Greif, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors declared quarterly cash dividends of $0.56 per share on Class A Common Stock and $0.84 per share on Class B Common Stock, payable on April 1, 2026, to stockholders of record as of March 16, 2026.
Greif, Inc. (GEF)
Common Stock · Currency in USD · XNYS
Greif Inc is a producer of industrial packaging products and services with manufacturing facilities located in many countries. It offers a comprehensive line of rigid industrial packaging products, such as steel, fiber, and plastic drums, rigid intermediate bulk containers, closure systems for industrial packaging products, transit protection products, water bottles and remanufactured and reconditioned industrial containers, and services, such as container life cycle management, blending, filling, logistics, warehousing, and other packaging services. The company operates in three reportable business segments including Global Industrial Packaging, Paper Packaging and Services, and Land Management. It operates in USA, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia and Other Americas.
Company Info
SIC3412
Composite FIGIBBG000BLFNC0
CIK0000043920
IPOFeb 28, 1996
Sectormetal shipping barrels, drums, kegs & pails
Highlights
Market Cap$3.82B
EPS—
P/E Ratio—
Revenue—
Gross Profit—
Net Income—
Employees12,000
WSO57,053,044
Phone(740) 549-6000
Websitehttps://www.greif.com
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Analysis
Share Price Chart
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Greif, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index.
All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Greif, Inc. (GEF) has returned -1.18% so far this year and 32.73% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, GEF has achieved an annualized return of 7.36%, underperforming the Benchmark (SPY), which averaged 12.23% per year.
GEF
1M-6.06%
6M10.62%
YTD-1.18%
1Y32.73%
5Y2.61%
10Y7.36%
Benchmark (SPY)
1M-3.85%
6M-2.35%
YTD-4.36%
1Y34.06%
5Y9.80%
10Y12.23%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of Greif, Inc. (GEF) with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.22% | 3.18% | -6.73% | -0.40% | ||||||||
| 2025 | -0.95% | -4.49% | -4.17% | -4.22% | 6.15% | 17.23% | -2.58% | 3.60% | -7.20% | -4.35% | 16.04% | 3.06% |
| 2024 | -4.46% | 2.01% | 7.30% | -11.25% | 5.42% | -12.10% | 15.16% | -5.97% | 1.36% | -0.34% | 13.50% | -14.17% |
| 2023 | 6.44% | 0.03% | -10.39% | -1.24% | -4.41% | 14.72% | 7.73% | -1.64% | -8.67% | -4.80% | 10.55% | -5.98% |
| 2022 | -2.44% | -3.04% | 13.86% | -7.57% | -1.93% | 4.68% | 13.94% | -4.36% | -13.59% | 10.35% | 5.22% | -5.23% |
| 2021 | -4.93% | 5.99% | 15.55% | 6.29% | 0.87% | -2.70% | -0.02% | 3.60% | 1.92% | -0.37% | -6.29% | -3.05% |
| 2020 | -9.33% | -12.85% | -12.15% | 13.27% | 2.97% | 0.12% | 1.34% | 4.69% | -1.09% | 11.94% | 17.84% | -5.18% |
| 2019 | 6.18% | 2.24% | 1.75% | -4.95% | -10.28% | -8.18% | 5.59% | 0.72% | 9.04% | 2.67% | 9.02% | 2.62% |
| 2018 | -3.96% | -2.18% | -4.46% | 11.09% | -0.09% | -10.23% | 3.93% | 1.34% | -2.38% | -11.97% | 7.62% | -28.91% |
| 2017 | 10.50% | -1.40% | -4.84% | 6.35% | 1.24% | -6.53% | -0.53% | 7.28% | -1.38% | -5.29% | -1.76% | 10.83% |
| 2016 | 7.36% | 3.16% | 4.51% | 7.62% | 6.39% | 14.29% | -5.51% | 9.98% | -0.60% |
Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Greif, Inc. (GEF) and compare them to a Benchmark (SPY). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Sharpe ratio
Sortino ratio
Omega ratio
Calmar ratio
Martin ratio
sharpe ratio
The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.
These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns.
The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of GEF compared to the benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.
Volatility Chart
The current Greif, Inc. volatility is 1.54%, representing the standart deviation of percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. It shows the maximum percentage drop from a peak to a trough over a specified period, indicating the risk of significant losses.
Although chart shows positive values, it represents the percentage drop from the peak, so a value of 10% means the portfolio has dropped 10% from its highest point.
Income Statement
The income statement provides a summary of a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period. It shows how much money the company earned (revenues) and how much it spent (expenses), leading to the net income or profit. This statement is crucial for understanding a company's financial performance and profitability.
