GEF Earnings Prediction
The chart below shows how GEF performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, GEF sees a -1.78% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -4.93% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.56%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
GEF Key Earning Data
2024/Q4
Year Over Year
Quarter Over Quarter
Total Revenue
1.21B
-5.13%
-7.84%
Gross Margin
18.38%
-7.17%
-12.77%
Operating Margin
6.32%
-28.43%
-40.49%
Net Margin
6.16%
-15.85%
10.00%
EPS
1.43
-24.34%
0.00%
No Data Available
GEF Earnings Analysis
Greif, Inc. Corporation (GEF.N) Earnings Conference Call
Positive
Positive Point: Greif's focus on sustainable packaging solutions and recyclable resin-based products aligns with industry trends and future demands for eco-friendly solutions (Slide 4).
- The company has made substantial progress in expanding its portfolio with acquisitions in small plastics, IBCs, and paper packaging businesses.
- Investments in unique high-margin converting businesses and acquisitions demonstrate a commitment to sustainability and growth.
Positive Point: Despite challenging volume trends globally, Greif's team showed resilience and strong execution in managing pricing, costs, and margins in a tough industrial environment (Slide 5).
- The GIP business saw solid margin performance in a slow demand quarter.
- Corrugated converting volumes in the PPS business improved, offsetting weaker boxboard demand.
Positive Point: Greif's investments in innovation, such as the Ionkraft partnership for recyclable barrier technology, demonstrate a commitment to meeting sustainability demands in the market (Slide 6).
- Partnership with Ionkraft offers a full suite of custom packaging and barrier options for customers in various end markets.
- Successful outcomes from investments in innovation will provide growth levers for Greif in the long term.
Negative
Negative:
- GIP business experienced sustained low demand and pressure on volumes globally, leading to a decrease in year-over-year performance.
- North America, the largest region, had weak industrial activity, with the manufacturing PMIs in contraction territory for 14 consecutive months, resulting in a significant decline in GIP volumes.
- The PPS business faced a price/cost squeeze in Q1, with delayed recognition of price increases and rising OCC costs, leading to a 540 basis points margin squeeze.
- Lack of demand inflection and uncertainty in RISI index prices led to the guidance for the full year to be based on current demand trends without significant improvements expected in the near term.
