Greif Class A Reports Strong Q2 2025 Results

Greif Class A ( (GEF) ) has released its Q2 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information Greif Class A presented to its investors.

Greif, Inc. is a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, providing a wide range of packaging solutions including steel, plastic, and fiber drums, containerboard, and other specialty products, with operations in over 35 countries.

In its fiscal second quarter of 2025, Greif reported a solid financial performance with a notable increase in net income and adjusted EBITDA, reflecting the company’s strategic focus on cost optimization and debt reduction.

Key financial highlights include a 6.5% increase in net income to $47.3 million, with adjusted net income rising by 42.8% to $68.7 million. Adjusted EBITDA saw a significant 26% increase to $213.9 million. The company also reported a substantial improvement in cash flow, with net cash provided by operating activities increasing by $48.9 million to $136.4 million, and adjusted free cash flow rising by $50.6 million to $109.6 million. Additionally, Greif reduced its total debt by $140.9 million, bringing the leverage ratio down to 3.3x from 3.4x.

Strategically, Greif is advancing the sale of its timberland business to further reduce debt and has achieved $10 million in run-rate savings from its cost optimization program, with expectations to reach $15-25 million by the end of fiscal 2025. The company also received the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the second consecutive year, highlighting its strong workplace culture.

Looking ahead, Greif remains cautiously optimistic, raising its fiscal year low-end guidance based on improved price/cost outlooks and second-quarter performance, despite ongoing industrial market challenges. The company continues to focus on long-term strategic goals under its Build to Last strategy, positioning itself for future success and value creation.