATR.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 7/22/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventGEFS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-18.6%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven22.8%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven58 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-14.7%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven17.2%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven396 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-17.7%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven21.5%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven84 days31 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-39.5%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven65.3%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven85 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-37.9%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven61.0%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven694 days105 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-23.4%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven30.6%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven31 days62 days

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In The Past

Greif's stock fell -18.6% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 22.8% gain to breakeven.

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EventGEFS&P 500
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-39.5%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven65.3%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven85 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-37.9%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven61.0%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven694 days105 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-23.4%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven30.6%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven31 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-45.8%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven84.5%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven203 days15 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-34.5%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven52.8%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven1869 days123 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-60.1%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven150.4%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven647 days1085 days

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In The Past

Greif's stock fell -18.6% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 22.8% gain to breakeven.

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About Greif (GEF)

Greif, Inc. (GEF) is a global industrial company primarily engaged in the production and sale of diverse packaging products and services. The company operates through three main segments: Global Industrial Packaging, Paper Packaging & Services, and Land Management, catering to a wide array of industrial and commercial customers worldwide.

Its Global Industrial Packaging segment is a leading provider of various industrial containers and related services. This includes manufacturing steel, fiber, and plastic drums, rigid and flexible intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), closure systems, and transit protection products. Greif also offers container life cycle management, logistics, and warehousing services. These solutions are vital for industries such as chemicals, paints and pigments, food and beverage, petroleum, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals.

The Paper Packaging & Services segment focuses on producing containerboards, corrugated sheets and containers, and recycled paperboard. These products serve customers in the packaging, automotive, food, and building products markets, providing essential materials for shipping and protecting various goods from home appliances to groceries. Complementing its industrial operations, the Land Management segment is involved in harvesting and regenerating timber properties, as well as selling timberland, owning a significant acreage in the southeastern United States.

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Here are 1-3 brief analogies for Greif (GEF):

  • Greif is like International Paper, but they also manufacture a full range of industrial steel, plastic, and fiber drums, as well as specialized containers for businesses worldwide.
  • Imagine Weyerhaeuser not only managing vast timberlands but also being a global leader in manufacturing all kinds of industrial packaging, from paperboard boxes to metal and plastic drums.

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  • Industrial Drums: Greif produces steel, fiber, and plastic drums for industrial use.
  • Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs): The company manufactures rigid and flexible bulk containers for various industrial applications.
  • Paperboard Products: Greif offers containerboards, corrugated sheets and containers, and recycled paperboard.
  • Timber: The company engages in harvesting and regeneration of timber, and the sale of timberland properties.
  • Packaging Services: Greif provides container life cycle management, filling, logistics, warehousing, and other packaging support services.

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Greif (GEF) sells its industrial packaging products, paper packaging products, and timber primarily to other companies (Business-to-Business).

Based on the provided background information, Greif's major customers are companies operating within the following industries:

  • Chemicals
  • Paints and Pigments
  • Food and Beverage
  • Petroleum
  • Industrial Coatings
  • Agriculture
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Mineral Product
  • Construction
  • Packaging (for containerboards, corrugated sheets, and other corrugated and specialty products)
  • Automotive
  • Building Products

The provided company description does not list the specific names of these customer companies, nor their stock symbols.

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Ole Rosgaard, President and Chief Executive Officer

Ole Rosgaard was appointed CEO in February 2022 and has been an executive officer of Greif since 2015. He has extensive experience spanning private, private equity, and public multinational companies, with significant expertise in mergers, acquisitions, and strategic business transformation. Before joining Greif, he served as Group Managing Director for one of the world's largest roofing manufacturers, where he successfully turned around and grew several underperforming businesses. Prior to that, he was a Managing Director for a leading global window company group. He has lived in five countries and worked across five continents.

Larry A. Hilsheimer, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Larry Hilsheimer joined Greif in May 2014 as Chief Financial Officer. His previous roles include Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Scotts Miracle-Gro, and Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, President, and Chief Operating Officer of multiple business units at Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. Earlier in his career, he was Vice Chairman and Regional Managing Partner for Deloitte & Touche USA, LLP. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of IBP (NYSE), Battelle for Kids, Root Insurance Company, and the National Veterans Memorial and Museum.

