GEF Stock Recent News

Greif (GEF) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

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Here is how Greif (GEF) and Graham (GHM) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Investors looking for stocks in the Containers - Paper and Packaging sector might want to consider either Greif (GEF) or Packaging Corp. (PKG). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

DELAWARE, Ohio, Aug. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Molpus Woodlands Group, on behalf of clients, to sell its Soterra land management business for $462 million. This transaction, which includes over 173,000 acres of timberlands across the Southeastern United States, follows Greif's previously announced intent to divest the business as part of its strategic portfolio optimization.

DELAWARE, Ohio, Aug. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, announced today it will report the company's 2025 third quarter financial results after the market closes on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. A conference call will be held on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the quarter results.

Although weak demand and tariffs cloud the Zacks Containers - Paper and Packaging industry's near-term outlook, BXBLY, ATR and GEF are navigating the challenges well.

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

Investors interested in stocks from the Containers - Paper and Packaging sector have probably already heard of Greif (GEF) and Packaging Corp. (PKG). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

DELAWARE, Ohio, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, is pleased to announce its Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) through Enel X Global Retail team of experts and with Enel Green Power España (EGPE), started on July 1, 2025 following the successful construction and activation of the associated solar farms in Castilla y Léon, Spain. Under the 12-year agreement, Greif will purchase approximately 100 GWh per year of clean, renewable energy, helping the company offset an estimated 65% of its Scope 2 emissions in Europe and 3% of its combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions globally.