Greif (GEF) Projected to Post Quarterly Earnings on Tuesday

Greif (NYSE:GEF) will likely be announcing its Q2 2026 results after the market closes on Tuesday, April 28th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $1.13 per share and revenue of $1.1105 billion for the quarter. Investors may visit the the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning results page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET.

Greif (NYSE:GEF) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, January 27th. The industrial products company reported $0.48 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.69 by ($0.21). The company had revenue of $994.80 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.02 billion. Greif had a net margin of 7.52% and a return on equity of 8.46%. Greif’s revenue was down 2.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.39 EPS. On average, analysts expect Greif to post $4 EPS for the current fiscal year and $5 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Greif Price Performance

GEF opened at $66.55 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.23, a quick ratio of 0.93 and a current ratio of 1.23. The stock has a market capitalization of $3.08 billion, a P/E ratio of 24.65, a P/E/G ratio of 0.56 and a beta of 0.92. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $69.05 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $67.15. Greif has a 52-week low of $51.40 and a 52-week high of $77.14.

Greif Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, April 1st. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 16th were paid a dividend of $0.56 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, March 16th. This represents a $2.24 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.4%. Greif’s dividend payout ratio is currently 82.96%.

Insider Transactions at Greif

In other Greif news, SVP Kimberly Anne Kellermann sold 5,265 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $71.99, for a total transaction of $379,027.35. Following the sale, the senior vice president owned 5,808 shares in the company, valued at approximately $418,117.92. This trade represents a 47.55% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, CFO Lawrence A. Hilsheimer sold 22,778 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $71.83, for a total transaction of $1,636,143.74. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last ninety days, insiders have purchased 22,252 shares of company stock worth $1,971,735 and have sold 54,211 shares worth $3,948,606. Company insiders own 7.70% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Greif

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Simplex Trading LLC raised its stake in Greif by 399.5% during the 4th quarter. Simplex Trading LLC now owns 1,853 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $125,000 after acquiring an additional 1,482 shares during the period. Man Group plc bought a new stake in Greif during the 4th quarter worth approximately $201,000. Odyssean LLC bought a new stake in Greif during the 4th quarter worth approximately $209,000. Mariner LLC bought a new stake in Greif during the 4th quarter worth approximately $220,000. Finally, State Board of Administration of Florida Retirement System bought a new stake in Greif during the 4th quarter worth approximately $221,000. Institutional investors own 45.74% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts have issued reports on GEF shares. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their target price on shares of Greif from $76.00 to $70.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, March 20th. Robert W. Baird set a $75.00 price objective on shares of Greif in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Zacks Research cut shares of Greif from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 16th. Finally, Truist Financial increased their price objective on shares of Greif from $71.00 to $79.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 6th. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and a consensus price target of $73.75.

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.