Bala V. Sathyanarayanan, Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer

Bala V. Sathyanarayanan focuses on developing a world-class, diverse, and engaged workforce at Greif. Before Greif, he served as Executive Vice President for Human Resources at Xerox Corporation. He also led the human resource function for the Americas Enterprise Business at Hewlett-Packard and held leadership roles at Avaya Inc., Coca Cola Inc., and United Technologies Inc.

Tim Bergwall, Senior Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer

Tim Bergwall leads global sales, marketing, and sustainability activities for Greif. He previously served as Group President of Paper Packaging & Services and Soterra Land Management LLC starting in 2014. With over 35 years of experience in the paper packaging industry, he has held leadership positions in both large integrated companies, such as Union Camp Corporation, and smaller independent firms.

Kimberly Kellermann, Senior Vice President, Chief Operations Officer

Kimberly Kellermann has a 30-year career spanning multiple industries, marked by transformative leadership, growth, innovation, and a commitment to operational excellence. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering and an Executive MBA from The Ohio State University, and she also completed the Leading Global Businesses program at Harvard Business School.

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Here are the key risks to Greif's business:

  1. Raw Material Price Volatility and Supply Chain Disruptions: Greif's profitability is significantly exposed to fluctuations in the cost of key raw materials such as steel, plastic, and various forms of fiber for its industrial and paper packaging products. Unpredictable changes in global events, geopolitical shifts, and natural disasters can cause rapid and unpredictable changes in raw material prices, directly impacting production costs. Additionally, these events can lead to supply chain disruptions, affecting the availability and timely delivery of essential materials.
  2. Market and Economic Conditions, Industrial Contraction, and Competition: As a global producer of industrial and paper packaging, Greif operates in cyclical industries sensitive to general economic or business conditions and macroeconomic uncertainty. Periods of industrial contraction can lead to reduced demand for its products across diverse end markets, including chemicals, food and beverage, and automotive. Furthermore, the company faces intense competition in each of its business segments, and the consolidation of its customer base and suppliers can intensify pricing pressures and limit supply sources.
  3. Regulatory and Environmental Compliance: Greif is subject to various environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations globally. Compliance with these evolving regulations may require significant capital expenditures and operational adjustments. Beyond traditional compliance, the company also faces risks related to managing stakeholder expectations concerning environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters. Failure to respond effectively to these expectations, or being inaccurately perceived on public positions related to ESG issues, could adversely affect Greif's reputation and business results.

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Greif, Inc. (GEF) operates in several industrial packaging and paper packaging markets. The addressable market sizes for its main products and services are as follows:

  • Industrial Drums (Global): The global industrial drums market size was valued at approximately USD 16.40 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 31.14 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 7.46%.
    • Steel Drums (Global): The global steel drums market size was estimated at USD 10.06 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 19.72 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 7.87%. Another source states the market was valued at USD 13.9 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 21.5 billion by 2032.
    • Fiber Drums (Global): The global fiber drums market was valued at USD 1.47 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 2.43 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 7.44%. Another source indicates a value of USD 1.2 billion in 2026, projected to reach USD 1.8 billion by 2036.
    • Plastic Drums (Global): The global plastic drums market size was valued at USD 4.1 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 6.3 billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 6.0%. Another estimate for 2025 is USD 2.64 billion, growing to USD 3.67 billion by 2033.
  • Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) (Global): The global intermediate bulk container market size was estimated at USD 14.07 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 21.13 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 5.2%. Another source states the market was valued at USD 10.47 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 17.63 billion by 2034.
    • Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs) (Global): The global flexible intermediate bulk container market size was estimated at USD 5.56 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 11.21 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 6.58%. Another projection for 2025 is USD 6.0 billion, growing to USD 11.1 billion by 2035.
  • Containerboard (Global): The global containerboard market size was valued at USD 141.43 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 175.89 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 2.51%. Another estimate for 2025 is USD 123.83 billion, reaching USD 156.97 billion by 2035.
  • Corrugated Packaging (Global): The global corrugated packaging market size was valued at USD 233.8 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 380 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 5%. Another report estimates the market at USD 325.37 billion in 2025, reaching USD 496.29 billion by 2035.
  • Recycled Paperboard (Global): The global uncoated recycled paperboard market was valued at USD 20.96 billion in 2025 and is anticipated to reach USD 31.94 billion by 2035. The global coated recycled paperboard market is estimated at USD 8.3 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 13.2 billion by 2035. The broader recycled paper market was valued at USD 37.39 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 53.68 billion by 2033.

