The proven Zacks Rank system focuses on earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find winning stocks. Nevertheless, we know that our readers all have their own perspectives, so we are always looking at the latest trends in value, growth, and momentum to find strong picks.Looking at the history of these trends, perhaps none is more beloved than value investing. This strategy simply looks to identify companies that are being undervalued by the broader market. Value investors rely on traditional forms of a ...

Investors interested in Containers - Paper and Packaging stocks are likely familiar with Greif (GEF) and Packaging Corp. (PKG) . But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now? Let's take a closer look.There are plenty of strategies for discovering value stocks, but we have found that pairing a strong Zacks Rank with an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system produces the best returns. The proven Zacks Rank puts an emphasis on earnings ...

Here is one stock with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, April 5:Greif, Inc. (GEF) : This industrial packaging company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 19.5% the last 60 days.This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 3%, compared with the industry average of 2.6%.See the full list of top ranked stocks here. Find more top income stocks with some of our great premium screens. ...

DELAWARE, Ohio, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greif, Inc. (NYSE:GEF, GEF.B))), a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, is proud to announce the Company has been recognized with the 2024 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for building a culture around the prioritization of engagement of our colleagues. "As a multi-national manufacturing company, we are extremely honored to be recognized by Gallup as a highly engaged workforce with a performance-oriented culture," said Ole R ...

Investors might want to bet on Greif (GEF) , as it has been recently upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). An upward trend in earnings estimates -- one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices -- has triggered this rating change.A company's changing earnings picture is at the core of the Zacks rating. The system tracks the Zacks Consensus Estimate -- the consensus measure of EPS estimates from the sell-side analysts covering the stock -- for the current and following years.The power of a changing ear ...

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 offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now? We'll need to take a closer look.Everyone has their own methods for finding great value opportunities, but our model includes pairing an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system with a strong Zacks Rank. The proven Zacks Rank puts an emphasis on ear ...

Greif (GEF) closed the last trading session at $64.96, gaining 4.2% over the past four weeks, but there could be plenty of upside left in the stock if short-term price targets set by Wall Street analysts are any guide. The mean price target of $81.33 indicates a 25.2% upside potential.The average comprises three short-term price targets ranging from a low of $75 to a high of $88, with a standard deviation of $6.51. While the lowest estimate indicates an increase of 15.5% from the current price level, the mo ...

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.Looking at the history of these trends, perhaps none is more beloved than value investing. This strategy simply looks to identify companies that are being undervalued by the broader market. Value investors use fundamental analysis and traditional va ...

Greif, Inc. (GEF) reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.27 for first-quarter fiscal 2024, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 20 cents. The bottom line increased 20% year over year.Including one-time items, EPS was $1.75 in the quarter compared with $2.31 in the prior-year quarter.Operational UpdateSales moved down 5.1% year over year to $1.20 billion due to lower volumes and average selling prices. However, the top line beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.19 billion.The cost of sales declined ...

Greif, Inc. (NYSE:GEF) Q1 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 29, 2024 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Matt Leahy - Vice President, Corporate Development & Investor Relations Ole Rosgaard - President and Chief Executive Officer Larry Hilsheimer - Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Ghansham Panjabi - Baird Michael Hoffman - Stifel Gabe Hajde - Wells Fargo Operator Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Greif First Quarter 2024 Earnings Call. At ...