Greif
GEF
Market cap $3.69B

63.53 USD

-1.61

2.47%

At close Jul 30, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

-2.47%

5 days

-4.88%

1 month

-2.25%

3 months

21.06%

6 months

1.93%

Year to date

5.01%

1 year

-4.22%

5 years

76.08%

10 years

101.68%

About: Greif Inc is a producer of industrial packaging products and services with manufacturing facilities located in many countries. It offers a comprehensive line of rigid industrial packaging products, such as steel, fiber, and plastic drums, rigid intermediate bulk containers, closure systems for industrial packaging products, transit protection products, water bottles and remanufactured and reconditioned industrial containers, and services, such as container life cycle management, blending, filling, logistics, warehousing, and other packaging services. The company operates in three reportable business segments including Global Industrial Packaging, Paper Packaging and Services, and Land Management. It operates in USA, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia and Other Americas.

Employees: 14,000

Consumer Discretionary Packaging & Containers

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Funds holding %

of 7,323 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

1,318% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $3.33M | Put options by funds: $235K

0.52% less ownership

Funds ownership: 87.73% [Q4 2024] → 87.21% (-0.52%) [Q1 2025]

4% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 82 | Existing positions reduced: 85

4% less funds holding

Funds holding: 250 [Q4 2024] → 240 (-10) [Q1 2025]

10% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $1.39B [Q4 2024] → $1.25B (-$134M) [Q1 2025]

22% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 32 | Existing positions closed: 41

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Research analyst outlook

2 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target

$72

13%

upside

Avg. target

$75

17%

upside

High target

$77

21%

upside

2 analyst ratings

1 positive

50%

1 neutral

50%

0 negative

0%

B of A Securities George Staphos	21%upside $77	Neutral Downgraded	9 Jul 2025
Wells Fargo Gabe Hajde	13%upside $72	Overweight Maintained	6 Jun 2025

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 10 articles about GEF published over the past 30 days

Zacks Investment Research

3 Packaging Stocks to Keep an Eye on Amid Industry Challenges

Although weak demand and tariffs cloud the Zacks Containers - Paper and Packaging industry's near-term outlook, BXBLY, ATR and GEF are navigating the challenges well.

3 Packaging Stocks to Keep an Eye on Amid Industry Challenges

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Is Greif (GEF) Stock Undervalued Right Now?

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

Is Greif (GEF) Stock Undervalued Right Now?

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GEF or PKG: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Investors interested in stocks from the Containers - Paper and Packaging sector have probably already heard of Greif (GEF) and Packaging Corp. (PKG). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

GEF or PKG: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Greif Announces Start of its First Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) in Europe

DELAWARE, Ohio, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, is pleased to announce its Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) through Enel X Global Retail team of experts and with Enel Green Power España (EGPE), started on July 1, 2025 following the successful construction and activation of the associated solar farms in Castilla y Léon, Spain. Under the 12-year agreement, Greif will purchase approximately 100 GWh per year of clean, renewable energy, helping the company offset an estimated 65% of its Scope 2 emissions in Europe and 3% of its combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions globally.

Greif Announces Start of its First Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) in Europe

Zacks Investment Research

Should Value Investors Buy Greif (GEF) Stock?

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

Should Value Investors Buy Greif (GEF) Stock?

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Why Is Greif (GEF) Up 9.5% Since Last Earnings Report?

Greif (GEF) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

Why Is Greif (GEF) Up 9.5% Since Last Earnings Report?

Zacks Investment Research

GEF vs. PKG: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

Investors looking for stocks in the Containers - Paper and Packaging sector might want to consider either Greif (GEF) or Packaging Corp. (PKG). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

GEF vs. PKG: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

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Greif to Sell Containerboard Business, Boost Debt-Reduction Efforts

GEF to sell its Containerboard business to PKG for $1.8B, aiming to cut debt and sharpen strategic focus.

Greif to Sell Containerboard Business, Boost Debt-Reduction Efforts

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Crush the Market With These 4 PEG-Efficient Value Stocks

CCL, HMY, DLTR and GEF all pass a PEG-focused screen designed to avoid classic value traps.

Crush the Market With These 4 PEG-Efficient Value Stocks

Greif, Inc. Enters Into Definitive Agreement to Sell Containerboard Business for $1.8 Billion

Divestiture Sharpens Portfolio, Enhances Capital Utilization, and Advances Growth Priorities

Greif, Inc. Enters Into Definitive Agreement to Sell Containerboard Business for $1.8 Billion

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