Greif Company Profile (NYSE:GEF)

About Greif (NYSE:GEF)

Greif, Inc. is a producer of industrial packaging products and services. The Company's segments are Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services; Paper Packaging & Services; Flexible Products & Services, and Land Management. The Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services segment is engaged in the production and sale of rigid industrial packaging products, and services, such as container life cycle management, filling, logistics, warehousing and other packaging services. The Paper Packaging & Services segment is engaged in the production and sale of containerboard, corrugated sheets, corrugated containers and other corrugated products. The Flexible Products & Services segment is engaged in the production and sale of flexible intermediate bulk containers and related services on a global basis. The Land Management segment is involved in the management and sale of timber. As of October 31, 2016, the Company had operations in over 45 countries.

Industry, Sector and Symbol:

Sector: Industrial Products
Industry: Packaging & Containers
Sub-Industry: Metal & Glass Containers
Symbol: NYSE:GEF
CUSIP: 39762410
Web: www.greif.com

Capitalization:

Market Cap: $2.72 billion
Outstanding Shares: 47,825,000

Average Prices:

50 Day Moving Avg: $56.42
200 Day Moving Avg: $54.83
52 Week Range: $33.78 - $60.55

P/E:

Trailing P/E Ratio: 29.72
Foreward P/E Ratio: 17.43
P/E Growth: 2.21

Sales & Book Value:

Annual Revenue: $3.37 billion
Price / Sales: 0.81
Book Value: $19.97 per share
Price / Book: 2.85

Dividend:

Annual Dividend: $1.68
Dividend Yield: 3.0%

Profitability:

EBIDTA: $442.8 million
Net Margins: 2.25%
Return on Equity: 14.62%
Return on Assets: 4.50%

Debt:

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.02%
Current Ratio: 1.40%
Quick Ratio: 0.98%

Misc:

Average Volume: 221,029 shs.
Beta: 1.51
Short Ratio: 5.6

Frequently Asked Questions for Greif (NYSE:GEF)

What is Greif's stock symbol?

Greif trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "GEF."

How often does Greif pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Greif?

Greif declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, March 1st. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 17th will be paid a dividend of $0.42 per share on Saturday, April 1st. This represents a $1.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.96%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, March 15th. View Greif's Dividend History.

How were Greif's earnings last quarter?

Greif, Inc. (NYSE:GEF) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, March, 1st. The company reported $0.45 EPS for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.50 by $0.05. The company had revenue of $820.90 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $802.04 million. Greif had a net margin of 2.25% and a return on equity of 14.62%. Greif's quarterly revenue was up 6.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.40 earnings per share. View Greif's Earnings History.

When will Greif make its next earnings announcement?

Greif is scheduled to release their next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, June, 6th 2017. View Earnings Estimates for Greif.

What guidance has Greif issued on next quarter's earnings?

Greif updated its FY17 earnings guidance on Wednesday, March, 1st. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $2.78-3.08 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus earnings per share estimate of $2.97.

Where is Greif's stock going? Where will Greif's stock price be in 2017?

8 brokers have issued twelve-month target prices for Greif's stock. Their forecasts range from $36.00 to $58.00. On average, they expect Greif's share price to reach $50.67 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for Greif.

What are analysts saying about Greif stock?

Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Greif stock:

1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Greif reaffirmed its fiscal 2017 earnings per share (EPS) to range between $2.78 and $3.08. Going forward, Greif’s 2017 results will be affected by sluggish global industrial economy, a strengthening U.S. dollar, soft containerboard prices and weaker-than-expected seasonal agricultural sales. Even though Greif will gain from its strategic transformation plans, it has resulted in significant impairment and restructuring charges which will hurt earnings. Lower oil prices will impact the cost of Greif’s raw materials. Further, the company continues to see a very broad slowdown in China. The company has mostly negative record of earnings surprises in recent quarters." (5/2/2017)
2. BMO Capital Markets analysts commented, "BMO recently hosted Greif's CEO Pete Watson and CFO Larry Hilsheimer for a series of investor meetings in NYC and Chicago. After several years of poor performance and management missteps, there is clear evidence of a turnaround under the new leadership of Pete Watson. As GEF pivots focus to inorganic growth, discipline around valuation is critical. A right acquisition at the right price could create a lot of shareholder value and increase confidence in the management ' but, they need to execute. Boosting price target to $53." (3/20/2017)

