Greif (NYSE:GEF) SVP Kimberly Anne Kellermann Sells 5,265 Shares

Greif, Inc. (NYSE:GEF) SVP Kimberly Anne Kellermann sold 5,265 shares of Greif stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $71.99, for a total transaction of $379,027.35. Following the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 5,808 shares in the company, valued at approximately $418,117.92. This trade represents a 47.55% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link.

Greif Price Performance

Shares of NYSE GEF opened at $74.23 on Friday. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $69.73 and a 200-day simple moving average of $64.71. The company has a quick ratio of 0.93, a current ratio of 1.23 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.23. The stock has a market capitalization of $3.53 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 27.44, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.58 and a beta of 0.96. Greif, Inc. has a 52 week low of $48.23 and a 52 week high of $75.86.

Greif (NYSE:GEF) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, January 27th. The industrial products company reported $0.48 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.69 by ($0.21). Greif had a net margin of 7.52% and a return on equity of 8.46%. The business had revenue of $994.80 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.02 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $0.39 EPS. The firm’s revenue was down 2.2% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities analysts predict that Greif, Inc. will post 4.11 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Greif Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, January 1st. Investors of record on Thursday, December 18th were given a dividend of $0.56 per share. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, December 18th. This represents a $2.24 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.0%. Greif’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 82.96%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Greif

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in GEF. Blue Trust Inc. increased its holdings in Greif by 36.2% in the 3rd quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 662 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $40,000 after purchasing an additional 176 shares during the last quarter. Exchange Traded Concepts LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Greif in the fourth quarter valued at $84,000. State Board of Administration of Florida Retirement System acquired a new stake in shares of Greif in the second quarter valued at $214,000. Neuberger Berman Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Greif in the 2nd quarter valued at $216,000. Finally, Captrust Financial Advisors acquired a new position in Greif during the 2nd quarter worth about $227,000. 45.74% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts have recently weighed in on GEF shares. Robert W. Baird set a $75.00 price target on shares of Greif in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Greif from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, December 6th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price target on shares of Greif from $72.00 to $73.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Greif from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, January 5th. Finally, Truist Financial upped their price objective on Greif from $71.00 to $79.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. Six analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $74.50.

Key Greif News

Here are the key news stories impacting Greif this week:

• Positive Sentiment: CFO Lawrence Hilsheimer bought a total of 18,322 shares across Feb. 3–4 (11,617 at ~$87.42 and 6,705 at ~$91.18), a roughly $1.63M purchase that signals confidence in the business from the finance chief. CFO Form 4 (purchases)
• Positive Sentiment: EVP Bala Sathyanarayanan made small purchases (100 and 200 shares on Feb. 3–4), a minor insider buy that is a modest positive sign. EVP Form 4 (purchases)
• Neutral Sentiment: Some transactions appear paired (same insiders both buying and selling on nearby dates and at very different prices). That pattern can reflect exercises, tax planning or portfolio rebalancing rather than a pure signal about company prospects, so interpret mixed buys/sells cautiously. Relevant filings for these combined moves are below. CFO combined Form 4 EVP combined Form 4
• Negative Sentiment: Net insider selling: CFO sold 22,778 shares (Feb. 3) for ~$1.64M, EVP Bala sold 13,337 shares across Feb. 3–5 (~$992k total), and SVP Kimberly Kellermann sold 5,265 shares (~$379k). Collectively insiders sold far more shares (and realized net proceeds) than they bought, a negative signal that likely pressures the stock. CFO sale Form 4 EVP sale Form 4 SVP Form 4

Greif Company Profile

Greif, Inc is a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, with a history dating back to its founding in 1877. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, the company has evolved from a regional barrel and drum manufacturer into a diversified packaging provider serving a wide range of end markets. Greif’s longstanding heritage in container solutions has positioned it as a trusted partner for customers seeking reliable, high-quality packaging options.

The company’s core business revolves around the design, manufacture and sale of industrial packaging products, including steel, plastic and fiber drums; intermediate bulk containers (IBCs); safety closures; rigid, flexible and reconditioned packaging; containerboard and protective packaging.