Greif, Inc. (GEF) Stock Price & Analysis
Greif, Inc. (GEF) closed at USD 83.13 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 1.50% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 81.9; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 80.94–83.67 on volume of 299,657 shares. Market capitalization is $4.73B, with a 52-week range of USD 55.75–90.57 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
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Key facts (GEF)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $4.37B, net income $329M (7.5% margin) (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 14.4x, EV/EBITDA 7.2x, net debt $411M.
- Insider open-market sales, last ~7 months: 15 Form 4 filings, $9.5M; 8 not under a Rule 10b5-1 plan ($8.5M); 9 by opportunistic insiders (2 outside 10b5-1 plans), 0 by routine insiders (three-year test, Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski 2012).
- Analysts: Hold (mean 2.80 on a 1–5 scale) (5 analysts), mean target USD 87.6 (range 75–100).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +41.9% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +52.3% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-03, EPS estimate USD 1.17, revenue estimate $1.11B.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (GEF)
| USD | FY2020 | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4.51B | $5.56B | $6.35B | $4.18B | $4.35B | $4.37B |
| Gross profit | $915M | $1.09B | $1.29B | $929M | $899M | — |
| Operating income | $305M | $585M | $621M | $427M | $338M | $473M |
| Net income | $109M | $391M | $377M | $359M | $269M | $329M |
| Gross margin | 20.3% | 19.7% | 20.2% | 22.2% | 20.6% | — |
| Operating margin | 6.8% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 10.2% | 7.8% | 10.8% |
| Net margin | 2.4% | 7.0% | 5.9% | 8.6% | 6.2% | 7.5% |
| Revenue growth | -1.7% | +23.1% | +14.3% | -34.2% | +4.3% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $106M | $125M | $147M | $181M | $198M | — |
| Total debt | $2.47B | $2.19B | $1.92B | $2.22B | $2.73B | — |
Fiscal years end Oct. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (GEF)
P/E 14.4x · P/S 1.1x · EV/EBITDA 7.2x · EV/Sales 1.2x · P/B 1.6x · Earnings yield 6.96% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 2.72% · Net debt $411M · EV $5.14B
Insider sales (SEC Form 4, open-market, last ~7 months) (GEF)
7 of 15 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan (scheduled in advance). Unplanned sales were timed by the insider.
| Trade date | Insider | Role | Shares | Value | % of holdings sold | 10b5-1 plan | Insider type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-12 | Bergwall Timothy | SVP, Chief Commercial Officer | 2,000 | $164K | 3.6% | Yes | Opportunistic (traded every year 2023–2025, no repeating month) |
| 2026-09-10 | Bergwall Timothy | SVP, Chief Commercial Officer | 2,000 | $166K | 3.5% | Yes | Opportunistic (traded every year 2023–2025, no repeating month) |
| 2026-08-24 | Sathyanarayanan Bala | EVP, Chief Human Resources Off | 1,000 | $110K | 11.7% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2024) |
| 2026-08-10 | Bergwall Timothy | SVP, Chief Commercial Officer | 2,000 | $174K | 3.4% | Yes | Opportunistic (traded every year 2023–2025, no repeating month) |
| 2026-08-06…2026-08-07 | Hilsheimer Lawrence A. | EVP and CFO | 41,754 | $3.7M | 60.7% | No | Opportunistic (traded every year 2023–2025, no repeating month) |
| 2026-08-07 | Sathyanarayanan Bala | EVP, Chief Human Resources Off | 1,146 | $102K | 5.1% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2024) |
| 2026-08-03 | Leahy Matthew B. | SVP SBU GM Innovative Closure | 983 | $85K | 35.9% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-08-03 | Benner Gaylord | SVP SBGM Sust. Fiber Solutions | 2,653 | $230K | 30.9% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-08-03 | Bergwall Timothy | SVP, Chief Commercial Officer | 6,000 | $512K | 9.2% | No | Opportunistic (traded every year 2023–2025, no repeating month) |
| 2026-08-03 | Emkes Mark A | Director | 3,000 | $261K | 6.5% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023 or 2024) |
| 2026-08-03 | Rosgaard Ole G | President and CEO | 40,087 | $3.5M | 30.4% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023) |
| 2026-07-10 | Bergwall Timothy | SVP, Chief Commercial Officer | 2,000 | $146K | 3% | Yes | Opportunistic (traded every year 2023–2025, no repeating month) |
| 2026-06-10 | Bergwall Timothy | SVP, Chief Commercial Officer | 2,000 | $131K | 2.9% | Yes | Opportunistic (traded every year 2023–2025, no repeating month) |
| 2026-05-11 | Bergwall Timothy | SVP, Chief Commercial Officer | 2,000 | $135K | 2.8% | Yes | Opportunistic (traded every year 2023–2025, no repeating month) |
| 2026-04-10 | Bergwall Timothy | SVP, Chief Commercial Officer | 2,000 | $141K | 2.7% | Yes | Opportunistic (traded every year 2023–2025, no repeating month) |
% of holdings sold = shares sold ÷ (shares sold + all holdings the insider reported on that Form 4, direct and through trusts).
Insider type follows Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski (Journal of Finance, 2012). An insider who traded the stock in the same calendar month in each of the past three years is a routine trader; one who traded in each of those years without such a pattern is an opportunistic trader. In their study, trades by opportunistic insiders predicted future returns and trades by routine insiders did not. Counts open-market purchases and sales only (SEC Form 4 codes P and S) by that insider in that company. Not investment advice.
