Greif (GEF) Expected to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Tuesday

Greif (NYSE:GEF) is expected to release its Q1 2026 results after the market closes on Tuesday, January 27th. Analysts expect Greif to post earnings of $0.6330 per share and revenue of $1.0204 billion for the quarter. Individuals can check the company’s upcoming Q1 2026 earning summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET.

Greif Price Performance

Shares of NYSE GEF opened at $71.93 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.00, a quick ratio of 1.18 and a current ratio of 1.41. Greif has a one year low of $48.23 and a one year high of $72.50. The firm has a market capitalization of $3.42 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.84, a PEG ratio of 0.53 and a beta of 0.96. The company’s fifty day moving average is $67.95 and its two-hundred day moving average is $64.29.

Greif Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, January 1st. Investors of record on Thursday, December 18th were issued a dividend of $0.56 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, December 18th. This represents a $2.24 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.1%. Greif’s payout ratio is currently 71.11%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, EVP Gary R. Martz sold 5,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, November 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $60.48, for a total value of $302,400.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 28,100 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,699,488. The trade was a 15.11% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, CEO Ole G. Rosgaard sold 9,733 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $70.24, for a total transaction of $683,645.92. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 64,707 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,545,019.68. This trade represents a 13.07% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last 90 days, insiders bought 32,293 shares of company stock worth $2,145,733 and sold 70,584 shares worth $4,408,749. Company insiders own 7.70% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Ameriprise Financial Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Greif by 75.5% during the third quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 524,603 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $31,352,000 after purchasing an additional 225,659 shares during the last quarter. Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC purchased a new position in Greif during the second quarter worth about $6,052,000. Squarepoint Ops LLC acquired a new stake in Greif in the 2nd quarter worth about $3,709,000. Two Sigma Investments LP grew its holdings in Greif by 370.6% in the 3rd quarter. Two Sigma Investments LP now owns 71,331 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $4,263,000 after buying an additional 56,173 shares during the period. Finally, Verition Fund Management LLC grew its holdings in Greif by 285.0% in the 3rd quarter. Verition Fund Management LLC now owns 43,600 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $2,606,000 after buying an additional 32,274 shares during the period. 45.74% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts have weighed in on GEF shares. Truist Financial upped their target price on shares of Greif from $71.00 to $79.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 6th. Wells Fargo & Company restated an “equal weight” rating and issued a $72.00 price target (up previously from $68.00) on shares of Greif in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. Wall Street Zen raised Greif from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, December 6th. Zacks Research upgraded Greif from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Greif in a research report on Wednesday, October 8th. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $72.50.

About Greif

Greif, Inc is a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, with a history dating back to its founding in 1877. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, the company has evolved from a regional barrel and drum manufacturer into a diversified packaging provider serving a wide range of end markets. Greif’s longstanding heritage in container solutions has positioned it as a trusted partner for customers seeking reliable, high-quality packaging options.

The company’s core business revolves around the design, manufacture and sale of industrial packaging products, including steel, plastic and fiber drums; intermediate bulk containers (IBCs); safety closures; rigid, flexible and reconditioned packaging; containerboard and protective packaging.