Greif, Inc. (GEF-B) Stock Price & Analysis
Greif, Inc. (GEF-B) closed at USD 114.85 on Thursday, October 29, 2026, down 1.15% on the day. The US market is currently closed (after-hours); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 116.19; the Oct 29, 2026 session ranged USD 114.35–116.8 on volume of 112,940 shares. Market capitalization is $4.35B, with a 52-week range of USD 57.63–117.33 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 29, 2026 at 23:44 UTC.
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Key facts (GEF-B)
- Valuation: P/E 13.2x, EV/EBITDA 6.7x, net debt $411M.
- Analysts: None.
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +102.8% vs S&P 500 +14.4%; 5Y +120.8% vs S&P 500 +79.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-03, EPS estimate USD 1.63, revenue estimate $1.11B. All companies reporting that day: https://nexqual.com/earnings/2026-11-03
- Dividend: USD 3.53 a year (yield 3.04%), paid quarterly; latest ex-dividend date 2026-09-17; annual dividends grew 4.7% a year 2022–2025.
- Short interest: 135.83% of float (as of 2026-09-30), 4.5 days to cover.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (GEF-B)
P/E 13.2x · P/S 1.0x · EV/EBITDA 6.7x · EV/Sales 1.1x · P/B 1.4x · Earnings yield 7.58% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 2.96% · Net debt $411M · EV $4.75B
Analysts (GEF-B)
Consensus None.
Total return (dividends reinvested) (GEF-B)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-30) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +102.8% | +120.8% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.4% | +79.1% |
| Per year | +103.3% | +17.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 27.4% | 28.4% |
| Max drawdown | -17.1% (Apr 2026→May 2026) | -25.6% (Feb 2023→Apr 2025) |
Dividends (GEF-B)
Annual dividend rate USD 3.53 per share, yield 3.04% at the current price. Paid over the last 12 months: USD 3.53 in 4 payments (quarterly).
Most recent ex-dividend date: Sep 17, 2026; payment date: Oct 1, 2026. To receive a dividend, shares must be owned before the ex-dividend date.
Latest change: raised 10.7% to USD 0.93 per payment from USD 0.84, starting with the Jun 17, 2026 ex-dividend date.
Payout ratio 116% of earnings (above 100%: dividends exceeded net income; for REITs and partnerships, cash-flow measures are more relevant) · 5-year average yield 4.29% · annual dividends grew 4.7% a year from 2022 to 2025.
| Ex-dividend date | Amount per share |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-17 | USD 0.93 |
| 2026-06-17 | USD 0.93 |
| 2026-03-16 | USD 0.84 |
| 2025-12-18 | USD 0.83 |
| 2025-09-16 | USD 0.84 |
| 2025-06-17 | USD 0.81 |
| 2025-03-17 | USD 0.81 |
| 2024-12-16 | USD 0.80 |
Total by calendar year: 2022 USD 2.87 · 2023 USD 3.05 · 2024 USD 3.17 · 2025 USD 3.29.
Short interest (GEF-B)
442,127 shares sold short, 135.83% of the float, as of Sep 30, 2026 (exchange short-interest report, published about twice a month). Prior report (Aug 31, 2026): 279,937 shares (+57.9%). Days to cover: 4.5 (short shares ÷ average daily volume).
GEF-B earnings history and stock reaction
| Results filed | Quarter | EPS | Consensus | Surprise | Stock reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026 | $2.46 | $1.55 | Beat +58.7% | — |
| — | Quarter ended Mar 31, 2026 | $1.64 | $1.46 | Beat +12.3% | — |
| — | Quarter ended Dec 31, 2025 | $0.69 | $1.04 | Miss −33.7% | — |
| — | Quarter ended Sep 30, 2025 | $0.02 | $0.88 | Miss −97.7% | — |
EPS as reported against the analyst consensus before the release; surprise uses the cent-rounded figures shown (in dollars when EPS and consensus have opposite signs). Stock reaction = close before the results to close after (the first close following a release after the bell or before the open).
Companies that name GEF-B in their SEC reports
| Relationship to GEF-B | 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-B analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $1.63 | $1.69 | -3.3% | $1.11B | 1 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $1.18 | $0.00 | +$1.18 | $1.03B | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Sep 2026) | $6.38 | $5.55 | +14.9% | $4.34B | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Sep 2027) | $7.36 | $6.86 | +7.3% | $4.46B | 1 |
Key Statistics (as of October 29, 2026 at 23:44 UTC)
| Price | USD 114.85 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 1.15% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 116.19 |
| Open | USD 115.94 |
| Day Range | USD 114.35 – 116.8 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 57.63 – 117.33 |
| Volume | 112,940 shares |
| Market Cap | $4.35B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (GEF-B)
Nexqual's technical model rates GEF-B "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 1 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 29, 2026 at 23:44 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 61.13 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 108.98) |
| MACD | 2.18 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (GEF-B)
Wall Street analysts rate GEF-B "None", per Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 23:44 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | None |
|---|
Earnings (GEF-B)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-03 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.63 |
| Revenue Estimate | $1.11B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 2.46 vs est 1.55 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 1.64 vs est 1.46 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.69 vs est 1.04 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.02 vs est 0.88 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 23:44 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (GEF-B)
| 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 29, 2026 at 23:44 UTC.
Financial Health Score (GEF-B)
Nexqual rates Greif, Inc.'s overall financial health "Weak" across five dimensions, as of October 29, 2026 at 23:44 UTC.
| Growth | Critical — Revenue -28% YoY (annual), sharp decline |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — Gross margin 23%, operating 11% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Solid — $289M cash vs $1.23B debt |
| Cash Flow | Weak — Operating cash flow -$52M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Mixed — No data |
Ownership (GEF-B)
| Insider Ownership | +78.22% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +13.56% |
| Shares Outstanding | 21.36M |
| Float | 27.98M |
| Short % of Float | +135.83% |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 23:44 UTC.
Leadership (GEF-B)
Greif, Inc. is led by Ole G. Rosgaard, President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 23:44 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-B)
Notable institutional backers of Greif, Inc. include Sound Income Strategies, LLC, Arbiter Partners Capital Management LLC, American Century Companies Inc, according to Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 23:44 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Sound Income Strategies, LLC | 1.15% |
| Arbiter Partners Capital Management LLC | 0.91% |
| American Century Companies Inc | 0.66% |
| Raymond James Financial, Inc. | 0.62% |
| Medina Value Partners, LLC | 0.5% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 1.78% |
| BlackRock | 1.6% |
| Vanguard Group | 1.08% |
| Geode Capital | 0.6% |
| State Street | 0.55% |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 23:44 UTC.
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