# Greif, Inc. (GEF-B)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/GEF-B · data as of 2026-10-29 20:00 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, Greif, Inc. (GEF-B), nexqual.com/GEF-B" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 114.85 (-1.15% on the day) · last close of Oct 29, 2026; US market closed, not a live price. Prev close 116.19 · day 114.35–116.8 · 52w 57.63–117.33 · market cap $4.35B · NYQ

## Key facts
- Valuation: P/E 13.2x, EV/EBITDA 6.7x, net debt $411M.
- Analysts: None.
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +105.2% vs S&P 500 +14.8%; 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)
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
Consensus None.

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-30) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +105.2% | +120.8% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.8% | +79.1% |
| Per year | +106.1% | +17.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 27.4% | 28.4% |
| Max drawdown | -17.1% (Apr 2026→May 2026) | -25.6% (Feb 2023→Apr 2025) |

## Dividends
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
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).

## Peers (Packaging & Containers)
SLGN (Silgan Holdings Inc.) USD 39.49 +4.11% · SON (Sonoco Products Company) USD 49.89 +2.34% · REYN (Reynolds Consumer Products Inc.) USD 23.6 +2.39% · AMBP (Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A.) USD 4.53 +0.67% · GPK (Graphic Packaging Holding Compa) USD 8.81 +3.16% · CCK (Crown Holdings, Inc.) USD 118.2 +1.68%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/GEF-B · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt

## Supply chain and relationships (SEC annual reports)


Other companies that name GEF-B in their own reports (relationship from GEF-B's side):

| Relationship | Company | Their filing | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| supplier | PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA (PKG) | 10-K 2026-02-26 | "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." |

## Analyst estimates and revisions

| Period | EPS est. | 90d ago | Change | Revenue est. | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends 2026-09-30) | $1.63 | $1.69 | -3.3% | $1.11B | 1 |
| Next quarter (ends 2026-12-31) | $1.18 | $0.00 | +$1.18 | $1.03B | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (ends 2026-09-30) | $6.38 | $5.55 | +14.9% | $4.34B | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (ends 2027-09-30) | $7.36 | $6.86 | +7.3% | $4.46B | 1 |

## 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).