Who are some of Greif's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Greif include AptarGroup (ATR), Sonoco Products Co (SON), Bemis Company (BMS), Graphic Packaging Holding Company (GPK), Owens-Illinois (OI), Tupperware Brands (TUP), Silgan Holdings (SLGN), Multi Packaging Solutions Intrntnl Ltd (MPSX), Mobile Mini (MINI), Veritiv Corp (VRTV) and UFP Technologies (UFPT).

Who owns Greif stock?

Greif's stock is owned by many different of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Wellington Management Group LLP (3.92%), Gamco Investors INC. ET AL (1.85%), FMR LLC (1.75%), Prudential Financial Inc. (1.36%), Royce & Associates LP (1.08%) and Systematic Financial Management LP (0.75%). View Institutional Ownership Trends for Greif.

Who sold Greif stock? Who is selling Greif stock?

Greif's stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Comerica Bank, LSV Asset Management, Gotham Asset Management LLC, Prudential Financial Inc., Gamco Investors INC. ET AL, Hancock Holding Co., California Public Employees Retirement System and Parametric Portfolio Associates LLC. View Insider Buying and Selling for Greif.

Who bought Greif stock? Who is buying Greif stock?

Greif's stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Systematic Financial Management LP, Pictet Asset Management Ltd., FMR LLC, Hennessy Advisors Inc., Bank of Nova Scotia, Ameriprise Financial Inc., AXA and American Century Companies Inc.. View Insider Buying and Selling for Greif.

How do I buy Greif stock?

Shares of Greif can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.

How much does a share of Greif stock cost?

One share of Greif stock can currently be purchased for approximately $56.82.

Consensus Ratings for Greif (NYSE:GEF) (?)

Ratings Breakdown:	4 Hold Ratings, 4 Buy Ratings
Consensus Rating:	Buy (Score: 2.50)
Consensus Price Target:	$50.67 (10.83% downside)

Analysts' Ratings History for Greif (NYSE:GEF)

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Date	Firm	Action	Rating	Price Target	Impact on Share Price
4/21/2017	BMO Capital Markets	Reiterated Rating	Hold	$53.00	Medium
3/17/2017	Sidoti	Initiated Coverage	Buy -> Buy		Low
3/6/2017	Wells Fargo & Co	Upgrade	Market Perform -> Outperform		N/A
3/3/2017	DA Davidson	Upgrade	Underperform -> Neutral	$47.00 -> $54.00	N/A
2/19/2017	KeyCorp	Reiterated Rating	Hold		N/A
1/27/2017	Bank of America Corp	Upgrade	Neutral -> Buy		N/A
1/4/2017	Robert W. Baird	Upgrade	Neutral -> Outperform	$58.00	N/A
6/29/2016	Deutsche Bank AG	Reiterated Rating	Market Perform	$36.00	N/A

(Data available from 5/22/2015 forward)

Earnings History for Greif (NYSE:GEF)

Earnings by Quarter for Greif (NYSE:GEF)

Earnings History by Quarter for Greif (NYSE:GEF)

