Jan. 27 at 9:09 PM
$GEF Earnings - Q1/2026
Revenue:
$994.8M ❌ vs.
$1.02B est.
EPS:
$0.48 ❌ vs.
$0.66 est.
Greif closes the
$1.8B containerboard divestiture to Packaging Corporation of America; Containerboard is presented as discontinued operations. Effective Oct 1, 2025, segments are realigned: Integrated Solutions becomes Innovative Closure Solutions, with recycled fiber/adhesives moved to Sustainable Fiber Solutions and paints/linings/filling moved to Durable Metal Solutions. Q1 2026 highlights: Adjusted EBITDA up 24% YoY, leverage down to 1.2x, and about
$130M returned to shareholders; management keeps only low-end guidance amid ongoing industrial contraction, with 2026 tax rate guidance of 26.0–30.0% (28.0–32.0% excluding adjustments).