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Greif, Inc. (GEF) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key strategies and market dynamics:

  1. Strategic Acquisitions in High-Margin Segments: Greif has been actively pursuing strategic acquisitions to expand its presence in higher-growth and higher-margin sectors. For example, in 2024, the company significantly expanded its European footprint with the acquisition of Ipackchem, a key player in polymer containers, bolstering its position in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Greif also acquired Delta Containers Manchester and Enterprize Container Corporation in late 2024, enhancing its Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) reconditioning and recycling capabilities across the UK, Ireland, and the U.S. These acquisitions are a direct driver of increased revenue.
  2. Expansion into High-Growth End Markets and Polymer-Based Products: The company is strategically shifting its focus towards higher-growth, higher-margin products and targeting key end markets that demonstrate strong demand for advanced packaging solutions. Greif aims to expand in polymer and small plastic container segments and is focusing on high-growth end markets such as Food & Beverage, Pharma & Medical, Flavors & Fragrances, and Agrochemicals. These markets are expected to grow faster than the GDP.
  3. Increased Volumes from Recovery in Industrial Demand: Greif's performance has recently been impacted by soft industrial demand, particularly in North America, leading to lower volumes in some segments. However, analysts and company commentary suggest a potential recovery in packaging demand as global manufacturing and industrial activity rebound. An improvement in industrial activity is anticipated to lead to increased volumes across Greif's product lines, thereby boosting revenue.
  4. Investment in New, Sustainable Packaging Facilities and Solutions: Greif is investing in new, state-of-the-art facilities to boost its capacity for recycled and recyclable packaging solutions. Examples include a new bulk corrugated facility in Dallas, Texas, and an expansion into Malaysia. This focus on sustainable solutions and increased capacity is expected to cater to evolving market demands and drive organic revenue growth.

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Share Repurchases

  • A new share repurchase authorization of $300 million was approved.
  • Approximately $130 million of a $150 million buyback program was completed as of Q1 2026.
  • By late 2025, Greif had completed $338.63 million in buybacks under its ongoing share repurchase plan.

Outbound Investments

  • Greif divested its Containerboard business, including its CorrChoice sheet feeder network, for $1.8 billion to Packaging Corporation of America, with the transaction closing on August 31, 2025.
  • The company sold its timberland properties for approximately $462 million, with the transaction closing on October 1, 2025.
  • Greif has completed a total of 11 acquisitions, with the most recent being Ipackchem, a manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging products, acquired in March 2024.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures totaled $150.01 million in the last 12 months prior to March 2026.
  • Greif's capital allocation strategy supports continued investment in organic growth.
  • The divestment of the Containerboard business was intended to enhance capital utilization and reduce recurring capital needs.

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GEFSLGNTRSOIBALLATRMedian
NameGreif Silgan TriMas O-I GlassBall AptarGro. 
Mkt Price76.8045.5339.989.0462.35129.1753.94
Mkt Cap4.44.81.51.416.68.34.6
Rev LTM4,5886,5785726,39913,6673,8735,494
Op Inc LTM359653-15321,422504518
FCF LTM2653074838596324286
FCF 3Y Avg-318327306311306
CFO LTM426614894771,150606541
CFO 3Y Avg-58980602913603602

Growth & Margins

GEFSLGNTRSOIBALLATRMedian
NameGreif Silgan TriMas O-I GlassBall AptarGro. 
Rev Chg LTM-0.6%9.6%2.9%-1.6%13.7%8.9%5.9%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-5.6%1.2%-12.5%-2.9%3.0%5.1%-0.8%
Rev Chg Q-0.5%6.4%10.4%-1.7%16.3%10.8%8.4%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-0.1%1.5%2.8%-0.4%3.8%2.5%2.0%
Op Inc Chg LTM5.6%10.0%-108.1%12.5%10.1%-1.1%7.8%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg-12.6%-0.3%-69.5%-8.8%10.5%10.0%-4.6%
Op Mgn LTM7.8%9.9%-0.1%8.3%10.4%13.0%9.1%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg7.5%10.0%3.2%8.4%10.1%13.5%9.2%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.7%-0.2%0.9%-1.0%-0.2%-0.5%-0.4%
CFO/Rev LTM9.3%9.3%15.5%7.5%8.4%15.6%9.3%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg-9.6%13.5%9.1%7.2%16.5%9.6%
FCF/Rev LTM5.8%4.7%8.4%0.6%4.4%8.4%5.2%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-5.2%5.5%0.1%2.3%8.5%5.2%

