Greif reports Q1 ex-items EPS 48c, consensus 68c

Reports Q1 revenue $994.8M, consensus $1.01B. “Greif (GEF) entered fiscal 2026 with strong momentum,” said Ole Rosgaard, President and CEO of Greif Inc. “We delivered a 24.0 percent year-over-year increase in Adjusted EBITDA, expanded margins across the business, and executed meaningful cost reductions, all in a muted demand environment. At the same time, we reduced leverage to 1.2x while returning approximately $130.0 million to shareholders through disciplined share repurchases. This performance underscores the strength of our portfolio, the effectiveness of our operating model, and our ability to convert execution into results. Our strategy is working, and we are positioned to continue delivering durable earnings and cash flow improvement.”