NYSE$GEF
Greif Inc · Q1 2025 earnings
Q1 2025 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations
Briefing
Greif reported a decline in Q1 2025 net income despite revenue growth.
Greif posted Q1 2025 revenue of $1.27 billion, reflecting a 5.0% increase year-over-year. However, net income declined 87.2% to $8.6 million due to a prior-year tax benefit. Adjusted EBITDA rose 5.9% to $145.1 million, supported by strong performance in the Sustainable Fiber Solutions segment. The company continues restructuring efforts, including divestitures and mill closures, to optimize its portfolio and reduce costs.
- Revenue grew 5.0% year-over-year to $1.27 billion.
- Net income declined 87.2% to $8.6 million due to a prior-year tax benefit.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased 5.9% to $145.1 million.
- Strategic initiatives include the planned sale of 176,000 acres of timberland and the closure of two mills.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Greif · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.27B
Forward guidance
Greif expects continued revenue stability in 2025, with Adjusted EBITDA projected at $710 million. The company remains cautious about near-term industrial demand but is taking steps to optimize its portfolio and reduce costs.
Tailwinds
- Projected Adjusted EBITDA of $710 million for 2025.
- Continued cost optimization efforts targeting $13 million in savings.
- Expansion in Sustainable Fiber Solutions segment driven by price improvements.
- Plan to divest 176,000 acres of timberland to reduce debt.
- Strong market position with diversified revenue streams across packaging and forestry.
Headwinds
- Ongoing industrial contraction impacting demand.
- Net income decline due to prior-year tax benefits and restructuring charges.
- High debt levels, with total debt increasing to $2.84 billion.
- Expected continued challenges in Durable Metal Solutions due to weak demand.
- Uncertainty around macroeconomic conditions affecting industrial packaging sales.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2025
+0.1%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.6%
Avg return
5 days after
-0.8%
Avg return
30 days after
46%
30 / 65 earnings
Positive
+18.4%
Q4 2017
Best reaction
-14.6%
Q1 2018
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | +2.4% | +4.6% | -3.1% | |
| Q1 2026 | -1.0% | +5.0% | -2.2% | |
| Q4 2025 | +0.8% | +4.6% | +14.2% | |
| Q2 2025 | +15.0% | +16.6% | +26.6% | |
| Q1 2025 | -8.4% | -9.5% | -9.1% | |
| Q4 2024 | -1.9% | -4.3% | -14.3% | |
| Q3 2024 | -2.0% | -1.1% | -1.4% | |
| Q2 2024 | -3.0% | -4.2% | -10.6% | |
| Q1 2024 | +4.1% | +2.1% | +11.5% | |
| Q4 2023 | -4.1% | -9.4% | -8.6% | |
| Q3 2023 | -1.6% | -1.5% | -9.4% | |
| Q2 2023 | +12.4% | +15.6% | +9.3% | |
| Q1 2023 | -7.0% | -8.3% | -10.8% | |
| Q4 2022 | -3.3% | -2.6% | -4.3% | |
| Q3 2022 | -4.3% | -1.8% | -13.0% | |
| Q2 2022 | +3.7% | -2.9% | -2.3% | |
| Q1 2022 | +8.1% | +4.9% | +17.0% | |
| Q4 2021 | +0.3% | -5.4% | -4.5% | |
| Q3 2021 | +4.1% | +8.0% | +4.2% | |
| Q2 2021 | +2.5% | +2.2% | -1.2% | |
| Q1 2021 | +3.8% | +9.8% | +25.8% | |
| Q4 2020 | -5.7% | -8.6% | +0.1% | |
| Q3 2020 | -7.8% | -5.2% | -7.5% | |
| Q2 2020 | +12.1% | +22.6% | +2.8% | |
| Q1 2020 | -7.8% | -5.0% | -19.6% | |
| Q4 2019 | +0.4% | +3.7% | +1.6% | |
| Q3 2019 | +15.8% | +11.3% | +20.3% | |
| Q2 2019 | -12.2% | -10.3% | -12.6% | |
| Q1 2019 | -5.4% | -2.7% | -2.9% | |
| Q4 2018 | -9.8% | -10.6% | -24.4% | |
| Q3 2018 | +3.7% | +0.3% | -2.5% | |
| Q2 2018 | -6.2% | -4.3% | -13.0% | |
| Q1 2018 | -14.6% | -13.7% | -10.6% | |
| Q4 2017 | +18.4% | +14.7% | +12.6% | |
| Q3 2017 | +6.8% | +3.5% | +3.4% | |
| Q2 2017 | -6.9% | -8.0% | -3.9% | |
| Q1 2017 | -6.7% | -2.9% | -3.4% | |
| Q4 2016 | +3.3% | +4.6% | -2.7% | |
| Q3 2016 | +5.4% | +7.2% | +15.3% | |
| Q2 2016 | +8.0% | +5.5% | +1.8% | |
| Q1 2016 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +7.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +15.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -14.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -4.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -6.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -3.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +3.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -1.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +1.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -3.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -1.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +1.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -0.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +3.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2009 | +0.8% | — | — |
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