GREIF, INC (GEF) Greif, Inc. is a global enterprise specializing in the production and distribution of industrial packaging products and associated services. Established in 1877 and headquartered in Delaware, Ohio, Greif, Inc. adopted its current name in 2001, having previously operated as Greif Bros. Corporation. Its business operations are structured into three primary segments: Global Industrial Packaging, Paper Packaging & Services, and Land Management. Global Industrial Packaging: This segment is responsible for the manufacturing and global distribution of industrial packaging solutions. Its extensive product range includes drums made from steel, fiber, and plastic; both rigid and flexible intermediate bulk containers (IBCs); specialized closure systems; transit protection items; water bottles; and refurbished or remanufactured industrial containers. Complementing these products, the segment offers various services such as comprehensive container lifecycle management, filling, logistics, warehousing, and other bespoke packaging support. These offerings serve a broad spectrum of industries, including chemicals, paints and pigments, food and beverage, petroleum, industrial coatings, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and mineral products. A specific focus within this segment involves providing flexible IBCs and related services to the agriculture, construction, and food sectors. Paper Packaging & Services: This segment focuses on the production and sale of paper-based packaging materials. This includes containerboards, corrugated sheets, and finished corrugated containers, as well as other specialized paper products, supplied to clients in the packaging, automotive, food, and building products sectors. The segment also manufactures and sells both coated and uncoated recycled paperboard, along with recycled fiber. Its corrugated products are integral for shipping a diverse array of goods, ranging from household appliances and small machinery to grocery items, automotive components, books, and furniture, among countless other uses. Land Management: Lastly, this segment manages timber resources through harvesting and regeneration activities, and also engages in the sale of timberland and special use properties. As of October 31, 2021, this segment possessed approximately 175,000 acres of timber properties located across the southeastern United States.
Sector: Metal Shipping Barrels, Drums, Kegs & Pails
Industry: Packaging & Containers
Greif, Inc. NYSE:GEF Consumer Cyclical · Packaging & Containers
Mkt Cap $4.62B
Div Yield 2.90%
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Mkt Cap $4.62B
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$ Vol $32.31M
RVOL 1.11×
Div Yield 2.90%
Press Release ● Major ⚠ 5
Greif Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2026 Results
Greif reported fiscal 2026 results with FY net sales of $4.38 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $625.7 million, up 11.7%, while adjusted EPS rose 73.3% to $4.04.
Q4 was messier on a GAAP basis: a $6.5 million net loss ($0.11 per diluted Class A share) driven by $36.5 million of impairments tied to the Sweetwater paperboard mill closure, though adjusted EPS improved to $0.87 from $0.58 and Q4 adjusted EBITDA slipped 3.1% to $163.0 million.
The company achieved $105 million of run-rate cost savings a year ahead of plan, raised its target 50% to $150 million by end of fiscal 2027, and cut leverage to 1.2x from 1.7x, but FY adjusted free cash flow of $279.3 million came in below guidance on elevated inventories and resin costs.
Management guided fiscal 2027 only at the low end -- Adjusted EBITDA of $645 million and adjusted FCF of $290 million -- citing a multi-year industrial contraction with no demand inflection identified.
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AI analysis › Press Release
Greif, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
Greif's board declared quarterly dividends of $0.62 per share on Class A common stock and $0.92 per share on Class B common stock.
Dividends are payable January 1, 2027, to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 17, 2026.
This is a routine capital-return announcement with no change in the payout disclosed.
• 13h ago AI analysis › Press Release
Greif Emissions Reduction Targets Validated by SBTi
Greif's greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative, following the company's April 2026 commitment.
Using fiscal 2024 as a baseline, Greif targets 30% cuts to Scope 1 and 2 emissions and 17.5% to Scope 3 by fiscal 2030, and a 90% reduction across all scopes by fiscal 2050.
The company is developing a decarbonization plan expected to be complete by the end of its fiscal second quarter; management framed the targets as a way to retain customers with their own climate commitments.
• 21d ago AI analysis › Press Release
Greif, Inc. Announces 2026 Fourth Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call Dates
Greif, Inc. will report its 2026 fourth quarter financial results after market close on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
A conference call to discuss the results is scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. ET, with slides, prepared remarks, Q&A, and a digital replay available at investor.greif.com.
This is a scheduling notice only; no financial results, guidance, or strategic information was disclosed.
• 1mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Sidoti Events, LLC's September Small-Cap Virtual Conference
Sidoti Events released the schedule for its September 23-24, 2026 Small-Cap Virtual Investor Conference.