Valuation

GEFSLGNTRSOIBALLATRMedian
NameGreif Silgan TriMas O-I GlassBall AptarGro. 
Mkt Cap4.44.81.51.416.68.34.6
P/S1.00.72.60.21.22.11.1
P/Op Inc12.27.4-1,968.82.611.716.49.5
P/EBIT9.38.152.76.311.215.410.2
P/E14.717.01.6-7.417.721.415.8
P/CFO10.37.816.82.914.413.712.0
Total Yield9.7%7.7%61.2%-13.5%7.0%6.1%7.3%
Dividend Yield2.9%1.8%0.4%0.0%1.3%1.5%1.4%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-6.4%2.4%0.3%1.9%3.4%2.4%
D/E0.31.00.33.60.50.20.4
Net D/E0.20.9-0.63.40.40.10.3

Returns

GEFSLGNTRSOIBALLATRMedian
NameGreif Silgan TriMas O-I GlassBall AptarGro. 
1M Rtn11.0%9.8%-9.9%-0.9%7.1%7.6%7.4%
3M Rtn16.2%16.1%10.6%-13.5%-0.1%4.1%7.4%
6M Rtn8.7%7.6%15.8%-40.7%12.2%4.1%8.1%
12M Rtn18.6%-17.1%30.4%-38.6%6.0%-17.7%-5.6%
3Y Rtn18.2%-0.3%47.0%-60.7%12.9%12.0%12.5%
1M Excs Rtn10.6%9.4%-10.2%-1.2%6.8%7.3%7.0%
3M Excs Rtn6.6%6.3%1.0%-20.6%-7.4%-3.8%-1.4%
6M Excs Rtn1.0%-0.9%8.4%-49.6%3.0%-5.2%0.0%
12M Excs Rtn1.9%-34.4%12.5%-56.0%-9.9%-34.6%-22.1%
3Y Excs Rtn-47.3%-63.6%-18.1%-126.1%-49.6%-53.2%-51.4%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Durable Metal Solutions1,368    
Customized Polymer Solutions1,170    
Sustainable Fiber Solutions1,097    
Innovative Closure Solutions298    
Global Industrial Packaging 3,1242,9373,6523,317
Land Management 20212221
Paper Packaging & Services 2,3042,2602,6752,218
Total3,9335,4485,2196,3505,556


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Durable Metal Solutions108    
Sustainable Fiber Solutions27    
Customized Polymer Solutions27    
Innovative Closure Solutions6    
Global Industrial Packaging 341334314350
Land Management 879104
Paper Packaging & Services 116264298131
Total168465606621585


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Customized Polymer Solutions1,8731,819   
Sustainable Fiber Solutions1,8482,789   
Durable Metal Solutions1,1841,184   
Corporate and other458453429438325
Innovative Closure Solutions403403   
Global Industrial Packaging  2,7382,3082,735
Land Management  253250249
Paper Packaging & Services  2,5412,4742,506
Total5,7676,6485,9615,4705,816


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$76.80 
Market Cap ($ Bil)4.4 
First Trading Date02/28/1996 
Distance from 52W High0.0% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$68.53$66.43
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA12.1%15.6%
 3M1YR
Volatility26.9%24.2%
Downside Capture15.1752.84
Upside Capture80.2161.52
Correlation (SPY)19.8%28.2%
GEF Betas & Captures as of 6/30/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.280.560.460.610.540.76
Up Beta0.560.770.630.720.670.84
Down Beta1.270.590.430.580.440.71
Up Capture93%93%47%56%48%38%
Bmk +ve Days11244067140429
Stock +ve Days14253364128369
Down Capture-107%9%25%60%58%92%
Bmk -ve Days10172358112321
Stock -ve Days7163061124379

