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Greif Class B (GEF.B)
NYSE:GEF.B
Earnings Data
Report Date
Jun 04, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
1.12Last Year’s EPS
0.82Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 0 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 26, 2025
|% Change Since: -7.28%
|Next Earnings Date:Jun 04, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call reflects a balanced sentiment with strategic initiatives underway to optimize costs and grow specific segments, such as polymers and integrated solutions. However, challenges persist with mill closures, exposure to a soft industrial economy, and weak demand in North America.Company Guidance
During Greif's First Quarter 2025 Earnings Call, the company provided updated guidance, raising the low-end EBITDA forecast to $710 million and adjusted free cash flow guidance to $245 million for the fiscal year. This adjustment reflects a $27 million positive price-cost spread, driven primarily by a $40 per ton containerboard price increase and a revised OCC assumption. Additionally, the guidance incorporates $8 million in lower transport and manufacturing costs and $3 million from run-rate savings initiatives. The company also discussed a strategic decision to sell its timberland portfolio to reduce debt, enhancing financial flexibility. Despite challenging market conditions, Greif remains optimistic about its growth potential, focusing on end segments like agrochemicals, food, and pharma, while navigating current economic uncertainties with effective cost management.Strategic Cost Optimization
Greif has identified $5 million of savings on a run rate basis and reaffirms expectation to achieve at least $15 million to $25 million on a run rate basis by the end of the year as part of a $100 million cost optimization effort.
Positive EBITDA Growth
Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $145 million, an improvement of $7 million over the prior year quarter, demonstrating resilience despite challenging market conditions.
Polymer and Integrated Solutions Growth
Polymers were up 2.7%, driven by demand in the ag and food sectors, particularly in EMEA. Integrated solutions saw low double-digit growth in key product groups, including caps and closures and paints, linings, and adhesives.
Global Supply Chain Resilience
Greif's supply channels remain largely unaffected by tariffs due to a flexible and adaptable global supply chain, ensuring continued delivery of customer service and growth.
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GEF.B Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
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GEF.B Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2025 | $62.09 | $59.48 | -4.20% |
| Dec 04, 2024 | $73.67 | $72.39 | -1.74% |
| Aug 28, 2024 | $65.52 | $64.25 | -1.94% |
| Jun 05, 2024 | $60.61 | $59.51 | -1.81% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does Greif Class B (GEF.B) report earnings?
Greif Class B (GEF.B) is schdueled to report earning on Jun 04, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Greif Class B (GEF.B) earnings time?
Greif Class B (GEF.B) earnings time is at Jun 04, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is GEF.B EPS forecast?
GEF.B EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q2) is 1.12.
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