Date	Quarter	Consensus Estimate	Actual EPS	Revenue Estimate	Actual Revenue	Release Link	Conference Call
6/6/2017
3/1/2017	Q117	$0.50	$0.45	$802.04 million	$820.90 million	View	Listen
12/7/2016	Q416	$0.68	$0.65	$840.83 million	$867.60 million	View	Listen
8/31/2016	Q316	$0.72	$0.91	$910.83 million	$845.00 million	View	N/A
6/8/2016	Q216	$0.57	$0.47	$836.77 million	$839.60 million	View	N/A
3/7/2016	Q116	$0.32	$0.40	$844.31 million	$771.40 million	View	N/A
12/10/2015	Q415	$0.49	$0.76	$898.53 million	$868.50 million	View	N/A
9/3/2015	Q315	$0.41	$0.60	$930.31 million	$930.00 million	View	N/A
6/9/2015	Q215	$0.50	$0.53	$984.06 million	$666.60 million	View	N/A
3/4/2015	Q115	$0.37	$0.30	$955.10 million	$902.30 million	View	N/A
1/14/2015	Q414	$0.77	$0.85	$1.14 billion	$1.05 billion	View	N/A
8/27/2014	Q314	$0.84	$0.41	$1.17 billion	$1.16 billion	View	N/A
6/4/2014	Q114	$0.68	$0.57	$1.12 billion	$1.10 billion	View	N/A
2/26/2014	Q413	$0.56	$0.51	$1.04 billion	$1.03 billion	View	N/A
12/11/2013	Q4	$0.83	$0.76	$1.12 billion	$1.13 billion	View	Listen
9/4/2013	Q3 2013	$0.89	$0.80	$1.15 billion	$1.13 billion	View	N/A
6/5/2013	Q2 2013	$0.69	$0.70	$1.12 billion	$1.09 billion	View	N/A
2/27/2013	Q1 2013	$0.53	$0.43	$997.21 million	$1.01 billion	View	N/A
12/11/2012	Q4 2012	$0.52	$0.63	$1.10 billion	$1.08 billion	View	N/A
8/29/2012	Q312	$0.72	$0.75	$1.11 billion	$1.10 billion	View	N/A
6/6/2012		$0.75	$0.77			View	N/A
2/29/2012		$0.59	$0.55			View	N/A
12/8/2011		$0.61	$0.64			View	N/A
8/31/2011		$1.33	$1.18			View	N/A
6/8/2011		$0.97	$1.04			View	N/A
3/2/2011		$0.90	$0.86			View	N/A
12/8/2010		$1.44	$1.51	$972.75 million	$993.90 million	View	N/A

(Data available from 1/1/2011 forward)

Earnings Estimates for Greif (NYSE:GEF)

2017 EPS Consensus Estimate: $3.21

Quarter	Number of Estimates	Low Estimate	High Estimate	Average Estimate
Q1 2017	1	$0.72	$0.72	$0.72
Q2 2017	2	$0.69	$0.79	$0.74
Q3 2017	1	$0.87	$0.87	$0.87
Q4 2017	2	$0.87	$0.88	$0.88

(Data provided by Zacks Investment Research)

Current Dividend Information for Greif (NYSE:GEF)

Most Recent Dividend:	4/1/2017
Annual Dividend:	$1.68
Dividend Yield:	2.96%
Dividend Growth:	10.10% (3 Year Average)
Payout Ratio:	133.33% (Trailing 12 Months of Earnings) 57.73% (Based on This Year's Estimates) 51.53% (Based on Next Year's Estimates)

Dividend Payments by Quarter for Greif (NYSE:GEF)

Dividend History by Quarter for Greif (NYSE:GEF)

Announced	Period	Amount	Yield	Ex-Dividend Date	Record Date	Payable Date
3/1/2017	quarterly	$0.42	2.79%	3/15/2017	3/17/2017	4/1/2017
12/7/2016	quarterly	$0.42	3.16%	12/15/2016	12/19/2016	1/1/2017
8/31/2016	quarterly	$0.42	3.94%	9/15/2016	9/19/2016	10/1/2016
6/8/2016	quarterly	$0.42	4.55%	6/16/2016	6/20/2016	7/1/2016
3/2/2016	quarterly	$0.42	6.27%	3/16/2016	3/18/2016	4/1/2016
12/9/2015	quarterly	$0.42	5.25%	12/17/2015	12/21/2015	1/1/2016
9/2/2015	quarterly	$0.42	5.85%	9/16/2015	9/18/2015	10/1/2015
6/3/2015	quarterly	$0.42	4.41%	6/17/2015	6/19/2015	7/1/2015
3/4/2015	quarterly	$0.42	3.85%	3/17/2015	3/19/2015	4/1/2015
12/9/2014	quarterly	$0.42	3.71%	12/17/2014	12/19/2014	1/1/2015
8/27/2014	quarterly	$0.42	3.41%	9/17/2014	9/19/2014	10/1/2014
6/4/2014	quarterly	$0.42	3.08%	6/18/2014	6/20/2014	7/1/2014
2/25/2014	quarterly	$0.42	3.3%	3/14/2014	3/18/2014	4/1/2014
12/10/2013	quarterly	$0.42	3.21%	12/18/2013	12/20/2013	1/1/2014
9/4/2013	quarterly	$0.42	3.01%	9/18/2013	9/20/2013	10/1/2013
6/5/2013	quarterly	$0.42	3.28%	6/18/2013	6/20/2013	7/1/2013
2/26/2013	quarterly	$0.42	3.32%	3/14/2013	3/18/2013	4/1/2013