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with GEF
GEF20.9%24.2%0.73-
Sector ETF (XLB)13.8%17.6%0.5861.9%
Equity (SPY)20.0%12.6%1.1627.9%
Gold (GLD)21.2%28.1%0.6710.8%
Commodities (DBC)33.0%19.1%1.36-31.8%
Real Estate (VNQ)13.9%14.0%0.7045.7%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-43.6%42.9%-1.2113.1%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with GEF
GEF8.9%28.8%0.31-
Sector ETF (XLB)6.3%19.0%0.2255.6%
Equity (SPY)12.8%17.1%0.5844.0%
Gold (GLD)17.3%18.4%0.768.9%
Commodities (DBC)9.3%19.5%0.375.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.7%18.9%0.0443.2%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)15.2%53.5%0.4619.4%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with GEF
GEF10.6%35.4%0.38-
Sector ETF (XLB)9.9%20.6%0.4359.8%
Equity (SPY)15.1%17.9%0.7251.5%
Gold (GLD)11.5%16.1%0.582.6%
Commodities (DBC)7.1%17.9%0.3114.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.0%20.7%0.2043.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)58.5%66.2%0.9913.0%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date6302026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity1.3 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 61520260.8%
Average Daily Volume0.3 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest4.4 days
Basic Shares Quantity57.0 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares2.2%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 6/4/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
5/1/20262.4%4.2%-4.4%
2/2/20260.9%3.5%-0.1%
11/10/20251.8%2.4%15.7%
8/29/2025-2.5%-8.4%-10.8%
6/9/2025-1.7%-1.1%3.3%
3/3/2025-1.6%-0.3%0.5%
12/5/2024-2.3%-3.6%-14.2%
9/3/2024-1.4%-2.2%1.7%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive8711
# Negative171814
Median Positive1.9%3.4%3.6%
Median Negative-2.3%-2.8%-4.8%
Max Positive5.0%13.3%20.0%
Max Negative-6.6%-17.2%-17.2%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
5/1/20262.4%4.2%-4.4%
2/2/20260.9%3.5%-0.1%
11/10/20251.8%2.4%15.7%
8/29/2025-2.5%-8.4%-10.8%
6/9/2025-1.7%-1.1%3.3%
3/3/2025-1.6%-0.3%0.5%
12/5/2024-2.3%-3.6%-14.2%
9/3/2024-1.4%-2.2%1.7%
6/7/2024-0.1%-0.4%-8.0%
3/1/2024-1.1%-1.3%6.8%
12/11/2023-1.3%3.4%3.4%
9/5/2023-0.7%-2.4%-4.9%
6/13/2023-1.0%-4.2%0.4%
3/3/2023-2.7%-7.2%-4.7%
12/13/20220.8%-1.3%3.8%
9/6/20222.0%0.6%-5.0%
6/10/2022-6.6%-10.0%-4.3%
3/4/2022-5.4%-2.3%3.6%
12/10/2021-3.5%-2.7%-0.1%
9/3/2021-3.5%-4.7%-0.4%
6/11/2021-3.8%-5.8%-6.6%
2/26/20215.0%13.3%20.0%
12/14/20203.7%0.2%11.9%
9/1/20201.3%-2.9%-2.9%
6/8/2020-5.3%-17.2%-17.2%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive8711
# Negative171814
Median Positive1.9%3.4%3.6%
Median Negative-2.3%-2.8%-4.8%
Max Positive5.0%13.3%20.0%
Max Negative-6.6%-17.2%-17.2%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202604/29/202610-Q
12/31/202501/30/202610-Q
09/30/202511/19/202510-KT
07/31/202508/28/202510-Q
04/30/202506/05/202510-Q
01/31/202502/27/202510-Q
10/31/202412/23/202410-K
07/31/202408/29/202410-Q
04/30/202406/06/202410-Q
01/31/202402/29/202410-Q
10/31/202312/18/202310-K
07/31/202308/31/202310-Q
04/30/202306/08/202310-Q
01/31/202303/03/202310-Q
10/31/202212/16/202210-K
07/31/202209/01/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202604/29/202610-Q
12/31/202501/30/202610-Q
09/30/202511/19/202510-KT
07/31/202508/28/202510-Q
04/30/202506/05/202510-Q
01/31/202502/27/202510-Q
10/31/202412/23/202410-K
07/31/202408/29/202410-Q
04/30/202406/06/202410-Q
01/31/202402/29/202410-Q
10/31/202312/18/202310-K
07/31/202308/31/202310-Q
04/30/202306/08/202310-Q
01/31/202303/03/202310-Q
10/31/202212/16/202210-K
07/31/202209/01/202210-Q
04/30/202206/09/202210-Q
01/31/202203/04/202210-Q
10/31/202112/16/202110-K
07/31/202109/02/202110-Q
04/30/202106/09/202110-Q
01/31/202102/26/202110-Q
10/31/202012/17/202010-K
07/31/202008/28/202010-Q
04/30/202006/04/202010-Q
01/31/202002/28/202010-Q
10/31/201912/18/201910-K
07/31/201908/29/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 7/12/2026

