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Greif, Inc.

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Greif, Inc. • NYSE
$65.63 ▲ 0.92% (+0.60)
Market Cap $3.11 B
52w High $72.02
52w Low $48.23
Dividend Yield 2.18%
P/E 27.12
Volume 147.19K
Outstanding Shares 47.32M

Income Statement

Period Revenue Operating Expense Net Income Net Profit Margin Earnings Per Share EBITDA
Q4-2025 $701.3M ▼ $154.6M ▼ $720.1M ▲ 102.681% ▲ $12.38 ▲ $37.2M ▼
Q3-2025 $1.135B ▲ $184.2M ▲ $64M ▲ 5.64% ▼ $1.1 ▲ $142.6M ▲
Q2-2025 $831.3M ▼ $179.5M ▼ $47.3M ▲ 5.69% ▲ $0.82 ▲ $125.9M ▼
Q1-2025 $1.266B ▲ $185.6M ▲ $8.6M ▼ 0.679% ▼ $0.18 ▼ $146.2M ▲
Q4-2024 $724.9M $94M $45.1M 6.222% $1.49 $99.4M

Balance Statement

Period Cash & Short-term Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Equity
Q4-2025 $256.7M ▼ $5.767B ▼ $2.722B ▼ $2.915B ▲
Q3-2025 $285.2M ▲ $6.735B ▼ $4.406B ▼ $2.194B ▲
Q2-2025 $252.7M ▲ $6.754B ▲ $4.448B ▲ $2.134B ▲
Q1-2025 $201.1M ▲ $6.586B ▼ $4.376B ▼ $2.04B ▼
Q4-2024 $197.7M $6.648B $4.4B $2.082B

Cash Flow Statement

Period Net Income Cash From Operations Cash From Investing Cash From Financing Net Change Free Cash Flow
Q4-2025 $-43.3M ▼ $-244.7M ▼ $1.792B ▲ $-1.578B ▼ $-28.5M ▼ $-279.6M ▼
Q3-2025 $69.4M ▲ $197.7M ▲ $-38.5M ▼ $-134.6M ▼ $32.5M ▼ $156.8M ▲
Q2-2025 $54.5M ▲ $136.4M ▲ $-12.7M ▲ $-116.2M ▼ $51.6M ▲ $105.7M ▲
Q1-2025 $14.4M ▼ $-30.8M ▼ $-19M ▼ $62.5M ▲ $3.4M ▼ $-68.1M ▼
Q4-2024 $75.6M $187.2M $45.5M $-217.4M $3.5M $140.5M

Revenue by Products

Product Q4-2024Q1-2025Q2-2025Q3-2025
Customized Polymer Solutions Segment
Customized Polymer Solutions Segment
 $0 ▲$300.00M ▲$330.00M ▲$340.00M ▲
Durable Metal Solutions Segment
Durable Metal Solutions Segment
 $0 ▲$340.00M ▲$380.00M ▲$400.00M ▲
Integrated Solutions Segment
Integrated Solutions Segment
 $0 ▲$70.00M ▲$80.00M ▲$90.00M ▲
Sustainable Fiber Solutions Segment
Sustainable Fiber Solutions Segment
 $0 ▲$560.00M ▲$600.00M ▲$310.00M ▼
Global Industrial Packaging
Global Industrial Packaging
 $790.00M ▲$0 ▼$0 ▲$0 ▲
Land Management
Land Management
 $10.00M ▲$0 ▼$0 ▲$0 ▲
Paper Packaging And Services
Paper Packaging And Services
 $620.00M ▲$0 ▼$0 ▲$0 ▲

Five-Year Company Overview

Income Statement

Income Statement Greif’s income statement shows a business that is solidly profitable but coming off a peak. Sales jumped strongly a few years ago, then eased back and have not yet returned to prior highs. Profitability is still healthy, yet both operating profit and net earnings have drifted down over the last three to four years, suggesting pressure from softer volume, pricing, or mix. Earnings per share have declined steadily from earlier highs, indicating that while the core business remains sound, it is not currently in a strong growth phase and margins are a bit tighter than before.

Balance Sheet

Balance Sheet The balance sheet reflects a company with meaningful scale and a sizeable but manageable debt load. Total assets have grown, helped by recent portfolio repositioning, while equity has steadily increased, which is a positive sign for long‑term financial strength. Debt has stepped up again after being reduced, so leverage remains an important factor to watch, but cash on hand has also improved. Overall, Greif looks financially stable, with a stronger equity base but still reliant on borrowing to support its strategy and operations.

Cash Flow

Cash Flow Greif’s cash generation has been uneven. A couple of recent years produced strong operating and free cash flow, but the latest year shows a notable step down, closer to earlier, more modest levels. The company continues to invest steadily in its asset base, without large swings in capital spending. The pattern suggests that when business conditions are favorable, Greif can generate solid excess cash, but its cash flow is sensitive to the economic cycle and working capital needs.

Competitive Edge

Competitive Edge Greif holds a strong position in industrial packaging, backed by a broad product range, a large global footprint, and a service‑driven culture. Its network of facilities across many countries gives it scale and proximity to large multinational customers, while divesting non‑core businesses has sharpened its focus on higher‑value packaging. The emphasis on “legendary customer service,” combined with long‑term relationships and a diverse portfolio, creates a meaningful competitive moat. However, the company still operates in a cyclical, competitive industry where demand and pricing can be volatile.

Innovation and R&D

Innovation and R&D Innovation at Greif is tightly tied to sustainability and customer experience rather than pure lab‑style research. The company is building out lines of packaging with higher recycled content and easier recyclability, and it is developing coatings and materials that reduce environmental impact. Digital tools like the Greif+ platform improve ordering, tracking, and service. New product concepts such as modular drum systems show an effort to solve specific customer problems in higher‑value niches. Overall, Greif’s innovation focus appears practical and market‑driven, aimed at differentiation rather than breakthrough technologies.

Summary

Greif, Inc. looks like a mature, profitable industrial packager that is actively reshaping itself for the long term. Financially, it is stable, with solid margins, growing equity, and a meaningful but not extreme level of debt, though recent trends show softer earnings and weaker cash flow than in peak years. Strategically, the company is leaning into its strengths: global scale, service quality, sustainable packaging, and a more focused portfolio tilted toward higher‑margin, less cyclical end markets. The key story is one of a cyclical, asset‑heavy business using portfolio moves, sustainability, and customer‑centric innovation to seek more resilient, higher‑quality growth over time.

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November 5, 2025 · 4:05 PM UTC

Greif Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2025 Results

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October 2, 2025 · 8:00 AM UTC

Greif Completes Sale of Timberlands Business

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October 1, 2025 · 8:00 AM UTC

Greif Appoints Dennis Hoffman as General Counsel

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September 2, 2025 · 4:05 PM UTC

Greif Completes Sale of Containerboard Business

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