(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History for Greif (NYSE:GEF)

Insider Ownership Percentage: 16.37%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 48.91%

Institutional Ownership by Quarter for Greif (NYSE:GEF)

Insider Trades by Quarter for Greif (NYSE:GEF)

Transaction Date	Insider Name	Title	Buy/Sell	Number of Shares	Average Share Price	Total Transaction	Details
10/5/2015	Gary R Martz	VP	Sell	4,500	$33.00	$148,500.00

(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Headline Trends for Greif (NYSE:GEF) Latest Headlines for Greif (NYSE:GEF)

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Date	Headline
	Greif, Inc. Announces 2017 Second Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call Dates finance.yahoo.com - May 19 at 6:02 AM
	Greif, Inc. breached its 50 day moving average in a Bearish Manner : GEF-US : May 18, 2017 finance.yahoo.com - May 18 at 9:57 AM
	Q2 2017 Earnings Estimate for Greif, Inc. (GEF) Issued By KeyCorp www.americanbankingnews.com - May 18 at 8:06 AM
	Greif, Inc. (GEF) Receives Consensus Rating of "Hold" from Brokerages www.americanbankingnews.com - May 12 at 6:43 PM
	Greif, Inc. (GEF) Expected to Announce Earnings of $0.72 Per Share www.americanbankingnews.com - May 10 at 8:36 AM
	Greif, Inc. Introduces New Branding: Packaging Success Together finance.yahoo.com - May 3 at 5:10 PM
	Greif, Inc. (GEF) Cut to "Sell" at Zacks Investment Research www.americanbankingnews.com - May 2 at 2:30 PM
	Greif (GEF) Receiving Somewhat Positive News Coverage, Study Finds www.americanbankingnews.com - April 30 at 1:53 PM
	Greif (GEF) Receiving Favorable Media Coverage, Report Shows www.americanbankingnews.com - April 28 at 12:42 AM
	Favorable News Coverage Likely to Affect Greif (GEF) Share Price www.americanbankingnews.com - April 24 at 4:50 PM
	BMO Capital Markets Reaffirms "Hold" Rating for Greif, Inc. (GEF) www.americanbankingnews.com - April 22 at 3:27 PM
	Positive Media Coverage Likely to Impact Greif (GEF) Share Price www.americanbankingnews.com - April 21 at 8:24 PM
	Greif, Inc. – Value Analysis (NYSE:GEF) : April 21, 2017 finance.yahoo.com - April 21 at 5:24 PM
	$900.25 Million in Sales Expected for Greif, Inc. (GEF) This Quarter www.americanbankingnews.com - April 21 at 2:47 PM
	Greif, Inc. breached its 50 day moving average in a Bullish Manner : GEF-US : April 20, 2017 finance.yahoo.com - April 20 at 12:10 PM
	$0.72 EPS Expected for Greif, Inc. (GEF) This Quarter www.americanbankingnews.com - April 19 at 12:25 PM
	Greif, Inc. (GEF) Receives Consensus Recommendation of "Buy" from Analysts www.americanbankingnews.com - April 17 at 6:59 PM
	Greif (GEF) Getting Somewhat Favorable Media Coverage, AlphaOne Reports www.americanbankingnews.com - April 13 at 7:01 PM
	Greif, Inc. : GEF-US: Dividend Analysis : March 17th, 2017 (record date) : By the numbers : April 6, 2017 finance.yahoo.com - April 7 at 9:58 AM
	Why Is Greif (GEF) Up 3.9% Since the Last Earnings Report? finance.yahoo.com - April 3 at 10:25 AM
	Greif, Inc. (GEF) Given Average Rating of "Buy" by Analysts www.americanbankingnews.com - March 22 at 12:01 PM