Latest: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 5/1/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Adjusted EBITDA 610.00 Mil -3.2% LoweredGuidance: 630.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Adjusted free cash flow 315.00 Mil 0 AffirmedGuidance: 315.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Tax Rate26.0%28.0%30.0% 0AffirmedGuidance: 28.0% for 2026
2026 Tax Rate Excluding Adjustments28.0%30.0%32.0% 0AffirmedGuidance: 30.0% for 2026

Prior: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 2/2/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Adjusted EBITDA 630.00 Mil 0 AffirmedGuidance: 630.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Adjusted Free Cash Flow 315.00 Mil 0 AffirmedGuidance: 315.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Tax Rate26.0%28.0%30.0%   
2026 Share Repurchases 0.02    

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 11/10/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Adjusted EBITDA 630.00 Mil -13.7% Lower NewActual: 730.00 Mil for 2025
2026 Adjusted Free Cash Flow 315.00 Mil 1.6% Higher NewActual: 310.00 Mil for 2025

Insider Activity

Updated 7/13/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Bergwall, TimothySVP, Chief Commercial OfficerDirectSell713202673.142,000146,2894,668,920Form
2Bergwall, TimothySVP, Chief Commercial OfficerDirectSell611202665.262,000130,5114,295,877Form
3Bergwall, TimothySVP, Chief Commercial OfficerDirectSell511202667.662,000135,3254,589,652Form
4Bergwall, TimothySVP, Chief Commercial OfficerDirectSell416202670.422,000140,8344,917,342Form
5Bergwall, TimothySVP, Chief Commercial OfficerDirectSell311202667.492,000134,9774,847,818Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Bergwall, TimothySVP, Chief Commercial OfficerDirectSell713202673.142,000146,2894,668,920Form
2Bergwall, TimothySVP, Chief Commercial OfficerDirectSell611202665.262,000130,5114,295,877Form
3Bergwall, TimothySVP, Chief Commercial OfficerDirectSell511202667.662,000135,3254,589,652Form
4Bergwall, TimothySVP, Chief Commercial OfficerDirectSell416202670.422,000140,8344,917,342Form
5Bergwall, TimothySVP, Chief Commercial OfficerDirectSell311202667.492,000134,9774,847,818Form
6Sathyanarayanan, BalaEVP, Chief Human Resources OffDirectSell303202671.998,524613,6431,617,568Form
7Sathyanarayanan, BalaEVP, Chief Human Resources OffDirectSell303202672.833,083224,5262,257,152Form
8Sathyanarayanan, BalaEVP, Chief Human Resources OffDirectSell217202676.672,731209,3862,612,633Form
9Bergwall, TimothySVP, Chief Commercial OfficerDirectSell211202674.112,000148,2185,471,582Form
10Sathyanarayanan, BalaEVP, Chief Human Resources OffDirectBuy211202687.221,819158,645745,606Form
11Sathyanarayanan, BalaEVP, Chief Human Resources OffDirectBuy206202688.101,811159,542592,885Form
12Leahy, Matthew BSVP SBU GM Innovative ClosureDirectSell206202673.821,30095,966202,177Form
13Benner, GaylordSVP SBGM Sust. Fiber SolutionsDirectSell206202675.582,800211,624541,397Form
14Sathyanarayanan, BalaEVP, Chief Human Resources OffDirectSell205202674.9010,838811,7662,756,870Form
15Sathyanarayanan, BalaEVP, Chief Human Resources OffDirectBuy205202689.2220017,845438,898Form
16Hilsheimer, Lawrence AEVP and CFODirectBuy205202691.186,705611,36518,912,297Form
17Kellermann, Kimberly AnneSVP, Chief Operations OfficerDirectSell205202671.995,265379,027418,118Form