Greif (GEF) appears on Day 2 (September 24) in the 1x1 meetings-only track, with no formal presentation.
This is routine corporate access scheduling with no new company disclosure.
• 1mo ago AI analysis › Press Release ⚠ 3
Greif to Exit CRB Business, Close Sweetwater Paperboard Mill
Greif will exit the coated recycled paperboard market by closing its Sweetwater paperboard mill in Austell, Georgia, with operations expected to cease by the end of 2026.
Roughly 90 employees will be affected, and the closure removes approximately 120,000 tons of annual production capacity across CRB, URB, and gypsum paper grades. Greif says the mill's cost position and limited integration within its network prevented a sustainable competitive position.
URB customers will be transitioned to Greif's broader North American URB mill network, and management framed the move as concentrating capital on businesses with leading market positions.
The release quantifies no closure charges, severance costs, or expected savings, so the financial impact remains an open question for investors.
• 1mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Greif, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
Greif, Inc. declared quarterly cash dividends of $0.62 per share on its Class A Common Stock and $0.93 per share on its Class B Common Stock.
The dividends are payable on October 1, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 17, 2026.
This announcement confirms the continuation of the company's existing dividend policy without modification.
• 2mo ago AI analysis › Press Release ● Major
Greif Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2026 Results
Greif reported fiscal third quarter net income of $78.8 million, or $1.37 per diluted share, a significant increase from $30.7 million in the prior year.
Adjusted EBITDA rose 24.7% to $183.4 million, while the company substantially strengthened its balance sheet, reducing net debt to $741.9 million and lowering its leverage ratio to 1.1x.
The board increased the quarterly dividend by 10.7% and announced plans to begin executing share repurchases under existing authorizations alongside reaffirming full-year guidance.
• 3mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Greif, Inc. Announces 2026 Third Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call Dates
Greif, Inc. announced that it will report its fiscal 2026 third quarter financial results after the market closes on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
A conference call to discuss the quarterly results is scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. ET, which will include management remarks and a Q&A session.
The company will provide conference call slides alongside the earnings release, and a digital replay will be available on its investor relations website.
• 4mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Greif Named to 2026 Global Most Loved Workplaces® List for the Fourth Consecutive Year
Greif announced it has been named to the 2026 Global Most Loved Workplaces list for the fourth consecutive year.
CEO Ole Rosgaard attributed the recognition to the company's culture of safety, respect, and integrity, stating that Greif is a people company that happens to make packaging.
Founded in 1877, the firm provides packaging solutions including polymer, fiber, metal, and closures across more than 35 countries.
• 4mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Greif Announces Price Increase for Uncoated Recycled Paperboard, Tube and Core and Protective Packaging Products
Greif is implementing a $60 per short ton price increase for all grades of uncoated recycled paperboard (URB), effective July 6, 2026.
The company is also raising prices by a minimum of 6.5% on tube and core and protective packaging products, effective July 13, 2026.
These increases are driven by rising input and transportation costs, as well as strengthening demand across end markets.
• 4mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Greif, Inc. Declares 10.7% Increase to Quarterly Dividend
Greif, Inc. declared a 10.7% increase in its quarterly cash dividends, raising the Class A share payout to $0.62 and the Class B share payout to $0.93.
CFO Larry Hilsheimer cited strong free cash flow generation and balance sheet strength as drivers, reaffirming a commitment to maintaining leverage below 2.0x.
The dividends are payable on July 1, 2026, to stockholders of record on June 17, 2026.
• 5mo ago AI analysis › Press Release ● Major ⚠ 2
Greif Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2026 Results
Greif reported fiscal Q2 net sales of $1.07 billion, roughly flat year-over-year, while GAAP net income fell 32% to $12.6 million due to special charges.
On an adjusted basis, performance improved with EBITDA rising 7.5% to $156.8 million and free cash flow reaching $179.3 million, bolstered by debt reduction from prior divestitures.
Despite completing a $150 million buyback and refinancing debt to lower leverage, the company reduced its full-year guidance, citing ongoing soft industrial demand and geopolitical risks.
• 6mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Greif Commits to Science Based Targets Initiative and Releases 17th Annual Sustainability Report
Greif committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and released its 17th annual Sustainability Report, marking a continued push toward net-zero emissions.
The report highlights that sustainability-tagged products and services generated more than $1.1 billion, alongside the diversion of 88% of waste from landfills.
Additional progress included achieving Zero Waste to Landfill status at 155 facilities and launching the EcoBalance Low Carbon Emission Steel Drums.
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