Greif (GEF) Reports Q1 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

Core Insights - Greif reported revenue of $1.27 billion for the quarter ended January 2025, reflecting a 5$1.3 billion, resulting in a surprise of -2.60% [1] - The company's EPS was $0.39, significantly lower than the$1.27 reported in the same quarter last year, and also below the consensus estimate of $0.72, leading to an EPS surprise of -45.83$295.10 million, exceeding the average estimate of $284.79 million from two analysts [4] - Integrated Solutions net sales were$67.10 million, below the average estimate of $73.66 million [4] - Sustainable Fiber Solutions net sales were$561.40 million, slightly below the estimated $572.23 million [4] - Durable Metal Solutions net sales were$342.20 million, also falling short of the average estimate of $356.12 million [4] - Gross profit for Customized Polymer Solutions was$60.60 million, surpassing the average estimate of $54.04 million [4] - Gross profit for Integrated Solutions was$18.40 million, below the average estimate of $22.28 million [4] - Gross profit for Sustainable Fiber Solutions was$103.40 million, slightly below the average estimate of $106.58 million [4] - Gross profit for Durable Metal Solutions was$63.10 million, falling short of the average estimate of $66.79 million [4] Stock Performance - Over the past month, Greif's shares returned -1.7%, compared to a -2.3% change in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating potential performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]