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liabilities And Equity (USD) | 5.96B | 5.47B | 5.82B | 5.51B | 5.43B | 3.19B | 3.23B | 3.15B | 3.32B | 3.67B | 3.88B | 3.86B | 4.21B | 3.50B |
| Temporary Equity (USD) | 125.30M | 15.80M | 24.10M | 20.00M | 21.30M | 35.50M | 31.50M | 31.80M | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Equity Attributable To Parent (USD) | 1.95B | 1.76B | 1.51B | 1.15B | 1.13B | 1.11B | 1.01B | 947.40M | 1.02B | 1.14B | 1.28B | 1.20B | 1.24B | 1.28B |
| Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest (USD) | 38.40M | 33.00M | 61.30M | 48.50M | 58.00M | 46.40M | 36.60M | 10.50M | 44.30M | 81.10M | 114.80M | 119.60M | 156.82M | 76.71M |
| Equity (USD) | 1.99B | 1.79B | 1.58B | 1.20B | 1.19B | 1.15B | 1.05B | 957.90M | 1.06B | 1.22B | 1.40B | 1.32B | 1.39B | 1.36B |
| Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (USD) | 125.30M | 15.80M | 24.10M | 20.00M | 21.30M | 35.50M | 31.50M | 31.80M | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Commitments and Contingencies (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Non-current Liabilities (USD) | 691.50M | 693.20M | 716.60M | 820.40M | 632.60M | 427.30M | 506.20M | 529.50M | 461.90M | 487.50M | 465.30M | 474.20M | 527.70M | - |
| Long-term Debt (USD) | 2.22B | 1.92B | 2.19B | 2.47B | 2.76B | 907.60M | 959.20M | 974.60M | 1.15B | 1.11B | 1.22B | 1.20B | 1.36B | - |
| Noncurrent Liabilities (USD) | 2.91B | 2.61B | 2.90B | 3.29B | 3.39B | 1.33B | 1.47B | 1.50B | 1.61B | 1.59B | 1.68B | 1.67B | 1.89B | 1.38B |
| Other Current Liabilities (USD) | 303.80M | 312.20M | 449.30M | 427.10M | 247.80M | 152.00M | 176.90M | 193.50M | 208.20M | 278.20M | 267.40M | 299.80M | 342.19M | 222.61M |
| Wages (USD) | 137.70M | 174.40M | 160.30M | 122.30M | 142.40M | 114.40M | 111.80M | 93.70M | 83.50M | 102.40M | 103.00M | 96.10M | 99.79M | 90.89M |
| Accounts Payable (USD) | 497.80M | 561.30M | 704.50M | 450.70M | 435.20M | 403.80M | 399.20M | 372.00M | 355.30M | 471.10M | 431.30M | 466.10M | 487.78M | 448.31M |
| Current Liabilities (USD) | 939.30M | 1.05B | 1.31B | 1.00B | 825.40M | 670.20M | 687.90M | 659.20M | 647.00M | 851.70M | 801.70M | 862.00M | 929.77M | 761.81M |
| Liabilities (USD) | 3.97B | 3.68B | 4.24B | 4.31B | 4.24B | 2.04B | 2.18B | 2.20B | 2.26B | 2.44B | 2.48B | 2.54B | 2.82B | 2.14B |
| Other Non-current Assets (USD) | 3.03B | 2.52B | 2.63B | 2.68B | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.39B | 1.37B | 1.47B | 1.06B |
| Fixed Assets (USD) | 1.56B | 1.46B | 1.52B | 1.53B | 1.69B | 1.19B | 1.19B | 1.16B | 1.22B | 1.29B | 1.40B | 1.42B | 1.44B | 1.28B |
| Noncurrent Assets (USD) | 4.59B | 3.97B | 4.15B | 4.21B | 5.90M | 10.70M | 3.80M | 19.20M | 60.70M | 58.00M | 2.79B | 2.79B | 2.90B | 2.33B |
| Other Current Assets (USD) | 1.32B | 1.44B | 1.61B | 1.26B | 1.21B | 936.90M | 959.20M | 642.90M | 711.50M | 773.60M | 718.70M | 689.70M | 872.82M | 769.32M |
| Prepaid Expenses (USD) | 46.00M | 57.30M | 54.00M | 43.00M | 44.00M | 39.80M | 35.30M | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Inventory (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 277.40M | 297.00M | 381.10M | 375.30M | 374.30M | 432.52M | 396.57M |
| Current Assets (USD) | 1.37B | 1.50B | 1.66B | 1.30B | 1.25B | 976.70M | 994.50M | 920.30M | 1.01B | 1.15B | 1.09B | 1.06B | 1.31B | 1.17B |
| Assets (USD) | 5.96B | 5.47B | 5.82B | 5.51B | 5.43B | 3.19B | 3.23B | 3.15B | 3.32B | 3.67B | 3.88B | 3.86B | 4.21B | 3.50B |
News and Insights
Greif, Inc. announced quarterly cash dividends of $0.56 per share for Class A Common Stock and $0.83 per share for Class B Common Stock, payable on January 1, 2026 to stockholders of record on December 18, 2025.
The global rigid intermediate bulk container (IBC) market is expected to expand from $23.34 billion in 2026 to $39.63 billion by 2034, driven by increasing demand in e-commerce, chemical, food and beverage industries, and a focus on sustainable packaging solutions.
Greif, Inc. completed the sale of its timberlands business to Molpus Woodlands Group for approximately $462 million, which is expected to reduce the company's leverage ratio and strengthen its balance sheet.
Greif Inc. has completed the sale of its containerboard business to Packaging Corporation of America, which will help unlock shareholder value, enhance capital efficiency, and accelerate debt reduction.
Greif reported Q3 2025 results with a 2.6% revenue decline but improved earnings and cash flow. The company is pursuing strategic divestitures and restructuring, raising dividends and reducing debt while focusing on higher-margin product segments.
Greif, Inc. declared quarterly cash dividends of $0.56 per Class A share and $0.84 per Class B share, payable on October 1, 2025. The company highlighted its commitment to shareholder value and capital allocation strategy.
Greif, Inc. will report its third quarter 2025 financial results on August 27, 2025, followed by a conference call on August 28, 2025, to discuss quarterly performance and provide earnings details.
PKG EPS Up 13 Percent in Q2neutral
Packaging Corporation of America reported Q2 2025 earnings with non-GAAP EPS of $2.48, exceeding analyst expectations. The Packaging segment drove performance with a 23.8% increase in operating income, supported by higher pricing and cost control strategies.
Greif Inc. has initiated its first Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) in Europe with Enel Green Power España, purchasing approximately 100 GWh of renewable energy annually to reduce its environmental footprint and offset emissions.