18Sathyanarayanan, BalaEVP, Chief Human Resources OffDirectSell205202672.292,499180,6533,444,282Form
19Sathyanarayanan, BalaEVP, Chief Human Resources OffDirectBuy205202687.691008,769413,809Form
20Hilsheimer, Lawrence AEVP and CFODirectSell205202671.8322,778  Form
21Hilsheimer, Lawrence AEVP and CFODirectBuy205202687.4211,6171,015,52518,111,614Form
22Bergwall, TimothySVP, Chief Commercial OfficerDirectSell114202671.542,000143,0724,197,551Form
23Rosgaard, Ole GPresident and CEODirectSell1217202570.249,733683,6464,545,044Form
24Bergwall, TimothySVP, Chief Commercial OfficerDirectSell1212202564.982,000129,9653,942,985Form
25Sathyanarayanan, BalaEVP, Chief Human Resources OffDirectSell1212202566.627,000466,3402,513,213Form
26Hilsheimer, Lawrence AEVP and CFODirectBuy1121202565.491,12573,67513,135,043Form
27Hilsheimer, Lawrence AEVP and CFODirectBuy1121202565.551,00065,55213,074,053Form
28Hilsheimer, Lawrence AEVP and CFODirectBuy1119202565.491,00065,49012,996,038Form
29Hilsheimer, Lawrence AEVP and CFODirectBuy1119202565.651,00065,65112,962,357Form
30Hilsheimer, Lawrence AEVP and CFODirectSell1119202560.724,500273,2403,784,456Form
31Hilsheimer, Lawrence AEVP and CFODirectBuy1117202567.908,342566,45813,339,388Form
32Martz, Gary REVP & General CounselDirectBuy1114202565.695,000328,4311,845,780Form
33Martz, Gary REVP & General CounselDirectSell1113202560.485,000302,3753,821,201Form
34Bergwall, TimothySVP, Chief Commercial OfficerDirectSell1113202560.002,000120,0003,760,653Form
35Hilsheimer, Lawrence AEVP and CFODirectBuy1113202566.0121,7511,435,87412,417,395Form
36Hoffman, Leonard Dennis JRSenior VP, General CounselDirectBuy1113202562.7420012,54812,548Form
37Hilsheimer, Lawrence AEVP and CFODirectSell1113202559.5833,8512,016,8763,981,581Form
38Bergwall, TimothySVP, Chief Commercial OfficerDirectSell1022202560.092,000120,1803,886,461Form
39Bergwall, TimothySVP, Chief Commercial OfficerDirectSell911202560.552,000121,0914,037,039Form
40Bergwall, TimothySVP, Chief Commercial OfficerDirectSell812202566.502,000133,0034,567,146Form
41Bergwall, TimothySVP, Chief Commercial OfficerDirectSell714202568.122,000136,2504,814,908Form
42Sathyanarayanan, BalaEVP, Chief Human Resources OffDirectBuy711202571.501097,794330,258Form
43Martz, Gary REVP & General CounselDirectSell709202568.9029,0001,998,1004,698,047Form
44Hilsheimer, Lawrence AEVP and CFODirectSell709202568.881,00068,8786,934,404Form
45Hilsheimer, Lawrence AEVP and CFODirectBuy709202572.5192567,07312,062,361Form
46Sathyanarayanan, BalaEVP, Chief Human Resources OffDirectSell709202569.1530421,0223,092,707Form
47Rosgaard, Ole GPresident and CEODirectSell708202570.002,200154,0005,181,899Form
48Rosgaard, Ole GPresident and CEODirectSell708202570.001,20684,4205,335,899Form
49Rosgaard, Ole GPresident and CEODirectSell702202570.0078354,8105,420,319Form
50Rosgaard, Ole GPresident and CEODirectSell702202570.0019,2481,347,3605,475,129Form
51Kellermann, Kimberly AnneSVP, Chief Operations OfficerDirectSell702202567.889,000610,937240,845Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Jul 23, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Medina Value Partners, LLC$34.0 Mil7.1%30ADD +7.8%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Medina Value Partners, LLC$34.0 Mil7.1%30ADD +7.8%13F
Active Manager
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Medina Value Partners, LLC$34.0 Mil7.1%30ADD +7.8%13F
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