	BMO Capital Markets Raises Greif, Inc. (GEF) Price Target to $53.00 www.americanbankingnews.com - March 20 at 12:43 PM
	Greif, Inc. (GEF) Research Coverage Started at Sidoti www.americanbankingnews.com - March 17 at 4:17 PM
	Greif (GEF) Reaffirms Q1 2017 Guidance; Macro Woes Linger finance.yahoo.com - March 16 at 4:19 PM
	Ex-Dividend Reminder: Greif, World Fuel Services and Canadian Natural Resources www.nasdaq.com - March 13 at 11:28 AM
	BMO Capital Upgrades Greif Inc. (GEF) to Market Perform - StreetInsider.com www.streetinsider.com - March 11 at 9:21 AM
	Greif, Inc. (gef.b) Announces Quarterly Dividend of $0.63 www.americanbankingnews.com - March 10 at 9:03 AM
	DA Davidson Upgrades Greif, Inc. (GEF) to “Neutral” www.americanbankingnews.com - March 9 at 10:48 AM
	GREIF INC Files SEC form 8-K, Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Stat biz.yahoo.com - March 7 at 5:08 PM
	Greif upgraded by Wells Fargo us.rd.yahoo.com - March 6 at 5:03 PM
	GREIF INC Files SEC form 10-Q, Quarterly Report biz.yahoo.com - March 3 at 5:25 PM
	Edited Transcript of GEF earnings conference call or presentation 2-Mar-17 3:00pm GMT finance.yahoo.com - March 2 at 10:38 PM
	Mid-Afternoon Market Update: Crude Oil Down 2%; Ameresco Shares Spike Higher feeds.benzinga.com - March 2 at 3:42 PM
	4:21 pm Greif misses by $0.04, beats on revs; reaffirms FY17 EPS guidance in-line us.rd.yahoo.com - March 1 at 10:07 PM
	GREIF INC Files SEC form 8-K, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders, Other Events, Financial Statements us.rd.yahoo.com - March 1 at 5:04 PM
	Greif Reports First Quarter 2017 Results us.rd.yahoo.com - March 1 at 5:04 PM
	Greif posts 1Q profit finance.yahoo.com - March 1 at 5:04 PM
	Why Earnings Season Could Be Great for Greif Inc. (GEF) - Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com - March 1 at 12:18 PM
	Q1 2017 Greif Inc Earnings Release - After Market Close biz.yahoo.com - March 1 at 12:18 PM
	Greif, Inc. Declares First Quarter 2017 Dividends finance.yahoo.com - February 28 at 5:34 PM
	Why Earnings Season Could Be Great for Greif Inc. (GEF) www.zacks.com - February 28 at 8:49 AM
	Greif, Inc. Releases 2016 Sustainability Report and Announces Winner of 2016 Michael J. Gasser Sustainability Award finance.yahoo.com - February 24 at 6:38 PM
	Greif’s Commitment to Health, Safety and Environmental Protection finance.yahoo.com - February 23 at 10:23 PM
	Greif, Inc. Announces Date for Investor Day 2017 finance.yahoo.com - February 16 at 5:20 PM
	Greif Paper Packaging and Services Receives Award for Outstanding Customer Service finance.yahoo.com - February 16 at 5:20 PM
	Greif, Inc. Announces 2017 First Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call Dates finance.yahoo.com - February 9 at 6:09 PM
	Greif upgraded by BofA/Merrill finance.yahoo.com - January 27 at 7:17 PM
	Zacks.com featured highlights: Extended Stay America, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Barnes & Noble, Universal Health Services and Greif finance.yahoo.com - January 23 at 11:22 AM
	Will Greif's (GEF) Strategic Plan Help Counter Headwinds? finance.yahoo.com - January 9 at 6:15 PM
	GREIF INC Financials finance.yahoo.com - December 24 at 5:10 PM