Analysts (GEF)
Consensus Hold (mean 2.80 on a 1–5 scale), 5 analysts; mean target USD 87.6 (low 75, high 100).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | Wells Fargo | Target lowered | Equal-Weight | $90 → $88 |
| 2026-10-16 | Raymond James | Upgrade | Market Perform → Outperform | $90 |
| 2026-10-12 | Truist Securities | Target lowered | Hold | $97 → $94 |
| 2026-08-04 | Truist Securities | Target raised | Hold | $78 → $97 |
| 2026-07-30 | Wells Fargo | Target raised | Equal-Weight | $74 → $90 |
| 2026-07-15 | Wells Fargo | Target raised | Equal-Weight | $70 → $74 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (GEF)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +41.9% | +52.3% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +42.1% | +8.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 24.6% | 27.8% |
| Max drawdown | -19.5% (Feb 2026→May 2026) | -27.3% (Jul 2023→Apr 2025) |
GEF revenue by business segment (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durable Metal Solutions | $405.6M | 34.8% | +3.4% |
| Customized Polymer Solutions | $383.8M | 32.9% | +13.6% |
| Sustainable Fiber Solutions | $346.5M | 29.7% | -6.5% |
| Innovative Closure Solutions | $29.7M | 2.5% | +18.8% |
| Total revenue | $1.17B | 100% | — |
GEF revenue by region (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED STATES | $574.6M | 49.3% | -0.9% |
| Europe, Middle East and Africa | $411.5M | 35.3% | +8.4% |
| Asia Pacific and Other Americas | $179.5M | 15.4% | +7.7% |
| Total revenue | $1.17B | 100% | — |
As tagged by the company in its SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings (XBRL).
Companies that name GEF in their SEC reports
| Relationship to GEF | Company | Filing | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| supplier | PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA (PKG) | 10-K Feb 26, 2026 | “In connection with the September 2025 Greif Acquisition, the Company recorded intangible assets of $420.0 million for customer relationships and $40.0 million for trademarks.” |
GEF analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $1.17 | $1.14 | +3.1% | $1.11B | 5 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.76 | $0.77 | -0.3% | $1.03B | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Sep 2026) | $4.35 | $3.81 | +14.2% | $4.34B | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Sep 2027) | $4.85 | $4.51 | +7.7% | $4.46B | 5 |
GEF options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±8.6% (±$7.03) by Nov 20, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 3, 2026. Over the last 8 reports the stock moved ±3.3% on average.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 36.0% | ±8.6% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 33.4% | ±11.1% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 33.6% | ±13.2% |
| Apr 16, 2027 | 175 | 31.1% | ±17.2% |
30-day implied volatility 33.6% vs 22.6% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC)
| Price | USD 83.13 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.50% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 81.9 |
| Open | USD 81.38 |
| Day Range | USD 80.94 – 83.67 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 55.75 – 90.57 |
| Volume | 299,657 shares |
| Market Cap | $4.73B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (GEF)
Nexqual's technical model rates GEF "NEUTRAL" based on 3 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 54.56 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 83.25) |
| MACD | -0.33 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (GEF)
Wall Street analysts rate GEF "Hold" based on 5 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 87.6 (range USD 75–100), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 5 |
| Mean Target | USD 87.6 |
| High Target | USD 100 |
| Low Target | USD 75 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 2 / 2 / 1 |
Earnings (GEF)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-03 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.17 |
| Revenue Estimate | $1.11B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 1.61 vs est 1.11 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 1.1 vs est 1.07 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.48 vs est 0.68 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.01 vs est 0.6 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (GEF)
| Total Revenue | $4.30B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +3.50% |
| Gross Margin | +22.52% |
| Operating Margin | +10.56% |
| Profit Margin | +24.74% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.39 |
| Current Ratio | 1.29 |
| Total Cash | $288.50M |
| Total Debt | $1.23B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
Financial Health Score (GEF)
Nexqual rates Greif, Inc.'s overall financial health "Weak" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
| Growth | Critical — Revenue -28% YoY (annual), sharp decline |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — Gross margin 23%, operating 11% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Solid — $289M cash and investments vs $700M debt (Jun 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Weak — Operating cash flow -$52M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Mixed — No data |
Ownership (GEF)
| Insider Ownership | +3.06% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +94.99% |
| Shares Outstanding | 24.81M |
| Float | 27.98M |
| Short % of Float | +2.04% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
Leadership (GEF)
Greif, Inc. is led by Ole G. Rosgaard, President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Ole G. Rosgaard |
|---|---|
| Executive VP & CFO | Lawrence Allen Hilsheimer |
| Senior VP & COO | Kimberly A. Kellermann |
| Vice President of Investor Relations & Corporate Development | Bill D'Onofrio |
Major Backers & Investors (GEF)
Notable institutional backers of Greif, Inc. include Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc., UNDISCOVERED MANAGERS Fd.S-Undiscovered Managers Behavioral Value Fd., Thrivent Financial For Lutherans, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc. | 4.93% |
| UNDISCOVERED MANAGERS Fd.S-Undiscovered Managers Behavioral Value Fd. | 3.98% |
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | 3.42% |
| American Century Companies Inc | 3.38% |
| AQR Capital Management, LLC | 2.83% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 14.17% |
| Vanguard Group | 10.58% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 8.08% |
| State Street | 3.85% |
| Geode Capital | 3.43% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
From Greif, Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2024-12-23)
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- We may be Unable to Achieve Our Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Target by 2030.
- We may Incur Fines or Penalties, Damage to our Reputation or other Adverse Consequences if our Employees, Agents or Business Partners Violate, or are Alleged to have Violated, Anti-bribery, Competition or Other Laws.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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