GEFConsumer Cyclical · Packaging & ContainersThe 6 Wall Street analysts covering Greif, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $90 — +8.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 65 of 100 as at 17 Sept 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Greif, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Issuance (99): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Value (25): The shares cost a lot relative to the profits and assets behind them.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on GEF, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +8.8% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Aug 2026 | Truist Securities | Reiterates | Hold | $78 → $97 |
| 30 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $74 → $90 |
| 15 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $70 → $74 |
| 15 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 4 May 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | $79 → $78 |
| 4 May 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 20 Mar 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 19 Feb 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 29 Jan 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 6 Jan 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 6 Jan 2026 | Wells Fargo | Downgrade | Equal-Weight | — |
| 7 Nov 2025 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 15 Oct 2025 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 8 Sept 2025 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 2 Sept 2025 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 22 Aug 2025 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 9 July 2025 | B of A Securities | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 6 June 2025 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 3 June 2025 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 22 Apr 2025 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. GEF appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 18 Sept 2026, Greif, Inc. returned +40.3% against +16.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 22% of US stocks
Cheaper than 67% of US stocks
Cheaper than 53% of US stocks
Cheaper than 38% of US stocks
Higher than 35% of US stocks
Higher than 72% of US stocks
Higher than 25% of US stocks
Higher than 65% of US stocks
Higher than 86% of US stocks
Higher than 68% of US stocks
Higher than 71% of US stocks
Higher than 63% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Greif, Inc. has a market value of $4.7B and an enterprise value of $5.8B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $4.4B. The latest quarter grew 3.5% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $348.2M, a 8.0% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $5.64.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $208.3M.
Greif, Inc. spent $128.4M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 33.7×; forward P/E: 17.4× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 2.99%, paying out 89% of earnings.
Greif, Inc. employs 12,000 people — $364K of revenue per employee.
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Greif, Inc. announced it will exit the coated recycled paperboard (CRB) market by closing its Sweetwater paperboard mill in Austell, Georgia. The company made the announcement on September 16, 2026.
Why it matters — The closure of the Sweetwater mill represents a strategic withdrawal from the CRB business that will affect Greif's operations and footprint.
Greif, Inc.'s Board of Directors declared quarterly cash dividends of $0.62 per share on its Class A Common Stock and $0.93 per share on its Class B Common Stock, as announced on August 25, 2026.
Why it matters — The dividend declaration confirms Greif continues to provide regular cash returns to its shareholders.
Greif reported mixed Q3 results, with strong performance in Polymer Solutions driven by volume growth, pricing power, and the Envaplast acquisition, while Sustainable Fiber Solutions continued to weaken with flat volumes expected. Management raised FY26 adjusted EBITDA guidance to $615–$635 million and reiterated free cash flow guidance, reflecting improved cost discipline and confidence.
Why it matters — GEF watchers would care because the raised FY26 adjusted EBITDA guidance signals improved cost discipline and management confidence, even as the Sustainable Fiber Solutions segment continues to drag on results.
Seeking Alpha published the transcript of Greif, Inc.'s Q3 2026 earnings call.
Why it matters — The transcript gives investors direct access to management's discussion of Greif's Q3 2026 results and outlook.
Greif (GEF) reported third-quarter earnings and revenue that beat analyst estimates, driven by stronger pricing, cost optimization, and lower interest expenses.
Why it matters — The earnings beat on pricing and cost controls, along with intact guidance, signals operational discipline that shareholders would view favorably.
The 6 Wall Street analysts covering Greif, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $90, with estimates ranging from $74 to $100. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 6 analysts covering Greif, Inc., 1 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Greif, Inc. 65 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 17 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 17 Sept 2026, Greif, Inc. ranks 65 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (99 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 6 analysts implies +8.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Greif, Inc. 65 out of 100 as at 17 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Greif, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for GEF are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $74 to $100 over the next 12 months.
Greif, Inc. returned +40.3% over the 12 months to 18 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Greif Inc. Class A Common Stock represents ownership in Greif Inc., a global industrial packaging company that serves customers across manufacturing, agriculture, chemicals, food and beverage, and other industrial markets.
The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 16 Sept 2026): "Greif to Exit CRB Business, Close Sweetwater Paperboard Mill". Greif, Inc. announced it will exit the coated recycled paperboard (CRB) market by closing its Sweetwater paperboard mill in Austell, Georgia. The company made the announcement on September 16, 2026.
Greif Inc. Class A Common Stock represents ownership in Greif Inc., a global industrial packaging company that serves customers across manufacturing, agriculture, chemicals, food and beverage, and other industrial markets. The company provides a broad range of packaging solutions, including steel, fiber, and plastic drums, intermediate bulk containers, closure systems, transit protection products, water bottles, and remanufactured industrial containers. It also offers container life cycle management, logistics, warehousing, and related packaging services. Greif operates through segments focused on global industrial packaging, paper packaging and services, and land management, giving it exposure to both packaging materials and supporting services. Based in Delaware, Ohio, Greif Inc. Class A Common Stock reflects a business centered on essential industrial supply chains and packaging infrastructure for customers worldwide.
CEO Mr. Ole G. Rosgaard · 12,000 employees · United States · https://www.greif.com
