Greif, Inc. (GEF) Stock Forecast
GEF analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.17 / 5 from 6 analysts
- Price target
- $88.00 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +7.2% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 3, 2026 EPS estimate $1.09
- 52-week range
- $56.69 – $90.12
GEF analyst ratings
6 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
GEF price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
GEF earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $0.76 | $0.69 | $0.83 | $0.48 | +58.7% | 6 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $4.33 | $4.25 | $4.50 | $2.00 | +116.8% | 6 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $4.81 | $4.60 | $5.20 | $4.33 | +11.0% | 6 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
GEF revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $1.03B | $1.00B | $1.05B | +3.7% | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $4.33B | $4.25B | $4.38B | +10.0% | 6 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $4.44B | $4.34B | $4.55B | +2.6% | 6 |
GEF EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
GEF revenue: reported and forecast
GEF EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $0.77 | $0.75 | $0.75 | $0.75 | $0.76 | −0.7% | 3 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $3.84 | $4.31 | $4.31 | $4.33 | $4.33 | +12.8% | 6 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $4.51 | $4.77 | $4.77 | $4.80 | $4.81 | +6.7% | 6 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
GEF earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; GEF beat in 5 of 12.
What analysts expect from GEF
6 analysts cover Greif; their consensus rating is hold (3.17 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $88.00, 7.2% above the latest close of $82.12. Analysts expect earnings of $4.33 per share for FY2026, +116.8% from a year earlier. For FY2027 the average estimate is $4.81 per share on revenue of $4.4 billion. Greif beat the EPS estimate in 5 of the last 12 quarters.
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GEF forecast FAQ
What is Greif's price target?
The average analyst price target for Greif is $88.00, 7.2% above the latest close of $82.12.
Is Greif a buy, hold or sell?
Of 6 analysts covering Greif, 1 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 4 a hold, 1 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Greif's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $4.33 per share for FY2026 (range $4.25 to $4.50); for FY2027 the estimate is $4.81.
What is Greif's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2026 is $4.3 billion, growth of 10.0%; for FY2027 it is $4.4 billion.
When does Greif report earnings?
Greif is expected to report results for the quarter ending October 31, 2026 on November 3, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $1.09.
Does Greif usually beat earnings estimates?
Greif reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 5 of the last 12 quarters.